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

An authentic hand-knotted Afghan wool carpet featuring a traditional Wheat Pattern, crafted from 100% natural Afghan sheep’s wool by skilled Afghan artisans.

Rooted in the symbolism of growth and abundance, this carpet transforms the quiet beauty of the harvest into woven art.

The Story of This Carpet

A graceful tree-like form rises through the center of the composition, surrounded by stylized wheat sheaves, slender botanical stems, and carefully arranged ornamental motifs. The design unfolds vertically across a soft stone-beige field, creating a sense of balance, movement, and natural growth.

Rather than relying on a conventional central medallion, the carpet is organized around a strong botanical axis. Wheat-inspired elements, flowering branches, and small geometric devices are distributed symmetrically across the field, allowing the eye to travel naturally through the composition.

A stepped geometric framework surrounds the central design, while muted blue, brick red, olive green, ochre, terracotta, warm ivory, soft brown, and muted gold enrich the understated field without overwhelming its refined character.

Multiple decorative borders complete the composition. Floral motifs, scrolling forms, and finely detailed guard bands create a distinguished frame while connecting the carpet’s central symbolism with its ornamented perimeter.

Three experienced Afghan artisans spent approximately three months creating this carpet entirely by hand. At a density of 35 × 40 knots per 10 cm — approximately 140,000 knots per square meter — they transformed natural Afghan wool into a substantial work of textile craftsmanship.

Specifications

• Collection: Chobi Collection
• Pattern: Traditional Wheat Pattern
• Design: Central Tree Composition with Stylized Wheat Sheaves, Botanical Motifs, Stepped Geometric Framing, and Layered Borders
• Material: 100% Natural Afghan Wool (Sheep’s Wool)
• Technique: Hand-Knotted
• Number of carpets: 1
• Dimensions: 250 × 280 cm
• Area: 7 m²
• Approximate imperial size: 8 ft 2 in × 9 ft 2 in
• Knot density: 35 × 40 knots per 10 cm (approximately 140,000 knots/m²)
• Artisans: 3 experienced Afghan artisans
• Production time: Approximately 3 months
• Place of production: Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh, Afghanistan
• Condition: Brand New / Never Used
• Primary background colour: Stone Beige
• Accent colours: Brick Red, Muted Blue, Olive Green, Ochre, Terracotta, Warm Ivory, Soft Brown, and Muted Gold
• Availability: One individually hand-knotted carpet

Why Collectors and Interior Designers Choose It

Entirely hand-knotted: Every knot is individually tied by hand using traditional weaving techniques.

100% natural Afghan wool: Natural sheep’s wool provides resilience, warmth, tactile texture, and enduring quality.

Distinctive stone-beige field: The softly neutral foundation allows the red, blue, green, and ochre details to emerge naturally.

Naturally versatile palette: Soft neutrals and muted heritage colours complement a broad range of materials and interior styles.

Generous nearly square proportions: At 250 × 280 cm, the carpet offers substantial coverage with balanced proportions for furniture arrangements.

Created for long-term use: With appropriate care, a well-made hand-knotted wool carpet can remain part of a home or collection for generations.

Imagine This Carpet in Your Home

The Wheat Legacy is designed to bring calm structure, understated colour, and symbolic depth into a room. Its central tree composition creates a natural focal point without the visual weight of a conventional medallion.

The stone-beige background pairs naturally with oak, walnut, aged brass, travertine, limestone, cream upholstery, and linen. Brick-red and terracotta details complement cognac leather and warm woods, while muted blue and olive accents work with slate, sage, and blue-grey interiors.

At 250 × 280 cm, its proportions suit a substantial living room, formal sitting area, dining room, bedroom, private office, or distinguished reception space.

Authenticity and Provenance

Golden Loom Afghanistan documents this carpet’s Mazar-e-Sharif origin, natural Afghan wool, dimensions, knot density, and hand-knotted construction. It is one individually crafted piece and is reviewed before dispatch.

Its Certificate of Authenticity forms part of the carpet’s provenance record and documents the material, dimensions, production origin, and craftsmanship.

Meet the Artisans

Three experienced Afghan artisans created this carpet over approximately three months. Natural Afghan wool was transformed knot by knot into a composition of wheat-inspired forms, branching botanical motifs, geometric framing, and richly detailed borders.

Every hand-tied knot reflects the time, concentration, and human skill behind genuine Afghan carpet-making.

Why Buy Directly from Golden Loom Afghanistan?

• Direct connection to Afghanistan and the artisans behind the craft
• Documented authenticity and product information
• Genuine hand-knotted Afghan craftsmanship
• Careful inspection before dispatch
• Tracked and insured delivery to supported destinations
• Selected bespoke commissions available
• Support for the continuation of Afghan weaving traditions

Certificate of Authenticity

This carpet includes a Golden Loom Afghanistan Certificate of Authenticity carrying a unique Certificate ID corresponding to the individually handcrafted piece. The certificate documents its material, dimensions, knot density, production origin, and craftsmanship.

The Golden Loom Promise

• Authentic Afghan craftsmanship
• One individually hand-knotted carpet
• Accurate product information
• Careful inspection before dispatch
• Certificate of Authenticity included
• Tracked and insured delivery to supported destinations
• Direct connection with Afghan artisans
• Dedicated customer assistance

Commission a Custom Piece

Golden Loom Afghanistan works directly with Afghan artisans to create selected bespoke hand-knotted carpets in custom dimensions, colours, and compositions. Contact us to discuss an interior or custom project.

Shipping & Delivery

We ship from Kabul, Afghanistan to supported destinations through trusted international 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. The carpet is carefully rolled, protected, and securely packed, with tracking provided after dispatch.

A Message from Golden Loom

The Chobi Wheat Legacy carries the patience, symbolism, and craftsmanship of Afghanistan’s weaving tradition into a new generation of interiors. By choosing authentic Afghan craftsmanship, you help sustain traditional weaving knowledge and support the artisans carrying it forward.

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