Antique Aktche Carpet 434x265cm

Circa 1920
Condition Good small area of very low pile
Origin Afghanistan
Type Carpet
Color Palette Red, Blue
Design All-over
Shape Rectangle
Construction Handknotted, Handwoven
Material Wool
Size 434x265cm
Use Office, Sittingroom, Bedroom

Honest Artistry: The Timeless Appeal of the Vintage Aktche Carpet

There is a pure, unpretentious beauty in traditional nomadic design. This Aktche carpet is an excellent example of a style that is honest and simple, yet incredibly effective on the floor. Built around a rhythmic, geometric layout that has remained unchanged for centuries, it acts as a bold architectural anchor for contemporary, rustic, or eclectic interiors alike.

The Shifting Depth of the Two-Tone Field

  • The Crimson Foundation: The field features a saturated, deep red ground colour that boasts a wonderful visual weight and warmth.

  • The Iconic Elephant Foot: Marching down the field are three rows of the classic Elephant Foot design (Gül). These medallions carry an ancestral rhythm that structures the entire room layout.

  • The Versatile Two-Tone Effect: The clever interaction between the primary colors creates a beautiful two-tone effect of red and blue. Because these two dominant, classic tones balance each other so perfectly, the carpet becomes exceptionally easy to place alongside various fabric choices, wall colors, and wood types.

  • Framed with Care: The energetic field is neatly contained within a multiple border system, providing a clean, multi-layered frame that finishes the piece beautifully.

Authenticity & Everyday Utility

This carpet is a robust, flat-laying piece that was built to be used and enjoyed. It features a small area of low pile, which is a perfectly natural and honest characteristic of its vintage journey. This minor vintage patina gives the rug a wonderful lived-in character and makes it a fantastic, high-value alternative to overly pristine commercial reproductions. It is an ideal piece for placement under a dining table, in a cozy den, or a creative studio space.

  • Origin: Aktche Tribal Tradition

  • Design: Three-Row Large Elephant Foot / Tribal Gül

  • Primary Palette: Deep Madder Red and Dark Indigo Blue

  • Condition: Vintage character with a localized area of low pile

  • Aesthetic: Minimalist Tribal, High-Contrast Geometric, Mid-Century / Rustic Friendly

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Additional information

Dimensions 434 × 265 cm
SKU: H397
COMPOSITIONCALIBRE CONDITION
Wool: 18Rarity: 14Restoration: 17
Weave: 16Antique Value: 15Wear: 15
Dye: 17Design: 16Tinting: 18
Total Composition: 49Total Calibre: 49Total Condition: 48
Total 3c Value: 146

£4,000.00

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COMPOSITIONCALIBRE CONDITION
Wool: 18Rarity: 14Restoration: 17
Weave: 16Antique Value: 15Wear: 15
Dye: 17Design: 16Tinting: 18
Total Composition: 49Total Calibre: 49Total Condition: 48
Total 3c Value: 146

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