3×4 Armenian Prayer Rug – Hand-Knotted Kurk Wool Rug
This 3×4 Armenian prayer rug is a refined recreation of a 19th-century Armenian prayer rug from the Karabagh region. Hand-knotted in Maymana, Afghanistan, it features a soft cream field framed by rich red borders, creating a warm and elegant balance. The design carries a rare cultural character, blending geometric structure with symbolic details inspired by Orthodox and Armenian Christian traditions.
Key Features
- Size: 93cm x 129cm / approximately 3’1″ x 4’3″
- Color: Cream field with red borders
- Design: Recreation of a 19th-century Armenian prayer rug from Karabagh
- Pattern: Geometric motifs with Christian symbolic influence
- Construction: Hand-knotted, not machine-made
- Origin: Maymana, Afghanistan
Quality
Woven with a Premium Kurk wool pile on a cotton foundation, this rug offers a fine balance of softness, strength, and detail. The high 232 KPSI knot count allows the geometric pattern and symbolic elements to appear with exceptional clarity. Kurk wool is valued for its smooth touch and refined finish, while the cotton foundation gives the rug structure and long-lasting durability.
Origin & Tradition
Hand-knotted in Maymana, Afghanistan, this rug reflects the skill of Afghan artisans while honoring the visual language of historic Armenian prayer rugs from Karabagh. Its design connects two rich textile worlds: the disciplined craftsmanship of Afghan weaving and the spiritual symbolism found in Armenian Christian rug traditions. The result is a distinctive collector’s piece with history, meaning, and quiet luxury.
