Chobi Rugs

Soft, muted colour and a low, glossy pile of hand-spun wool make the Afghan Chobi one of the easiest handmade rugs to live with.

Our Chobi rugs are hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan. The wool is spun by hand in a way that keeps more of its natural lanolin, which gives the pile its smooth feel and the slight sheen you notice as light moves across it. Tight, even knotting keeps the pile low and the pattern clear, with palmettes, trailing vines and medallions in cream, faded blue, rust and soft red, alongside some more tribal diamond designs. You'll find full-sized rugs, runners and minis and a few transitional Chobis.

The low pile handles busy living rooms and dining areas well, and the gentle palette sits easily in period homes and modern ones alike. Minis suit a bedside or entry, and runners carry the pattern down a hallway.