{"product_id":"afgan-kaskuli-gabbeh-el-dokuma-hali-tek-parca-bitkisel-boyali-100-ghazni-yunu-salon-oturma-odasi-lacivert","title":"Afghan Kashkuli Gabbeh Handwoven Carpet Single Piece Figurative Nomad 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 single-piece rug woven with asymmetric Persian knots in workshops of northern Afghanistan, reinterpreting the figurative Gabbeh tradition of the Persian Kashkuli nomads. Goat, bird, human, tent, and tree of life figures arranged in horizontal stripes on a navy blue background; a band of small symbols on the outer border. Dyed with walnut shell, 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\u003eDye technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural root \u0026amp; bark dyes (indigo, madder red, walnut, pomegranate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnot type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asymmetric 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) single piece, numbered original artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural (washed) · soft antique effect tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of This Rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabbeh rugs trace back to the tent weavings of the Kashkuli and Luri nomads in 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 rug. Afghan artisans combined this heritage with Ghazni wool and natural dye knowledge; after weaving, it was washed in sun and stream to achieve that serene, fairy-tale patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Single-Piece 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\u003eDurability of natural dyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike synthetic aniline, root dyes do not fade; they only soften over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGhazni wool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-fiber, high lanolin wool from high-altitude sheep; provides natural stain resistance and silky luster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsymmetric Persian knot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finer detail resolution and sharper motif edges compared to Turkish (Gordes) knots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine naturally dyed Afghan rugs 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 framed in deep navy: miniature animal and human figures on the top and bottom bands, horizontal nomadic stripes (rows of goats, tree of life, tent symbols) on an orange-tile background in the middle band, vertical figurative stripes on the sides. Contrasts of ivory, red, mustard yellow, and petrol green; miniature repeats of the same symbols on the outer border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Recommendations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with a low-speed vacuum using a brushless head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlot stains immediately with a white cotton cloth; do not rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate 180° every 6 months to distribute sun and foot traffic evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave wet cleaning to a rug specialist experienced with natural dyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Kashkuli Gabbeh is not a rug to stand on, but a story to read; this piece is just that.\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":4579.95,"currency_code":"EUR","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=1776731808","url":"https:\/\/ca.carpetdocia.com\/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"}