• Full view of Afghan Karghai wool rug with red field and central medallion, 281 x 200 cm
  • Angled view of Afghan Karghai wool rug with tribal motifs and cream border, 281 x 200 cm
  • Border and fringe detail of Afghan Karghai wool rug with red field and patterned frame, 281 x 200 cm
  • Folded-corner detail of Afghan Karghai wool rug showing front and reverse weave, 281 x 200 cm
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Afghan Karghai Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - 281 x 200 cm

Afghan Karghai Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - 281 x 200 cm

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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

Some rugs reveal themselves immediately; this Afghan Karghai rug rewards a slower reading. A stepped central medallion in crimson, ivory, ochre and deep blue commands the red field, while mirrored animal forms, branching motifs and scattered florals animate the space around it. The drawing is exuberant yet disciplined, with every figure held within a geometry that gives the composition strength and clarity.

Golden-ochre corner sections deepen the field before a broad ivory border brings the design into balance. Repeating diamond cartouches and rosettes circle the rug like a measured refrain, creating a stately counterpoint to the movement within. Hand knotted in Afghanistan from pure wool pile, this Afghan Karghai rug brings storytelling, symmetry and colour into a composition that feels richly expressive and completely assured.

Size (in cm): 281 x 200
Origin: Afghanistan
Region/Tradition: Karghai
Construction: Hand-knotted
Material: Pure wool pile
Colour: Red, cream, gold, black, blue and earthy accents
Pattern: Central medallion with stylised animal forms, tribal motifs and patterned borders
Style: Traditional Afghan
Shape: Rectangle

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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.