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67 x 43 cm | Afghan Khal Muhammadi Door Mat
£33.00
Pickup available at 105 Eade Road
Usually ready in 24 hours
Produced in Afghanistan
100% Wool and 100% Vegetable Dyes
FREE delivery
30-day returns
Environmentally sustainable
Durable, washable, repairable
Product Description
This is a brand new authentic Khal Muhammadi door mat, handmade in Afghanistan.
Unlike most handmade rugs, these rugs are not named after their city of production, rather they are named after a skilled rug producer and dyer from Kunduz, northern Afghanistan, during the late 20th century. He formulated a unique tone of deep red from madder root which differed to the dep red of Aqcha rugs, having a slight copper tone. Finding Khal Muhammadi rugs with this original dye is extremely rare, as most rugs have the standard deep red dye.
Khal Muhammadi rugs take some inspiration from other rug designs, for example the border geometric design of Aqcha rugs, and octagonal motifs from Ersari rugs. However, over time these rugs have acquired a characteristic design of their own, with fine detailed floral patterns, although different variations can also be found.
These rugs use the symmetrical Turkish (Ghiordes) knot and have a glossy lustre due to the fine wool used and dense pile. They have a medium-high knot count and are regarded as fine quality rugs. It is a cultural practice for families in Afghanistan to place Khal Muhammadi rugs in their guest room as they are provide a warm welcome with the deep red, while the intricate floral motifs makes it stand out without being too distracting or busy.
Materials + Care
The pile of this rug is constructed of hand-spun Ghazni wool, and the weft and warp foundation are also constructed of wool. The dyes used are all 100% natural vegetable dyes, derived from plant, fruit and flower skins such as madder root, indigo, pomegranate skin and walnut shells.
Non-Straight Edges: Some rugs may not have completely straight edges due the handmade-nature of the rugs and rigorous production process of washing, dyeing and trimming. Usually these are not noticeable from eye-height.
Creases: Some rugs may have minor creases due to being folded and stored. These are usually flattened out once they are laid out and in the course of normal foot traffic and vacuuming. You can also flatten creases by applying some water to the crease and applying gentle heat using an iron, indirectly over another cloth.
Colour: The colours and shades may vary slightly due to the lighting when photos are taken. This means that the carpet you receive may look slightly different from the picture. Additionally, carpets naturally have a "light" side and a "dark" side, which is determined by the orientation of the wool pile. This is a characteristic of carpets and should be taken into consideration when choosing a carpet for your space.
Delivery and Returns
Deliveries within the UK are FREE. We endeavour to dispatch orders the same day (if ordered before 12 pm) or the next working day. We deliver all our rugs within mainland UK on a 2-3 working day, tracked service with Royal Mail.
If you're unhappy with your rug, we will happily offer a refund (excluding postage) within 30 days for mainland UK customers, allowing you to shop with confidence and ease. simply contact us and we will guide you through the process.