Heaven’s Garden — Hand-Knotted Afghan Gabbeh Rug, 9×12 Light Tan
A serene statement of luxury, this hand-knotted Gabbeh from Maymana, Afghanistan pairs a soothing light tan field with poetic garden imagery—trees of life, peacocks, and birds—symbolizing harmony and abundance. Woven in Ghazni hand-spun wool for a velvety, enduring pile, it’s the refined centerpiece for a living room or dining space seeking quiet grandeur. If you’re searching for a 9×12 light tan Gabbeh rug with genuine provenance and artistry, this is the heirloom piece.
Key Features
- Size: 269 cm × 360 cm (approx. 8’10” × 11’10”, nominal 9×12)
- Design: Gabbeh, “Heaven’s Garden” — trees of life, peacocks, and birds
- Color: Light tan for an elegant, natural canvas
- Material: Ghazni hand-spun wool pile on a durable cotton foundation
- Weave: Hand-knotted, approx. 82 KPSI for crisp detail and daily durability
- Provenance: Artisan-made in Maymana, Afghanistan; one-of-a-kind
Quality
Ghazni wool is prized for its long staple and natural lanolin, creating a soft yet resilient pile that ages beautifully. At approximately 82 knots per square inch, the construction achieves clean motif definition without sacrificing the plush, tactile character collectors love. The cotton foundation stabilizes the structure, while the hand-knotted build ensures longevity—made to be lived on, and made to last.
Origin & Tradition
Handmade in Maymana, Afghanistan, this rug continues a lineage of tribal Gabbeh weaving—minimalist fields balanced with symbolic storytelling. The “Heaven’s Garden” theme, depicted through trees of life, peacocks, and birds, reflects blessings, renewal, and protection. By choosing this authentic Afghan piece, you’re investing in a living craft and the artisans who preserve it, knot by knot.
