Grey Lamb Wool Khorjin Rug
This grey lamb wool Khorjin rug was hand knotted in Afghanistan and measures 115 x 80 cm. It is made from lamb’s wool, and the grey ground carries bands of geometric motifs in red, navy, green and cream. Octagonal medallions run in the top and bottom bands.
The design of this grey lamb wool Khorjin rug
Octagonal medallions in red, orange and green sit in the top and bottom bands, each with a small motif at its centre. Between the bands run stripes of small diamonds and crosses in red, navy and cream, so the rug reads as rows rather than a single picture. The diamond bands show a row of small crosses and dots in navy, red and cream, repeated evenly across the width.
On this grey lamb wool Khorjin rug, the grey ground stays even in tone, which lets the coloured bands stand out. Thin rows of dots and small zigzags separate the wider stripes, and multicoloured fringe finishes the top and bottom ends.
The top and bottom bands are the widest, so the eye reads them first. The mid-toned grey suits the octagons best, because they read most clearly against it. The narrow diamond bands sit between the wider octagon bands, so the pattern alternates from top to bottom.
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 grey lamb wool Khorjin rug takes its look from that tradition, with geometric detail that suits hallways, children’s rooms and family rooms.
How it is made
This grey lamb wool Khorjin rug is hand knotted in Afghanistan from lamb’s wool. The design is built up row by row, and the back shows the pattern with small irregularities where each knot was tied by hand. Its edges and bands show small variations from one octagon to the next.
Sizing it for your room
At 115 x 80 cm this grey lamb wool Khorjin rug covers about 0.9 square metres. That is a small rug, too small to sit under a dining table or sofa. Use it beside a bed, inside a front door, or in a hallway, where its busy bands suit the foot traffic. A child’s room is another good spot, and a rug this size is easy to move for cleaning. Its grey field also suits a hallway with pale walls, where the bright medallions catch the light from the door.
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 grey lamb wool 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.
