The Zer Khaki Legacy | Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Carpet

An authentic hand-knotted Afghan wool carpet featuring the regional Zer Khaki pattern, created from 100% natural Afghan wool by skilled artisans in Northern Afghanistan.

Some carpets complete a room. This one gives it warmth, structure and an unmistakable sense of heritage.

The Story of This Carpet

The Zer Khaki Legacy draws on the geometric language and grounded palette of Northern Afghanistan. Its muted grey field is enriched with gold and burgundy accents, allowing the pattern to feel detailed yet composed.

Every knot is tied individually by hand over approximately three months. The result carries the subtle variations in texture, alignment and colour that distinguish authentic artisan work from industrial production.

Specifications

• Pattern: Regional Zer Khaki
• Material: 100% natural Afghan wool
• Technique: Hand-knotted
• Knot density: 40 × 40 knots per 10 cm—approximately 160,000 knots per m²
• Crafted by: Three to five Afghan master artisans
• Production time: Approximately three months
• Origin: Jawzjan and Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
• Condition: Brand new / never used
• Palette: Muted grey with gold and burgundy accents
• Available areas: 6 m², 9 m² and 12 m²

Why Collectors and Interior Designers Choose It

• Entirely hand-knotted using traditional Afghan techniques
• Natural Afghan wool selected for resilience, warmth and tactile character
• A versatile earth-toned palette suited to refined residential and professional interiors
• Multiple sizes for dining rooms, living areas, reception spaces and design projects
• Individual handmade character—subtle variations are signs of authenticity

Imagine This Carpet in Your Home

Its quiet grey foundation works naturally with walnut, dark oak, aged brass, leather, stone and warm neutral upholstery. The gold and burgundy details add depth without overpowering the surrounding room. Use a smaller format to define an intimate seating area or a larger size to establish the visual foundation of a dining room, living room or executive space.

Authenticity and Provenance

Golden Loom Afghanistan works directly with Afghan artisans and carefully inspects every carpet before dispatch. Its Afghan origin, natural wool and hand-knotted construction form part of its permanent story. On an authentic hand-knotted carpet, the design remains visible on the reverse, where the individually tied knots can be examined. Subtle variations are evidence of human craftsmanship, not manufacturing defects.

Natural changes in tension, texture and colour placement are part of the carpet’s identity. They preserve the trace of the hands that made it and ensure that even when a traditional composition is woven again, the finished piece is never mechanically identical.

Meet the Artisans

A team of three to five Afghan master artisans creates each carpet over approximately three months, transforming natural wool through skills carried across weaving families and communities.

Why Buy Directly from Golden Loom Afghanistan?

Buying from Golden Loom creates a closer connection to the carpet’s source. Each piece is individually reviewed, professionally prepared for delivery and supported by dedicated assistance before and after purchase. Your purchase also helps sustain demand for traditional Afghan weaving.

We serve private collectors, homeowners, interior designers and hospitality projects internationally. Our role is to present the carpet accurately, answer practical questions before purchase and maintain a clear connection between the work, its Afghan origin and the people who created it.

Certificate of Authenticity

Every carpet is accompanied by a Golden Loom Afghanistan Certificate of Authenticity documenting the individual piece, including its origin, material, selected size and craftsmanship.

The Golden Loom Promise

• Authentic Afghan craftsmanship
• 100% natural Afghan wool
• Carefully inspected before dispatch
• Certificate of Authenticity included
• Tracked and insured delivery to supported destinations
• Dedicated customer assistance

Commission a Custom Piece

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

Shipping & Delivery

We 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 processing and courier availability. Each carpet is carefully rolled, protected and professionally packed, with tracking provided after dispatch. Contact us before ordering if you would like destination-specific guidance.

A Message from Golden Loom

This carpet carries the patience, visual language and hand-knotting knowledge of Afghanistan into a new generation of interiors worldwide. 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.