{"product_id":"abstract-modern-mirage-rug","title":"Abstract Modern Mirage Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan handmade Rug 176 x 122cm has all these elements of a shimmering mirage with it's fragmented modernist patterning and captivating mixture of warm and cool hues. The pure wool pile has design elements of blurring fragmentation with stunning artisanally dyed wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Technique with Modern Design.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handknotted versatile rug is made with traditional weaving techniques, yet with a modern design. The pile is made up of individual knots that are tied on, by hand, to cotton warp threads; which all run through the length of the carpet. This ensures a firm foundation and each row of knots is interrupted by warp threads woven across the width of the rug. This creates an excelllent structural framework, combined with the handknotting; a methodology that has not changed for centuries. What does change is the wonderful artistry and evolution of carpet design, style and art to suit modern interiors and needs. This design is borderless allowing spaciousness. There is also noticeable move away from symmetrical traditional design to an assymmetrical format, giving an illusion of quivering lights of fragmentation of earth and sky concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExploring Colour Combinations and Artisanal Dyes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis modern rug is created with the use of handspun wool that has been dyed with artisanal natural dyes to produce rich and earthy tones.  Discover coral terracottas, light ambers, soft greys as well as deeper blues. An extra artistic feature of this piece is the exposed cotton warp threads (the fringes)  are a soft neutral beige colour and expertly woven and secured neatly into a lattice design pattern. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Place this Modern Rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade rug would look ideal as a hearth rug, in a bedroom, dressing room, small sitting room or snug! It's colours are certainly appealing and a piece of modern art for your floor. You could even hang and display on the wall too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 176 x 122cm \/ 5'9\" x 4'0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 8mm\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":58081578320203,"sku":"TORM-1142-ABSTRACT MODERN MIRAGE RUG-176 X 122CM","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Mirage-1.76x1.22m-MAIN-1.jpg?v=1786283079","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/abstract-modern-mirage-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}