8×11 Red Mawri Afghan Rug – Hand-Knotted Maymana Masterpiece (246 cm × 346 cm)
Commanding and collectible, this 8×11 Red Mawri Afghan Rug is hand-knotted in Maymana, Afghanistan from lustrous Welayati Kurk wool on a sturdy cotton foundation. A deep red field sets the stage for classic Mawri (Tekke/Bokhara) geometry—an elegant grid of Turkmen guls that reads refined at every distance. It’s a statement of taste and heritage, designed for rooms where luxury is not an afterthought but the baseline.
Key Features
- Design: Mawri, also known as Tekke/Bokhara, with a disciplined array of Turkmen gul motifs
- Size: 246 cm × 346 cm (approx. 8’1″ × 11’4″)
- Material: Premium Welayati Kurk wool pile; cotton foundation
- Manufacturing: Authentic hand-knotted construction
- Knot Density: 156 KPSI for crisp pattern definition and long wear
- Color: Rich red to dark red—sophisticated, warm, and room-defining
- One-of-a-Kind: Individually woven; no two pieces are identical
Quality
Woven at approximately 156 knots per square inch, this rug achieves a fine balance of precision and longevity. The Welayati Kurk wool—celebrated for its silky hand and gentle sheen—produces a dense, smooth pile that resists traffic while aging with quiet grace. A cotton foundation stabilizes the structure for decades of dependable use, and meticulous finishing along edges and fringes reflects the discipline of master artisans.
Origin & Tradition
Created in Maymana, Afghanistan, this piece continues the Turkmen weaving legacy where Mawri (Tekke/Bokhara) designs—and their iconic gul medallions—have signified order, status, and continuity for generations. Each knot is a practiced gesture handed down through families of weavers, resulting in a rug that is as much cultural document as it is luxury décor. Bring home a living tradition—crafted to outlast trends and anchor your space with authentic character.
