Red Khorjin Lamb Wool Rug
This red Khorjin lamb wool rug was made in Afghanistan, double hand knotted, and measures 296 x 255 cm. Its red stripes dominate the field, with bands of rust, sand, blue grey and green grey between them. A row of framed medallions runs across the top and bottom, so the rug reads as one warm pattern from edge to edge.
The design up close
The top and bottom of the field each carry a row of framed medallions, alternating red, brick brown, grey green and blue grey. Each medallion has a small star at its centre, and the cream band behind them is filled with tiny flowers. Across this red Khorjin lamb wool rug the motifs change from one band to the next, which keeps the design lively.
The middle of the field is striped. Red, rust, sand, blue grey and green grey bands repeat down the rug, several of them with rows of tiny diamonds and motifs in cream and red. A light band of cream and sand separates the stripes from the medallion rows, and short fringe finishes both ends.
Khorjin rugs and their origin
Khorjin rugs take their name from the Khorjin, the woven saddlebag of the region. A Khorjin is a pair of woven bags joined together and carried over a horse or donkey, traditionally decorated with geometric patterns. Khorjin rugs take that look across the whole field, often in many colours, and this red Khorjin lamb wool rug follows the pattern with bands of motifs from edge to edge.
How it is made
This red Khorjin lamb wool rug is hand knotted in Afghanistan, and our records note double hand knotting. Each knot is tied by hand, so the back of the rug shows the medallions and stripes with the slight irregularities that machine work does not leave. Lamb wool forms the pile, and the stripes are built up band by band.
Sizing this red Khorjin lamb wool rug for your room
At 296 x 255 cm the rug covers about 7.5 square metres, which suits a living room with a sofa and armchairs. A three-seat sofa of around 2.2 m leaves about 38 cm of rug showing past each end. Under a dining table of about 180 x 90 cm it leaves roughly 58 cm at each end and 83 cm along each side, enough room for chairs to slide back.
The red and striped design suits neutral walls, cream or grey furnishings, and timber floors, where its warm tones 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 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 red Khorjin lamb wool 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.
