THE STORY
Afghan Wool
Each flatweave rug is made from fine Ghazni wool, a type of wool unique to Afghanistan owing to its terrain and climate. Every strand is spun and dyed by hand. The majority of our colours come from natural dyes extracted from locally found flowers, bark and roots. Ghazni wool is famously hardwearing and absorbs dyes organically, giving each Afghan rug a unique patina and mottled finish known as abrash.
Shop our complete collection of flatweave rugs here.
Handwoven Rugs
From the spinning and dying of the wool, to the cutting and washing of the rug, every step of the production process is made by hand in Afghanistan. Every flatweave rug takes between around three to four months to make, and bears the distinct mark of the individual artisans who brought it to life.
Our flatweave rugs are hardwearing, with Afghan rugs known to last many centuries.
Click here to read more about the difference between a flatweave and a hand-knotted rug, and how our Afghan rugs are made.
Label Step Verified
ISHKAR is a certified Label STEP Fair Trade Partner. We are committed to the wellbeing of weavers and workers in the handmade rug industry. Each ISHKAR rug helps improve the lives of the people who created it.
The production process is independently audited by Label STEP, ensuring the welfare and working conditions of our partner weavers. Together, we reinforce industry sustainability and help preserve centuries-old artisanal skills.
