Cream Afghan Rug | 100cm x 166cm (3ft 3in x 5ft 5in)
$ 94.42
- Whispers of Balkh — 3×5 Cream Afghan Rug Hand-knotted in the ancient trading hub of Balkh, this 3×5 cream Afghan rug distills Turkmen geometry into a jewel-box size of 100 cm × 166 cm (3 ft 3 in × 5 ft 5 in). A warm cream field hosts a lattice of deep-red motifs that feel both timeless and clean—ready to anchor a reading nook, brighten an entryway, or slip beneath your favorite accent chair. Video of the rug Key Features Design – Classic Turkmen geometry rendered in repetitive diamond and octagon motifs Palette – Soft cream ground lit by brick-red patterning for subtle contrast Knot Density – Finely tied at 156 KPSI for crisp detail and lasting resilience Materials – Buttery-soft Biljik Kurk wool pile on a cotton warp & weft Exact Size – 100 cm × 166 cm (3 ft 3 in × 5 ft 5 in) Quality Only the top shearings of Biljik sheep produce the Kurk wool used here—a fiber prized for its natural silk-like sheen and velvety hand. Tied at a meticulous 156 knots per square inch, each geometric edge remains razor-sharp even after years of foot-traffic or furniture shuffles. The cotton foundation lends structural integrity, keeping the piece flat and true on hardwood, tile, or layered over sisal. Origin & Craftsmanship Every knot is set by a Turkmen weaver whose lineage of pattern memory stretches back generations. Working on a horizontal loom outside Balkh, the artisan charts motif after motif without a printed map—relying instead on tradition and muscle memory. The result is a rug that carries the desert-sun warmth of northern Afghanistan straight into contemporary living spaces.
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