The Mazar-e-Sharif Peacock Legacy | Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Carpet

An authentic Afghan carpet, entirely hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Balkh, Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, using natural wool and knowledge carried through generations of weaving.

Some carpets complete a room. The Mazar-e-Sharif Peacock Legacy gives it heritage, depth, and an unmistakable human presence.

The Story of This Carpet

The Mazar-e-Sharif Peacock Legacy is shaped by a regal central medallion with intricate peacock motifs, floral arabesques, and a multi-layered border. Its deep royal-blue field is enriched by ivory and gold, allowing the detail to reveal itself gradually rather than all at once.

Each knot is tied individually by hand. The resulting surface carries subtle variations in tension, texture, and colour placement that distinguish genuine artisan work from industrial production. These are not imperfections; they are evidence of the people, time, and judgement behind the finished carpet.

Viewed at close range, the individually tied structure reveals the measured rhythm of the loom; from across the room, the composition reads as one coherent work.

Specifications

• Pattern: Regal central medallion with intricate peacock motifs, floral arabesques, and a multi-layered border
• Design: Luxury Afghan Handwoven Peacock Design
• Material: 100% natural, pure, high-quality Afghan wool
• Technique: Entirely hand-knotted
• Knot density: 40×40 knots per 10 cm (approximately 160,000 knots/m²)
• Crafted by: Skilled Afghan artisans
• Production time: Approximately 3 months
• Origin: Balkh, Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
• Condition: Brand New
• Field colour: Deep Royal Blue
• Accent colours: Ivory and Gold

Why Collectors and Interior Designers Choose It

Authentic construction: The carpet is entirely hand-knotted using established Afghan techniques.

Natural material: Wool brings warmth, resilience, tactile character, and the ability to age gracefully.

Design integrity: Its medallion, peacock motifs, arabesques, and layered borders create a clear visual structure with detail that rewards close viewing.

Individual character: No handmade carpet is mechanically identical to another.

Enduring placement: With appropriate care, a well-made wool carpet can remain part of an interior for generations.

Imagine This Carpet in Your Home

The deep royal-blue field with ivory and gold can establish a room without overpowering it. Natural timber, stone, leather, brass, plaster, and quiet upholstery allow the hand-knotted detail to remain the focal point.

Depending on its proportions, the carpet can define a living room, dining area, study, reception space, or considered hospitality interior.

Authenticity and Provenance

Golden Loom Afghanistan presents each carpet with its origin, material, and construction clearly documented. The wool, structure, and handmade characteristics are considered together during review, giving collectors and design professionals a clearer understanding of the individual work they are acquiring.

This provenance-first approach protects the distinction between authentic artisan weaving and mass-produced imitation and gives the carpet a clear record that can remain with it as part of a home, project, or collection.

Meet the Artisans

Skilled Afghan artisans created this carpet in Balkh, Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. Their work depends on patience, concentration, and knowledge carried through weaving families and communities. Every finished piece preserves that living tradition while creating meaningful demand for Afghan craftsmanship.

Why Buy Directly from Golden Loom Afghanistan?

Buying through Golden Loom creates a closer connection to the carpet’s source. Each piece is accurately presented, carefully reviewed, and professionally prepared for delivery to supported destinations. We support private collectors, homeowners, interior designers, and hospitality projects with practical guidance before and after purchase.

Certificate of Authenticity

Every carpet includes an individually numbered Golden Loom Afghanistan Certificate of Authenticity documenting its Afghan origin, material, selected size, and hand-knotted construction.

The Golden Loom Promise

• Authentic Afghan craftsmanship
• Natural wool composition as documented above
• Careful inspection before dispatch
• Certificate of Authenticity included
• Tracked and insured delivery to supported destinations
• Dedicated customer assistance

Commission a Custom Piece

Selected designs may be commissioned in custom dimensions, colours, and compositions through our direct relationships with Afghan artisans. Contact Golden Loom Afghanistan to discuss a residential, hospitality, or interior-design project.

Shipping & Delivery

We ship from Kabul, Afghanistan to supported destinations through trusted courier partners, including DHL and FedEx where available. Estimated delivery is approximately 7–21 business days after dispatch, depending on destination, customs processing, and courier conditions.

Each carpet is rolled, protected, and professionally packed, with tracking provided after dispatch.

A Message from Golden Loom

The Mazar-e-Sharif Peacock Legacy carries the patience, visual language, and hand-knotting knowledge of Afghanistan into a new generation of interiors. By choosing authentic Afghan craftsmanship, you help sustain traditional weaving and support the artisans carrying this heritage forward.

Golden Loom Afghanistan
Crafted by Afghanistan. Admired by the World.