Ghazny - Carpet - 189 cm - 189 cm
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Ghazny model hand-knotted wool rug from Afghanistan, 189 × 189 cm, in excellent condition.
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Hand-knotted Ghazny Rug – Afghanistan – 189 × 189 cm
Fascinating Afghan rug handmade in Ghazny wool, particularly valued for its robustness, softness, and natural sheen.
The piece immediately stands out for its unusual almost perfectly square format, 189 × 189 cm, a proportion less common than traditional rectangular rugs and especially interesting in contemporary interior design.
The central field, dominated by a refined sage green shade, hosts a large geometric composition that is mirrored in tones of red, antique rose, blue, ivory, and brown. The design carries a strong tribal imprint, with stylized elements and motifs clearly inspired by the Caucasian repertoire, reinterpreted according to Afghan textile tradition.
The border structure is particularly rich: several concentric bands enclose the central field, alternating geometric and stylized floral motifs with small symbolic elements, creating a pleasant contrast with the broader color opening in the center.
The combination of green in the field, warm reds, and blue details gives the rug a very distinctive decorative presence, capable of fitting into both a classic setting and a modern, eclectic, collectible-design-inspired interior.
Ghazny wool, traditionally used in high-quality Afghan production, contributes to the rug’s color depth and the pleasing variation of tones depending on light and the direction of the pile.
Features
Origin: Afghanistan
Type: Ghazny
Craftsmanship: hand-knotted
Pile material: wool
Dimensions: approx. 189 × 189 cm
Pattern: geometric / tribal
Main colors: sage green, red, antique rose, blue, ivory and brown
Format: square
Conditions: vintage, with normal signs of wear consistent with age and craftsmanship
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow observation of colors, pattern, and the condition of the specimen.
A rug with strong decorative personality, made particularly interesting by the rare square format and the combination of Afghan textile tradition with a geometrical repertoire of tribal inspiration.
Hand-knotted Ghazny Rug – Afghanistan – 189 × 189 cm
Fascinating Afghan rug handmade in Ghazny wool, particularly valued for its robustness, softness, and natural sheen.
The piece immediately stands out for its unusual almost perfectly square format, 189 × 189 cm, a proportion less common than traditional rectangular rugs and especially interesting in contemporary interior design.
The central field, dominated by a refined sage green shade, hosts a large geometric composition that is mirrored in tones of red, antique rose, blue, ivory, and brown. The design carries a strong tribal imprint, with stylized elements and motifs clearly inspired by the Caucasian repertoire, reinterpreted according to Afghan textile tradition.
The border structure is particularly rich: several concentric bands enclose the central field, alternating geometric and stylized floral motifs with small symbolic elements, creating a pleasant contrast with the broader color opening in the center.
The combination of green in the field, warm reds, and blue details gives the rug a very distinctive decorative presence, capable of fitting into both a classic setting and a modern, eclectic, collectible-design-inspired interior.
Ghazny wool, traditionally used in high-quality Afghan production, contributes to the rug’s color depth and the pleasing variation of tones depending on light and the direction of the pile.
Features
Origin: Afghanistan
Type: Ghazny
Craftsmanship: hand-knotted
Pile material: wool
Dimensions: approx. 189 × 189 cm
Pattern: geometric / tribal
Main colors: sage green, red, antique rose, blue, ivory and brown
Format: square
Conditions: vintage, with normal signs of wear consistent with age and craftsmanship
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow observation of colors, pattern, and the condition of the specimen.
A rug with strong decorative personality, made particularly interesting by the rare square format and the combination of Afghan textile tradition with a geometrical repertoire of tribal inspiration.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Model
Ghazny
Length
189 cm
Width
189 cm
Material
Wool on wool
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
Yes
Manufacturing period
Mid 20th century
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