Mushwani Rugs are made by the Mushwani tribe, a 700 year old tribe from South Western Afghanistan. The Mushwani rugs are hand-made using needles to make the rugs. Mushwani rugs are made from lambs wool, and incorporate both Kalim and carpet giving the rug a rich texture.

The foundations of the rugs are also made of lambs’ wool. Mushwani rugs are made with natural colors so they do not run or need to be treated to maintain their color. When compared to other Afghan rugs, these rugs tend to be very light in weight.

Mushwani rugs are among the best of the Afghan rugs and as such the expected life span for a Mushwani rug is approximately 200 years.

Malakhi Rugs are hand-made using needles by the Malakhi people, unlike the Mushwani tribe there is no carpet woven into the rug.
The tribe is 700 years old and has traditionally lived a nomadic life style, until the spring of 2007, when the elders decided to establish their own village of Malakhi in the herat province, just 8 kilometers from the back gates of Camp Stone (the U.S. base where American troops are stationed).
The tribe’s livelihood is agriculturally based; the men herd sheep and goats, and raise winter wheat during the “Wet” months of the winter.

The women make the rugs, some of which take up to two years to complete. The rugs are primarily made of lambs wool. The foundation for the rug is lambs wool and the colors are natural based so they do not run or need to be treated to maintain their color, unlike rugs made with man-made dyes. These rugs are of extremely high quality, second only to Mushwani rugs in Afghanistan. The expected lifespan for a Malakhi rug is estimated to be 150 years.

Turkman - The Turkmen tribe makes high quality carpets all over the world. The tribe has been weaving carpets for over 2000 years. They are famous for the numerous designs and patterns in their carpets. The tribe in Afghanistan is famous for the Mawri Charshing design.

Khan Mohanadi - A Turkmen tribe in North Afghanistan, they produce high quality rugs with a very vibrant shine. They are famous for both their lamb wool and sheep wool carpets.

Chobi Rugs - Made by the Turkmen people of Afghanistan. The rugs are made using Qazni hand spun wool making the carpet plush and supple.

Pakistani – Pakistani hand made rugs have a vibrant shine. The rugs are made by various tribes and have many designs.

Balouch – The Balouch Tribe is one of the largest carpet weaving tribes. They are found in Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan. Each group within the tribe has their own designs for carpets. The quality of the carpets are also dependant upon which group within the tribe has made the carpet. Two of the more famous groups within the tribe are the Latif Khel, and the Zakan people.

Zakan – A Balouch tribe that lives in the Herat Province of Afghanistan. The tribe is also known for the intricate designs woven into their high quality carpets.

Latif Khel – One of the more famous tribes of Balouch people. The tribe is located in the Herat Province and is known for high quality Balouch carpets.