Afghan Carpet

Afghan rug

An Afghan rug is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western parts of Afghanistan, mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks. The industry has now been expanded to all 34 provinces of Afghanistan.

Carpet

A carpet or rug is a textile floor covering that typically consists of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing. In Europe, the pile was traditionally made of wool, but since the 20th century, synthetic fibres such as polypropylene, nylon, and polyester have been used as less expensive alternatives. The pile often consists of twisted tufts that are heat-treated to maintain their structure.

afghan

Noun

1. A blanket or throw, usually crocheted or knitted.
2. A type of iced chocolate biscuit, sometimes containing cornflakes and topped with a walnut.

carpet

Noun

1. A fabric used as a complete floor covering.
2. Any surface or cover resembling a carpet or fulfilling its function.

Verb

1. To lay carpet, or to have carpet installed, in an area.
2. To substantially cover something, as a carpet does; to blanket something.