Lavender purple Afghan Gabbeh rug, hand-knotted wool
Lavender purple field detail on Afghan Gabbeh wool rug
Border detail of lavender purple hand-knotted Afghan Gabbeh rug
Hand-knotted wool pile of lavender purple Gabbeh rug
Lavender purple Afghan Gabbeh rug, Afghanistan craftsmanship
Lavender Gabbeh rug, hand-knotted wool
One-of-a-kind lavender purple Afghan Gabbeh rug
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Lilac Gabbeh

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A soft, heathered lavender fills this rug from edge to edge, the dusty lilac flecked with cream and pale grey where the hand-spun wool blends light and dark together. There is no pattern or border — just a gentle, cloudy wash of colour with the faintest horizontal striation, calm and quietly modern.

Hand-knotted in Afghanistan from wool rich in lanolin, the pile is dense, soft underfoot, and naturally resistant to everyday wear. The muted lavender is an unusual, restful choice that warms a room without shouting, and the subtle variation of the heathered wool marks it as a genuine one-of-a-kind piece.

  • Origin: Afghanistan
  • Type: Afghani Gabbeh, hand-knotted
  • Material: 100% wool
  • Design: Open field
  • Size: 63×93cm (2'1"×3'1") — Extra Small
  • Colour: Lilac
  • SKU: NG 811476
  • One-of-a-kind: Yes

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Material: 100 percent hand-spun Afghan wool, naturally rich in lanolin, which gives it softness, a subtle sheen, and a natural resistance to everyday dirt and spills.

Care instructions

  • Vacuum regularly on low suction without a rotating brush.
  • Rotate the rug occasionally so it wears and fades evenly.
  • Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth, working from the outside in, and do not rub.
  • Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the colour.
  • Use a professional rug cleaner for any deep clean.
  • Light shedding is normal with new wool and settles within the first few months.

A plain field leaves nowhere to hide, so everything depends on the wool. Here the weaver blended dyed lilac with paler natural fibres as the rug was spun and knotted, so the colour reads as a soft heather rather than a flat block — lighter and darker threads catching the light across the surface. Because hand-spun, naturally dyed wool is never uniform, that gentle cloudiness is the fingerprint of a handmade piece, the trace of a single weaver rather than a machine.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping
We ship from Japan to the United States, the United Kingdom and 19 European countries. Shipping is free on orders of ¥150,000 or more (approx. $1,000 / £790 / €920); orders below that ship at a ¥15,000 flat rate (approx. $99 / £79 / €92). Each rug is carefully rolled and wrapped. Orders are dispatched within 3 to 5 business days, then take 7 to 15 business days in transit. Every order ships with tracking. Import duties and taxes may apply in your country; please contact us before ordering for details.

Returns
For a change of mind, contact us within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused, in original condition and in original packaging. Return shipping is paid by the customer and can be expensive from outside Japan, so please ask us about size or colour before you order. If your rug arrives damaged, defective or not as ordered, contact us with photos within 30 days of delivery: we pay for the return and send a replacement or a full refund.

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