Belzhiki Gandumak Hand-Knotted Afghan Carpet – Sheberghan
Belzhiki Gandumak — Sheberghan | A Geometric Masterpiece from the North
Sheberghan — the capital of Jawzjan Province — has long been one of Afghanistan's quiet centers of carpet excellence. Here, in workshops where the craft has been passed down through families for generations, the Gandumak pattern finds one of its most refined expressions.
The Gandumak design is built on repetition and precision: rows of octagonal guls (medallions) march across the field in disciplined formation, each one a self-contained world of geometric detail. In this Sheberghan interpretation, the pattern is rendered with the characteristic clarity of the Belzhiki tradition — clean lines, confident geometry, and a palette of deep, saturated colors that speak of natural dyes and unhurried craft.
Every knot in this carpet was tied by hand. There are no shortcuts in Sheberghan weaving — only skill, patience, and the accumulated knowledge of a tradition that has survived centuries.
Specifications
- Name: Belzhiki Gandumak
- Design: Gandumak (Traditional Afghan Geometric)
- Origin: Sheberghan, Jawzjan Province, Afghanistan
- Construction: Hand-knotted
- Pile: Hand-spun natural wool
- Dyes: Natural and vegetable dyes
- Condition: Brand New
- Availability: 1 Piece — One of a Kind
Each Golden Loom carpet is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity confirming its hand-knotted origin, weaver provenance, and material composition.
Provenance & Craftsmanship
| Origin | Sheberghan Afghanistan |
| Material | 100% original wool (Turkman) |
| Knot Density | 40x40 per 10cm |
| Dimensions | 6sqm, 9sqm, 12sqm, 15sqm, 18sqm and 24sqm |
| Authenticity | 100% Authentic — Guaranteed Every carpet sold by Golden Loom Afghanistan is guaranteed to be a genuine, handmade Afghan carpet. We source directly from master weavers in Afghanistan, ensuring full traceability from loom to your home. Each piece comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity issued by Golden Loom Afghanistan, confirming its origin, material, and craftsmanship. If for any reason your carpet is found to be inauthentic, we offer a full refund — no questions asked. Certificate of authenticity will be provided for each carpet We stand behind every knot. — Golden Loom Afghanistan |