Afghan Khorjeen

Afghan KhorjeenCreated by highly skilled Qashqai weavers who are renowned for their expressive craftsmanship and attention to detail, the Khorjeen (Khorjin) with its stunning abrash is highly prized and dearly loved by collectors. Diamond patterns feature heavily in these colourful hand knotted pile carpets, also known as Qashqai Saddlebag rugs. Made with handspun Ghazni wool, the designs are fashioned after khorjin, the antique tribal camel bags crafted in the

unique sheen and striking appearance

and hunting scenes

modern and contemporary decor

who have passed down the skill from generation to generation since the Mogul rule of the Indian subcontinent in the 16th century

Highly prized

Afghan carpets are well known for their beautiful red nuance and durability

which can be easily taken apart and moved from place to place

the cost of maintaining Dhurries is low

While most weavers vary this trademark style slightly according to their own artistry – sometimes including a central medallion and corner pieces (as in the rug below) - the core design remains much the same

Pakistani Bokhara

with or without a central medallion

a symmetrical repeating motif of four