{"product_id":"mazar-e-sharif-mamluk-hand-knotted-afghan-carpet-pair","title":"The Mazar-e-Sharif Mamluk Legacy Pair | Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Carpets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn authentic Afghan wool carpet, entirely hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, using natural sheep’s wool and inherited weaving knowledge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome carpets define a room. This pair creates a considered dialogue between spaces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of This Carpet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated as a coordinated pair, the carpets share an elongated architectural composition centred on strong forest-green and burgundy medallions. Rosettes, angular forms and smaller circular motifs move through warm ivory panels, while striated brown, rust and ochre areas add organic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery knot is tied individually by hand over approximately three months. The resulting surface carries the subtle variations in tension, texture and colour placement that distinguish genuine artisan work from industrial production. These variations are not flaws; they are part of the carpet’s identity and evidence of the hands that made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Mamluk pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coordinated geometric medallion pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% natural Afghan sheep’s wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entirely hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnot density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 × 40 knots per 10 cm—approximately 160,000 knots per m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three experienced Afghan artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately three months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new \/ never used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm multitoned brown and rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e ivory, forest green, burgundy, ochre, dark brown and muted red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two carpets; 6 m² each; 12 m² total; sold only as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Collectors and Interior Designers Choose It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic hand-knotted construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e every knot is individually tied using traditional Afghan techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Afghan wool:\u003c\/strong\u003e selected for warmth, resilience, tactile character and graceful ageing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e the composition has a clear visual structure and remains rich in hand-worked detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual character:\u003c\/strong\u003e no handmade carpet is mechanically identical to another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnduring placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e with appropriate care, a well-made wool carpet can remain part of an interior for generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImagine This Carpet in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the pair in adjoining rooms, on either side of a formal hall, within symmetrical reception areas or across connected hospitality spaces. Together they establish continuity; placed in related rooms, they carry one coherent visual language through the interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity and Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGolden Loom Afghanistan works directly with Afghan artisans and presents each carpet with its origin, material and method of construction clearly documented. On a genuine hand-knotted carpet, the design remains visible on the reverse, where the individually tied knots can be examined. Natural differences in knotting and colour placement confirm human craftsmanship rather than machine uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wool, structure and reverse of the carpet are considered together during review. This careful presentation gives collectors and design professionals a clearer understanding of what they are acquiring: an individual work made by hand, connected to a documented place of production and a living Afghan weaving tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Artisans\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree experienced Afghan artisans create this carpet over approximately three months. Their work depends on patience, concentration and knowledge carried through weaving families and communities. Each finished piece preserves that living tradition while creating meaningful demand for Afghan craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Directly from Golden Loom Afghanistan?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuying through Golden Loom creates a closer connection to the carpet’s source. Each piece is reviewed, accurately presented and professionally prepared for international delivery. We support private collectors, homeowners, interior designers and hospitality projects with practical guidance before and after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery carpet includes an individually numbered Golden Loom Afghanistan Certificate of Authenticity documenting its Afghan origin, natural wool composition, selected size, and hand-knotted construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Golden Loom Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Afghan craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Afghan sheep’s wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCareful inspection before dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracked and insured delivery to supported destinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated customer assistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommission a Custom Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelected 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe ship internationally from Kabul, Afghanistan through trusted courier partners, including DHL and FedEx where available. Delivery to supported destinations is estimated at approximately 7–21 business days, depending on customs and courier conditions. Each carpet is rolled, protected and professionally packed, with tracking provided after dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Message from Golden Loom\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis carpet carries the patience, visual language and hand-knotting knowledge of Afghanistan into a new generation of interiors. 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