Blue Mamluk Rug — 200 × 300 cm (6 ft 6 in × 9 ft 11 in)
A deep blue field, a commanding geometric medallion, and the measured rhythm of sacred geometry—this hand-knotted Mamluk rug from Balkh turns quiet rooms into intentional spaces. Sized for presence at 200 × 300 cm (exactly 6 ft 6.74 in × 9 ft 10.11 in), it sits squarely in the “7×10 Blue Mamluk handmade Rug” class while offering the nuance and character only fine Afghan weaving can deliver.
Key Features
- Design: Classic Mamluk layout with a large central medallion and refined geometry
- Pattern: Architectural, geometric grid framing the medallion—balanced and symmetrical
- Size: 200 × 300 cm (exactly 6 ft 6.74 in × 9 ft 10.11 in)
- Color: Blue—layered, dignified, and versatile for modern and traditional settings
- Construction: Hand-knotted, 92 KPSI (knots per square inch)
- Material: Welayati Kurk wool pile on a cotton foundation
- Origin: Balkh, Afghanistan
Quality
Hand-knotted at 92 KPSI, the weave is tight and articulate—crisp lines, clean angles, and medallion details that hold their shape. The pile is Welayati Kurk wool: a fine, supple lambswool prized for its soft hand and subtle sheen. Paired with a cotton foundation for stability, the rug feels substantial underfoot yet remains responsive, allowing the geometry to read sharply even in low light. This is the level of clarity and durability collectors look for in a true Mamluk.
Origin & Craftsmanship
Woven in Balkh, Afghanistan—a region with an unbroken lineage of textile artistry—this piece translates the courtly Mamluk aesthetic into a living, contemporary format. The weavers map out the large medallion and surrounding geometry at the loom, knot by knot, aligning proportion and symmetry by eye and instinct. The result is a blue Mamluk that feels precise without becoming rigid: measured, dignified, and unmistakably human in its touch.
