Saruqi Tribal — 7×10 Brown Afghan Rug (196 cm × 307 cm)
Hand-knotted in Balkh, Afghanistan, this Saruqi tribal rug settles the room with its grounded brown palette and architectural geometry. Sized exactly 196 cm × 307 cm (6 ft 5 in × 10 ft 1 in), it’s the refined answer for anyone seeking a 7×10 brown Afghan rug that balances quiet luxury with cultural character.
Key Features
- Size: 196 cm × 307 cm (6’5″ × 10’1″)
- Weave: Hand-knotted
- Knot Density: 100 KPSI
- Material: Biljik premium Kurk wool pile on a cotton foundation
- Color: Brown
- Design: Saruqi tribal
- Pattern: Geometric motif
- Origin: Balkh, Afghanistan
Quality
The surface is pure Biljik premium Kurk wool—a fine, silky-grade lambswool prized for its soft hand and gentle luster—secured to a resilient cotton foundation for long-term stability. At 100 knots per square inch, the weave reads crisp and deliberate: lines stay clean, edges stay true, and the geometric repeats hold their posture over time. The brown field isn’t flat; it carries subtle tonal movement that gives the pattern depth without shouting for attention.
Origin & Craftsmanship
From the weaving circles of Balkh, this piece follows the Saruqi tribal vocabulary—orderly, geometric, and purposefully rhythmic. Each element is hand-knotted, a patient, passage-by-passage process that sets authentic Afghan rugs apart. The result is a composed grid of motifs that feels both time-honored and confidently modern, the kind of craftsmanship that settles into a space and only gets better with years of living.
