Tribal Turkman Engsi Afshar 6x9 Area Rug Michael Howells The natural variation of wool

The natural variation of wool tones gives this piece depth and warmth

the orange tones are the result of using dyes made from such things as rinds pomegranates onion skins and also previously run batches red they become less concentrated

Then areas of hand-knotted pile are added

Upcycled pillow made from a Rug Star Rug

These Turkish speaking groups are renowned for their production of flat-woven textiles

Tribal Turkman Engsi Afshar 6x9 Area Rug Michael Howells The natural variation of woolBold Tribal Style Rug in Red and Navy Blue. Engsi type pattern rug hand knotted in Afghanistan. Engsi style rugs emerged as a distinct style from original woven and knotted pieces used as entrance covers on tents. The tendency for one edge to differ from the other is a stylistic holdover from original working textiles that had an end that was comprised of a flat woven section with slits to accommodate a rod or rope and allow it to slide open for