$11,900
This Arts & Crafts Rug is a handmade recreation of the classic Chinoiserie style, woven in Afghanistan using a refined mix of natural plant dyes and top end synthetic dyes. Balanced, calm and durable, it reflects the Arts and Crafts ideal of beauty through honest materials and skilled handwork.
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The Arts & Crafts Rug belongs to a tradition that values honesty of materials, clarity of design and the human hand above all else. Rooted in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century Arts and Crafts movement, this style emerged as a response to industrial excess and mechanical repetition. Its purpose was simple and radical at the same time: to return beauty to everyday objects by reconnecting them to craft, nature and meaning. Today, the Arts & Crafts Rug continues to resonate because those values feel as relevant now as they did then.
This particular Arts & Crafts Rug is a contemporary recreation of the Chinoiserie style that was so influential within the movement. Chinoiserie, with its stylised landscapes, floral forms and poetic sense of balance, offered Western designers a way to escape rigid classicism and rediscover freedom of line. Rather than copying Chinese art literally, Arts and Crafts designers absorbed its spirit. They embraced flowing composition, asymmetry and an appreciation of nature as a living presence. This rug carries that same intention.
Hand made in Afghanistan, this Arts & Crafts Rug is woven using a thoughtful mix of top end synthetic dyes and natural plant dyes. This approach allows for colour clarity, durability and subtle variation, while remaining grounded in traditional hand weaving methods. Afghan weavers bring generations of technical knowledge to the loom, translating a Western design philosophy into a textile language they know intimately. The result is a rug that feels both historically informed and confidently modern.
The design of the Arts & Crafts Rug is calm and balanced. Floral elements and gentle curves unfold across the field without crowding or excess. There is space for the eye to rest, a sense of rhythm rather than repetition. This restraint is one of the defining strengths of Arts and Crafts design. Beauty is achieved not through complexity, but through proportion, harmony and sincerity. The Chinoiserie influence adds a lyrical quality, suggesting gardens, branches and distant horizons rather than rigid pattern.
Unlike purely decorative rugs, the Arts & Crafts Rug is intended to be lived with. This philosophy was central to the original movement. William Morris and his contemporaries believed that art should exist in daily life, not be separated from it. In that spirit, this rug is made to be durable, usable and washable. The Afghan weaving tradition supports this aim perfectly. Wool is knotted with confidence, structure is sound, and the rug holds its form under regular use.
The colour palette of this Arts & Crafts Rug reflects its dual heritage. Natural plant dyes provide warmth and depth, while carefully chosen synthetic dyes ensure stability and longevity. Together they create tones that feel grounded rather than loud. Soft greens, blues, ivories and gentle accents work in concert to evoke nature without imitation. This measured use of colour allows the rug to sit comfortably in a wide range of interiors while retaining its artistic identity.
What makes the Arts & Crafts Rug particularly appealing today is its resistance to trend driven design. It does not rely on novelty or spectacle. Instead, it offers quiet confidence. The hand made quality is evident in the slight variations that give the surface life. These small differences are not flaws. They are the signature of the weaver and the proof of authenticity. In a world saturated with uniform products, this individuality feels refreshing.
The decision to have this Arts & Crafts Rug made in Afghanistan is also significant. Afghan weaving communities possess some of the deepest knowledge of hand knotted rug making in the world. By applying this skill to an Arts and Crafts Chinoiserie design, the rug becomes a cultural bridge. It unites Western design philosophy with Eastern craftsmanship, much as the original movement sought to unite art and life.
At The Rug Shop, we value the Arts & Crafts Rug for its integrity. It is not a reproduction made to imitate age. It is a new rug made with respect for tradition, design history and the dignity of hand work. It offers the visual pleasure of classic Arts and Crafts aesthetics with the practical benefits of contemporary production.
A well made Arts & Crafts Rug brings a sense of calm to a space. It invites you to slow down, to notice texture, colour and proportion. It does not compete with its surroundings. It supports them. This quality is what has allowed Arts and Crafts design to endure for more than a century.
The Arts & Crafts Rug presented here stands as a thoughtful continuation of that legacy. Hand made, carefully dyed and beautifully composed, it is a rug for those who appreciate design with depth and purpose. It is art for the floor, made to be lived with, and made to last.
Can I get the same rug in a different size?
Each of our rugs is an individual, hand made work of art because of that it is not possible for us to have duplicates in different sizes.
How are your rugs made?
All of our rugs are 100% Handmade on a loom. We have created a close relationship with all of the craftspeople who make our rugs which allows us to get the highest quality rugs directly from the people who made them.
Are your rugs new/used?
We offer a variety of both new and used Persian rugs from many areas including Persia, Turkey, and Morocco see below for more info on locations.
NEW: We support over 30 families in Afghanistan who produce the highest quality Persian rugs.
OLD ANTIQUE VINTAGE: We source our used rugs from village and tribal families at source. As well as attend worldwide auctions. We have formed relationships with Persian rug collectors that allow us to get incredible pieces that are not normally on the market.
Can I try before i buy?
We have a “try before you buy” system for approved customers.
Where are your rugs from?
Afghanistan, Persia, Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Morocco etc.
