Afghan Daizangi Rug afghan weaving chosen specifically for the fineness

chosen specifically for the fineness required to achieve this level of weave

hand-knotted by artisans whose craft has been passed down through generations

The borders are strong and structured

Size: 96 x 91 cm

Circa: 1950s

Afghan Daizangi Rug afghan weaving chosen specifically for the finenessThe Daizangai are a Hazara tribe from western Afghanistan, living in the Badghis and Herat provinces. These rugs are woven entirely by women, on their own looms in their own homes, using a construction technique that sets them apart from almost anything else in Afghan weaving. Like the Barjasta tradition, Daizangai rugs combine two weaving methods in a single piece, a weft wrapped flatweave base with knotted pile worked on top of selected design