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Old Afghan Zahir Shah Rug c. 1970
179 x 124 cm
£294.00
Pickup available at 105 Eade Road
Usually ready in 24 hours
Produced in Jawzjan, Northern Afghanistan
100% Ghazni Highlands Wool
Hand-Knotted
FREE delivery
30-day returns
Environmentally sustainable
Durable, washable, repairable
Product Description
This is an old (circa 1970) authentic Zahir Shah rug, handmade in Afghanistan.
Zahir Shah rugs were originally commissioned by the former king of Afghanistan, Zahir Shah, who wanted to introduce a new style of rug into the market. They are influenced by Bokhara rugs and closely resemble the motifs of Tekke rugs. The repeated motifs are in orderly rows resembling columns, with multiple narrow borders.
Unfortunately, these rugs are no longer being produced as they were not present in the market for long enough to be widespread, and so mostly older pieces remain from the 1960s and 70s. They usually consist of beige and burgundy colours and are constructed with higher quality wool with a denser knot.
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.