{"product_id":"malalai-afghan-heriz-design-round-rug","title":"New Afghan Heriz Design Round Rug — 6' Round","description":"\u003cp class=\"pl-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMalalai\u003c\/strong\u003e is a new hand-knotted round rug \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/collections\/central-asian-rugs\"\u003ewoven in Afghanistan\u003c\/a\u003e in a Heriz design, its 19th-century pattern thoughtfully updated with muted, contemporary color. Made from hand-spun, vegetable-dyed Ghazni wool sourced locally in Afghanistan, this piece pairs bold, structured medallion drawing with a soft, present-day palette. Part of our \u003ca style=\"color: #764134;\" href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/collections\/heriz-rugs\"\u003eHeriz collection\u003c\/a\u003e, it brings classic strength and contemporary restraint together in one round format.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== QUICK SUMMARY (INTENT-LED) ===== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pl-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan (Heriz design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round Area Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted, hand-spun Ghazni wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-spun wool, vegetable-dyed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6' Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach rug is handcrafted and unique. Slight variations in dye saturation and weave are natural characteristics of hand-spun, hand-knotted rugs and reflect authenticity rather than imperfection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pl-hr{\n    border: 0;\n    border-top: 0.7px solid currentColor;\n    opacity: 0.2;\n    margin: 12px 0;\n  }\n  @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){\n    .pl-hr{ opacity: 0.85; }\n  }\n\n  details.pl-row{ margin:0; padding:0; }\n\n  summary.pl-row-summary{\n    list-style:none;\n    cursor:pointer;\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:space-between;\n    gap:14px;\n    padding:0;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n  summary.pl-row-summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }\n\n  .pl-row-title{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    line-height:1;\n    letter-spacing:0.02em;\n    text-transform:none;\n    font-weight:400;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-icon{\n    font-size:22px;\n    line-height:1;\n    font-weight:200;\n  }\n  .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"+\"; }\n  details[open] \u003e summary .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"−\"; }\n\n  .pl-row-content{\n    padding:12px 0 14px;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-content ul{\n    margin:0;\n    padding-left:18px;\n    line-height:1.7;\n  }\n  .pl-row-content li{ margin:6px 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Malalai is hand-knotted in a 19th-century Heriz design, its bold, angular medallion drawing thoughtfully updated with muted, contemporary color rather than the deeper, more saturated tones of period originals. For more on Heriz motifs and related design vocabularies, see our \u003ca style=\"color: #764134;\" href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/common-rug-motifs-explained\"\u003eguide to common rug motifs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wool is hand-spun Ghazni wool, sourced in Afghanistan and known for its soft hand and natural luster, colored with vegetable dyes for depth and warmth. Explore more Heriz design pieces in our \u003ca style=\"color: #764134;\" href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/best-rug-styles-for-collectors#heriz\"\u003eguide to the best rug styles for collectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 6' round, the Malalai suits round dining tables, foyers, and any space that calls for a circular anchor with classic structure and a softened, present-day palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- HISTORY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeriz rugs originate from the villages surrounding the town of Heriz in northwest Persia, celebrated for bold, angular medallion drawing and a sturdy, durable weave. Afghan weavers, particularly those working with prized Ghazni wool, have long produced rugs in this style and others drawn from across the region's shared design heritage, valued for the wool's exceptional softness and sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Malalai reflects this Afghan interpretation of the Heriz design, with a palette updated for contemporary interiors rather than matched to historical originals. Browse more pieces from this collection in our \u003ca style=\"color: #764134;\" href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/collections\/heriz-rugs\"\u003eHeriz collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- ABOUT THE NAME --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eAbout the Name\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalalai\u003c\/strong\u003e means \"sad, grieved\" in Pashto. It was the name of Malalai of Maiwand, a Pashtun woman who famously rallied Afghan forces during the 1880 Battle of Maiwand against the British, becoming one of Afghanistan's most enduring national symbols of courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name honors this rug's Afghan craftsmanship and the resilience woven into the Ghazni wool tradition—a piece that takes a classic, historically weighted design and gives it new, softened life for a contemporary home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalalai captures the Heriz design at its most quietly resolute: structured, muted, and made to endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- MATERIALS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Composition\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-spun Ghazni wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDye method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable dyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional woven foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CONDITION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCondition Details\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew condition. As a hand-spun, hand-knotted rug, slight variations in texture and dye tone are normal and add to its handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for immediate in-home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum gently using suction only. Avoid rotating brushes or beater bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlot spills immediately with a white cloth; avoid harsh chemicals, which may affect the vegetable dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a quality rug pad to reduce movement and provide support. Rotate periodically to encourage even wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"margin-bottom: -1.7em;\" class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 2em;\" class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an antique or vintage rug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Malalai is a newly made hand-knotted rug, woven in Afghanistan in a 19th-century Heriz design updated with contemporary color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Ghazni wool?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGhazni wool comes from sheep raised in the Ghazni region of Afghanistan, prized among weavers for its softness, strength, and natural sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it durable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-knotted wool rugs are known for holding up well over time with proper care; see our care instructions above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"Rugs \u0026amp; New Area Rugs\" itemprop=\"category\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Wool\" itemprop=\"material\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Hand-knotted\" itemprop=\"productionMethod\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Afghanistan (Heriz design)\" itemprop=\"origin\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kirishian Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48856793120951,"sku":"X205-08251150PAC","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/7703\/8007\/files\/X205copy2-Photoroom_1.png?v=1783608211","url":"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/products\/malalai-afghan-heriz-design-round-rug","provider":"Leonidas Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}