Green Kashmiri Rug
This green Kashmiri rug is a tribal and traditional design made in Afghanistan from lamb’s wool, and it measures 120 x 76 cm. It has an olive green field, five medallions in cream and tan, and a black and tan border.
The design up close
Five medallions run down the olive green field of this green Kashmiri rug. Each is cream and tan with a dark outline, and small navy, tan and cream motifs sit between them. Triangular cream and tan shapes line both sides of the field, pointing in towards the medallions. The olive ground is the main colour, so the cream and tan medallions show up well against it.
The border is black and tan, built from geometric bands. Two narrow bands run across each short end, so the rug has a firm frame all round.
Looking down the rug, the medallions line up on the centre line, and the triangles on each side repeat the same cream and tan. The green field is the largest area of the rug, so the medallions and black border frame it on every side.
Afghanistan and its weaving tradition
Afghanistan has a long weaving tradition, and our Afghan collection ranges from bold tribal designs to calm, contemporary pieces. This rug is in the tribal range.
Thick wool and patterned fields hide everyday wear in Afghan rugs, so they suit family rooms, entrances, hallways and dining rooms.
Our Afghan tribal rugs range from bold geometric designs to calm pieces, and this green Kashmiri rug sits with the tribal side of that range.
How it is made
Afghan rugs are hand knotted on a loom, one knot at a time. Our records note vegetable dyes for this green Kashmiri rug.
Turn it over and the medallions show on the back, with slight irregularities where each knot was tied by hand.
Hand knotting leaves the design readable on the back, and the knots sit a little unevenly, which is the sign of handwork.
Sizing a green Kashmiri rug
At 120 x 76 cm the rug covers about 0.9 square metres. It suits a bedside, a hallway corner or an entrance.
A green Kashmiri rug this size also fits in front of an armchair without covering much of the floor.
It is shorter than a dining table of about 180 x 90 cm, so a spot under a coffee table or beside a bed suits it best. On a timber floor the black border gives the rug a crisp edge, and the green field stands out against pale boards.
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 green Kashmiri 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.
