Afghanistan is situated in the south of Asia, adjoining Iran and Turkmenistan to the west, Uzbekistan and Tadzjikistan in the north together with Pakistan and China in the east. 

One of the most popular carpets from Afghanistan are Khal Mohammadi  (or Khal Muhammadi) which are handmade by the Turkomans in the north of Afghanistan.The primary colour is dark red, with recurring 'gul' motifs (elephant like pattern) and octagonal motifs (eight shaped) featuring often with curvilinear flowers in black, dark blue, ochre and beige.