Khal Mohammadi - 4 x 6 1/2

Size: 4 x 6 1/2

Khal Mohammadi rugs are in some ways unique. Not named after a city or region they are named after the legendary figure that created the unmistakable design. Khal Mohammad, father of 25, created the design while living in Afghanistan. Today most Khal Mohammadi rugs are woven in or around the town of Kunduz in Northern Afghanistan.

Khal Mohammadi's are warm and welcoming. The colors are dark, usually deep reds with dark blue or black used for detail. The color and dyes themselves are what give the rug its name, it was Khal Mohammadi who developed the red tones found in these rugs. The detail in the rug can vary but the pattern is almost always one form of repeated columns of 'gul' or 'fil pai' (elephant prints) adapted from Mohammadi's Ersari Turkmen heritage.

Khal Mohammadi rugs are considered to be both sturdy and long-lasting. They are made of 100% wool and are famous for their workmanship, excellence, and striking finish. "Khal Mohammadi" refers to a line of excellent quality Afghan rugs that share the same basic traits regarding weave, tint, material quality, and motif. Today, Khal Mohammadi rugs are woven by various weavers in Afghanistan and on the border of Pakistan.

Khal Mohammadis represent some of the best present day Afghan weaving.