Red sits well next to dark wood, a grey sofa or cream linen cushions, and the Afghan Akhche in Red is one of those rugs that picks up whatever is around it. The pattern follows the classic oriental style, but the surface is calm and short.

Short pile, knotted by hand in Afghanistan

The Afghan Akhche is knotted by hand, one knot at a time, and the pile is 100% wool on a wool backing. Small shifts in the red from one area to the next are part of a hand-knotted wool rug, as different batches of wool can look slightly different. With such a short pile, underfloor heating is not a problem either.

Where the red Akhche works in the home

This one is a rectangle, so it fits the usual layouts. In the living room it can sit under the front feet of the sofa, and it brings plenty of colour without feeling loud. In the bedroom it should reach out from under the bed, so your feet land on it when you get up, and under the dining table choose a size that keeps the chairs on it even when pulled back. When you are unsure about length and width, choosing the right size is explained step by step. The same pattern also comes as a runner. Its design is that of classic oriental rugs, and with wool in pile and backing it counts as a genuine wool rug.

Looking after the red Akhche

New wool sheds a few loose fibres at first, which settles down with regular vacuuming. Should something spill, dab it with a light cloth from the outside in, as our rug care tips describe, rather than rubbing. For the red Akhche, regular gentle vacuuming is usually all it needs.