Afghan Rug 286 × 79 cm, hand-knotted

About this rug

Origin Afghanistan, format 286 × 79 cm — a Oriental rug made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.26 m², or 9.4' × 2.6'.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as approx. 6 kg.

Format and use

The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.