6×8 Blue Gray Mamluk Rug – Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Rug
This 6×8 blue gray Mamluk rug brings refined geometry, soft color, and Afghan craftsmanship into one elegant piece. Hand-knotted in Maymana, Afghanistan, it features a large multi-layered starburst medallion surrounded by beautifully structured geometric compartments. The blue gray palette gives the rug a calm, sophisticated presence, making it an excellent choice for interiors that need pattern, texture, and quiet luxury without overpowering the room.
Key Features
- Size: 5’9″ x 8’1″ ft / 174 cm x 247 cm
- Design: Mamluk design with a bold central starburst medallion
- Color: Blue gray, offering a soft and versatile decorative tone
- Pattern Details: Eight-pointed floral rosettes, small stars, diamond motifs, stylized leaves, shield-shaped forms, hooked symbols, triangular tribal ornaments, and repeating miniature medallions
- Construction: 100% hand-knotted by Afghan artisans
Quality
Woven with a Ghazni handspun wool pile on a cotton foundation, this rug offers both beauty and strength. Ghazni wool is valued for its natural softness, durability, and rich texture, while the cotton foundation gives the rug structure and stability for long-term use. With a knot count of 82 KPSI, the design carries clear geometric detail while maintaining the durable character expected from a well-made Afghan hand-knotted rug.
Origin & Tradition
This rug was hand-knotted in Maymana, Afghanistan, a region known for its strong weaving heritage and skilled artisan communities. The Mamluk design is admired for its balance, symmetry, and architectural beauty, and Afghan weavers bring their own sense of warmth and character to this historic style. The result is a distinctive rug that feels timeless, collected, and deeply connected to the tradition of handmade weaving.
