10ft Navy Afghan Gabbeh Runner Rug – Heaven’s Garden
Rich in color and storytelling, this 10ft navy Afghan Gabbeh runner rug features a beautifully expressive Heaven’s Garden design woven against a deep navy blue field. Measuring approximately 9ft 9in × 2ft 8in (297cm × 81cm), its long, narrow proportions make it a striking choice for hallways, entryways, beside a bed, or other spaces that call for both warmth and character. Hand-knotted in Afghanistan, the rug brings together traditional craftsmanship and the charming, free-spirited character associated with Gabbeh design.
Key Features
- Design: Afghan Gabbeh with a Heaven’s Garden motif
- Pattern: Stylized trees, peacocks, and flowers arranged to evoke the beauty and abundance of a garden
- Color: Deep navy blue with colorful botanical and animal details
- Size: 9ft 9in × 2ft 8in (297cm × 81cm)
- Construction: Individually hand-knotted by Afghan weavers
Quality
The rug is woven with a Ghazni handspun wool pile on a cotton foundation, combining the natural character of traditional Afghan wool with the structural stability of cotton. Handspun Ghazni wool gives the surface a distinctive texture and subtle variations that cannot be replicated by machine-spun fibers. With approximately 82 knots per square inch, the weave provides a durable construction while retaining the relaxed, artistic character that defines Gabbeh rugs. Made for everyday use, its wool pile is naturally resilient and well suited to frequently used areas of the home.
Origin & Tradition
Hand-knotted in Maymana, Afghanistan, this rug reflects the region’s long-established tradition of wool weaving and handmade textile craftsmanship. Its Heaven’s Garden composition draws on an enduring theme found throughout rug-making cultures: the garden as a symbol of beauty, abundance, and paradise. Trees, flowering plants, and peacocks transform the surface into a miniature woven landscape, while the simplified forms and expressive arrangement give the rug the unmistakable charm of the Gabbeh tradition. The result is a distinctive Afghan interpretation of a centuries-old decorative idea, created one knot at a time.
