About Rumi Afghan Rugs

Although Afghanistan has endured more than three decades of war, its carpet weaving artisans continue to tell a different story: one of resilience, beauty, and tradition. Each vibrant masterpiece carries their strength, woven knot by knot.

Every Rumi rug is crafted entirely by hand, making it truly one of a kind. The rich colors are created through a centuries old process of dyeing with natural ingredients from vegetables, roots, and flowers.

By purchasing directly from weavers, Rumi Afghan Rugs is able to pay artisans up to three times their usual wages, bypassing an average of eight middlemen. To ensure ethical production, working conditions are monitored by an independent, third party nonprofit in Afghanistan.

Rumi Afghan Rugs exists not only to help Afghan women weavers proudly share their work in the U.S. market but also to provide sustainable income during this devastating economic downturn in Afghanistan.

Thank you for helping Afghan artisans preserve this tradition while making a tangible difference in their lives. As we say in Afghanistan, a river is made drop by drop.

Best, 

Khalid