Hand-woven or hand-knotted weaving techniques have been started by refugees and this type of carpet is called tribal carpet. A handmade tribal carpet and rug can be considered as a decorative accent but in reality, it is the real foundation of a beautiful surface. If we talk about tribal rugs, then these are available in various designs and many sizes. There are two main categories or carpet type, mainly known as tribal carpet and rug. The first is Afghan carpet and the other is Kilim.
Afghan carpets are woven in hand-knotted technique which takes place when it is woven knot by knot. It is woven on a handloom. Afghan carpets are woven in pure New Zealand wool and cotton material. It contains beautiful traditional designs which have been originated many years ago. Afghan rugs are mainly woven in rust and blue colors. It looks like antique carpets.
Kilim carpets are woven in single weft it means it is thinner than Afghan carpets and designs of kilim is made using needle and yarn. First, it is woven on a handloom using the flat-woven technique just like a flat-woven dhurrie and after that designs are made using needle and yarn.
Now find the best designs of tribal rugs-
1) Mori Bukhara Design: - Bukhara design resembles the footprints of an elephant. This type of carpet is mostly woven in a rust color.
2) Caucasian Afghan: - This type of carpet contains flower pot type design on ground of carpet and filled with small floral motifs. If your room theme is floral then you can select this design for your room.
3) Moroccan Killim:- This design contains a diamond shape in center and carpet have small designs and tiny motifs. This type of carpets maybe in red or blue color.
Find the best way to use tribal carpets-
1) Enhance the beauty of a floor: As we know that a rug is the best option for decorating the surface of a room but this is only possible if a handmade carpet is used in a right way. So you can use your carpet according to the place. If you want to use a handmade tribal carpet in your bedroom then you can place it in front of the bed or beside the bed. If you want to place a rug in your living room then you can place it in an entire room or in the center of a room. It depends on the size of carpet. You can also put a handmade carpet in your dining room. A handmade carpet adds extra coziness and personal touch to your room.
2) Decorate your wall: - You can also use a tribal carpet as a wall hanging. Tribal carpets contain unique and old design pattern. So it will surely make a focal point of your beautiful home.
So use these tips to decorate your room with tribal rugs. You can buy Afghan rugs online or also can buy from a carpet store.
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