Northern Afghanistan Material

The primitive power of their patterns makes the rugs some of the best examples of nomadic craftsmanship

Each rug is unique and part of the nomads' culture and way of life

sacks and similar objects is typical for almost all nomadic peoples in Central Asia

Wool from New Zealand is often used to obtain the fine

Saruk 317x215 cm storlek-355x240 Northern Afghanistan MaterialManufacturing district: Arak, Iran Material: Wool with cotton warp Number of knots per square meter: approx. 320,000 380,000 knots per square meter Saruk carpets come from the city of Arak as well as the village of Saruk and nearby localities. The early success of Saruk was largely due to the American market. From the 1910s through the 1950s, the "American Saruk", also called the "Painted Saruk", was produced. The floral patterns and designs of the