Afghan Herati Rug rosette rooted in the visual traditions

rooted in the visual traditions of the region and largely unchanged over centuries

Size: 134 x 80 cm | 4'5" x 2'7"

worked with the loose

confident patterning gives these rugs a character that is entirely their own

Size: 148 x 90 cm | 4'10" x 3'

Afghan Herati Rug rosette rooted in the visual traditionsHerati rugs have been woven in the Herat region of Afghanistan for centuries, hand knotted by Tajik weavers whose connection to the craft runs as deep as the tradition itself. This rug is built on a wool foundation, with hand spun wool pile woven directly onto it. The wool on wool construction gives the rug a softer, more flexible handle than a cotton based rug and adds a natural depth to the pile that you feel as much as see. The wool is hand spun