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Window Watch Afghan Kilim and Afghan Tabriz

Posted on December 5th, 2014 by Joshua Kebabian

 WINDOW LEFT       The Afghan Kilim hanging in WINDOW LEFT  measuring 8.6 x 11.2 was handwoven in northern Afghanistan in the village of Maimana using wool from their own sheep.  The village is renowned for these simple, yet sophisticated weavings.      The patterns are typically geometric. In this intriguing piece the Turkmen […]

Window Watch 1/15/2014 Captivating Kurdish & Classic Tribal Kilim

Posted on January 15th, 2014 by Joshua Kebabian

WINDOW LEFT The captivating “Kurdish” design carpet in WINDOW LEFT measures 9 x 11.9. This piece was hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by Turkmen women using handspun vegetally dyed local Ghazni wool. The classic features of this Kurdish design carpet include an entire field covered with floral designs and a main border with floral elements arranged […]