Chobi Sultani — A Masterpiece Woven in Darkness and Light
From the ancient weaving heartland of Jawzjan, Afghanistan, this Chobi Sultani carpet is a testament to the living art of Afghan hand-knotting. Three master weavers devoted 10 weeks of their craft to bring this single piece into existence — every knot tied by hand, every color chosen with intention.
The Sultani design unfolds across a deep, commanding black ground: sweeping arabesque vines carry pomegranate medallions, lotus blossoms, and palmette flowers in a symphony of deep crimson, burnt orange, teal, ivory, gold, and olive green. The border frames the field with a classical guard stripe of repeating botanical motifs, completing a composition that has graced royal courts for centuries.
Specifications
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Name: Chobi Sultani
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Design: Sultani (Classical Afghan Floral)
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Size: 169 × 230 cm | 5.5 × 7.6 ft
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Background Color: Black
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Accent Colors: Deep Crimson, Burnt Orange, Teal, Ivory, Gold, Olive Green
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Knot Density: 35 × 40 knots per 10 cm
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Place of Production: Jawzjan, Afghanistan
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Number of Weavers: 3
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Weaving Duration: 10 Weeks
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Availability: 1 Piece — One of a Kind
The Story Behind This Carpet
In the workshops of Jawzjan, where the Hindu Kush casts long shadows over ancient trade routes, three weavers gathered around a single loom. For ten weeks, their hands moved in practiced rhythm — pulling wool, tying knots, cutting pile — building a world of color on a field of black. The Sultani pattern they followed is centuries old, passed down not in books but in memory, in the muscle of the hand and the eye trained to see symmetry in complexity.
This carpet is not simply a floor covering. It is a record of time, skill, and heritage. When you place it in your home, you carry forward a tradition that has survived empires, and you bring into your space the quiet dignity of Afghan craftsmanship at its finest.