Afghan Rugs in Sydney
Hand-knotted in Afghanistan, from bold Kazak geometrics to Khorjin, Chobi and thick-pile Gabbeh designs. See them at our North Willoughby showroom, or book an in-home viewing.
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3 Medallion Blue Super Fine Shirvan Rug, Double Hand Knotted, NZ Handspun Wool, Veg Dye Afghan 357 x 267 cm Enquire Enquire now: 3 Medallion Blue Super Fine Shirvan Rug, Double Hand Knotted, NZ Handspun Wool, Veg Dye Afghan(357 x 267)cm -
A-463 Super Kazak Runner 298 x 78 cm Enquire Enquire now: A-463 Super Kazak Runner -298 x 78 -
A-466 Super Kazak Runner 296 x 86 cm Enquire Enquire now: A-466 Super Kazak Runner -296x 86 -
Abshar Blue Soft Wool Veg Dye Afghan Runner 397 x 79 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshar Blue Soft Wool Veg Dye Afghan Runner (397 x 79)cm -
Abshari Rug 228 x 169 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 228 x 169 -
Abshari Rug 231 x 163 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 231 x 163 -
Abshari Rug 231 x 182 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 231 x 182 -
Abshari Rug 234 x 162 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 234 x 162 -
Abshari Rug 234 x 164 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 234 x 164 -
Abshari Rug 236 x 171 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 236 x 171 -
Abshari Rug 238 x 167 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 238 x 167 -
Abshari Rug 238 x 170 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 238 x 170 -
Abshari Rug 239 x 176 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 239 x 176 -
Abshari Rug 240 x 166 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 240 x 166 -
Abshari Rug 242 x 168 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 242 x 168 -
Abshari Rug 242 x 169 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 242 x 169 -
Abshari Rug 242 x 173 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 242 x 173 -
Abshari Rug 244 x 164 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 244 x 164 -
Abshari Rug 245 x 172 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 245 x 172 -
Abshari Rug 247 x 176 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 247 x 176 -
Abshari Rug 252 x 176 cm Enquire Enquire now: Abshari Rug – 252 x 176 -
Allover Designer Waziri Rug, Double Hand Knotted, NZ Handspun Wool, Veg Dye, Afghan 199 x 155 cm Enquire Enquire now: Allover Designer Waziri Rug, Double Hand Knotted, NZ Handspun Wool, Veg Dye, Afghan(199 x 155)cm -
Amber Transitional Designer Rug, Double Hand Knotted, Fine NZ Wool, Veg Dye Afghan 309 x 207 cm Enquire Enquire now: Amber Transitional Designer Rug, Double Hand Knotted, Fine NZ Wool, Veg Dye Afghan (309 x 207)cm -
Aqua Blue latest Afghan Design Rug Double Hand Knotted Super Fine NZ Wool Veg Dye 202 x 153 cm Enquire Enquire now: Aqua Blue latest Afghan Design Rug Double Hand Knotted Super Fine NZ Wool Veg Dye(202 x 153)cm
Afghan Rugs in Sydney
Afghanistan has a long weaving tradition, and some of the rugs made there today use hand-spun wool and natural dyes, which give them soft, lively colour. Our Afghan collection ranges from bold tribal designs to calm, contemporary pieces.
- Kazak rugs revive the bold geometric designs of the Caucasus in thick, hard-wearing wool.
- Khorjin rugs take their name from the traditional woven saddlebag and are full of colourful geometric detail.
- Gabbeh rugs follow a nomadic tradition of thick pile and simple, open designs.
- Chobi rugs are known for soft, natural tones from vegetable dyes.
- Mamluk rugs reinterpret the geometric carpets of the Mamluk era.
- Suzani rugs borrow their large floral motifs from Central Asian embroidery.
How Afghan rugs are made
Afghan rugs are hand knotted on a loom, one knot at a time. Some use wool that is spun by hand and coloured with natural dyes from plants such as madder, which gives the deep reds Afghan rugs are known for, and the slight variations in colour that make each rug individual. A room-size rug can take a small team of weavers many months.
Afghan or Persian?
A Persian rug is woven in Iran and an Afghan rug in Afghanistan. Both are hand knotted, but Afghan rugs more often carry bold geometric and tribal designs and a heavier, more relaxed feel, while many Persian rugs have curving floral and medallion designs. Neither is better: it depends on the room and the look you want. See our Persian rugs to compare.
Where Afghan rugs work best
Their thick wool and patterned fields hide everyday wear, so Afghan rugs are a good choice for family rooms, entrances, hallways and dining rooms. Softer Chobi and Gabbeh designs suit calm, modern interiors, while Kazak and Khorjin designs bring warmth and colour to timber floors.
See the collection at our North Willoughby showroom at 307 Penshurst St, or book an in-home viewing.