8×10 Navy & Red Crab Persian Rug – Kharchang Design
A rich red border frames a deep navy field, where the Kharchang motif takes a moment to reveal itself. Curved, hooked forms reach out from stylized flowers like a crab’s pincers. Follow their outlines and the floral pattern takes on a sculptural quality, especially striking against the dark blue ground.
Key Features
- Dimensions: Approximately 8 ft 1 in × 9 ft 11 in (246 × 302 cm).
- Palette: Navy blue field with red borders.
- Design: Persian Kharchang, a floral motif distinguished by its claw-like curves.
Quality & Craftsmanship
Artisans hand-knotted the Ghazni hand-spun wool pile onto a cotton foundation at 82 knots per square inch. Small variations in the hand-spun yarn give the navy field depth and texture. The cotton helps the rug hold its shape, while the naturally resilient wool makes it well suited to a living room that sees daily use.
Origin & Tradition
Woven in Maymana, Afghanistan, this rug pairs Afghan hand-knotting with a Persian design tradition. Kharchang means “crab” in Persian. The name offers a clue to the weaver’s imagery: an animal suggested entirely through the shapes of a floral ornament.
