Yousifby Turkmen – 5×7 Red Afghan Tribal Rug
Hand-knotted in the famed weaving workshops of Maymana, Afghanistan, this 5×7 red Afghan tribal rug (150 cm × 200 cm ≈ 4′ 11″ × 6′ 7″) delivers an effortless blend of Turkmen heritage and modern elegance. Vivid reds mingle with cream and navy to frame a geometric tapestry of flowers and winding botanicals—each motif a silent ode to centuries-old storytelling at the loom.
Video of the rug
Key Features
- Design: Authentic Yousifby Turkmen tribal geometry with stylised floral and plant symbols
- Dimensions: 150 cm × 200 cm (≈ 4′ 11″ × 6′ 7″) — the ideal scale for living rooms, studies, or under a breakfast table
- Palette: Deep red field accented by cream tracery and navy highlights
- Knot Density: Finely hand-knotted at 150 KPSI for crisp detail and lasting resilience
- Materials: Velvety Biljik premium Kurk wool pile on a sturdy cotton foundation
Quality
Every strand of Biljik Kurk wool is meticulously hand-twisted before weaving, giving the pile its characteristic softness and subtle sheen. The high knot count (150 KPSI) not only sharpens each geometric angle and bloom, but promises decades of graceful wear.
Origin & Craftsmanship
In Maymana, weaving is more than a livelihood—it is a lineage. Local artisans knot this rug entirely by hand, passing the shuttle from elder to apprentice in the same mud-brick ateliers that have served Turkmen tribes for generations. The result is a one-of-a-kind heirloom that preserves the rhythm of nomadic life while speaking fluently to contemporary décor.
