Rangraaz Sareki One-OF-A-Kind-Afghan Rug

A Mazar-e-Sharif Sareki carpet of unusually warm amber ground — the gul rows luminous and generous against a field that most Afghan carpets do not attempt.
The gul — the octagonal tribal medallion of the Turkmen tradition — is most commonly found on a ground of deep crimson or dark wine. This carpet departs from that convention entirely: the field is a warm amber-gold, unusually light and luminous, and against it the rows of elongated oval guls in deep crimson and burgundy read with a warmth and openness that the darker Afghan palette rarely achieves. The Turkmen craftspeople of Mazar-e-Sharif, working in the established workshop tradition of the city, have maintained the formal precision of the gul-repeat composition while allowing the ground colour to do something quite different. The result is a carpet with an unusual affinity for contemporary interiors built around natural light, wood, and warm stone. Knotted in wool throughout at approximately 110 knots per square inch.
A hand-knotted rug is an investment piece. With proper care it will last a lifetime and become a cherished heirloom. Each knot in this collection is tied by hand by nomadic tribesmen, making every piece entirely one of a kind.
Variations in colour and tone — known as abrash — are a hallmark of authentic handmade rugs, particularly tribal and vintage pieces. Wear and age only add to their beauty.