This is a beautifully finely knotted Afghan Samarkand carpet in a soft, dusky red with teal, cream, and tan shades. The Samarkand is an interesting concept that combines traditional design with a modern twist. They are hand-knotted in villages in northwest Afghanistan using vegetable dyes and hand-spun wool from the Karakul sheep. This carpet has a soft, luxurious feel and is created using only natural materials, giving it a timeless look that will surely be a standout piece in any room.

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The production and design of these pieces stem from a group that created the designs to a specific colour palette and set the design on graph paper; the drawing and the wool are collected by Afghan weavers who cross the border into Pakistan, where they are paid a retainer. Sometime later, the weaver returns with a carpet to be paid, which then has to be finished.

The carpet's final stage in Pakistan involves many processes; initial and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by , and . This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success. These carpets are closely knotted and usually finished with an interesting and unusual bound multicoloured fringe.

Hand-knotted Afghan Samarkand rugs and carpets are a relatively new production for us. We are always looking for something different or unusual that ticks that box. With wonderful colours and a mixture of traditional and modern designs, these rugs make a striking statement.  rugs have been made recently in northwest Afghanistan, and the name has been given to their unique design. Samarkand is in Uzbekistan and is famous, along with , for being on the Silk Road, which linked China with the West. We hope you also like this interesting, colourful carpet as much as we do.

When buying online, the company's provenance and the rug are worth considering. We are a family business with almost 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the Tewkesbury shop; alternatively, we are pleased to assist with online enquiries by email or telephone.

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

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