Esari antique rugs and carpets

"Esari' is a name given to a recent revival of rugs from Afghanistan using the traditional Fil-Pai or elephant's foot design in a fine wool using natural dyes. The style has a characteristic vibrancy missing from much modern Afghan production. Esari Rugs have a different aesthetics than their Turkamen neighbors who remained to the west in Khiva's sphere of influence. With the breakup of the Salor Confederation the Esari fled to the east.