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Royal Ziegler — photograph 1

Afghanistan · Medallion

Royal Ziegler

£1,650£1,950Sold

A stunning Royal Ziegler hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan — a design celebrated worldwide for its timeless elegance, beautifully balanced proportions, and softly refined palette. Woven with premium hand-spun fine wool for a luxuriously deep, plush pile that feels wonderfully soft and resilient underfoot, set upon a sturdy cotton base for lasting shape and strength. A graceful central medallion blooms gently across the luminous ivory field, surrounded by trailing vines, delicate florals, and subtle corner motifs — all rendered in soft sage, antique gold, and dusty rose. The wide, rich burgundy border frames the design with warmth and depth, creating a truly classic look that complements both traditional and contemporary interiors with equal grace. At 8½ × 6½ ft (259 × 198 cm), this is a beautifully proportioned living room size — ideal as the main focal point in a standard lounge, beneath a dining table, or to anchor a generous bedroom. The gentle neutral field lifts a room, while the deep red border adds warmth and definition — an investment-quality hand-knotted piece that will be cherished for generations.

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Specification

Origin
Afghanistan
Knot density
approx. 160 KPSI
Dimensions
274 × 213 cm
Material
Wool
Pattern
Medallion
Time on the loom
approx. 6 months

Where it was woven

Afghanistan · hand-knotted on a vertical loom

Look closer

Count the knots yourself

This piece is woven at approx. 160 knots per square inch, which works out at approx. 1,447,380 knots in total — every one tied by hand, over approx. 6 months.

How that is worked out: 108 in × 84 in × 160 knots per sq. in. ≈ 1,447,380 — that is 274 × 213 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.

1.0×213 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.

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