Afghan Rugs: Timeless Craftsmanship from the Heart of Central Asia
 
Afghan rugs are among the most distinctive and enduring textiles in the world of hand-knotted carpets, prized for their bold geometric patterns, rich earthy palette, and exceptional durability. Woven primarily by Turkmen, Uzbek, and Pashtun tribal communities in northern Afghanistan — particularly around Mazar-i-Sharif, Andkhoy, and Herat — these rugs carry centuries of nomadic tradition into every knot.