Cream Farahan Afghan Rug
This cream Farahan Afghan rug is hand knotted from lamb wool in Afghanistan and measures 298 x 252 cm. Its ivory ground holds a lattice of medallions in denim blue and dusty mauve, linked by sage green leafy trails. Our records note natural dyes, and the colours stay soft and close together across the field.
The design up close
The field of this cream Farahan Afghan rug is laid out as a grid of medallions. Denim blue and dusty mauve medallions sit in staggered rows, so the eye moves diagonally across the field. Each medallion has a small rosette at its centre, and the spaces between them fill with sage green leafy scrolls.
The border is cream, with blue and sage palmettes and leafy shapes set between narrow guard stripes in tan and grey. Blue palmettes sit near each corner and along the middle of the sides, which echoes the blue medallions in the field. Light colours throughout keep the rug airy, so the blue and mauve medallions read clearly in daylight.
Afghan rugs and their design
Afghanistan has a long weaving tradition, and its rugs range from bold tribal designs to calm, contemporary pieces. This cream Farahan Afghan rug sits toward the traditional end of that range, with a medallion layout that suits a dining room or a living room with plain furniture. Afghan rugs like this are a good choice for family rooms, entrances, hallways and dining rooms, where a patterned field hides everyday wear.
How it is made
Our records note natural dyes for this cream Farahan Afghan rug, and it is hand knotted from lamb wool. Turn it over and the medallions show on the back, with the small irregularities that only hand tying leaves. On a light ground like this one, subtle changes in shade are easier to see than they would be on a dark rug.
Sizing this cream Farahan Afghan rug for your room
At 298 x 252 cm the rug covers about 7.5 square metres, which suits a living room with a sofa and armchairs or a dining room. A three-seat sofa of around 2.2 m leaves about 39 cm of rug showing past each end. Under a dining table of about 180 x 90 cm it leaves roughly 59 cm at each end and 81 cm along each side, enough room for chairs to slide back.
The ivory ground suits white walls, pale timber and blue or grey furnishings, which pick up the denim medallions.
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 cream Farahan Afghan 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.
