Afghan Herati Rug afghan rug Shah Abbas I gave them

Shah Abbas I gave them as tribute to the Ottoman Court

Stock Number: BR2047

a Turkic ethnic group in Central Asia

This rug is hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by artisans working within that lineage

Kilims are known for their geometrical patterns

Afghan Herati Rug afghan rug Shah Abbas I gave themHerati rugs have been woven in the Herat region of Afghanistan for centuries, hand knotted by Tajik weavers whose connection to the craft runs as deep as the tradition itself. This rug is built on a wool foundation, with hand spun wool pile woven directly onto it. The wool on wool construction gives the rug a softer, more flexible handle than a cotton based rug and adds a natural depth to the pile that you feel as much as see. The wool is hand spun