Red Natural Dye Khorjin Rug
This red natural dye Khorjin rug was double hand knotted in Afghanistan in lamb’s wool and measures 215 x 180 cm. Its main colour is a reddish tone, with emerald green, light blue, gold and brown stripes set between the red bands.
The design up close
Narrow stripes run across the field in brick red, ochre, green and blue. Near the top, a band of diamond medallions sits in red, cream and blue, and a lower band repeats the lozenge motifs in the same palette. Thin lines of cream and green keep the colours separate from one another.
On this red natural dye Khorjin rug the stripes are closely spaced, so the field reads as one warm surface rather than a set of separate panels. The outer borders are red, with small motifs set in rows near the edge.
Where Khorjin rugs come from
Khorjin rugs take their name from the Khorjin, the woven saddlebag of the region. Their geometric patterns draw on that saddlebag tradition, and today’s weavers carry the look across the whole field. Their busy, colourful patterns hide everyday wear and bring energy to a room.
Afghan rugs are woven in Afghanistan, and their bold geometric designs and heavier, more relaxed feel suit the warm stripes of this red natural dye Khorjin rug. Khorjin and Kazak designs bring warmth and colour to timber floors.
How a red natural dye Khorjin rug is made
Our records note vegetable dyes. The wool is double hand knotted by Afghan artisans, and the design shows clearly on the back of the rug, with slight irregularities from tying each knot by hand. Thick, hard-wearing wool gives this red natural dye Khorjin rug a lively surface. Traditional Khorjin pieces use reds, blues and ivory, and the red and blue in this rug sit within that palette.
Sizing it for your room
At 215 x 180 cm the rug covers about 3.9 square metres, and it is close to square. Its 2.15 m length suits a seating group, because the front legs of a sofa and two armchairs can rest on it around a coffee table. A dining table of about 180 x 90 cm would leave only 17.5 cm at each end, so this size suits a living room better than a dining room.
Warm reds and browns suit a room with pale walls and timber floors, where the stripes can carry the colour. A red natural dye Khorjin rug of this size fits a family room.
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 natural dye 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.
