12×15 Blue Gabbeh Rug – Hand-Knotted Heaven’s Garden Design
Rich in symbolism and quietly luxurious, this 12×15 blue Gabbeh rug brings the beauty of an imagined garden into a generous, room-defining scale. Hand-knotted in Sheberghan, Afghanistan, the rug features a muted blue palette filled with trees, peacocks, birds, flowers, and plants. Together, these elements form a lively Heaven’s Garden composition—a design that feels decorative from a distance and reveals charming details as you move closer.
Key Features
- Size: 11 ft 10 in × 14 ft 7 in (361 × 444 cm)
- Design: Gabbeh, Heaven’s Garden
- Pattern: Trees, peacocks, birds, flowers, and botanical motifs
- Color: Muted blue
- Construction: Hand-knotted
- Origin: Sheberghan, Afghanistan
Quality
The pile is made from Ghazni handspun wool, prized in Afghan rug weaving for its natural character, resilience, and substantial feel underfoot. A strong cotton foundation provides stability to the large format, while an average density of 82 knots per square inch allows the weavers to give definition to the many birds, trees, flowers, and smaller decorative elements throughout the field. The result is a durable, beautifully textured rug designed to develop even more character with age.
Origin & Tradition
Hand-knotted in Sheberghan, Afghanistan, this rug reflects the expressive side of the Gabbeh weaving tradition, where familiar elements of nature are transformed into imaginative compositions. The Heaven’s Garden pattern draws together trees, flowering plants, birds, and peacocks to evoke an abundant, peaceful garden. Rather than relying on strict formality, the individual motifs give the rug warmth and personality—small details shaped by the hands of the weavers themselves. In this oversized format, the traditional imagery becomes a striking work of textile art suited to a spacious living room, dining room, or other prominent interior.
