Ziegler Kelly Runner Rug 296cm x 126cm / 9’9” x 4’1”

Ziegler rugs are simplistic in their colouring and floral pattern, predominately one colour contrasted with an ivory or cream. The floral motifs are highlighted with tiny hints of subtle complimentary colours.
The Afghan Ziegler takes it’s name directly from a Swiss Company, Ziegler & Co., founded by Mr Ziegler. In 1880, Ziegler employed skilled Persian weavers to make rugs for the then European market.
Today’s Royal Ziegler is a revival pattern based on Old Persian and Indian Agra patterns. Sometimes known as ‘Chobi’ which translates from Dari and Farsi (Afghan and Persian languages) to mean ‘wood’, referring to their natural colours.
Ziegler rugs are simplistic in their colouring and floral pattern. Being predominately one colour which is contrasted with an ivory or cream with the floral motifs highlighted with tiny hints of subtle complimentary colours.
Our Ziegler rugs are woven by Turkoman Tribes from the Northern Afghanistan provinces of Faryab, Jawozjan and Mazar-e-Sharif. Only the most skilled and experienced weavers work on our Ziegler rugs and we ensure only highest quality wools and 100% vegetable dyes are used.
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