3'9x6 ft Vintage Afghan Pile Rug | Handknotted Tribal Repeating Gul Medallion | Crimson Red & Dark Aubergine Wool | Living Room Bedroom

About this rug

A beautifully balanced and deeply rich vintage Afghan pile rug laid out in a classic repeating gul medallion format — eight large octagonal medallions arranged in four rows of two across a glowing crimson red field, each one rendered in deep aubergine purple and ivory with a square cross center and stepped geometric extensions projecting outward to all four sides.
The medallions have a bold, almost sculptural presence against the open crimson field — their dark aubergine tone creating a deep, jewel-like contrast that gives the rug a smoldering richness. Small ivory hook and scroll details surround each medallion, and tiny floral cross motifs fill the spaces between them, keeping the field lively without ever crowding the composition. The overall layout is orderly and satisfying — a timeless tribal repeat executed with confidence and care.
The border is dense and well-layered — a wide dark aubergine and black outer frame carries a bold continuous geometric meander and stepped key pattern in ivory and dark brown, running along all four sides with precision. Multiple narrow guard stripes in ivory and dark brown complete the multi-layered frame. Natural camel fringe finishes both short ends.
Hand-knotted with a medium wool pile — dense, warm, and soft underfoot. At 3'9 x 6 ft it is a versatile and striking piece for living rooms, bedrooms, entryways, and any space that calls for classic Afghan tribal presence.

KEY FEATURES

Type: Pile Rug — Hand-Knotted
Origin: Afghanistan — Fine Tribal Handmade
Size: 3'9 x 6 ft
Shape: Rectangle
Material: Wool pile on wool foundation
Technique: Hand-knotted wool pile
Pile Height: Medium
Condition: Vintage — excellent condition with natural age character
Main Colors: Crimson Red & Dark Aubergine
Secondary Colors: Ivory, Dark Brown, Black
Design: Eight Repeating Octagonal Gul Medallions in Aubergine & Ivory arranged in Four Rows of Two on Open Crimson Red Field
Border: Wide Dark Aubergine & Black Border with Bold Geometric Meander & Stepped Key Pattern in Ivory
Details: Natural camel fringe at both short ends
Use Cases: Living Room, Bedroom, Entryway, Boho Decor, Eclectic Interior, Collector's Piece

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