The word "Chobi" describes rugs and carpets that were made in Afghanistan and Pakistan (Peshawar). Its name originates from an area settled by Turkmen tribes from Afghanistan. These rugs are often distinguished by their exquisite use of 100% natural vegetable and mineral dyes. The wool traditionally used to make these rugs was taken from Himalayan sheep, today you can also find these rugs crafted with wool from New Zealand. The wool used to make these rugs is hand-spun and the rugs are hand crafted with great care. Natural dyes used produce a soft luminous shades and an abrash not possible to obtain from chemical dyes.

The meaning of the word Chobi is derived from the Farsi language (spoken in IRAN and Afghanistan) where "Chob" means "Wood" and "Chobi" means color like "wood". As such, one will notice that a majority of Chobi rugs and carpets have a light brownish color. Chobi rugs have a long history in world. They were first seen in North America in the mid 1990's. There beautiful colours make them a popular design choice.0 .