Plural of afghenet; a type of fine, decorative Afghan rug or textile with intricate patterns.
From 'Afghan' referring to Afghanistan, with the diminutive suffix '-et' suggesting a smaller or fine version. This is a specialized textile term developed among European merchants trading with Central Asia.
Afghan textiles became so prized in Victorian Europe that even small decorative pieces got their own name—'afghanets' were especially valued for their dense knots and the natural dyes that never faded, making them status symbols in wealthy homes.
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