Afghan Balkh Rug high-altitude wool Size: 147 x 107 cm

Size: 147 x 107 cm | 4'10" x 3'10"

where the Tekke Turkmen tribe first wove the repeating gul pattern that has become one of the most recognised motifs in rug weaving

That position shaped everything about the way these rugs were made and what ended up in them

It is a city that exists to weave

passing down patterns through generations but interpreting them personally

Afghan Balkh Rug high-altitude wool Size: 147 x 107 cmBalkh rugs carry the same origins as the Afghan Chobi tradition born in Northern Afghanistan, hand knotted by artisans whose craft has been passed down through generations. What sets this rug apart is the knot count. With approximately 2,500 knots per five centimetres, this is the highest quality available in Afghan Chobi weaving. That density shows in the surface. The design is more precise, the finish smoother, and the pile finer than a standard