Imperial Nine-Dragon Wool Carpet – Imperial Court

In Qing Dynasty China, carpets bearing nine five-clawed dragons were reserved for the emperor alone, symbolizing supreme authority and the Mandate of Heaven. These powerful designs once adorned imperial throne rooms and ceremonial halls.

This modern interpretation is hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan using high-altitude wool rich in natural lanolin, lending strength and subtle sheen to the design. Reimagined through skilled craftsmanship, the carpet carries the spirit of imperial symbolism into a timeless contemporary form.

This Imperial Nine-Dragon carpet is a modern hand-knotted interpretation of that historic legacy, woven in northern Afghanistan by master artisans. Using fine wool from high-altitude sheep—naturally rich in lanolin—the weavers bring strength, depth, and quiet luminosity to the design. The single field becomes a celestial stage, where dragons emerge through clouds, waves, and sacred forms, echoing the grandeur of the Qing court.

Rooted in imperial symbolism yet created for today, this carpet carries forward a story of power, craftsmanship, and continuity—where ancient authority is reimagined through the hands of contemporary artisans.