A saturated red field anchors this hand-knotted 7×10 red tribal Afghan rug, alive with very dark navy patterns in the classic Khal Mohammadi (Zerkhaki) style. Sized at 204 × 306 cm—that’s 6 ft 8 in × 10 ft —it balances elegance and strength, with vase-and-flower geometry and crisp tribal motifs that read beautifully in both modern and traditional spaces.
Key Features
- Size: 204 × 306 cm (6 ft 8.31 in × 10 ft 0.47 in)
- Design: Khal Mohammadi in Zerkhaki pattern—vases, flowers, and geometric motifs
- Color: Red field with very dark navy patterning
- Build: Hand-knotted, 156 KPSI
- Materials: Bijik Premium Kurk wool pile on a cotton foundation
Quality
Woven entirely by hand at an exacting 156 knots per square inch, the pile uses Bijik Premium Kurk wool—the fine, resilient fibers prized for their soft hand and refined sheen. The high knot density sharpens every petal, vase, and geometric edge, while the cotton foundation lends stability underfoot. The result is a rug that feels luxurious, wears gracefully, and rewards close viewing with precise linework and depth of color.
Origin & Craftsmanship
Hand-knotted in Balkh, Afghanistan, this piece follows the revered Khal Mohammadi tradition, here in the Zerkhaki interpretation that layers tribal symbolism—vases, flowers, and ordered geometry—into a disciplined grid. Artisans translate generations of knowledge into the loom: carefully spun yarn, steady tension, and measured beating to set the pile. The red field and near-black navy read as timeless Afghan textiles should—confident, clear, and unmistakably authentic.
