10ft Dark Tan Kerman Runner Rug – Hand-Knotted in Afghanistan
This elegant 10ft dark tan Kerman runner rug brings Persian-inspired floral artistry into a long, refined format. Hand-knotted in Maymana, Afghanistan, the rug features an intricate arrangement of sweeping vines, large leaves, and classical Persian-style flowers across a rich dark tan ground.
What makes this piece especially distinctive is its personalized composition. Three names, written in cursive English, have been carefully incorporated into the central floral motifs, with an additional name appearing within a flower near the top of the rug. Rather than sitting apart from the design, the lettering is woven into the floral structure, turning the rug into a highly individual work of textile art.
Key Features
- Size: 305cm × 105cm (approximately 10ft × 3ft 5in)
- Design: Kerman-inspired Persian floral design
- Color: Dark tan with complementary floral accents
- Pattern: Large leaves, scrolling vines, Persian-style flowers, and personalized cursive names
- Weaving: Fully hand-knotted using double, or Turkish, knots
- Origin: Ghazni, Afghanistan
Quality
The pile is made from Ghazni handspun wool, valued in Afghan rug making for its strength, natural texture, and ability to develop a beautiful character with age. A cotton foundation provides additional structural stability, particularly important in a long runner intended for regular use.
With approximately 133 knots per square inch, the rug has the density needed to render its detailed flowers, fine vines, and personalized lettering with excellent definition. It is woven using the double knot, also known as the symmetrical knot, creating a secure and durable construction suited to an heirloom-quality rug.
Origin & Tradition
Hand-knotted in Ghazni, Afghanistan, this rug reflects Afghanistan’s long tradition of combining regional weaving skills with designs influenced by the wider Persian carpet tradition. Its composition draws inspiration from Kerman rugs, which are particularly associated with elaborate floral ornament, graceful vines, and richly detailed botanical patterns.
Here, that classical inspiration has been given a deeply personal character. The incorporation of names into the flowers demonstrates the flexibility of hand-knotting as an art form: a traditional Persian-inspired design can be adapted by the weaver to commemorate people, families, or meaningful occasions while preserving the visual harmony of the original pattern.
