
Heirloom Hand-Knotting
Tied knot by knot in Iran to last for generations.
The Mamluk revival tradition, reinterpreted by Afghan weavers drawing on centuries of Central Asian and Near Eastern ornamental vocabulary, represents one of the most architecturally sophisticated expressions in contemporary hand-knotted pile weaving — prized for its precise geometric discipline and its vivid, almost heraldic use of color.
This large-format piece presents a field of warm camel-taupe populated by a dense, offset grid of rounded cartouche compartments — each one an autonomous compositional world containing cypress forms, candelabra florals, lotus clusters, and vase motifs rendered in a deliberately varied palette: no two adjacent panels share the same ground color, cycling through teal, rust, navy, ivory, sage, cobalt, and peach to produce a quilt-like chromatic rhythm that reads as both orderly and exuberant at close range.
The multi-layered border deploys reciprocal vine scroll interrupted by small animal and foliate reserves, while narrow guard stripes in geometric repeat frame the composition with authority. The wool pile is full and lanolin-rich, indicative of highland Afghan fleece, and the hand-knotting is tight and even with well-defined selvedges and natural fringe ends. A work of considered formal intelligence, this rug carries the gravity of a historical textile tradition while animating any large architectural interior with controlled chromatic intensity.
Stylized cypress trees, candelabra floral arrangements, lotus blossoms, vase motifs, small animal figures, geometric connector rosettes, and tribal fill ornaments within each compartment; outer border features reciprocal vine scroll with leaf and bud repeats
Hand-knotted in Iran with pure highland wool and mulberry silk.

Tied knot by knot in Iran to last for generations.

Lanolin-rich wool repels everyday spills and wear.

Highland wool paired with luminous mulberry silk.

Individually sourced from master looms in Tabriz, Isfahan, Kashan, Qum, and Nain—never machine-made or chemically coated.
Pure cotton or silk foundations breathe naturally on timber and marble floors without trapping humidity.
Combed highland wool resists shedding and grows softer and more lustrous with every decade of use.
Months of hand-knotting ensure no two pieces share the exact same tension, border cadence, or abrash depth.
Rug Comparison Guide | ![]() Hand KnottedCrafted knot by knot. Made for generations. Persian · Modern · Tribal This rug’s construction | ![]() Machine MadeFine detail. A beautifully consistent finish. Bespoke collection | ![]() Hand TuftedYour shape, your palette, your feel. Custom rugs |
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| Manufacturing method | Individually hand tied Each knot is tied onto a woven foundation. | Precision machine woven A powered loom creates a fine, uniform weave. | Tufted by hand Yarn is inserted into a canvas, then backed and finished. |
| Feel | Naturally soft Varies with fibre, knot quality and pile height. | Soft to exceptionally soft Extremely soft in pure silk; soft in wool. Other fibres vary. | Customisable Adjust pile height and density for a plush or firmer feel. |
| Perfect for | Across the home Durable wool for busy rooms; silk-rich pieces for quieter spaces. | Comfort & decorative detail Living rooms and bedrooms. Choose the fibre for your foot traffic. | Across the home, tailored to you Specify wool for everyday use or silk accents for gentler spaces. |
| Lifespan | Can last 100+ years* Heirloom potential with appropriate care and repair. | Around 10 years* An indicative lifespan with suitable use and care. | Up to 20 years* With proper care of the pile and backing. |
| Materials | Natural wool & silk The balance of wool and silk varies by rug. | Varies by design Wool, bamboo silk and other options. Check the listed material. | Wool & bamboo silk Choose your material and blend to suit the brief. |
| Care | Vacuum gently Rotate periodically. Specialist cleaning for silk and deep cleans. | Follow the fibre Gentle vacuuming. Silk and bamboo silk need particular spill care. | Protect the backing Gentle vacuuming; avoid soaking. Use a specialist for deep cleaning. |
| Customisation | Choose your piece Find the right size, pattern and palette in the collection. | Choose your size Available dimensions vary by design. | Fully made for you Shape, size, palette, material, pile height and density. |
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*Lifespans are indicative, with suitable use and care. Fibre, construction, backing and foot traffic affect longevity. Silk and bamboo silk need more delicate care than wool. Construction images are illustrative.
Afghan Mamluk Compartmental Multicolor
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