Julkhyr rug from Afghanistan, 258x103 cms

A great semi-antique julkhir rug woven by Uzbek weavers in Afghanistan. The central field is occupied by enormous botehs. The colours are a mixture of natural and chemical dyes.

258×103 cms

Años 1950

Julykhyrs: also julkhir (Uzbek), literal translation – bearskin, a type of pile rug made by both the Kirghiz and Uzbek weavers, usually with long pile, thought to serve as sleeping rugs.