The field of this hand-knotted Afghan Turkmen rug is nearly black — a very deep midnight navy — filled wall to wall with hundreds of precisely repeated miniature gul motifs in crimson, ivory, and forest green. This is the Khamyab design: one of the most finely knotted and labor-intensive patterns in Afghan rug weaving, where the density of the repeat and the tightness of the knot count determine everything. In low light it reads as a rich, dark ground. In natural light, the miniature pattern reveals itself in extraordinary detail. It is the kind of rug that rewards close attention. What sets this piece apart is the restraint of its palette and the precision of its execution. The layered border — a floral vine in ivory and green, framed by narrow crimson and navy bands — gives the composition a formal, almost architectural finish. At just over ten feet by six feet six inches, it fills a room without dominating it. It works equally in a formal dining room, a study lined with dark wood, a primary bedroom, or layered beneath a lighter neutral rug in a contemporary interior. Dimensions: 10'1" x 6'6" / 308 x 201 cm Place of Origin: Northern Afghanistan — Andkhoy / Aqcha region Pattern: Khamyab allover miniature gul repeat with floral vine border Material: 100% hand-spun wool pile on cotton foundation Dyes: Natural vegetable dyes — indigo navy, madder red, plant green Weave: Hand-knotted, Afghan double-knot, high knot density Condition: Excellent — professionally hand-washed, ready to install Stock No: 3597 The Khamyab is among the most demanding patterns in the Afghan weaving tradition. The allover repeat leaves no room for error — every motif must align with the same precision across the full length and width of the rug. It is woven by Turkmen artisans in the northern provinces of Afghanistan who have carried this pattern lineage through generations. This rug comes from a family with four decades of direct sourcing experience in these weaving villages. My grandfather began trading Afghan Turkmen rugs on the streets of Islamabad in the 1980s — a refugee who built a business from nothing, sleeping beside his inventory and storing rugs at the local mosque. My father carried that forward. Every piece I sell is chosen with firsthand knowledge of where it came from and what it took to make it. Care: Rotate periodically for even wear. Vacuum on low suction without beater bar. Professional cleaning every few years. A quality rug pad is recommended.