Weaving the past into the modern home with timeless craftsmanship from the heart of Afghanistan.
For three generations, the Afghan Tappeti family has curated the finest hand-knotted rugs from the nomadic tribes and urban master-weavers of Herat and Persia.
Each rug is more than a floor covering; it is a repository of history, featuring motifs passed down through centuries.
Every rug in our collection is 100% hand-knotted — never machine-made. A single Afghan Tappeti can take up to 14 months to complete. Our artisans use the traditional asymmetrical knotting technique, ensuring a level of detail, character, and durability that machine-made replicas can never achieve. When you buy from Afghan Tappeti, you are purchasing an authentic handcrafted heirloom, not a factory product.
We use only organic dyes derived from madder root, pomegranate rinds, and indigo—colors that age gracefully over decades.
Every rug begins on a vertical loom, where the weaver translates mental maps into intricate physical patterns knot by knot.
After weaving, the rug is sheared and washed in mountain spring water to bring out the natural luster of the wool.
We believe in a transparent supply chain. Our weavers are partners, not just producers. We ensure fair living wages that are 40% above the local industry average.
Traditional methods are inherently sustainable. By using locally sourced Ghazni wool and plant-based dyes, we minimize our ecological footprint.
“A rug is the soul of the room. It anchors the space and carries the echoes of ancient winds.”— Javad Tappeti, Founder