Mini Afghan Chobi Rug hand-spun wool What gets called a Hamadan

What gets called a Hamadan rug is actually the product of hundreds of distinct communities

2500 knots every 10 centimetres

placed exactly where they felt it belonged

and the natural variations in the hand-spun wool give the surface a subtle lustre and depth that shifts as the light moves across it

this means that the rug doesn't sit flat on the floor

Mini Afghan Chobi Rug hand-spun wool What gets called a HamadanChobi rugs first emerged in Northern Afghanistan during the 1990s as a more refined expression of the region's long established weaving traditions. The name comes from the Farsi word chob, meaning wood, which reflects the soft, timber toned colour palette these rugs are known for. This rug is hand knotted by Afghan artisans using skill passed down through generations. The wool is hand spun using traditional methods, selected for its softness, quality