Afghan Mashwani Rug afghan kilim Size: 145 x 84 cm

Size: 145 x 84 cm | 4'9" x 2'9"

producing a surface that holds its detail and wears exceptionally well over time

strong structure and confident use of pattern

Stock Number: BR1714

Where most Kurdish rugs are bold and coarse

Afghan Mashwani Rug afghan kilim Size: 145 x 84 cmThe Mashwani are a semi nomadic Pashtun tribe from the Herat region of western Afghanistan, and they are the only Pashtun tribe known for weaving pile rugs. What makes their rugs structurally unique is the construction, a combination of flatweave kilim and hand knotted pile worked together in the same piece, producing a surface that is embossed and dimensional, with design elements that sit raised against the flatwoven field. These rugs were