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  5. Balkh Garden Rug
A rectangular rug with rows of red and ivory medallions inside a white border.
Balkh Loom Collective · Balkh Province

Balkh Garden Rug

$880

A garden pattern in madder red, knotted over seven months.

Colours

  • Red
  • Ivory

Material
Wool
Size
Large
Made in
Balkh, Afghanistan
Availability
One only
  • Made by hand: colour and size may vary slightly from the photo.
  • Ships from Afghanistan in 8–14 business days, tracked.

Reviews

4.5

6 reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews.

  • 5 star4
  • 4 star1
  • 3 star1
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0
  • September 28, 2026
    Rated 5 out of 5.

    Proper craftsmanship

    You can tell this was made by someone who has done it for years. Nothing about it feels mass-produced.

    Jonas W. · Sweden

  • September 12, 2026
    Rated 5 out of 5.

    Gets compliments every time

    Everyone who visits asks where it's from. I love telling them about the artisan behind it.

    Leyla A. · Türkiye

  • August 30, 2026
    Rated 5 out of 5.

    Beautifully packed

    It arrived wrapped with real care, with a small card about the maker. A lovely touch.

    Omar H. · United Arab Emirates

  • August 14, 2026
    Rated 4 out of 5.

    Lovely, slightly different colour

    The colour is a touch warmer than in the photo, which I actually prefer. Exactly as described otherwise.

    Priya S. · Australia

  • July 21, 2026
    Rated 3 out of 5.

    Nice, but smaller than I imagined

    Well made and pretty, but check the size before you order. I should have read the details more carefully.

    Tom B. · United Kingdom

  • June 30, 2026
    Rated 5 out of 5.

    Even better in person

    The photos don't do it justice. You can see the hand work in every detail, and it feels made to last.

    Sarah M. · United States

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