Woven by village artisans who have adopted the Gabbeh tradition – originally associated with nomadic weavers of the Persian plateau – this piece reflects the Afghan interpretation of the style: bold colour, generous wool pile and a deliberately pared-back design. Local highland wool is hand-spun, dyed in deep, inky blues and warm earth tones, then knotted on a cotton foundation to create a dense, softly cushioned surface that is designed to last.
The composition centres on a midnight-blue field, subtly variegated and scattered with small camel and animal motifs in saffron and rose. These symbols, rooted in pastoral life, animate the surface like a quiet narrative. Around the field, a broad border in ochre and terracotta recalls sun-baked landscapes, with simple linear accents that nod to traditional tribal mark-making while keeping the rug visually clean and modern.
Luxuriously thick underfoot, this Afghan Gabbeh is ideal for living rooms, bedrooms or a reading nook where comfort and warmth are key. Its restrained palette and abstracted motifs allow it to sit effortlessly in contemporary interiors while still carrying the authenticity and charm of hand-made Afghan weaving.