Unique Color Palette and Design Motifs of Afghani Carpets

Pakistan is among the largest carpet producers and exporters in Asia. Pakistani carpets are generally loved and admired all over the world. Among all of the different types of carpets, Afghani rugs are different from most other types of oriental rugs. This is because of Afghanistan’s geographical location and its rich history.

Located between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Afghanistan’s culture flourished from a couple of different cultural heritage. That can be seen in almost every aspect of Afghani culture including the carpets and rugs. Most Afghan rugs are influenced by Kazak and Turkmen or Mughal designs.

Historical Background of Afghani Carpets:

Unfortunately, Afghan history has been riddled with wars and tons of conflicts over the past years. This impacted the lifestyle of Afghan people to a great extent sooner their art began to reflect their experiences. From their home décor to their carpets and rugs, everything was affected. Over time the traditional beautiful geometric motifs and designs were replaced with war images. Afghan weavers are dedicated craftsmen, working steadily on their rugs and carpets for days. The skills and commitment of the weavers show through in the perfectly crafted Afghan rugs. They have earned so much reputation for doing their art for centuries. They pass down their skills to their generations and keep the legacy alive.

Making of Afghani rugs:

Afghani carpets and rugs made with vast steps of steps and techniques ensure the final quality and craftsmanship of the design. It begins with raw materials that eventually blend into a unique fusion of artistic excellence. Imam carpet uses vegetable dyes from the beginning of the process till the very end of the process. Afghani rugs might take many hours of work from hand knotting each weave and thread of the carpet to washing and drying the entire article. We ensure all the final quality steps to ensure the carpet is of the right quality and design. We take pride in our skilled artisans and traditional knotting techniques that have helped us to reach a reliable position in the carpet weaving market. Our traditional method of weaving with precision through generations of craftsmanship has only satisfied hundreds of customers. Behind all this are the hands of men and women, and ancient modern tools whose use is passed down to generations. We have only one objective, which is to create beautiful carpets with authentic weaving techniques reflecting traditional and modern elegant designs. 

Unique colors of Afghani Carpets:

Afghani rugs are popular for their vibrant colors and distinctive designs. They often feature dark red hues, with black, and blue motifs. You might also find some Afghani rugs with a touch of ivory or green shades as well. Afghani color palette is an interesting choice of colors that fits in almost every room and translates its vibe. Imam carpet uses vegetable dyes in every Afghani carpets we manufacture. Vegetable dyes are proven to have decreased allergies upon skin contact. Let’s take a look at Afghani color choices,

Warm, Earthy Tones:

     Earthy hues like beige, brown, and terracotta are also used in Afghani carpets. They evoke a sense of stability and connection to nature, often used as a backdrop for intricate patterns.

Vibrant Reds:

     Bold reds symbolize joy, passion, and strength, adding a striking accent to carpets. Especially when they are plant-based. 

Calming Blues:

     Peaceful blue tones, from turquoise to cobalt, bring a serene and calming atmosphere to a room, often used in prayer rugs or carpets meant for relaxation.

Energetic Yellows:

     Bright yellows radiate happiness, optimism, and warmth, adding a cheerful pop of color to a space, often seen in nomadic carpets.

Lush Greens:

     Rich green hues evoke tranquility, growth, and prosperity, commonly found as accents in floral or garden-inspired patterns.

Elegant Neutrals:

     Ivory, cream, and gray offer sophistication and versatility, allowing intricate designs and patterns to take center stage, often seen in contemporary carpets.

Afghani carpets are more than just floor coverings; they are expressions of culture, history, and artistry, each color contributing to their timeless appeal.

Different Design Motifs of Afghani Carpets:

Afghani weavers are creative and they know what they are creating is art. Two of the most popular Afghani carpets are Khal Mohammadi and Afghan Aqche. Khal Mohammadi is handmade by the Turkomans in the north of Afghanistan. In Pakistan Imam carpet hand knots these beautiful art pieces. Pakistan is the biggest distributor of Afghan carpets all over the world and Imam carpets is proud to be one of them. As we explained earlier primary colors of Afghani rugs are dark red with hues of dark blue and ivory. These shades surround themselves with unique motifs. The designs of Afghani rugs are bold and big among all of the other designs of Afghani rugs two of them require special mention. Mori Bokhara's Designs are like footprints of elephants mostly featuring in rusk color. The design has its origin somewhere back in the 16th century, people loved to décor their interiors with this rug. Another design is Caucasian Afghani rugs, which consist of large stylized flower pots surrounded by smaller size floral motifs. This Caucasian Afghani rug style goes well in a room with a more floral touch to it.   

Selection of Wool for final weaving:

Afghani rugs are made exclusively of 100% high-quality wool. Using the palm of your hand you can spot an authentic Afghani carpets or rug. If no fiber sticks to your hand it is 100% authentic wool. They use high-quality wool because no other materials are substituted for wool to ensure softness, oiliness, and a plush, natural look and feel. Once you make up your mind to buy an Afghani carpets always check on the quality of the rug by doing this simple trick.

Afghan rug weavers strictly use natural dyes to color their creations, resulting in deep, dark tones with durable colorfastness. The geometric motifs surrounding red, blue, and black shades are another outstanding example of an authentic Afghani rug. Look for the ones with deep and dark color hues with geometric designs. They are easy to identify among hundreds of carpets. Some of the most prominent colors used are deep red, blue, black, and brown and they are the most important identification of an authentic Afghani rug.

Imam Carpets is here to satisfy everyone’s needs who is looking for authentic Afghani carpets and rugs. Whether you are looking for budget-friendly options or luxurious options. We are here for you, to help you fight off fake and low-quality Afghani carpets. Contact us today and shop for your favorite Afghani rugs. You can also visit our stores in-house.