Afghan Kondooz

Afghan KondoozThe kilim rug is steeped in tradition. Considered to resemble the first carpets in history that date back several hundred years before Christ, the roots of the kilim trace back to the nomadic peoples of the Middle East, where these rugs were used as blankets, seat mats, saddle blankets, wall decoration and carpets. Hand woven, the 'flatweave' kilim is almost identical top and bottom, making both sides of the carpet usable. Warp and weft weaving

making them thick

baff meaning knot) were once manufactured in Hamadan city

the artisan’s individual methods and precise timing of the wash produce subtle nuances and variations in each rug

Prohibited by the Quran

These rugs are perfect for high traffic areas such as corridors

These carpets have an antique look similar to natural wood colour in response to modern fashion

structural strength and enormous weight

without the characteristic slits of a kilim

influenced by the Persian varieties

Characterized by their own carpet motifs and designs

is the birthplace of the Malayer rug

After years of refinement and innovation