Afghan Chobi Ziegler Handwoven Rug Single Piece Garden Panel with Khesti Pattern Multicolored
Garden Panel Khesti Composition: A Four-Color Persian Garden
A single-piece Chobi Ziegler rug woven in the workshops of northern Afghanistan with an asymmetrical Persian knot, dividing its surface into four-color garden panels (khesti). Each panel presents a separate flower garden with its own ground color; turquoise, golden yellow, madder red, and green dance together.
Technical Specifications
- Origin: Afghanistan (Mazar-i-Sharif region)
- Design heritage: Garden panel (khesti) · Bakhtiari garden · Ziegler revival
- Material: 100% hand-spun Ghazni wool
- Dyeing technique: Chobi · natural root and bark dyes
- Knot type: Asymmetrical Persian (Sine) knot
- Knot density: ~120,000 / m²
- Pile height: ~6 mm
- Weight: ~3,200 g / m²
- Size: 158 x 201 cm (3.18 m²) · single piece, numbered original work
- Washing: Natural (washed)
The Story of This Rug
The garden panel (khesti / garden design) is the most direct expression of the paradise-garden imagery in Persian carpet weaving from the Safavid period onward: the rug's surface is divided into gridded sections, with each section depicting a separate flower bed. Among the Bakhtiari nomads, this design continues under the name "khesti" (brick). Afghan artisans reinterpret this heritage in a Chobi natural-dye palette; the wool is dyed with plant extracts and given a patina through washing.
Why Choose a One-of-a-Kind Handwoven Afghan Rug
- Originality: One of a kind.
- Natural-dye durability: Does not fade.
- Ghazni wool: Silky sheen.
- Asymmetrical Persian knot: Sharp detail.
- Investment value: Appreciates in value.
Color and Pattern
The rug's surface is divided into four large panels: a turquoise-ground garden in the upper left, a row of flowers on a golden-yellow ground in the upper right, a bouquet of palmettes on a madder-red ground in the lower left, and a second section on a golden ground in the lower right. Within each panel, Shah Abbas palmettes, lotus buds, cypresses, and tiny boteh motifs create an independent garden. A wide pomegranate-red outer border frames the panels with an ivory-ground frieze of palmettes and rosettes; the inner border is a thin turquoise stripe.
Care Recommendations
- Vacuum on a low setting without a brush.
- Blot stains with a white cloth.
- Rotate every 6 months.
- Have it professionally cleaned by a rug specialist.
With its four-color garden-panel composition, this rug brings four different seasons into the room at once.
Protect Your Rug’s Elegance
A careful care routine should be adopted to preserve the original splendor and silky texture of Carpetdocia’s handwoven, natural-fiber creations—pieces that add value to your living space—for generations to come.
Immediate Action and Liquid Spills
When a liquid is spilled, timing is the most critical factor. Using a clean, slightly damp cloth, remove the liquid from the surface by gently blotting only—never rub. Always work in the direction of the rug’s pile (the natural direction in which the fibers lie). Rubbing can damage the structure of delicate fibers such as TENCEL™ and viscose. If in doubt, stop immediately.
Routine Care and Light Balance
For your weekly cleaning routine, always use vacuum cleaners with low suction power. High-powered upright vacuums and stiff brushes can damage the natural structure of handwoven yarns. To balance the natural fibers’ reaction to light and prevent uneven color changes (fading), we recommend changing the direction of your rug every 2 to 6 months.
Expert Care (Professional Cleaning)
Delicate materials such as handwoven fibers, TENCEL™, viscose, and New Zealand wool should not come into contact with household chemical cleaners. These products can irreversibly damage the rug’s silky sheen and structural integrity. For deep cleaning, seek assistance only from professional rug-care centers specializing in natural fibers.
Washing Instructions
The delicate pieces in the Carpetdocia collections are not suitable for machine washing due to their construction. (Only specific models clearly marked “Washable” in their names may be washed in household machines using a low-temperature, delicate cycle.)
Our Uncompromising Quality and Ethical Vision The Carpetdocia vision requires us to uphold the highest standards not only in aesthetic excellence and design, but also in ethical values, human health, and respect for nature. Every handwoven piece in our collections proves its quality and unwavering commitment to sustainability through the world’s most prestigious international certifications:
TENCEL™ Breathable botanical fibers derived from nature and produced using an environmentally responsible closed-loop system. Their silky touch adds organic elegance and unparalleled softness to your living spaces.
Wools of New Zealand™ A mark of excellence guaranteeing the traceability of the world’s finest wool fibers, sourced from New Zealand’s pristine natural environment. It confirms that only the highest-quality wool, produced through processes that uphold the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental responsibility, is used.
OEKO-TEX® Assurance One of the textile industry’s strictest and most independent standards, confirming that our textiles contain no chemicals or harmful substances hazardous to human health, ensuring absolute safety in your living spaces.
Sedex® Ethical Trade Global recognition of our deep respect for people and craftsmanship at every stage of our supply chain. It documents our unwavering commitment to responsible production and transparent trade principles.
These international certifications are the strongest guarantee that every rug bearing the Carpetdocia signature is not merely a timeless decorative piece, but also a reflection of our respect for your home, your health, and our shared future.
