This Afghan Aryana is a very unusual piece woven in northwest Afghanistan using a design more associated with the silk embroideries made in Uzbekistan. The colouring is uncommon as it is pretty muted with soft red, cream, pale blue, old gold, dark blue and a very soft salmon shade. 

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 Aryana rugs are in and Kabul in Afghanistan, often using designs for museum pieces. Woven from long wool sheared from , the wool is washed using a gentle soap with water and then hand-combed and hand-spun on a spindle. Next, the wool is , using plants, flowers and berries, walnut husks, pomegranate rind, , and indigo. Not surprisingly, wools vary in colour due to differences in the dyes' absorption, resulting in a feature called ''- giving Aryana rugs their unique colour and distinct appearance.

The result for the Oriental carpet and rug industry has been very positive, producing high-grade work, such as these Aryana pieces, alongside exciting finds like Mamluk and Samarkand. The traditional weaving industry will continue with details like Kazak, , and Balouch. In any event, the highlight is a thriving and more sustainable craft industry.

The company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with more than 60 years of experience selling rugs, have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves in the level of customer service. We welcome visits to the shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by

We recommend the use of an underlay with this product:
For uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:

Product size:
207 x 153cm (6'9 x 5'0)