Three great eight-pointed stars stride up a deep madder-red field, each built from interlocking navy and red rays around a green-and-ivory octagonal heart. This is the Lesghi star, one of the boldest motifs of the Caucasus, named for the Lezgi people of the eastern mountains and instantly recognised by collectors.
Around the stars the red ground is scattered with small tribal charms — birds, animals and geometric figures in ivory, gold and green — while the field is framed by an indigo border of hooked diamonds and ivory guard stripes of running stars. Hand-knotted in Afghanistan in the Caucasian manner, it is woven from hand-spun wool with a firm pile and natural dyes that give the madder and indigo real depth.
Bold-scaled star rugs like this carry a room on their own, graphic and warm at once. Densely knotted and built to last for generations, this medium piece makes a striking centrepiece for a living or dining room and a true collector's heirloom. As a hand-made rug, it is one of a kind.
- Origin: Afghanistan
- Tradition: Caucasian Lesghi star
- Type: Afghani Sherwan, hand-knotted
- Material: 100% hand-spun wool, natural dyes
- Pile: Firm, hand-clipped, with kilim ends
- Size: 200×277cm (Medium)
- Colour: Madder-red field with navy star medallions
- SKU: AFGP 470
- One-of-a-kind: yes