Afghan Loribaft rugs are made for the contemporary market with their wide bands of colour, which integrate between shades, creating a hombre effect. They are traditionally made using vegetable-dyed wool and often include animals and birds to give them additional character, reminiscent of a Persian Gabbeh. 

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handmade carpets are becoming very well regarded. This market has grown quickly in recent years, emphasising the higher quality knotting and Pakistan's influence in many finishing processes. For example,  to correct alignment issues where the weaver has drifted the wefts, causing the pattern to run out. Next, adjustments are undertaken before , , and . This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded. These carpets are tightly knotted and usually finished with an unusually bound multicoloured fringe.

The carpets are still , and the wool is coloured with . The Loribaft rug designs can be reminiscent of designs, although the Loribaft pieces are more refined and tightly knotted. The colours of the Loribaft rugs and carpets are similar to those used in our Samarkand collections and possibly more vibrant. The main distinction is that the patterns are playful, using a defined colour palette and simple design, with stylised animals, plants, trees or characters with block colour often mimicking an ombre effect. Some Loribaft pieces do not have fringes, so they are finished with a plain  end or binding and secured to prevent fraying. Like the Samarkand carpets, other rugs are produced with an unusual bobbin wind on the warps.

When buying online, the company's provenance and the rug are worth considering. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. With an outstanding reputation, we pride ourselves on customer service. We welcome visitors to the  shop. Alternatively, we can assist with online enquiries by
It is worth reminding ourselves that these handmade rugs are unique and special; owning one is something you can enjoy for many years. I recommend buying a handmade rug made of the best natural fibre, wool. 

We recommend the use of an underlay with this product:
For uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:


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