Afghan Rugs: Complete Guide by Origin
Nomadic tribal weaving spanning Afghanistan and its cross-border tribal territory in Iran and Pakistan — dark, deeply saturated color and genuine, affordable hand-knotted craft. Three traditions, documented in detail below — more to come.
Baluch
Nomadic Baloch tribal weaving spanning Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan — dark, moody palettes and one of the most affordable entry points into hand-knotted ownership.
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The gul tradition's homeland — Turkmen tribal weaving where each tribe wove its heraldic emblem into deep madder liver-reds, from main carpets to wedding trappings.
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The modern Afghan classic — deep madder-dyed oxblood red with blue-black Turkoman geometry, named for the master producer who refined the tradition.
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