■ Origin Afghanistan ■ Material Wool ■ Knot Count Approximately 280,000 knots Approximately 180 knots per square inch ■ Size Approximately 143.5cm × 83.7cm (excluding fringe) ■ Process Hand-woven ■ Colors Red, crimson, multi-color ■ Design Hojaroshnai, Palace, Floral Acquired in February 2023. This is a very solemn rug made for use by Muslims during prayer. We asked our local business partner to give it to us. The palace depicted in the upper half of the center is said to be modeled after the palaces in Mecca and Medina. Mecca and Medina are important cities for Muslims, located in Saudi Arabia. Muslims face the direction of Mecca when they pray. The geometric patterns drawn in the lower half of the center and surrounding the palace are patterns often used in Hojaroshnai rugs. Hojaroshnai rugs are made in Afghanistan and are characterized by their unique geometric patterns. In addition to their original designs, they boast overwhelmingly fine weaving. The fringe part has a colorful square lattice pattern often used in Persian Gabbeh designs, and it is also very design-oriented. It has a moderate thickness and excellent durability, so I think it is a piece that is satisfactory in both functionality and design. General Hojaroshnai rugs are often traded, but this rug is unlikely to be available in the Japanese market. I think it is a very rare rug. ※Notes • Although it is a new, unused item, please understand that it was stored in an environment different from the storage conditions in Japan. • Depending on the monitor you are viewing, there may be some differences in color. (Taken with iPhone 14 Pro) • Please forgive any creases that may occur during international shipping.