• Afghan Gabbeh hand-knotted wool rug 116 x 71 cm full view
  • Angled view of Afghan Gabbeh rug showing beige brown checked pattern and fringe
  • Folded Afghan Gabbeh wool rug showing corner detail and hand-knotted texture
  • Close-up of Afghan Gabbeh rug showing fringe and checked geometric pattern
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Afghan Gabbeh Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - 116 x 71 cm

Afghan Gabbeh Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - 116 x 71 cm

$199.00 NZD
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One-of-a-kind hand-knotted piece

No two are alike - each rug carries its own pattern, colour balance and handmade character

Broad bands of chocolate brown cross a beige field, intersected by fine ivory and brick-red lines to create a layered checked rhythm. The changing widths give the grid a lively cadence, while pale fringed ends keep the finish crisp. Compact yet decisive in pattern, this Afghan Gabbeh rug turns simple geometry into something unmistakably handmade.

Hand-knotted in Afghanistan from pure wool pile, it carries the tactile depth and tonal variation that give Gabbeh weaving its direct, expressive character. The earthy palette sits easily among natural materials and quiet neutrals, with red pinstripes adding a precise flash of warmth.

Size (in cm): 116 x 71
Origin: Afghanistan
Region/Tradition: Afghan Gabbeh
Construction: Hand-knotted
Material: Pure wool pile
Colour: Beige, dark brown, ivory and brick red
Pattern: Intersecting broad dark-brown bands, fine ivory double lines and slim brick-red stripes forming a layered checked grid across a beige field
Style: Traditional tribal
Shape: Rectangular

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Care & Maintenance

  • Hand-knotted wool rugs are made to last with the right care. Vacuum gently using a suction-only setting, rotate the rug occasionally for even wear, and blot any marks promptly with a clean cloth rather than rubbing.
  • For deeper cleaning, professional rug cleaning is recommended to help protect the wool fibres, natural dyes and hand-knotted structure of the rug.

Note

  • Each rug is professionally photographed to represent its colours as accurately as possible, while natural light, pile direction and digital display settings may create subtle variations in tone.
  • Where additional colour is required, the wool in our hand-knotted rugs is coloured exclusively with vegetable dyes, complementing the fibre’s natural tonal variation and the individual character of the weave.
  • Over time, vegetable-dyed handmade rugs may gently soften in tone, adding to the natural ageing and textile character that makes each piece unique.