Tribal Tree Of Life Rug
This tribal tree of life rug was hand double knotted in Afghanistan from lamb’s wool and measures 243 x 176 cm. One tree fills the plum coloured field, its trunk rising from the base in orange brown and gold, and its branches curving out toward the edges.
The design up close
The trunk widens at its base into streaks of cream, gold and turquoise, and the branches spread across the whole field in curling lines. Along them sit leaves in green, teal, gold and cream, round red fruits and small flowers in blue and cream. Some leaves are drawn as simple outlines and others are filled in solid colour, so the tree has both light and dark shapes.
Birds perch and fly through the branches, some cream and some turquoise. Near the top, the branches thin into fine lines with small leaves, so the crown of the tree looks lighter than its base. Flowers in cream, blue and red sit along the bottom edge on either side of the trunk. The plum ground is plain, so the tree stands out clearly from edge to edge.
This tribal tree of life rug has no separate border, so the branches run to the edges. Fringe at the top and bottom is the only finish, and the design reads as one continuous scene.
Where Afghan rugs come from
Afghanistan has a long weaving tradition. Afghan rugs are hand knotted on a loom, one knot at a time, and they more often carry bold geometric and tribal designs. This tribal tree of life rug is pictorial, with the tree and birds as its main subject, so it sits apart from the geometric Afghan pieces.
How this tribal tree of life rug is made
Afghan rugs are hand knotted on a loom, one knot at a time. This rug is hand double knotted from lamb’s wool, and the wool gives the plum ground an even surface. Each leaf and bird is a separate small shape in its own colour, and the curved branches are worked in orange brown and cream, which keeps the trunk clear against the ground.
Sizing it for your room
At 243 x 176 cm, this tribal tree of life rug covers about 4.3 square metres. Its length is about 2.4 metres, so in a living room the front legs of a sofa and two armchairs can rest on it around a coffee table. Set this tribal tree of life rug where the tree can be seen from the sofa, so the birds and fruit show from where you sit. A plum ground sits well with cream sofas and warm timber, and the gold and turquoise leaves pick up gold lamp bases or brass picture frames.
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 tribal tree of life 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 Tribal, or ask about a custom made rug in your own size and colour. Read more about Afghan rugs.
