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AFGHANISTAN

Of all oriental rugs, Afghans are the most easily recognizable. They are made chiefly in Afghanistan, which lies south of Turkmenistan, and is inhabited largely by nomadic tribes.In Afghan rugs, the base colour is almost always red. However, the red varies a great deal. The older Afghans are frequently copper-coloured, while the newer ones are a deep wine red. Their patterns are usually composed of large distinctive octagons, called Guls, which are treated very boldly. The general effect is very dark with the Gul divided into four blue and brown panels with the colour matching in opposite corners. Around the field are a number of borders which may sometimes be cream or white. At first glance these rugs may resemble Turkoman rugs, but their weaving is usually much coarser, and the pile is not cut as close than the more expensive Turkomans.