3×6 Navajo Suzani Rug – Hand-Knotted Kurk Wool (Kabul, Afghanistan)
A collector’s piece that reads like art: this 3×6 Navajo Suzani rug interprets the revered Mother Earth Father Sky cosmology through Afghan craftsmanship. In ivory Welayati sheep kurk wool, geometric Navajo-inspired symbols are rendered in a refined Suzani technique—part flatwoven kilim, part hand embroidery—delivering dimensional texture and a calm, gallery-worthy presence.
Key Features
- Size: Approx. 3′ × 6′ (exact: 2’11.8″ × 5’10.9″ / 35.8″ × 70.9″ / 91 × 180 cm)
- Material: Welayati sheep kurk wool pile for a silky, high-lanolin hand
- Construction: Hand-knotted Suzani style with kilim flatweave ground and hand embroidery accents
- Design: Navajo-inspired Mother Earth Father Sky with geometric tribal motifs
- Color: Ivory—elegant, versatile, and softly luminous
- Origin: Kabul, Afghanistan; individually handmade and one-of-a-kind
Quality
Woven entirely by hand, this rug combines the stability of a tightly constructed kilim foundation with the tactile relief of embroidered motifs. The use of kurk (lambswool) brings notable softness, gentle sheen, and resilience; its natural lanolin helps the pile spring back and wear beautifully over time. Edges are neatly finished for longevity, and the balanced handle lays smooth, making it suitable for everyday elegance in an entry, reading corner, or alongside a bed.
Origin & Tradition
Crafted in Kabul, Afghanistan, the piece draws on the historic Central Asian Suzani tradition—celebrated for its stitched ornament and heirloom character—while paying thoughtful homage to Navajo geometric symbolism. The result is a refined cultural dialogue: Afghan technique, Navajo-inspired cosmology, contemporary luxury. (Design is inspired by Navajo art; not produced by Navajo Nation artisans.)
