Beige Khorjin Rug
This beige Khorjin rug was hand knotted in Afghanistan in lamb’s wool and measures 208 x 150 cm. Our records note German dyes, and the rug is double hand knotted. Its beige ground carries bands of octagons in red, orange and green, with fine lines of colour between them.
The design of this beige Khorjin rug
Several horizontal bands run across the rug. The top and bottom bands repeat octagonal medallions in red, orange, green and cream, each with a small motif at its centre. Between them the beige ground carries thin rows of dots, crosses and small stepped motifs in red and blue.
On this beige Khorjin rug, the centre of the field has a wider band of red-brown octagons with diamond motifs in navy and cream. There is no central medallion, so the eye moves along the rows instead. Thin navy and red lines separate the bands, which keeps the stripes tidy from across the room.
The top and bottom bands are the most colourful parts of the rug, and the plain beige between the bands gives the eye a place to rest. At the very top and bottom, a thin band of small cream and red motifs sits between the octagon bands and the edge.
Where Khorjin rugs come from
A Khorjin is a pair of woven bags joined together and carried over a horse or donkey, traditionally decorated with geometric patterns. Today’s Khorjin rugs take up that look across the whole field, often in many colours. This beige Khorjin rug takes up that look in beige, red and green, and busy patterns like it hide everyday wear in hallways and family rooms.
How it is made
This beige Khorjin rug is hand knotted in Afghanistan from lamb’s wool, and our records note German dyes. The double hand knotting is part of the record too, so the pile is built one knot at a time on a loom. Each knot is tied by hand, which leaves small irregularities in the octagons.
Sizing it for your room
At 208 x 150 cm this beige Khorjin rug covers about 3.1 square metres. It suits a seating group, with the front legs of a sofa and two armchairs resting on it around a coffee table, so the bands can be seen from the seats. Beige and red sit well with timber floors and neutral furniture. The red and orange octagons stand out most from a distance, so the rug works as a focal point on pale timber.
Looking after your rug
Vacuum it on a suction-only setting, or with the beater bar switched off, so the brush does not pull at the knots. Turn it around every six to twelve months so sun and foot traffic wear it evenly. Blot spills with a clean white cloth and cold water rather than rubbing them in. When it needs a full clean, choose a cleaner who washes handmade rugs by hand.
Put a good underlay beneath it. It stops the rug sliding on timber or tiles, adds cushioning and takes some of the wear off the pile. Moths like wool in dark, quiet spots, such as the part of a rug under a sofa, so vacuum those areas often and lift the furniture now and then.
See it before you buy
Visit our showroom at 307 Penshurst St, North Willoughby, open every day from 11 am to 4:30 pm, to see this beige Khorjin rug in person. If you would rather judge it in your own room, with your own light and furniture, book an in-home viewing and we will bring a selection to you.
Browse more Khorjin Rugs, or ask about a custom made rug in your own size and colour. Read more about Afghan rugs.
