Afghan Tribal “Shawl” Rug – 174 cm × 237 cm (5′ 8″ × 7′ 9″)
Wrap your room in the spirit of nomadic artistry with this hand-knotted 6×8 Afghan shawl rug. Woven in Ghazni, Afghanistan, its vertical stripes echo the vibrant tribal shawls once draped over travelers’ shoulders—now re-imagined as a richly textured floor piece that sings in reds, blues, greens, oranges, and navy.
Key Features
- Exact Size: 174 cm × 237 cm (5′ 8″ × 7′ 9″)
- Design: Afghan Tribal Shawl pattern with vertical bands of symbolic motifs
- Color Palette: Deep red base woven with blue, green, orange, and navy accents
- Construction: Hand-knotted at a fine 92 KPSI for crisp detail
- Materials: Ghazni hand-spun wool pile on a resilient cotton foundation
Quality That Endures
At 92 knots per square inch, every line of each tribal emblem is rendered with clarity, while the naturally lustrous Ghazni wool lends a soft yet hard-wearing surface. The cotton foundation keeps the rug stable, allowing it to lie flat and age gracefully for generations.
Origin & Craftsmanship
Hand-knotted in the mountainous province of Ghazni, Afghanistan, this rug is the work of artisans who inherit weaving skills the way others inherit family stories. Drawing inspiration from antique tribal shawls, they have translated wearable art into a floor covering that carries the lore of the Silk Road into contemporary interiors. Owning this piece means owning a living thread of Afghan cultural heritage.
