{"product_id":"afgan-kaskuli-gabbeh-el-dokuma-hali-tek-parca-bitkisel-boyali-100-ghazni-yunu-salon-oturma-odasi-lacivert","title":"Afghan Kashkuli Gabbeh Handwoven Rug Single Piece with Figurative Nomadic Motif Navy Blue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAfghan Kashkuli Gabbeh Rug · The Story of Nomadic Life Woven into Stripes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind rug woven in workshops in northern Afghanistan with an asymmetrical Persian knot, reinterpreting the figurative Gabbeh tradition of the Persian Kashkuli nomads. Goat, bird, human, tent, and tree-of-life figures are arranged in horizontal stripes on a navy background, with a band of small symbols along the outer border. Dyed with walnut husk, madder red, and indigo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan (Mazar-i-Sharif region)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashkuli Gabbeh · figurative nomadic tribal composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% hand-spun Ghazni wool (weft, warp, and pile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant-based root \u0026amp; bark dyes (indigo, madder red, walnut, pomegranate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnot type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asymmetrical Persian (Sine) knot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnot density:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~120,000 \/ m² (densely woven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile height:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~3,200 g \/ m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 177 x 242 cm (4.28 m²), one-of-a-kind numbered original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural (washed) · soft, antique-effect tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of This Rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabbeh rugs trace their origins to the tent weavings of the Kashkuli and Luri nomads of Iran's Fars region; each figure records a scene from the weaver's daily life: a goat from the herd, a bird, a tree of life, a village symbol. In this piece, figurative squares arranged in stripes fit the nomadic calendar into a single rug. Afghan artisans have combined this heritage with Ghazni wool and knowledge of plant-based dyes; after weaving, the rug was washed in sunlight and running water to achieve its serene, storybook-like patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a One-of-a-Kind Handwoven Afghan Rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniqueness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only one of this rug exists; the same knot rhythm and dye batch can never be repeated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-based dye durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike synthetic aniline dyes, root dyes do not fade; they simply soften over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGhazni wool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-fiber wool from high-altitude sheep, rich in lanolin; it provides natural stain resistance and a silky sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsymmetrical Persian knot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finer detail resolution and sharper motif edges than the Turkish (Gördes) knot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Afghan rugs dyed with plant-based dyes gain value through generations of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColor and Pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA multi-striped panel within a deep navy frame: miniature animal and human figures in the upper and lower bands, horizontal nomadic stripes set against an orange-brick ground in the central band (rows of goats, a tree of life, tent symbols), and vertical figurative stripes at the sides. Ivory, crimson, mustard yellow, and petrol green contrasts; miniature repetitions of the same symbols along the outer border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Recommendations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with a vacuum on a low setting using a brushless vacuum head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor spills, blot immediately with a white cotton cloth; do not rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate 180° every 6 months so sunlight and foot traffic are distributed evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave wet cleaning to a rug specialist experienced with plant-based dyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Kashkuli Gabbeh is not a rug to simply stand on, but a story to read; this piece is no different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carpetdocia","offers":[{"title":"177 x 242","offer_id":44013389676632,"sku":"MS-031-177X242","price":37984.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7571\/9256\/files\/afgan-kaskuli-gabbeh-el-dokuma-hali-tek-parca-figuratif-gocebe-motifli-lacivert-carpetdocia-hali-1.jpg?v=1784248772","url":"https:\/\/cn.carpetdocia.com\/en\/products\/afgan-kaskuli-gabbeh-el-dokuma-hali-tek-parca-bitkisel-boyali-100-ghazni-yunu-salon-oturma-odasi-lacivert","provider":"Carpetdocia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}