KHORASANWeaving House
Afghan weaver hand-tying knots on a traditional loom in Herat

Herat · Afghanistan

Khorasan
Weaving House

Where heritage is woven by hand.

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Our Story

Rooted in Herat

For centuries, Herat has stood at the crossroads of civilizations and artistic traditions — celebrated for its architecture, miniature painting, calligraphy, poetry, and textiles.

Within this historic cultural landscape, Khorasan Weaving House continues the tradition of Afghan carpet weaving, preserving centuries of knowledge while creating space for its evolution.

Heritage remains alive when it continues to inspire.

Working alongside Atelier Khorasan, our weavers interpret both traditional compositions and new artistic concepts — allowing centuries-old techniques to express a contemporary vision.

Atelier Khorasan — the eight steps of handwoven Afghan carpets

Our Craft

Made by Human Hands

The design is translated onto the loom, where experienced weavers gradually bring the composition to life, knot by knot and row by row. This process cannot be rushed.

Crafted with devotion — hand-knotted carpet on a traditional loom
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Handwoven

Every knot is placed by hand. Nothing is manufactured.

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Traditional Looms

Vertical wooden looms unchanged for generations.

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Months of Work

Three to eight months for a single carpet, sometimes longer.

04

Precision

Every row depends on the exactness of the one before it.

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Human Artistry

No two carpets are identical — the signature of the maker's hand.

"A work created by hands — made to live for generations."

Our Materials

The character of natural materials

The beauty and longevity of a handmade carpet begin with the quality of its materials. We work with carefully selected Afghan wool — valued for its durability, texture, and ability to develop character over time.

Traditional and naturally inspired dyeing approaches create nuanced colours and subtle tonal variations, known as abrash, giving each carpet distinctive depth and vitality.

The result is a surface that feels alive — rich in texture, depth, and individual character.

Natural dyes, timeless beauty — the natural dyeing process
Woven by hand, carried by tradition — Afghan weavers at the loom

Our Weavers

"Every knot represents a
human gesture."

The human hand is not simply part of our production process. It is the essence of our work.

Our Collections

Heritage. Reinterpreted.

Heritage Collection carpet

Collection I

Heritage

Classical motifs, medallions, and symbolic elements preserved through the knowledge of skilled Afghan weavers.

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Modern Heritage Collection carpet

Collection II

Modern Heritage

A dialogue between tradition and contemporary interiors — refined compositions, sophisticated palettes.

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Contemporary Collection carpet

Collection III

Contemporary

Abstraction, texture, colour, and architectural form through the medium of traditional hand-knotting.

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Pictorial & Collector Collection carpet

Collection IV

Pictorial & Collector

Carpet weaving as narrative art — collectible pieces that tell a story through imagery and symbolism.

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By Dimension

A proportion for every room.

Each carpet is woven to a considered scale — from intimate salon formats to grand ceremonial pieces. Bespoke dimensions are available on commission.

4 m² handwoven carpet — Salon

4 m²

Intimate proportions

Salon

Refined pieces scaled for reading corners, entryways, and private studies — an intimate encounter with the loom.

3 – 4 months·≈ 480,000 knots
9 m² handwoven carpet — Reception

9 m²

Architectural presence

Reception

The classical carpet dimension — a considered anchor for living rooms, libraries, and formal reception spaces.

5 – 6 months·≈ 1,080,000 knots
12 m² handwoven carpet — Grand Hall

12 m²

Ceremonial scale

Grand Hall

Grand-format carpets woven for hôtels particuliers, cultural interiors, and estates — a full architectural gesture.

7 – 9 months·≈ 1,440,000 knots

Custom dimensions — from runners to room-spanning formats — are woven on request.

By Era

A quiet chronology.

From ancient works of cultural provenance to carpets woven this season — each era carries its own vocabulary of colour, motif, and patina.

Contemporary era carpet — Woven today

I.

Woven today

Contemporary

New compositions realised through traditional hand-knotting — abstraction, texture, and colour interpreted for the present.

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Modern era carpet — 20th century

II.

20th century

Modern

Pieces from the modern era, when Herat's ateliers dialogued with European interiors — refined palettes, restrained motifs.

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Antique era carpet — 19th – early 20th century

III.

19th – early 20th century

Antique

Rare antique carpets, softened by generations of use — surfaces enriched by patina, colour, and quiet wear.

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Ancient era carpet — Pre-19th century

IV.

Pre-19th century

Ancient

Museum-calibre works of extraordinary provenance — historic pieces preserved for collectors and cultural institutions.

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Timeless era carpet — Beyond period

V.

Beyond period

Timeless

Designs that transcend era — classical compositions woven today with the intention of lasting for generations.

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Atelier Khorasan × Weaving House

Artistic Vision.
Herat Craftsmanship.

I.

Atelier Khorasan

Develops and curates the creative direction, collection identity, artistic compositions, and international presentation. Explores the dialogue between Afghanistan's artistic heritage and contemporary design.

Designed & Curated

Crafted by hand, rooted in heritage — Atelier Khorasan
The historic citadel of Herat at golden hour

II.

Khorasan Weaving House

Brings these ideas to life in Herat through the knowledge, patience, and hands of Afghan artisans. Every composition is interpreted through thousands of individually tied knots.

Handwoven in Herat

To preserve exceptional Afghan craftsmanship — not by keeping it frozen in the past, but by allowing it to evolve.

Authenticity & Provenance

A story that can be traced.

Qualifying Atelier Khorasan carpets handwoven by Khorasan Weaving House are individually documented through a Certificate of Origin — recording the piece's origin, process, and history.

  • Individual carpet reference
  • Place of origin
  • Dimensions & materials
  • Weaving technique
  • Collection & design
  • Craftsman acknowledgement

Certificate

of Origin

Khorasan Weaving House

Herat · Afghanistan

Handwoven — Individually Documented

Handmade with passion, woven with heritage — Atelier Khorasan

Bespoke

Woven for Your Space.

Bespoke commissions for private homes, hotels, architects, interior designers, and cultural institutions — carpets developed in dialogue with Atelier Khorasan and handwoven in Herat.

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Philosophy

"To honour the hands that weave.
To preserve the knowledge they carry.
To create carpets of lasting artistic value."

Contact

Begin the conversation.

For collection inquiries, bespoke commissions, or press — we welcome correspondence from around the world.

Atelier

Mohmand Market
Herat City, Afghanistan

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