{"title":"Oversized Oriental Carpets \u0026 Rugs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Oriental Rug Merchant offers a distinguished collection of oversize Oriental carpets, each handcrafted using traditional methods by skilled artisans across Persia, Afghanistan, and India. Typically measuring over 5 metres (16 ft 6 in) in length, these expansive carpets suit large residential spaces, grand entrance halls, open-plan living areas, and prestigious commercial interiors that require a statement piece of considerable scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"giant-handwoven-afghan-kilim-rug","title":"Giant Handwoven Afghan Kilim rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spectacular giant handwoven Afghan Kilim rug measures 507x356cm. This amazing flat-weave is currently the largest Kilim rug in stock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large Afghan Kilim rug is remarkable not only for its enormous size, but also its exquisite colours. It features a beautiful blue main colour along with a colourful contrasting supporting cast of colours including rust-reds, ochre, orange, green, pink, turquoise and cream. The design is geometric and shows an all-over theme, without borders and medallion centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can I use this giant handwoven Afghan Kilim rug?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this outstanding large handmade Kilim is a room size rug, the all over format of the design lends itself to having furniture on top of it: perhaps sofas in a large sitting room, or drawing room, in a large bedroom or perhaps a dining room with dining table and chairs on it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Kilim rug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn simple terms, a Kilim is a rug without pile. It is handwoven rather than hand-knotted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weavers (a rug of this size would probably have 3 or 4 making it), weave coloured weft threads between warp threads in blocks of colour to form a pattern. The warp threads are the strings of wool which is the first material on the loom before the weaving begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn weaving terms, it is much quicker to hand-weave a Kilim rug when compared to a hand-knotted pile rug. As a result, the price point of Kilim rugs tend to be much more moderate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn some types of Kilim rugs there is a tiny gap in the weave where the different colours meet and this is known as \"slit weave\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are various spellings as well as types of Kilims. In different parts of the world they can be known as Kelim, Gelim, Soumak, Cicim, Jajim, Dhurrie, Palas, or \u003cspan\u003eZapotec. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is this giant Kilim rug made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large handwoven Afghan Kilim rug is made entirely from sheep wool. So the wefts, which form the colour and design, are made from wool, as are the warp threads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften Afghan Kilims are woven with vegetable dyed wool. \u003cspan\u003eAfghan wool is renowned for its quality and hard-wearing properties and is rich with lanolin which is perfect for absorbing natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, Kilim rugs are made entirely from wool, although sometimes cotton is used for the warp threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA popular decorative choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghan Kilim rugs are an appealing choice because of their exquisite colour combinations and geometric patterns. Somehow they offer a modern look despite being a traditionally woven handicraft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are quite thin, so we recommend that you partner your Kilim rug with a good quality anti-slip rug underlay to stop it from slipping or creeping on the floor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop tip:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the nature of the Kilim weave, often these rugs are the same on both sides - so you can use it either way up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e507x356cm \/ 16’8”x11’8”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarp and weft: \u003c\/strong\u003eWool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081594900811,"sku":"TORM-1078-GIANT HANDWOVEN AFGHAN KILIM RUG-507 X 356CM","price":1989.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Maimana-kilim-5.07x3.56m_1.jpg?v=1787478702"},{"product_id":"oversize-ziegler-carpet-with-autumnal-colours","title":"Oversize Ziegler Carpet with Autumnal Colours","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis oversize Indian Ziegler carpet is a magnificent woven masterpiece with captivating autumnal colours of rust, bronze, beige, brown and olive tones. It is is created with pure handspun wool and handknotted in India. This piece could ideally be placed in a area of high footfall as it has a very robust pile and ornate design. The muted autumnal colours create a restful warm mood but with great durability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a Ziegler Design Carpet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Indian carpet has an all-over floral design with flourishing flowers, leaves, rosettes and palmettes. It's famous design vocabulary hails from Persian designs from types of carpets very popular at the end of the Nineteenth century. These carpets with floral Persian designs were woven in Arak (formerly Sultanabad in Persia) with colours chosen to be more akin to the decor needs of the Western Market. These Ziegler carpets are now antiques, however this Indian Carpet has all the benefits of design heritage, style, colour, quality raw materials as well as artful blends of colour combined with a new condition of a full durable pile able to withstand generations of use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this Carpet Created? \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandspun pure wool is dyed with stable chrome dyes in a variety of hues. The yarns are skillfully knotted onto an upright roller loom with cotton warps running longitudinally. Each knot ties two warps together and a line of knots is created across the width of the carpet. Overtime the artisan weavers create the pile and pattern. In between each row of knots the weavers thread through a line of weft threads which are beaten down securely. After the carpet is taken down from loom the weft threads are bound to secure the sides (the selvedges) and the warp threads are cut and secured; constituting the fringe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Maintain this Indian Ziegler Carpet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive room size carpet is very easy to maintain as would only require a weekly vacuum. Any spillages can easily be dealt with by spot cleaning wih some gentle detergent. This carpet's handmade construction and pure wool pile allows strength of design as strength of use in it's durability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin:  India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 535 x 367cm \/ 17'7\" x 12'1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 14mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081601585483,"sku":"TORM-1037-OVERSIZE ZIEGLER CARPET WITH AUTUMNAL COLOURS-535 X 367CM","price":5895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Ziegler-5.35x3.67m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283469"}],"url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/collections\/oversize-oriental-carpets-rugs.oembed","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}