Afghan Turkoman Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - 235 x 167 cm
Afghan Turkoman Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - 235 x 167 cm
One-of-a-kind hand-knotted piece
No two are alike - each rug carries its own pattern, colour balance and handmade character
Measured repetition gives this Afghan Turkoman hand-knotted wool rug its striking presence. Across the warm red field, dark-outlined octagonal gul-style emblems alternate with blue cruciform diamond motifs, creating a disciplined rhythm throughout the composition. Layered borders of geometric compartments, flowering vines and serrated forms introduce navy, green, muted blue and ivory, enriching the design without weakening its clarity.
Hand-knotted in Afghanistan with a pure wool pile, the rug draws on the recurring gul tradition closely associated with Turkoman weaving. Subtle variations within the handwork keep the symmetry from feeling rigid, while rich colour and intricate borderwork bring warmth, texture and distinctive tribal character to this one-of-a-kind Afghan wool rug.
Size (in cm): 235 x 167
Origin: Afghanistan
Region/Tradition: Turkoman / Afghan tribal
Construction: Hand-knotted
Material: Pure wool pile
Colour: Warm red, navy blue, muted blue, green and ivory
Pattern: Alternating rows of octagonal gul-style emblems and blue cruciform diamond motifs, framed by layered geometric and floral borders
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.