Molavi Carpet | Zhikan Pattern – Doodi (Smoky) Color | Afshan Design Persian Machine-Made Carpet

The Zhikan Doodi Afshan by Molavi Carpet is a richly detailed Persian machine-made carpet that brings the full spectrum of traditional floral artistry to life against a deep smoky blue field. This 700-reed carpet dazzles with its dense Afshan arrangement of multicolored blossoms and ornate paisley-accented borders, offering a level of visual complexity and cultural richness that transforms any room into a celebration of Persian decorative heritage.

Pattern Description: Zhikan Afshan Design

The Zhikan Afshan is among the most intricate and colorful designs in the Molavi Carpet collection. Hundreds of individual floral motifs — roses, carnations, peonies, and blossoms of every scale — are distributed evenly across the carpet field in a classic all-over Afshan arrangement. Each flower is rendered with remarkable chromatic variety, featuring petals in red, pink, yellow, green, and cream, all interlaced with sinuous leafy stems and vine work.

The border is equally impressive, featuring large paisley (boteh) elements at the corners, framed by running floral guard bands. The corner paisley motifs are a hallmark of refined Persian design, adding a sense of grand formality to the overall composition. This is a carpet that rewards close examination — every square centimeter contains new details to discover.

Color Palette: Doodi (Smoky)

The Doodi colorway provides a deep smoky blue-grey background that serves as the perfect stage for the Zhikan’s vibrant floral cast. Against this dark, atmospheric ground, each blossom stands out with vivid clarity — reds glow, yellows shimmer, pinks blush, and greens provide fresh contrast. The dark field absorbs light while the florals reflect it, creating a dynamic interplay that changes character as lighting conditions shift throughout the day.

The border continues the dark palette with rich, deep tones that frame the colorful field with authority. Gold and cream accents in the border guard bands provide a finishing touch of refined luminosity.

Technical Specifications

Material and Quality

Vibrant Color Through Heat-Set Acrylic

The extraordinary chromatic range of the Zhikan Doodi Afshan is made possible by 100% acrylic heat-set yarn — a material renowned for its ability to hold vibrant dye colors with lasting intensity. The heat-setting process seals pigment deep within each fiber, preventing the fading that can diminish multicolored designs over time. Even the most delicate color distinctions — the difference between a pink rose petal and a red one, a bright yellow center and a warm gold leaf — remain crisp and true for years.

Intricate Detail at 700 Reeds

A design as complex as the Zhikan demands the highest weaving resolution. At 700 reeds with 2550 density, each individual flower petal, each leaf vein, and each paisley curl is woven with the clarity it deserves. The Vandewiele HCP machine places each yarn with sub-millimeter precision, ensuring that the hundreds of small floral elements read as distinct, detailed forms rather than blurred approximations.

Interior Decoration Suggestions

The Zhikan Doodi Afshan is ideal for interiors that embrace richness, tradition, and cultural depth:

• Traditional Rich Interiors: This carpet thrives in rooms furnished with carved wood, brass accents, and rich textile upholstery. It is the kind of carpet that defines the character of a traditional Persian living room.
• Formal Living Rooms: The combination of dark ground, multicolored florals, and ornate borders creates an atmosphere of dignified formality. Pair with deep-toned furniture and crystal lighting for maximum impact.
• Luxury Dining Areas: Beneath a formal dining table, the Zhikan adds ceremony and warmth to every meal. The dark background forgives minor spills while the colorful pattern elevates the setting.
• Culturally-Inspired Spaces: For those who wish to honor Persian artistic traditions in their home or business, the Zhikan represents one of the most authentic and detailed expressions of Afshan design available in machine-made form.

Why Choose the Zhikan Doodi Afshan?

• Exceptionally dense, multicolored Afshan pattern with hundreds of individual floral motifs
• Ornate paisley corner elements in the border add traditional Persian grandeur
• Deep smoky blue ground provides dramatic contrast for vibrant florals
• 700-reed, 2550-density construction renders every detail with remarkable clarity
• Heat-set acrylic yarn ensures lasting color vibrancy and fiber resilience
• Vandewiele HCP precision weaving handles the design’s complexity flawlessly
• A signature piece from Molavi Carpet’s premium collection

Care and Maintenance Instructions

• Vacuum regularly with a suction-only attachment to preserve pile height and color clarity.
• Rotate the carpet every six months to ensure uniform wear across the densely patterned surface.
• Blot spills immediately; the dark background is forgiving, but prompt action prevents residue buildup.
• Professional cleaning every 12 to 18 months will maintain the multicolored florals at their most vibrant.
• Protect from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the full chromatic range of the design.
• Use a quality non-slip underpad for safety and to cushion the carpet’s structure.

Wholesale and Trade Inquiries

The Zhikan Doodi Afshan is available for wholesale purchase and commercial supply through Molavi Carpet. Its richly traditional aesthetic makes it a top choice for Persian carpet retailers, cultural centers, luxury residential projects, and formal hospitality venues. Reach out to our sales department for competitive pricing on volume orders.

Experience the Richness of the Zhikan Doodi Afshan

For those who believe a carpet should be as rich and detailed as a painted garden, the Zhikan Doodi Afshan Persian machine-made carpet by Molavi Carpet delivers without compromise. This 700-reed masterwork of color and composition is ready to bring the full depth of Persian floral tradition into your space. Contact Molavi Carpet today to place your order or arrange a viewing.

About Molavi Carpet — A Painted Garden from Kashan’s Heart

The Zhikan Doodi Afshan is among the most chromatically rich carpets ever to emerge from the looms of Molavi Carpet in Kashan, Isfahan Province, Iran. Its hundreds of individually colored blossoms — reds, pinks, yellows, greens, creams — scattered across a deep smoky blue-grey field, recall the legendary flower gardens of Kashan: the Bagh-e Fin, with its centuries-old rosebushes and flowing water channels, where color and life have flourished in the heart of the desert for generations. The Zhikan is our tribute to that living heritage, translated through the extraordinary precision of Vandewiele HCP weaving technology into a carpet that brings the full chromatic splendor of a Persian garden into your home.

The ornate paisley corner elements in the Zhikan’s border carry deep cultural significance — the boteh motif is one of the oldest and most revered forms in Persian decorative arts, symbolizing fertility, eternity, and the flame of Zoroastrian tradition. On our 700-reed, 2550-density looms, each paisley curl and each tiny flower petal is rendered with the sub-millimeter precision that a design of this complexity demands, honoring the hand-knotted masterworks that have made Kashan synonymous with carpet excellence for over a millennium.

Our Promise to Every Zhikan Doodi Owner

The Zhikan Doodi Afshan is a carpet of exceptional complexity, and it deserves an equally exceptional commitment from its maker. Molavi Carpet delivers:

• Chromatic Fidelity: With dozens of distinct hues in a single carpet, maintaining the precise distinction between every shade of red, pink, yellow, and green is critical. Our 100% acrylic heat-set yarn holds each dye color with lasting intensity, preserving the Zhikan’s botanical realism year after year.
• Design Complexity, Flawless Execution: The Zhikan pushes weaving technology to its limits. Our Vandewiele HCP looms manage the intricate color interplay of hundreds of individual floral motifs with unfailing accuracy across every centimeter.
• Deep Cultural Authenticity: The Zhikan’s Afshan layout and paisley borders are drawn from centuries of Persian decorative tradition. Our design studio ensures that every element — from the smallest bud to the grandest corner boteh — is culturally genuine and artistically compelling.
• Devoted Customer Service: Whether you are a collector acquiring a single statement piece or a retailer stocking the finest Persian-style carpets, Molavi Carpet provides personalized attention and reliable partnership at every scale.
• Environmental Responsibility: We manufacture with care for the natural world whose beauty the Zhikan celebrates, maintaining sustainable practices that protect Kashan’s environment for generations to come.

Every Flower Has a Story — And They All Begin in Kashan

The great Persian carpet tradition has always been, at its heart, a celebration of the natural world — a way of bringing the beauty of gardens, meadows, and flowering landscapes indoors. The Zhikan Doodi Afshan is one of the fullest expressions of this tradition: a carpet where every square centimeter blooms with color and life. From the ancient garden city of Kashan to your living room, dining hall, or showroom, this carpet carries with it the vibrancy and warmth of Iran’s most enduring artistic gift to the world.

“A Hundred Flowers, One Legacy — The Garden of Kashan, Woven by Molavi.”

Molavi Carpet  |  Kashan, Isfahan Province, Iran

Where Every Blossom Tells a Story. Where Every Thread Honors Tradition.