Blue German Dyed Abshari Rug
This blue German dyed Abshari rug was hand knotted in Afghanistan from wool and measures 247 x 176 cm. Its field is cream, with two red and teal medallions down the centre and a teal border. The rug covers about 4.3 square metres.
The design of this blue German dyed Abshari rug up close
Two large diamond medallions stand one above the other down the centre. Each has a red outline, a teal centre and orange and cream rings. Angled teal and red shapes sit at the left and right of each medallion, and small red squares dot the cream ground between them. The medallions are the largest shapes in the rug, and the cream ground between them is the widest area of colour.
The border is teal, with a row of orange and cream rosettes, set inside a red outer band. The rosettes repeat evenly around the border. Across this blue German dyed Abshari rug, the dark teal and red shapes are the strongest colours on the cream field, and teal and red appear in every medallion, so the two colours hold the rug together.
Afghanistan and its weaving
Afghanistan has a long weaving tradition, and Afghan rugs are hand knotted on a loom, one knot at a time. A room-size rug can take a small team of weavers many months. They often carry bold geometric designs, and their thick wool and patterned fields hide everyday wear. This rug follows that tradition with bold geometric medallions set on a light ground. Our Afghan collection ranges from bold tribal designs to calm, contemporary pieces.
How this blue German dyed Abshari rug is made
This blue German dyed Abshari rug is hand knotted from wool, one knot at a time on a loom. Our records note German dyes for this rug.
Sizing it for your room
At 247 x 176 cm, this blue German dyed Abshari rug is about 2.5 m long, which suits a lounge. The front legs of a sofa and two armchairs can rest on it around a coffee table.
Under a dining table of about 180 x 90 cm, it leaves roughly 34 cm of rug at each end and about 43 cm along each side. A cream ground is easy to match with timber, stone or white walls. Its length of about 2.5 m suits a lounge, and the cream ground keeps a bright room from feeling heavy. Check the colours against your furniture in daylight, since the teal and orange look different under lamps.
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 blue German dyed Abshari 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 Afghan Rugs, or ask about a custom made rug in your own size and colour. Read more about Afghan rugs.
