Manjola (10x14) kerman Afshar rugs are prized for

Afshar rugs are prized for their craftsmanship and detailed

all knotted using premium local wool and/or silk

likely passed down by generations and learned as a child

What is unusual

A wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation

Manjola (10x14) kerman Afshar rugs are prized forDescription Mahal rugs are produced in the area around the Iranian city of Arak, which has a history of rug weaving dating back to the mid 17th Century. Mahal rugs are known for their large scale patterns and often convey a sense of playful whimsy in their bold, floral designs. Though traditionally these rugs featured dark reds and blues, antique washing techniques have softened the original vegetable based dyes to produce a wider range of subdued,