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Tribal Afghan Hand-Knotted Bakhsayesh Wool Accent Rug 3x5 Blue

$1,679
£1,255.84
€1,468.18
CA$2,373.52
A$2,384.50
CHF 1,375.40
MX$29,018.22
NOK 15,977.23
SEK 16,207.17
DKK 10,975.50

About the Item

Evocative, folkloric, and alive with the spirit of the ancient nomadic garden, this captivating Bakhsayesh tribal accent rug from Afghanistan is a small-format masterpiece of hand-knotted storytelling. Its cool, luminous steel blue field — heathered and atmospheric in tone — serves as a serene sky-like ground for a mesmerising composition of stylised trees, cypress forms, branching shrubs, and geometric garden structures rendered in brick red, antique gold, ivory, cobalt navy, and warm camel. This is a rug that transports — a window into a walled paradise garden drawn entirely in wool by the hands of a master tribal weaver. The Bakhsayesh tradition originates from the historic weaving villages of northwestern Iran and Afghanistan, where pictorial and garden-inspired formats have long been woven into the tribal textile vocabulary as expressions of paradise, abundance, and the weaver's deep connection to the natural world. This exceptional accent piece draws directly from that tradition, presenting an allover composition of stylised paradise garden elements arranged with a charming, asymmetric spontaneity that feels at once carefully planned and freely improvised. Tall cypress trees in navy and brick red rise from the blue ground like sentinels, their tiered geometric forms rendered with bold, graphic confidence. Between them, branching tree forms spread outward in antique gold and ivory, their angular branches terminating in small leaf and flower motifs that scatter across the field like fallen blossoms. Angular garden enclosure forms — rendered as bold L-shaped and U-shaped geometric structures in brick red and ivory — divide the composition into informal garden rooms, adding an architectural quality to what is otherwise a freely organic design. The overall field composition is rich with secondary detail — small directional leaf sprays, geometric flower heads, and scattered ornamental forms fill every available space between the primary tree and garden motifs, creating a surface of extraordinary density and visual warmth. The cool blue ground provides a perfect foil for the warm palette of the motifs, allowing every element to read with crystal clarity against the heathered field. The border is delicately proportioned and beautifully executed — a narrow ivory primary guard carrying a continuous repeating vine of small stylised floral and leaf motifs in brick red, gold, and blue, just wide enough to frame the composition with quiet elegance without competing with the richly detailed field. Woven entirely in 100% wool pile by skilled Afghan artisans using traditional hand-knotting methods passed down through generations, this accent rug achieves a surface of remarkable warmth, density, and natural lustre. The wool pile is resilient and softly lustrous, with a tactile quality and depth of colour that only genuine hand-knotted natural wool construction can deliver. Product Features: Construction: Fully hand-knotted by skilled Afghan tribal weavers Pile Material: 100% wool — dense, warm, and naturally lustrous Pattern: Bakhsayesh tribal paradise garden — allover stylised trees, cypress forms, branching shrubs, and geometric garden enclosures Primary Colors: Steel blue, brick red, antique gold, ivory, cobalt navy, warm camel Border: Narrow ivory primary guard with continuous repeating floral vine in brick red, gold, and blue Origin: Afghanistan — celebrated for its rich and enduring hand-knotted tribal weaving traditions Style: Tribal / Pictorial — suits eclectic, bohemian, traditional, and nature-inspired interiors Ideal Placement: Bedroom beside a bed, living room accent, reading nook, entryway, home office, or beneath a console table Condition: New — pristine pile with full, even height throughout One-of-a-Kind: Hand-knotted construction and the freely spontaneous nature of the paradise garden design ensure every piece is entirely unique Poetic in its imagery, masterly in its execution, and warm with centuries of tribal craft heritage, this Bakhsayesh paradise garden accent rug is a piece of rare character and beauty — a small rug with a soul far larger than its footprint. Shipping & Delivery ✦ Free shipping available on this item ✦ Processing time: 2–3 business days for careful packaging and quality inspection ✦ Estimated delivery: 5–10 business days after dispatch, depending on destination ✦ Return shipping: Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs in the event of a return ✦ Item is professionally rolled, wrapped, and packaged to ensure safe transit
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 102 in (259.08 cm)Length: 147 in (373.38 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2020
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Los Gatos, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 57181stDibs: LU10755250777522

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