Red Tribal Khorjin Rug
This red tribal Khorjin rug was hand knotted in Afghanistan from lamb’s wool and measures 252 x 171 cm. Sage green fills most of the field, with bands of red, orange, blue and ivory running across it. The rug covers about 4.3 square metres.
The design of this red tribal Khorjin rug up close
A wide band of red and orange lozenge medallions, each outlined in cream, runs across the top of the rug, and a matching band crosses the bottom. Between these two bands the field is striped with sage green, thin blue-grey lines and rows of small ivory and red squares.
Narrow bands in ivory, orange and blue sit between the larger stripes and carry tiny diamonds and dots. The red in the medallion bands is the warmest colour in the rug, and the sage ground sits behind all of it. A short fringe finishes both ends, and the long sides are framed by thin striped borders.
From saddlebag to rug
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 up that look across the whole field, often in many colours. Traditional pieces use reds, blues and ivory, and this red tribal Khorjin rug uses those colours too, with sage green and orange added.
Their busy, colourful patterns hide everyday wear and bring energy to a room, so Khorjin rugs suit hallways, children’s rooms, family rooms and runners for stairs and corridors.
How this red tribal Khorjin rug is made
Afghan rugs are hand knotted on a loom, one knot at a time. A room-size rug can take a small team of weavers many months. This red tribal Khorjin rug is hand knotted in lamb’s wool, and our records note double hand knotting. Thick, hard-wearing wool gives Khorjin rugs a lively surface, which suits the busy bands in this design.
Sizing it for your room
At 252 x 171 cm, this red tribal Khorjin rug is about 2.5 m long, which suits a lounge. The front legs of a sofa and two armchairs can rest on it around a coffee table. Under a dining table of about 180 x 90 cm, it leaves roughly 36 cm of rug showing at each end and about 40 cm along each side. The sage ground sits well with timber floors. Set the coffee table on the rug so the striped design sits within the seating area.
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 tribal 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.
