10ft Gabbeh Runner Rug – Blue Heaven’s Garden Design
This 10ft Gabbeh runner rug brings the expressive beauty of Afghan weaving into a long, elegant format. Measuring approximately 9 ft 7 in × 2 ft 7 in, the rug features a muted blue palette filled with peacocks, trees, and garden-inspired motifs. The composition depicts a symbolic Heaven’s Garden, giving the piece a distinctive character that feels artistic, tranquil, and deeply rooted in traditional rug design.
Key Features
- Design: Gabbeh with a Heaven’s Garden composition
- Pattern: Peacocks, trees, and stylized garden motifs
- Color: Muted blue tones
- Size: 9 ft 7 in × 2 ft 7 in (292 × 80 cm)
- Construction: Hand-knotted
- Origin: Sheberghan, Afghanistan
Quality
Hand-knotted at approximately 82 knots per square inch, this runner offers a refined balance between detailed pattern work and the characteristic texture associated with Gabbeh rugs. The pile is made from Ghazni handspun wool, prized for its natural strength, softness, and subtle variations in texture. A sturdy cotton foundation provides additional structure and helps the rug maintain its shape through years of use.
Because the wool is spun by hand, the blue surface carries gentle tonal variations rather than a perfectly uniform color. These natural shifts give the rug greater visual depth and reinforce the individual character of a handmade piece.
Origin & Tradition
This rug was hand-knotted in Sheberghan, Afghanistan, an important weaving center in northern Afghanistan with a long tradition of producing wool rugs rich in symbolic and decorative imagery. Its Gabbeh-inspired design uses animals and plant forms to create an imagined garden scene, with peacocks and trees arranged as symbols of beauty, life, and abundance.
Rather than following the precision of a machine-made pattern, the design reflects the hand and interpretation of the weaver. Small variations in form, spacing, and color are part of its authenticity, making each rug an individual expression of Afghan craftsmanship.
