Spectrum

6'8" x 5'1"

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Name
Spectrum
Size in feet
6'8" x 5'1"
Size in meters
2.02 x 1.56
Pile (Fiber & Yarns)
100% Pure Wool, Natural Organic Dyes
Type of fabrication
Hand-knotted
Type of knots
Origin country
Afghanistan
Design origin
Contemporary
Condition
Brand new, one of a kind
SKU
c17030612
Price
$ 2100
Special Price
$ 1350
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Sizes are approximate. Photos are not necessarily exact for color.
New rugs are of the highest quality and are handpicked overseas by the Bashir Family
Overview
A lush blend of texture and minimalist design, this carpet is hand-knotted in Afghanistan from pure wool. Voiced in a sophisticated palette of natural hues, this piece offers a bohemian aesthetic with contemporary appeal.

On one end of the carpet, you will note that one side is lighter in shade whereas the other side will be a darker shade. This is due to the direction that its wool pile (nap) is facing. When anyone stands directly in front of the pile facing its fibers, it looks darker and vice-versa. This feature is one the most fascinating parts of a handmade rug. It provides a homeowner the opportunity to change up the look of their space just by changing the way the rug is placed in the room.

A Brief History of Afghan Carpets

Afghan Area Rug

Afghan carpets usually refer to rugs traditionally made in Afghanistan. However, many of these carpets today are also woven by Afghan refugees who reside in Pakistan and Iran. Between 1979 and 1992, around one million Afghans, including thousands of rug-weavers, fled Afghanistan during the Soviet Union occupation period.

Afghan rugs are well-constructed, durable and made up of lovely designs. They reflect the heritage of cottage-based craftsmanship passed through generations.

Carpets from Afghanistan can be divided into two categories: Turkmen carpets (also known as Turkoman) and Baluchi carpets. Most of these carpets have more in common with the tribal weavings of Central Asia in terms of color, design and weave than with their Persian counterparts. Contemporary Afghan weavers continue to create traditional rugs with designs passed down from generations passed.

Their carpets are often woven on small portable looms and are mainly produced to adorn their personal homes. Most are made up of Persian knots and many feature vegetable-dyed hand-spun Afghan wool. Some weavers employ yarn that has been dyed naturally however it is common to use pre-dyed wool yarn, which is readily available in the local towns and villages. The pre-dyed wool can be used alone or in combination with naturally dyed yarn. Natural dyes are plant and vegetable based.

Various qualities of pile carpets are available, ranging from coarse to medium in weave, including felted wool carpets (Namads), flat non-pile fabric woven carpets (Kilims), and pile and knotted carpets made from wool, silk, and cotton. The process of creating a hand knotted rug is laborious one that typically takes six to nine months to weave. To learn more about afghan rugs, visit our Afghan Rugs section.

Sources and inspiration: Bérinstain, Valérie, et al. L'art du tapis dans le monde (The art of carpets in the world). Paris: Mengès, 1996. Print.; Jerrehian Jr., Aram K.A. Oriental Rug Primer. Philadelphia: Running Press, 1980. Print.; Herbert, Janice Summers. Oriental Rugs, New York: Macmillan, 1982. Print.; Hackmack, Adolf. Chinese Carpets and Rugs, Rutland and Tokyo: Tuttle, 1980. Print. ; De Moubray, Amicia, and David Black. Carpets for the home, London: Laurence King Publishing, 1999. Print.; Jacobsen, Charles. Oriental Rugs A Complete Guide, Rutland and Tokyo: Tuttle, 1962. Print.; Bashir, S. (n.d.). Personal interview.; Web site sources and dates of consultation vary (to be confirmed). Without prejudice to official usage.

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