Afghan Carpets and Rugs - An Old Tradition

Afghanistan is widely known for its art of making carpets. Afghan carpets are woven using the traditional Afghani art of making carpets. Afghan carpets are one of the most coveted carpets or rugs in the International market. These carpets are taken as symbol of sumptuous living.

Afghanis are known for making beautiful oriental rugs and carpets since centuries. The Afghan carpets are known for their remarkable colors and prints that make them unique in the world. Afghan carpets have beautiful artworks featuring fantastic designs from Turkoman tribes such as the Yomut, Ersari, Saryk, Salor, and Tekke.

Afghanis use many natural dyes, such as vegetable dyes, to give the rich colors to their carpets. The Afghan carpets come in many patterns and colors. Afghanis are known for making carpets that are long but not as wide.

The traditional Bokhara print of Afghanistan is very popular. The traditional Bokhara print is the octagon-shaped elephant-foot print that is often used in Afghan carpets.

The traditional Bokhara print commonly comes in the red color. Countries like Iran and Pakistan are known to produce similar Bukhara print in weaving their Carpets.

Afghan carpets are extremely durable and gain more value as they get older. As they age, these carpets become even more expensive.