HOT ! 205 x 151 cm | Afghan Aqcha Rug

This is a brand new authentic Aqcha rug, handmade in Afghanistan. This is an area rug that can be placed in larger central spaces in living rooms, bedrooms, foyers, dining rooms, study rooms and kitchens.

Aqcha rugs are one of the original Afghan rugs which have the characteristic deep red (from madder root extract) and dark blue/black colour. However, newer designs are being woven with different bold colours such as blue, green and orange. Although these rugs have a lower knot count than more finer rugs, they have a relatively thicker and dense pile which provides a softer texture.

They use the symmetrical Turkish (Ghiordes) knot and the design is well known for it\'s \'elephant foot\' design - large, repeated octagonal motifs. The border often consists of smaller floral and geometric motifs including \'almond\' motifs, representing a sweet harvest. Despite their nomadic roots, these rugs\' designs are more standardised and less free-form than other tribal rugs like Baluch or Gabbeh rugs. 

These rugs are produced in the town of Aqcha, located in northern Afghanistan, near the cities of Sheberghan, Mazari-Sharif, and Andkhoy. They are primarily woven by the Ersari tribe, a nomadic Turkmen people.