Afghan rug

Knotted tribal textile

An Afghan rug is a handwoven carpet made in Afghanistan, typically featuring geometric patterns in deep reds, blues, and blacks.

Afghan rugs are known for their durability and distinctive tribal designs, often incorporating elephant-foot motifs called guls.

The antique Afghan rug anchored the living room.

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wool · handmade · loom · tribal · kilim · knots · pattern · geometric · medallion · silk · silk road · fringe · pile · Kabul · nomadic · flying carpet · red · dye

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material composition

Afghan rugnylon carpet

Woven plastic-fiber flooring

vinyl flooring · rubber mat

cultural provenance and aesthetic tradition

Afghan rugshag carpet

cultural/geographic origin

Afghan rugwall-to-wall carpet

Flooring covering entire room

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G