1596 - Turkmen Afghan Carpet

Origin: Hand Woven by Afghan Turkomans – Handmade in Kunduz Product code:1596 Size: 1,53m x 2,15m (5,02ft x 7,05) Age : New 100% pure wool These Turkoman Kunduz carpets are know as well made handknotted rugs from the northern Afghanistan region of Kunduz.The knotting is dense and  the wool is soft and the colors are typical for Turkman weavers from this region. History : The history, genealogy, beliefs and way of life of the Turkoman steppe peoples are all of great importance to their woven art.Turkoman weavings, with their distinctive red-brown palette, repeating rows of geometric ‘gul’ornamentation, extremely fine major and minor borders, high knot count and strong glossy wool represent a highly complex and historically continuous culture.The study of Turkoman weavings is extensive and important.