Luxurious rugs handwoven by the Baluch tribe in Eastern Afghanistan.

The Anatolian plateau is where the weaving of oriental carpets originated. Rich in tradition and pride, each of the villages of the area produced a certain design and colors that the neighbors rarely copied. These antiques were largely illustrated in historical European paintings. Their bold geometrical designs and soft colors made them the favorites of interior designers.

The Anatolian plateau is where the weaving of oriental carpets originated. Rich in tradition and pride, each of the villages of the area produced a certain design and colors that the neighbors rarely copied. These antiques were largely illustrated in historical European paintings. Their bold geometrical designs and soft colors made them favorites of interior designers.

Kilims and hand-knotted rugs without the pile. Knotted by tightly interweaving the warp and weft strands to produce a flat surface with no pile. Generally knotted on horizontal looms, this technique produces crisp geometrical designs. Being lighter in weight and softer to the touch than traditional pile carpets, kilims were also used as sofa covers, drapes, pillows, table covers, and wall hangings as tapestries and insulation from the extreme cold.

These elegant rugs are hand-knotted by skilled Afghan and Westbrooke artisan weavers. Using vegetable dyes, and hand-spun wool, these rare rugs sport repeating geometric motifs and diamond medallions. These intricate works of woven art will work well with both traditional, classical and transitional home décors.

These elegant Westbrooke rugs are hand-knotted by skilled Afghan and Westbrooke artisan weavers. Using vegetable dyes, and hand spun wool, these rare rugs sport repeating geometric motifs and diamond medallions. These intricate works of woven art will work well with both traditional, classical and transitional home décors.