Name: Shabargan
Brand: Rugvista
SKU: ABCZV1152
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.4 (7 reviews)

Shabargan - A Story Told in Wool

Discover this truly one-of-a-kind rug from Afghanistan, featuring a rich, intricate design that brings warmth and character to any home. This special piece is entirely unique and will never be recreated.

The Shabargan rug serves as a striking centerpiece, grounding your space with its deep, earthy tones and complex, geometric composition. Its Wool pile offers a soft, tactile experience underfoot, providing natural warmth and sound absorption that enhances the comfort of your living area.

This rug is a genuine one-of-a-kind creation, meaning the exact combination of colours and motifs will never be replicated. Owning it allows you to bring a piece of authentic artistry into your home, ensuring that your floor covering is as individual as your personal style.

With its dense construction, this rug offers a robust and durable pile that retains its beauty through daily use. The high-quality Wool fibres provide a lasting, plush feel, creating a welcoming environment that feels both sophisticated and deeply comfortable.

Rooted in the rich craft traditions of Afghanistan, this rug carries a sense of heritage and provenance. By choosing this piece, you are investing in a unique item that has been created with care, promising to be a cherished part of your home for years to come.

The Shabargan rug belongs to a venerable tradition of Afghan weaving that has been refined over generations. These rugs are born from a culture where weaving is not merely a task, but a vital form of storytelling and communal expression, deeply connected to the nomadic and semi-nomadic histories of the region.

Technical excellence is at the heart of this craft, where the selection of high-quality Wool is paramount. The use of traditional hand-knotting techniques ensures that each rug possesses a natural variation in texture and tone, which is a hallmark of authentic, human-made textiles rather than mass-produced alternatives.

Visually, these rugs are defined by their complex geometric motifs and a palette that often leans into rich, saturated earth tones. The patterns frequently incorporate tribal symbols that hold specific cultural meanings, arranged in a way that balances formal structure with a sense of organic movement and artistic spontaneity.

Owning a piece from this tradition is an act of preserving a living history. Collectors value these rugs for their ability to bridge the gap between ancient craft and modern living, representing a level of skill and authentic heritage that brings a unique soul and cultural weight to any contemporary interior.

This rug is meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans, a process that requires immense patience and precision. By individually tying each knot, the weaver ensures a level of detail and structural integrity that simply cannot be achieved through mechanical means.

With a density of 160,000 knots per m2, the construction of this piece is a testament to the dedication invested in its creation. This specific knot count provides the sharpness of the pattern and a dense, resilient pile that is designed to withstand the test of time.

Given the substantial size of 239 x 175 cm and a total weight of 13.4 kg, the amount of material and labour required to complete this rug is significant. This weight is a clear indicator of the density and quality of the Wool used, reflecting the thousands of hours of human effort that transform raw materials into a finished work of art.

Wool

Wool is a fantastic natural fibre with many benefits, it is durable and hard-wearing, which means that a rug made from wool can be used for several generations and maintain its quality. They are an excellent choice for keeping your rooms warm during the cold winter months and can reduce noise from everyday life. The material also has a natural dirt-repellent effect which makes wool rugs easy to keep clean. Wool has a natural elasticity, which means that when the pile is pressed down, it can easily bounce back to its original shape.

Cotton

Cotton is a natural material that makes them a suitable option for people with allergies. The material is soft, durable and resilient, which makes them practical and comfortable for high-traffic areas such as the hallway, kitchen, and bathroom.

UsageIndoor

RoomBedroom,Dining area,Living room

Size175 x 239 cm,Large

Thickness8 mm

MaterialWool,Cotton

WarpCotton

PileWool

Weight13 kg

AgeContemporary 0-20 years (not used)

ColorDark red,Black,Brown

ShapeRectangular

CategoryOrientalNew ClassicsShabargan