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Afghan Royal Zigler Hand-Knotted Runner — photograph 1

Afghanistan · All-over Floral

Afghan Royal Zigler Hand-Knotted Runner

£650£850In stock, ready to ship

A beautifully crafted Afghan Royal Zigler Hand-Knotted Runner, skillfully woven by master artisans in Afghanistan. This exceptionally long runner features a stunning distressed vintage aesthetic — soft golden apricot and warm terracotta tones blend gently across the field, with an all-over floral pattern that has a beautifully muted, aged finish that feels instantly lived-in and welcoming. The palette is wonderfully calming and versatile: warm honey and apricot form a glowing foundation, softened further by generous areas of cream and ivory, with delicate accents of pale sage green and muted sky blue that add subtle depth without overwhelming the design. The multi-layered border echoes the same soft tones, framing the runner with elegant symmetry. Woven from 100% premium soft wool on a sturdy cotton base, the pile has a luxuriously smooth, velvety feel underfoot. Approximately 70–80 knots per square inch, hand-knotted over 5–6 months by skilled weavers — a testament to genuine craftsmanship and enduring quality. Measuring 357 cm × 78 cm, this is a beautifully proportioned runner perfectly suited to long hallways, corridors, open-plan kitchens or living spaces — bringing instant warmth, soft colour and timeless handwoven character to any interior.

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Specification

Origin
Afghanistan
Region
Afghanistan
Knot density
approx. 80 KPSI
Dimensions
357 × 78 cm
Material
Wool
Pattern
All-over Floral
Time on the loom
approx. 5 months

Where it was woven

Afghanistan

Afghanistan · hand-knotted on a vertical loom

Look closer

Count the knots yourself

This piece is woven at approx. 80 knots per square inch, which works out at approx. 345,291 knots in total — every one tied by hand, over approx. 5 months.

How that is worked out: 141 in × 31 in × 80 knots per sq. in. ≈ 345,291 — that is 357 × 78 cm converted to inches, because knot density is counted per square inch.

Magnify past 13× and the field stops being a picture and becomes what it actually is: rows of individual knots, each one a decision about colour made at a particular moment.

The same test works in the shop, on any rug, with no equipment. We wrote up how to do it in the back of the rug tells you everything.

1.0×78 cm across
Scroll or drag the slider to magnify. Past 13× the field resolves into the individual knots, at this rug’s true density — no two are quite the same colour.

Woven nearby

Similar origin, weave and palette.