Afghan Rugs and Carpet Center

About the Organization

Afghanistan Rugs and Carpet Center (ARCC) was established after successful implementation of Ghan Rugs initiatives in Afghanistan. The Ghan Rugs started its work in Kabul, Afghanistan since 2004, and has established its work in Mazar and Herat and later on in the state of Melbourne, Victoria Australia to support Afghan Economy and introduce the traditional Afghan Carpets in Australia. Since, then Ghan Rugs has been able to support the Afghan Carpet industry through introduction and marketing of traditional Afghan carpets in different exhibition and events to support domestic economy through creating employment opportunities for both males and females in the remote areas of the Afghanistan.
ARCC has been established in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2015 to support the Afghan carpet sector or industry by professionalizing the sector through conducting professional training and producing carpets and rugs based on the demand at the national and international levels. Currently the production centers are active in Aqcha district of Jawzjan and Jalalabad city of Nangarhar provinces aiming at providing highest and best quality of Afghan traditional handmade carpets.
Production Line
The Center produces one of the best quality handmade carpets in the world. Our products contain highest quality of wool and colors including 95% natural wooden colors and only 5% chemical colors for chobe rugs. The Center uses the best quality wool not only in the weaving process but also uses the best wool as the base for carpet weaving. We make sure the best cutting and washing process to be handled by experienced member of the organization. The latest design and chroming colors have been used in production of the carpets.
The center produces all kinds of traditional and modern handmade carpets and rugs including, traditional, tribal, modern, contemporary, Gabbah, Zeiglar (Chobi), Abrash (fountain), and custom made designs. The center produces more than 40,000 to 60.000 square meters of quality rags and carpets annually with a 1200 labor force. The Center exports traditional handmade modern rugs and carpets to different parts of the world including major exports to Australia, US, and Europe. The center exports more than 30,000 square meters of rugs and carpets annually outside Afghanistan.
As mentioned the Center receives and accepts orders for rugs and carpets from all over the world, including Australia, Germany, India, Switzerland, Sweden and US. Our professional management team makes sure delivery is on time to each of our valuabled clients. The management team keep in mind and make sure to have sufficient manpower and materials to complete every orders. With our own developed database and modern inventory systems we provide confidence to our clients for the required delivery time is always met.

Carpet and Rug history:

Afghan handmade carpets and rugs are famous around the world for there designs and long life quality. The intricate detailing of the designs originate from traditional tribal designs including Turkmen, Kazakh, Baloch, and Uzbeks. Many dyes such as vegetable dyes are used to give the product its rich coloring. Afghan hand-made rugs come in many patterns and colors, but the traditional and most common example of an Afghan carpet and rug is the octagon-shaped elephant-foot (Bukhara) print shown in the below picture. The rugs with this print are commonly red in color.
Approximately 97% of the Afghan rugs have been copied under other countries' names like Iran and Pakistan. However, Afghan businessmen or traders with the help from the Government of Afghanistan are seeking ways to end this. Afghan products are beginning to regain their popularity. In early 2008 the Afghan handmade carpets and rugs were put for display in international exhibition in Germany, out of 1442 carpet producers from 80 countries across the globe Afghan carpet won the first position in the competition.[1] Afghan carpets are known to be expensive, but are extremely durable and gain more value as they age in time.