A traditional oriental-style rug with an intricate geometric and floral pattern, featuring a dark brown base with red, green, blue, and beige details. The rug Golden Loom Afghanistan

Belzhiki Mamluk Hand-Knotted Afghan Carpet — Pair | Khamyab & Mazar-e-Sharif

$2,864.40
Sale price  $2,864.40 Regular price  $3,355.00
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A traditional oriental-style rug with an intricate geometric and floral pattern, featuring a dark brown base with red, green, blue, and beige details. The rug Golden Loom Afghanistan

Belzhiki Mamluk Hand-Knotted Afghan Carpet — Pair | Khamyab & Mazar-e-Sharif

$2,864.40
Sale price  $2,864.40 Regular price  $3,355.00

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Belzhiki — Mamluk Pattern Hand-Knotted Afghan Carpet (Pair)

Rooted in the ancient Mamluk weaving tradition, the Belzhiki carpet is a rare and breathtaking pair of hand-knotted rugs crafted by 3 female master artisans across Khamyab, Jawzjan and Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. Each knot is a testament to generations of feminine artistry — woven with patience, precision, and pride over 3 months of dedicated craftsmanship.

✦ The Story Behind the Belzhiki

In the villages of Khamyab and the workshops of Mazar-e-Sharif, weaving is not merely a craft — it is a language passed from mother to daughter across centuries. The Mamluk pattern, with its mesmerising geometric medallions and kaleidoscopic symmetry, traces its origins to the royal courts of medieval Cairo. Revived through Afghan hands, the Belzhiki brings this imperial legacy into your home.

These carpets are woven in pairs — a rare tradition that ensures perfect symmetry in design, colour, and density. Owning a Belzhiki pair means owning two pieces of living history that mirror each other in beauty and soul.

✦ Why You Should Own This Carpet

  • Rare Pair Format: Matching carpet pairs are exceptionally uncommon in hand-knotted Afghan weaving — a collector's treasure and a designer's dream
  • Mamluk Mastery: The geometric precision of the Mamluk pattern demands extraordinary skill — only the most experienced artisans can execute it faithfully
  • Female Artisan Heritage: Woven entirely by 3 female master weavers, each carpet carries the strength, artistry, and cultural identity of Afghan women
  • 100% Natural Afghan Wool: Sourced from Afghan sheep, the wool is naturally lustrous, durable, and becomes more beautiful with age
  • Investment Value: Authentic hand-knotted Afghan carpets appreciate in value over time — this is not just décor, it is a long-term asset
  • Versatile Elegance: The 2×3m size makes this pair ideal for living rooms, dining areas, hallways, or as statement pieces flanking a bed

Product Specifications

  • Carpet Name: Belzhiki
  • Design: Mamluk Pattern
  • Format: Pair of 2 Carpets
  • Size (each): 2 × 3 m² | 7 × 10 ft.
  • Place of Production: Khamyab, Jawzjan & Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
  • Country: Afghanistan
  • Knot Density: 40 × 40 knots per 10 cm
  • Number of Weavers: 3 Female Master Artisans
  • Duration of Completion: 3 Months
  • Condition: Brand New
  • Material: 100% Natural and Original Afghan Wool from Sheep Skin
  • SKU: GLA-BLZ-MML-KHM-001
  • HS Code: 5701.10.90

🚚 Shipping & Delivery

  • Worldwide Shipping: We ship globally from Kabul, Afghanistan via trusted international couriers
  • Estimated Delivery: 7–21 days to most destinations (US, UK, EU, Gulf region)
  • Careful Packaging: Each carpet is professionally rolled, wrapped in protective material, and securely packed to ensure it arrives in perfect condition
  • Tracking Provided: A tracking number is shared as soon as your order is dispatched
  • Questions? Contact us before ordering for a shipping quote to your specific location

Provenance & Craftsmanship

Origin Khamyab, Jawzjan & Mazar-e-Sharif
Material 100% Natural and Original Afghan Wool from Sheep Skin
Knot Density 40 × 40 knots per 10 cm
Dimensions 200x300=6sqm (pair: 12sqm total)
Authenticity 100% Authentic — Guaranteed plus Certificate 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

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