Luminous Sisters Hand-knotted Rug

ISHKAR collaborates with London-based Uzbek artist Aziza Kadyri on a limited-edition collection of rugs inspired by cosmos-related patterns found in the palak textiles of Tashkent and Jizzakh, regions shaped by desert, steppe, and nomadic cosmologies. 

Using celestial forms as protective devices, the collection narrows this focus to a personal register, centring on the relationship between the artist and her younger sister, Yulduz, whose name means “Star”. Though geographically separated for much of their lives, the sisters are positioned within a common cosmology. Personal symbols appear throughout the designs, constructing an intimate narrative into a material language historically shaped by women’s collective authorship.

Hand-knotted by weavers in Afghanistan, this design is available in a limited edition of 8. Each rug is made to order, taking around 4-6 months to produce. The rug size can be adjusted proportionally in consultation with the artist.