“Ayna-e Balkh” – 7×10 Blue Tree of Life Rug
A hand-knotted Gabbeh from Balkh, Afghanistan, this piece sets a serene blue field against very dark navy motifs in a timeless Tree of Life layout. The size converts precisely to 6 ft 6.74 in × 9 ft 9.72 in (200 × 299 cm)—commonly classed as a 7×10 blue tree of life rug—making it a confident fit for living rooms and dining spaces where calm color and quiet symbolism matter.
Video of the rug
Key Features
- Size: 6 ft 7 in × 9 ft 8 in (200 × 299 cm)
- Design: Gabbeh with a refined Tree of Life composition
- Colorway: saturated blue ground with very dark navy patterning
- Material: Welayati Kurk wool pile on a cotton foundation
- Knot Density: 100 knots per square inch (hand-knotted)
Quality
Hand-knotted at 100 KPSI, the surface reads as calm and finely grained—each knot set with purpose to give the wool a quiet, even glow. The pile is Welayati Kurk wool, prized for its supple hand and subtle sheen; the foundation is cotton for stability and lasting structure. Edges and ends are neatly finished, the geometry steady, the linework crisp in very dark navy—details that speak to an artisan’s discipline as much as to the rug’s longevity.
Origin & Craftsmanship
Woven in Balkh, Afghanistan, this Gabbeh honors a minimalist Afghan-Persian tradition while centering the enduring Tree of Life—a motif of growth, continuity, and renewal. Artisans in this region favor clarity over clutter: spacious fields, emphatic drawing, and natural balance. Here, that restraint lets the blue ground breathe and the navy branches guide the eye softly upward, a quiet narrative rendered knot by knot.
