Peshawar (58)

<style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style> <h2><span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Peshawar Rugs&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:643,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:14281427},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;12&quot;:0}">Peshawar Rugs</span></h2> <p>Peshawar hand-knotted rugs are a type of carpet, which was originally made and exported by Afghan rug makers in the city of Peshawar. More than 60% of all rugs made worldwide are produced in Pakistan. The term "Peshawar" is often used as a synonym for any Persian-Afghan rug, but there are other words that also refer to it, such as Ghazni rugs or Chobi rugs.</p> <p>The style of these Peshawar area rugs portrays unique features only found in <strong><a title="Discount Persian Area Rugs for Sale Online" href="https://www.magicrugs.com/rug-type/persian-rugs.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Persian</a></strong> styles &amp; Turkish <strong><a title="Oushak Rugs for Sale" href="https://www.magicrugs.com/all-rugs/oushak_chobi.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oushak</a></strong> style rugs. Peshawar rugs from Pakistan have this vintage look to them, they are mostly cream rugs that have muted and washed-away colors. However, it may be possible to find <strong><a title="Navy Blue Oriental Persian Area Rugs" href="https://www.magicrugs.com/rug-colors/blue-rugs.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">navy blue</a></strong> Peshawar rugs to complement your home if you search well enough.</p> <p>Peshawar Chobi rugs are normally made with dense wool (65-85%), with silk and cotton filling in the remaining mix. These rugs are <strong><a title="Discount Hand Knotted Rugs &amp; Runners Online" href="https://www.magicrugs.com/hand-knotted-rugs.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hand-knotted</a></strong> and have been dyed with vegetable dyes. They also have a thinner pile &amp; an antique patina.</p> <p>The two important factors that have led to the development of this style of carpet are the Afghans’ close relationship with India and the advanced techniques for producing yarns in India, which were improved by Afghan craftsmen through their long stay there.</p>