Maymana “Pazyryk” Runner – 10ft Hand-Knotted Rug
Hand-knotted with heirloom care, this striking 10ft Pazyryk runner handmade rug (approx. 9′ 10″ × 2′ 9″ / 300 cm × 85 cm) marries the ancient Pazyryk design with the vivid reds and greens for which Maymana weavers are renowned. Simple geometric plant and animal motifs march down its narrow field, bringing a touch of nomadic legend to today’s refined interiors.
Video of the rug
Key Features
- Size: 300 cm × 85 cm – approximately 9 ft 10 in × 2 ft 9 in
- Design: Classic Pazyryk runner with geometric flora & fauna
- Colours: Rich red ground accented by deep, earthy green
- Construction: Hand-knotted, 82 KPSI density
- Materials: Ghazni hand-spun wool pile on cotton foundation
Quality
An impressive 82 knots per square inch delivers crisp pattern definition and long-lasting durability.
Ghazni wool’s naturally high lanolin content lends a soft hand, gentle sheen, and outstanding resilience, while the cotton foundation keeps the runner lying flat along hallways and entryways.
Origin & Craftsmanship
Woven in Maymana, Afghanistan, this runner honours the earliest known carpet motif—the Siberian Altai “Pazyryk”—interpreted through Northwest Afghan tribal aesthetics. Each knot is tied by master weavers using time-honoured looms and locally sourced, vegetable-dyed yarns, ensuring that your piece is both an authentic cultural artifact and a contemporary design statement.
