9' x 12' Afghan rug Persian Bakshaish design
Persian Bakshaish design originated in Afghanistan. This Oriental rug features an elaborate design in magnificent red color. This is a hand-knotted rug made with handspun yarn and organic dyes.
Each Afghan rug is one-of-a-kind, hand-woven and only one in our inventory.
Specifications:
Color: black background, red borders
Style: Bakshaish
Material: handspun wool, organic dyes
Origin: Afghanistan
Size: 9' x 12'
Condition: excellent
How to Choose Oriental Rugs for Your Home
Oriental rugs offer a depth of history and level of craftsmanship unmatched by mass-produced rugs manufactured today. These one-of-a-kind rugs can add warmth and energy or calm tranquility to any space in your home.
However, choosing the right Oriental rug can be challenging if you’ve never purchased one before. We’ll walk you through what you should know.
What Constitutes an Oriental Rug?
Oriental rugs embody a tradition and shared history, rather than coming from a single place in the world. The term applies equally to a handcrafted Persian rug as it does to a Pakistani rug or a rug from India made in the traditional way. Some of the names you’ll find these authentic rugs sold under include:
• Jaipur rugs
• Afghan rug
• Kilim rugs
• Nepali rugs
• Turkey rug
What about Aubusson rugs? While they share some visual similarities in terms of patterns, these rugs originate in France and cannot be called Oriental rugs.
Colors and Dyes
When it comes to choosing a hand-knotted rug for your home, color is one of the more important places to start. You’ll find rugs in teal, as w