Hunter Green Khorjin Rug
This hunter green Khorjin rug was hand knotted in Afghanistan from handspun New Zealand wool and measures 252 x 171 cm, about 4.3 square metres. Its field is a muted sage green, banded with red, rust, cream and pale blue. Our records note vegetable dyes.
The hunter green Khorjin rug up close
The rug is built in horizontal bands that run its full length. Two wide bands of red and rust diamond medallions, each with a stepped outline and a cream centre, sit near the top and bottom. Between them the sage green bands carry small rosettes, dotted lines and tiny cream squares, so the medallion bands are the strongest colour on the rug.
On this hunter green Khorjin rug, thin bands in pale blue, cream and dark red divide the sections. A row of small motifs runs along the top and bottom edges, and the field is almost all sage green with few plain patches, so the pattern reads evenly from across a room.
A row of tiny squares in red and cream runs along several of the thin bands, and the top and bottom edges repeat a small motif row, so both ends look finished. The short ends are finished with a fine fringe.
Khorjin, the saddlebag design
The name comes from the Khorjin, the woven saddlebag. A Khorjin is a pair of woven bags joined together and carried over a horse or donkey, traditionally decorated with geometric patterns. This rug carries that geometry in its diamond bands. Traditional pieces use reds, blues and ivory, and the red medallions, pale blue bands and cream detail follow that classic palette. Busy patterns like this hide everyday wear and bring energy to a room, which is why children’s rooms and family rooms suit this kind of design.
How a hand knotted Afghan rug is made
This hunter green Khorjin rug is hand knotted in Afghanistan, so its design shows clearly on the back, with slight irregularities from tying each knot by hand. Thick, hard-wearing wool, here handspun New Zealand wool, gives the surface a lively texture. Turn it over and the medallions show clearly on the back, which is a quick way to see the hand knotting for yourself.
Sizing it for your room
The hunter green Khorjin rug covers about 4.3 square metres at 252 x 171 cm. The front legs of a sofa and two armchairs can rest on it around a coffee table, which suits a family room. Its busy bands hide everyday wear, so it suits rooms where people walk across it every day.Its 171 cm width also suits a rug in front of a sofa, where the banded pattern reads from the seat as well as from the doorway.
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 hunter green 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.
