Blue Tajik Oriental Rug
This blue Tajik oriental rug was hand knotted in Afghanistan from wool and measures 380 x 277 cm, about 10.5 square metres. Its ground is a deep plum, with gold scrolls and pale blue-green accents, so the blue mainly shows in the medallion petals and the border.
The blue Tajik oriental rug up close
The field is set with twelve round medallions, three across and four down. Each one has a ring of rust and orange, then pink and pale blue petals radiating from a small rosette at the centre. Gold and cream square motifs sit at the junctions between medallions, and fine gold scrolls run across the plum ground.
The outer border is plum, with gold scrolling vines and pale blue-green palmette motifs spaced along each side. A narrow band of small gold and cream motifs lies between the border and the field.
How Afghan rugs are made
Afghan rugs are hand knotted on a loom, one knot at a time. This blue Tajik oriental rug is listed as double knotted in pure new wool, so every knot was tied by hand across the field.
Because the medallions are set out in regular rows, the colours repeat in a steady rhythm from the top of the rug to the bottom. The gold and pale blue stand out against the plum ground, so the design reads clearly from across a room.
Afghan rugs and Persian rugs
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.
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.
Sizing it for your room
At 380 x 277 cm, this blue Tajik oriental rug covers about 10.5 square metres. Under a three-seat sofa of about 2.2 m, it runs about 80 cm past each end, so the front legs of the sofa and two armchairs can rest on it around a coffee table.
For a dining table of about 240 x 100 cm, the rug gives about 70 cm at each end, so chairs can slide back and stay on the rug. It suits a living room or dining room with cream or grey walls, where the plum and gold stand out.
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 similar rugs in our showroom
This rug may already have found a new home. You can still see other oriental rugs, including hand knotted oriental rugs, in our showroom at 307 Penshurst St, North Willoughby, open every day from 11 am to 4:30 pm.
If you are after a blue Tajik oriental rug in a similar design, we can ask about a custom made rug in your own size and colour, or you can 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.
