This is an authentic Afghan Turkmen Zahir Shahi carpet, a highly specialized hand-knotted pile rug.
Design & Pattern Genesis
- The Zahir Shahi Style: This composition was originally created and popularized in Afghanistan during the mid-20th century reign of King Mohammed Zahir Shah. It is distinct for taking structural layout principles from traditional flatweaves and translating them into a plush, hand-knotted pile format.
- Field Elements: The central cream field features repeating vertical columns of geometric, interlocking diamond-lattice emblems enclosing miniature stylized trees and cross-axial protective totems.
- Border Framework: Framed by deep charcoal-black and crimson-red guard bands decorated with recurring geometric running chains and highly detailed checkerboard block corners.
Age: 30–50 Years Old (Circa 1970s – 1990s)
