Of all the oriental rugs rugs the red afghans are the easiest to recognise rugs they are woven mostly in northern afghanistan and more recently in peshawar in pakistan the ground colour is nearly always red however the shade always varies with touch of blue always added they designs always consist of large distinctive octagons rugs divided by four blue or brown panels when it comes to choosing the perfect rug there is no better option than a handmade persian or afghan piece the roots o