{"title":"Pictorial Rugs","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our captivating range of Pictorial Rugs, from traditional Tree of Life designs to modern Fish pattern rugs. All of our Picture Rugs are handmade in renowned carpet-producing countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey, and can be used on the floor or displayed as a wall hanging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you'd like to display your rug on a wall, we can arrange to have a sleeve sewn onto the back. Simply insert a pole through the sleeve and attach it to the wall for even weight distribution and a stunning display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fine-pictorial-afghan-rug","title":"Fine Pictorial Afghan rug wool and silk pile","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a an interesting handmade rug and is undoubtedly a talking-point piece which you can lay on your floor or display on a wall; perhaps it is a rug for a collector or rug enthusiast or maybe someone with a deep rooted interest in Afghanistan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intriguing fine pictorial Afghan rug with wool and silk pile was meticulously handwoven and is inscribed \"made by Meyza Hosain\" in English script. This finely woven pictorial rug features a central picture, which is bordered by 14 smaller pictures. Each image is framed by a border. The images shown in the pictures are significant to Afghanistan. In a way it is like a postcard, but in rug-form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn some more about this fascinating fine Pictorial Afghan rug \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the central image of the rug, also in English script are the words \"Taq Zafar\". This is of great cultural significance to Afghan people. In Dari\/Persian \"Taq\" means arch, and \"Zafar\" means victory. The central image of this small fine rug is therefore depicting \"Taq-e Zafar\" or the Arch of Victory in Paghman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaq-e Zafar is of great importance to Afghanistan because it commemorates Afghanistan's independence following the Third Anglo-Afghan War of 1919. We can see this date shown also in this part of the rug. It thus represents a significant time in Afghanistan's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arch of Victory was completed in 1928 during the reign of King Amanullah Khan. It is situated at the entrance to the gardens of Paghman, near to Kabul. In terms of design, the monument is rather European in style, sometimes drawing comparisons as a smaller version of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a symbol to this day, Taq-e Zafar is much more important that just an old building, it is symbolic of Afghanistan's independence and the sacrifices made by the Afghan people. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFind out about the other famous Afghan depictions in this Wool \u0026amp; Silk small Rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan Pictorial rug depicts other famous places from across Afghanistan, starting from the top left corner and working down the column the images depict: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinaret of Jam, which is a 12th Century brick minaret. It stands dramatically in a remote mountain valley near the confluence of the Hari River and the Jam River in Ghor Province, central-west Afghanistan. The surrounding mountains shown in the rug are characteristic of its isolated setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBamiyan; this was the site of the famous giant cliff-faced Buddha statues which were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand-e Amir; the famous chain of six intensely blue lakes in Bamiyan province. The image shows the broad blue water, rugged layered mountains, and small green shoreline are consistent with a stylised depiction of the lakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaq-e Zafar; refer to above information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaimana; capital of Faryab province, Northern Afghanistan. The rug maybe depicts the shrine of Saif al-Muluk - this monument no longer exists, having been demolished in the Twentieth Century. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this Taq Zafar rug is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high quality small rug is made from wool and silk. The intricately hand-knotted pile is made from wool and silk. The tan-brown colour of the land is shown in silk and the white of the mountain sides are also silk. The rest of the design is fine hand-knotted wool in blue, green and orange. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the warp threads, silk has been used. The warps are also the fringes of the rug, and each strand of silk fringe runs through the rug and exits at the other end. These long silk threads were the first yarns to be added onto the loom before the weaving began. For making a high knot count rug, silk is a perfect material for warp threads. Not only is it thin which allows for extra tiny detailed knotting, it also has excellent tensile strength. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this small part silk rug, in between each row of knots are woollen weft threads which are closely sandwiched between the lines of knots. These wefts are woven in between the warps and are compacted closely against the knots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 86×93cm \/ 2’10x3’1 (this measurement includes the kilim end finishes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Silk and Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Noughties. 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In recent years the talented Afghan carpet producers have been busily recreating ancient carpet designs from across the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pictorial Afghan rug is influenced by Bakhshaish rugs of north west Persia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enchanting and distinctive design shows a theme of Cypress trees. In Oriental Rugs Cypress trees (which are evergreen trees and long-living) are often symbolic of the Tree of Life. Perhaps this rug's depiction is representative of Zoroastrianism - the religion's most ancient form of worship involved an urn on fire flanked by two Cypress trees.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I use this handmade rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan rug with Cypress tree design is suitable for use either on the floor or on the wall as a wall hanging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is handcrafted from hardy natural materials: wool for the pile and cotton for the foundations - so it will be perfectly hard wearing should you choose to use it on the floor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a statement piece rug, it would look amazing to see it in an entrance hall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this Cypress tree design rug was made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 7x5 Afghan rug was handcrafted by the traditional method of hand-knotting the pile. These techniques have been honed for generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woollen pile of this rug is naturally dyed and hand-spun, creating beautiful shades of colour and a sturdy wool yarn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual tufts of pile are formed by knots hand-tied onto pairs of warps threads. The weaver forms the knots in rows across the width of the rug, followed by a series of weft threads which are condensed against the row of knots. The weaver works to a design plan usually on drawn on paper. The knots combine to create the colours and design of the rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e213×148cm \/ 7’0″x4’10″ \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: New\u003c\/span\u003e\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":58081465631051,"sku":"TORM-1279-HANDMADE PICTORIAL AFGHAN RUG-213 X 148CM","price":709.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Pic-Bakhshaish-2.13x1.48m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282426"},{"product_id":"old-belouch-tavusi-rug-1-94x1-06m","title":"Old Belouch-Tavusi rug 1.94x1.06m","description":"This is a fine type of Belouch Rug which is profusely decorated with peacock motifs: \"tavusi\".This is an exquisite rug!\u003cstrong\u003eBuy online with fast free UK delivery or purchase in-store!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Belouch-Tavusi rug\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.94×1.06m \/ 6’4″x3’6″ \u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belouch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-knotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool pile, knotted onto wool warps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours and Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e This old Belouch-Tavusi rug has attractive colours of red, black, cream and gold. The design shows a complex theme of numerous bird motifs including peacocks arranged in 4 medallions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\/Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full pile. It's in the region of 40 years old. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn appearance, Belouch Rugs can have a rather dark or sombre appearance. The designs produced are numerous. Each one is unique; these are truely fascinating rugs!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs well as rugs, the Belouch weavers are prolific makers of Prayer Rugs, khorjins (saddle-bags), namakdans (salts bags), chanteh (small bags) and other tribal trappings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelouch Rugs tend to be light in weight, thin in pile and flexible – after-all Belouch Rugs are essentially nomadic rugs so therefore are made to be portable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditionally Belouch Rugs represent some of the best value types of handmade rugs available to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theorientalrugshop.co.uk\/take-a-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Oriental Rug Merchant\u003c\/a\u003e, 11 High Street, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/visittunbridgewells.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTunbridge Wells\u003c\/a\u003e, Kent, TN1 1UL, UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081474347339,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Tavusi-1.94x1.06m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282536"},{"product_id":"afghan-butterflies-rug","title":"Afghan Butterflies Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's something about fluttering butterflies that evokes the sense of happiness and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming contemporary handmade Afghan rug is covered with a myriad of colourful butterfly motifs set against a neutral beige background - it's like your own butterfly garden in rug-form! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this Afghan Butterflies Rug is made from\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis captivating handmade Afghan rug is made from traditional carpet weaving yarns. These include wool and cotton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kaleidoscope of fluttering butterflies that captures our attention is depicted in wool. This pictorial rug thus has a woollen pile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton part of this rug is the foundation material. These are called the warp threads. The warps are the long cotton strings that are attached from the top to the bottom of the loom before the rug weaving can commence. On handmade rugs like this, the warp threads are also the fringes. Each strand of fringe runs the length of the rug and appears again at the other end. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this pictorial Afghan rug was made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this is a modern Afghan rug, the techniques that created this masterpiece have been honed over many generations. Afghanistan has a rich cultural heritage of carpet weaving from it's tribal legacy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woollen pile of this Butterfly rug that we find so appealing, was handcrafted by the age-old rug making method of hand-knotting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tuft of pile contained within this rug is made from a knot tied by hand. Each knot is secured onto pairs of warp threads, thereby creating a single tuft of pile. The weaver knots in rows across the width of the loom, following each row by weaving a series of weft threads which are compacted against the knots. It will take numerous rows of knots to create a rug like this. The many different coloured knots collaborate to create the design of the rug. Mind-bogglingly, in this rug there is probably around 350,000 knots contained within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use this handmade Afghan Butterfly rug in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those rugs which will look good either on the floor or on the wall as a wall hanging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn reality, it was made for use as a floor rug. It was made with durable natural materials and it was meticulously woven by time-honoured techniques that have over the years proven to be hard wearing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you fancy hanging this pictorial Butterflies rug on the wall, you could consider having a sleeve sewn on the back of it to allow it to hang from a dowel. Please contact us for an indication of the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 185×120cm \/ 6’1″x3’11″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\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":58081478050123,"sku":"TORM-1270-AFGHAN BUTTERFLIES RUG-185 X 120CM","price":899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Butterflies-1.85x1.20m-MAIN-1.jpg?v=1786282581"},{"product_id":"pictorial-fine-aryana-carpet","title":"Pictorial fine Aryana Carpet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade pictorial fine Aryana carpet showcases a breath-taking design and colour scheme. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pictorial theme is probably the first thing you'll notice about this Afghan carpet. It features a creative scene of trees, including Cypress trees, stylised Weeping Willows, blossoming trees, and flowering plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours in this fine Aryana carpet are simply stunning. It features a rich rust-red field \/ main colour along with green main border and cream narrow border guards as well as detail shades in blue, ochre and pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind out more about this Pictorial fine Aryana Carpet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine Aryana carpet was handmade in Afghanistan. The design of this Afghan carpet was influenced by Persian carpet patterns. In recent times, the innovative Afghan carpet weavers and producers have been busily reworking ancient carpet patterns from across the world. Adding a modern vibe to age-old designs, thereby making them appealing to modern tastes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pictorial theme of this red Afghan carpet is reminiscent of some north-west Persian carpets from places such as Bakhshiash and Bidjar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this red Aryana carpet is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pictorial Afghan carpet was made from hard-wearing wool and cotton fibres. Traditional carpet making materials in the world of Oriental rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile of this carpet is made from wool. This woollen yarn was hand-spun and dyed with natural dyes. The colours produced take your breath away. Look closely and you'll see plenty of delicious, natural variations of shade. The reason why the woollen yarn is hand-spun is that this creates a strong, durable fibre because of the high twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll notice that this carpet has short cotton fringes. These tassels are not meant to be decorative, they are in fact functional. The purpose they serve was vital to how the carpet was made. Each of these tassels actually travels the whole length of the carpet and emerges again at the other end. At the very start of the weaving process, these long cotton strings were attached to the loom before anything else. The pile (or knots) was subsequently added onto these yarns, which are known as warp threads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover the making process of this 3x2m Pictorial Afghan carpet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine Aryana carpet was handmade by traditional weaving techniques. Afghanistan has a rich heritage of carpet weaving dating back hundreds of years due to its tribal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by the ancient rug making method of hand-knotting the woollen pile. This is a skilful technique that requires patience and dedication because it is so time-consuming. On a hand-knotted rug, it is the individual knots that make the piled surface. Each knot tied onto the warps creates a tuft of pile. The weavers (there would be two on a carpet this size) tie the knots across the loom in rows. Following each row of of knots by inserting wefts between the warps and compacting against the knot row. Over the course of making the carpet this process will be repeated over and over. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weavers work to a predetermined\/drawn plan of the carpet design, and all of the different coloured knots combine to make the pattern of the carpet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA feature of this Pictorial carpet that you might have noticed...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll possibly notice how this carpet changes in colour depending on your viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at the trees from their trunk ends, the carpet is deeper in colour than when viewing from the tree-tops end. This is because the carpet's pile has a directional nap, and from the richer end you are looking at the tips of the pile whereas from the lighter side you are looking in the direction of the pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing this Afghan carpet in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful quality handmade fine Aryana carpet; it has beautiful colour combinations - the red and green arrangement of the field and border is especially attractive, whilst the pictorial theme is an endearing look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an Afghan carpet crafted by hand with precision made from hard wearing natural fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a carpet that you can put down and enjoy in range of different rooms. It would provide great visual interest in a living room or snug, be welcoming in an entrance hall, opulent in a dining room, and create comfort in a bedroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 290×208cm \/ 9’6″x6’10″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\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":58081481457995,"sku":"TORM-1264-PICTORIAL FINE ARYANA CARPET-290 X 208CM","price":2169.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Aryana-trees-2.90x2.08m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282609"},{"product_id":"pictorial-blue-loribaft-rug","title":"Pictorial blue Loribaft Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming handmade Afghan pictorial rug will be a pleasure to gaze upon and a joy to walk over wherever you lay it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows a blue main colour with an enchanting all-over theme of trees, including Cypress trees as well as featuring motifs of birds, wandering goats (or are they dogs?) and grazing elks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this Pictorial blue Loribaft rug is made from\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis eye-catching handmade Afghan rug is made from traditional carpet weaving materials: wool and cotton. Each of these fibres is durable and long-lasting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaver has used wool for the pile. This is luxurious and hard wearing to walk over, but from a visual perspective, the fascinating patterns that catch our eye are made from the woollen pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton part of this Afghan rug is the foundation material, also known as the warps. It's a part of the rug that we don't really pay much attention to; the warps however, play an important part of the construction of the rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warps are the earliest yarns to be secured to the loom before the rug weaving can commence. These warps are long strings of cotton which are stretched from top to bottom of the loom, and they are also what the knots are tied onto. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this rug, you will notice the beautiful and intricate finishing on the ends and the fringes. What you are looking at here is the ends of the warp threads. Secured in a neat lattice formation and the fringed ends have been bunched and wrapped with colourful yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this Afghan rug was handmade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this is a modern rug, it was made by traditional carpet making methods that have been used for generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe luxurious pile that we feel underfoot was made by the technique of hand-knotting. This is a time-consuming way of rug making, but is still the best. Each tuft of pile is made from a knot tied onto pairs of warps threads. The weaver meticulously ties the knots in rows across the width of the loom. Each row of knots is followed by a series of weft threads which are woven between the warps and are beaten against the knot row. Row-by-row the rug takes shape. All of the knots combined together form the colours and design of the rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can imagine, there is thousands of knots contained within this Afghan rug - in fact, we'd estimate there to be around 350,000 knots in this rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe design inspiration of \"Loribaft\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan pictorial rug draws upon the tribal design heritage of Persian Gabbeh rugs. \"Loribaft\" was a name given to a fine type of Gabbeh rug. These Loribaft rugs are appealing because of their whimsical designs and eye-catching colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name can be broken into two parts: \"Lori\" is a famous Persian tribe, and \"baft\" translates to woven. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to use this Pictorial rug in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nature of this handmade Afghan rug is such that you could use it either on the floor or on a wall as a wall hanging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 6x4 sized rug is a handy size that could be positioned in numerous places in your home. It's tough enough for use in an entrance hall, yet is luxurious enough to be positioned in a bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShould you wish to hang it on the wall, we can arrange to sew a sleeve on the back of it, so you can hang it from a dowel rod. 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This is an enchanting handmade carpet depicting a landscape scene of rolling hills adorned with trees. Look closely and you will spot some wandering animals, maybe they're goats. The hills: the Hindu Kush perhaps?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours of this pictorial hand-knotted Loribaft carpet are wonderful. It boasts beautiful earthy tones of beige, brown, taupe, and soft orange. Some of the tree motifs are more prominent in dark green and rust-red. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this Pictorial hand-knotted Loribaft carpet is made from\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis prestigious Afghan carpet is handmade from wool and cotton. Natural fibres that have a reputation for their durability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe delightful colours and pictorial design that we admire, is made from wool. This carpet therefore has a woollen pile. The luxurious wool pile is hand-spun and naturally dyed. If you study our photos closely, you will see an abundance of natural colour variations. The hand-spun wool is beneficial for creating a tighter twist on the woollen yarn, thereby forming a sturdier fibre. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton serves as the foundation fibres for this carpet. These foundation threads are known as warps. These represent an important part of the carpet because these are the first yarns to be secured to the loom before the weaving can proceed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do Oriental rugs have fringes? Because the fringes are in fact also the warp threads. The warps run right through the carpet and out the other end!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was this Afghan carpet made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful landscape scene pictorial carpet was handmade, made by an ancient carpet making method called \"hand-knotting\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the hand-knotting that makes the luxurious woollen pile that we so enjoy. Each tuft of pile is a knot which was secured onto a pair of warp threads. On a handmade carpet such as this, the knots are tied in rows across the width of the carpet. When the line of knots is finished, weft threads are then inserted and beaten closely against the line of knots. This is repeated again and again until the carpet is completed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can think of the knots in the carpet as being comparable to pixels in a digital image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe meaning of \"Loribaft\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoribaft is a name given to a finely woven type of Persian Gabbeh rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tribal rug often with whimsical designs. The name can be broken into two: the \"lori\" part is a Persian tribe, and the \"baft\" part means woven. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, modern handmade Afghan rugs have been produced in this vein. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I use this pictorial Afghan carpet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Loribaft Afghan carpet was made for use on the floor. It will be perfectly serviceable for wherever you lay it in your home because it is made from hardwearing materials as well as being a practical colour-way. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a carpet that you are going to enjoy looking at and walking over. Therefore, this is an ideal choice for use in a living room, it's durable enough to use in an entrance hall and also luxurious enough for use in a bedroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e307×207cm \/ 10’1″x6’10″ \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: New\u003c\/span\u003e\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":58081486733643,"sku":"TORM-1253-PICTORIAL HAND-KNOTTED LORIBAFT CARPET-307 X 207CM","price":2425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Loribaft-pic-3.07x2.07m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282649"},{"product_id":"pictorial-loribaft-small-rug","title":"Pictorial Loribaft small rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a creative rug this is: depicting a windswept tree on a bleak icy mountain top with a trio of birds in flight, and wandering goats on the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade pictorial Loribaft small rug not only has a wonderfully imaginative design but has exquisite colours to match. The main colour is a warming natural beige, which serves as the sky in this composition. The mountain top is a light blue shade, with a teal green on the descent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this Pictorial Loribaft small rug is made from\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Afghan pictorial rug is made from wool and cotton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a woollen pile. The wool is hand-spun and naturally dyed. Looking closely at our pictures, you can see plenty of natural variations of shade. The hand-spun nature of the woollen yarn is that it has a much tighter twist to the fibre therefore making it more durable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton forms the foundations of this rug. The foundations of a handmade rug are the rug's warp threads. Before the weaving can begin, the warp threads have to be strung on to the loom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might be interested to know that on the created rug, you can see the warp threads as they are also the rug's fringes. That's why the vast majority of handmade rugs have a fringe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was this Afghan rug made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming pictorial Loribaft rug was handmade in Afghanistan. It was made with age-old rug making techniques which have been tried and trusted for generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted Afghan rug has a woollen pile. The pile on this rug was made by a method known as hand-knotting. Each tuft of pile is created by a knot tied onto a pair of warp threads. On a handmade rug the knots are tied in lines across the width of the loom. Wefts are then woven and compacted against the line of knots. This process is repeated until the rug is completed. The weaver works to a pattern, and the knots combine to form the rug's colours and design (or in this case picture).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can imagine the knots are like the pixels on a digital image. When you think of this handicraft in these terms you can't help but be astounded by the weaver's dedication and talent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I put this pictorial rug in my home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rug that you will undoubtedly want to look at frequently. At around 120x80cm, this is a fairly small rug which is handy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is small enough to enjoy as a wall hanging. We can arrange to have a fabric sleeve sewn on the back, so that you can put a dowel through it to attach it to the wall - please contact us for the additional cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, such is the robust nature of this rug you can use it on the floor anywhere in your home. In a bedroom beside the bed is a nice option, although the woollen pile is tough, it is extremely luxurious to walk on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1.21×0.81m \/ 4’0″x2’8″ \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: New\u003c\/span\u003e\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":58081509146955,"sku":"TORM-1201-PICTORIAL LORIBAFT SMALL RUG-121 X 81CM","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Pic-Loribaft-1.21x0.81m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282852"},{"product_id":"pictorial-belouch-rug","title":"Pictorial Belouch rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever seen a rug like this? This handmade Afghan pictorial Belouch rug depicts a landscape scene with a camel and three people in the foreground, and a resting camel, birds, mosque, trees and a setting sun in the background. The sky is red, and the terrain is shown in beige and apricot. We love the way the camel in the foreground is adorned with saddle-bags and all of the trappings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven near to Herat, in north-west Afghanistan, this highly unusual Afghan rug would be fascinating used as a hearth rug - a real talking-point. It would also make an intriguing wall hanging. We can arrange to sew a fabric sleeve on the reverse so that you can hang it from a dowel - please contact us for the additional costs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this Pictorial Belouch rug is made from\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Pictorial rug is made from wool and cotton. Traditional rug making materials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woollen part of this pictorial Belouch rug is the noticeable element: the design and colours of the rug, i.e. the pile. The cotton part of this rug is the warp threads, these are the foundations of the entire rug. The warp threads are the first yarns attached to the loom before the rug weaving process starts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this Afghan rug was made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Belouch Pictorial rug was handmade by time-honoured rug making techniques. These methods are little changed over generations. This rug was handcrafted by hand-knotting the woollen pile onto the cotton foundations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-knotting is a protracted process by which each tuft of pile is created from a knot tied onto pairs of cotton warp threads. The knotting is carried out in rows from one side of the loom to the other. Once a row of knots is finished, weft threads are inserted between the warps, and these wefts are vigorously beaten against the row of knots. These processes will be repeated many times until the rug is completely woven. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaver follows a paper plan of the design. All of the many different coloured knots work together to make the pattern of the rug. You can imagine how exacting and meticulous the weaver must be to create the design so accurately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 146×110cm \/ 4’10″x3’7″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 11mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Perhaps 10-20 years old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: This rug is in good order, like 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":58081550106955,"sku":"TORM-1176-PICTORIAL BELOUCH RUG-146 X 110CM","price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Belouch-pic-1.46x1.10m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282978"},{"product_id":"pictorial-grey-loribaft-runner","title":"Pictorial grey Loribaft runner","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd some whimsical charm to your hallway or corridor with this handmade pictorial grey Loribaft runner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan hallway runner shows a deep pewter grey main background colour. This dark grey backdrop serves to accentuate the visual interest of the pictorial theme of this runner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the design of this 3m Afghan runner that really catches your eye (and your imagination). It depicts a theme of three blossoming trees. The central tree motif contains songbirds nestled amongst it's branches. The enchanting theme continues with a scattering of wandering camels and goat-like creatures. All of these motifs, from the trees to the birds and goats, are displayed in bright colours to contrast with the pewter background shade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe characteristics of this Pictorial grey Loribaft runner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a modern Afghan runner, but handmade by utilising age-old carpet weaving techniques and traditional, natural materials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 10 foot long Afghan runner was made from hard-wearing wool and cotton. The woollen element of this runner is what makes it so appealing. The colours and patterns of this runner are wool, it therefore has a woollen pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton was used for the warp threads of this runner rug. The warp threads are long strands of cotton which are applied to the carpet loom before the rug weaving can start. The warps are therefore the underlying threads upon which this runner was made. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis is a handmade runner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghanistan has a rich cultural legacy in hand-weaving rugs due to it's tribal heritage. These skills have been honed over generations. This pictorial Loribaft runner rug would have been woven by one weaver.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woollen pile that we so admire, was crafted by hand-knotted woollen yarn onto the cotton warp foundations. This is a laborious process, but is still the best way of making top quality rugs. Each tuft of pile is made from a knot tied onto pairs of warp threads. The weaver knots in horizontal lines across the width of the runner. After each row is completed, weft threads are woven in between the warps. The next row of knots can then be tied, and so on. After many rows (of knots), the accumulation of knots makes the design and colours of the creation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"Loribaft\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis modern pictorial runner is loosely inspired by a type of Persian tribal Gabbeh-like rug known as \"Loribaft\". These rugs feature colourful and playful designs. The name can be broken down into two. Lori (or Luri) is a famous Persian tribe, and \"baft\" means woven. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to use this Modern handmade runner in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3 metre long runner is ideal for use in hallways, corridors and landings. It's a great way to add wonderful visual interest and texture to your floor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this modern Afghan hallway runner has a pictorial theme, it was made for use on the floor. It's a durable quality that'll prove to be a long-lasting addition to your home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 319×78cm \/ 10’6″x2’7″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\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":58081583366475,"sku":"TORM-1123-PICTORIAL GREY LORIBAFT RUNNER-319 X 78CM","price":869.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Pic-Loribaft-3.19x0.78m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786283106"},{"product_id":"loribaft-rug-with-tree-design","title":"Loribaft rug with tree design","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pictorial Loribaft rug with tree design is a statement piece rug that will serve as a wonderful centrepiece and talking-point for any room. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe captivating pattern showcases a theme of Cypress trees as well as the occasional wandering goat. How cute!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours in this pictorial rug are awe-inspiring. It shows a beautiful blue radial gradient backdrop with a beige central band. The tree motifs really standout against this background theme because they are woven in a contrasting art silk yarn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn some more about this Loribaft rug with tree design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theme of Cypress trees is certainly what catches our eyes when admiring this pictorial rug. Depictions of Cypress trees are found in the designs of many Oriental rugs. It is sometimes depicted as a variation of the Tree of Life - which represents everlasting life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style and weave of this pictorial carpet is in the vein of a type of Gabbeh rug known as Loribaft. The name can be broken down into two: \"Lori\" is the name of a Persian nomadic tribe, and \"baft\" is farsi for woven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carpet was handmade in India and is influenced by the design vocabulary of Persian Gabbeh rugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is this handmade pictorial Indian rug made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis luxurious handmade rug is made from wool, art-silk (viscose) and cotton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a fairly thick pile at approximately 14mm, and this is made of wool and art-silk. The tree patterns are knotted in art-silk and they contrast perfectly with the wool pile backdrop. This contrast is accentuated by the shiny fibre of the art-silk with the matte of the wool pile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the foundations of this rug, cotton has been used. This rug, thus, has cotton warp threads. It is the warp threads which are the first materials to be added onto the loom. These strings run the length of the rug and are what the knots are tied onto. Interestingly, on this rug the warp ends have been flat woven and sewn under, as a result this rug does not have a fringe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was this rug made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile, i.e. the colours and design, of this fine Indian rug was created by hand-knotting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional carpet weaving method. The weaving makes the pile by tying tufts of yarn onto pairs of warp threads, each tuft created is a knot. The knots are woven in rows across the width of the loom. Following each row of knots, a series of weft threads are passed between the warps which are then compacted against the knot row. This is repeated over and over. The individual colours of the knots combine to make the pattern of the rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing this Indian Loribaft rug in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade pictorial rug blends luxury with usability - it is suitable for normal everyday use on your floor. It's refined pile is not only detailed, but it is also sturdy making this rug suitable for use in locations like living rooms and entrance halls. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e242×172cm \/ 7’11″x5’8″ \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 14mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Wool \u0026amp; Viscose (art silk), hand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: New\u003c\/span\u003e\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":58081595752779,"sku":"TORM-1075-LORIBAFT RUG WITH TREE DESIGN-242 X 172CM","price":1579.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Loribaft-Indo-pic-2.42x1.72m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283366"},{"product_id":"pictorial-old-belouch-rug","title":"Pictorial old Belouch rug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis very interesting Pictoral Afghan Belouch with it’s plethora of geometric floral motifs, birds and imagery of a young woman.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCould this be a self portrait of the weaver?\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOr even perhaps a dowry rug? \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEither way, this is definitely an astounding piece of tribal weaving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere is this Belouch rug from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfghan Belouch Rugs are woven within the vicinity of Herat, West Afghanistan.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn appearance Afghan Belouch Rugs are more often rather dark and sombre in appearance, yet the designs created are abundant. Every single one is unique; these are truly mesmerising rugs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\/Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rug shows signs of age, most notably to the goat hair side cords. It is somewhere in the region of around 40 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours and Design:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pictorial old Belouch rug features a main colour of dark blue.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt features an intriguing pictorial design depicting the portrait of a young woman amongst the floral motifs perhaps it is a self portrait of the weaver woven as part of the dowry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as rugs, the Afghan Belouch weavers are prolific makers of Prayer Rugs, khorjins (saddle-bags), namakdans (salts bags), chanteh (small bags) and other tribal trappings. Afghan Belouch Rugs tend to be light in weight, thin in pile and flexible afterall Afghan Belouch Rugs are essentially nomadic rugs so therefore are made to be portable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally Afghan Belouch Rugs represent some of the best value types of handmade rugs available to buy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey rug details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of origin: Vicinity of Herat, Afghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 183×104cm \/ 6’0″x3’5″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: wool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: In the region of 40 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081602732363,"sku":"TORM-1031-PICTORIAL OLD BELOUCH RUG-183 X 104CM","price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Pic-Belouch-1.83x1.04m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283491"}],"url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/collections\/pictorial-rugs.oembed","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}