{"product_id":"afghan-fine-kunduz-runner","title":"Afghan fine Kunduz runner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine example of an Afghan Kunduz this runner with its classic design \u0026amp; luxuriously velvety hand-knotted woollen pile.  \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIt features a traditional medallion design consisting of 4 gul motifs with beautifully woven flat weave\/kilim ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours and Design: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fine quality Afghan Kunduz runner has superbly classic colours of rich orangey-reds, with the pattern woven in a deep blue-black with cream, with touches of dark green and brown.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the main attributes of Kunduz rugs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are a much more intricate and finer weave than Afghan Khan Mohamadi Rugs.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe knot count is generally higher making this particular runner quite a consistent weave with a smooth texture and very luxurious pile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pile has been hand-knotted onto cotton warps (occasionally these can be wool).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePossibly, one of the most recognisable traits of Afghan Kunduz Rugs is actually found on each end of the rug, where they have taken the extra time to flat weave either red and black squares or diagonal lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere are Kunduz rugs made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese have been hand knotted by artisan weavers in Kunduz, North Afghanistan and the villages nearby.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRugs that are made in Kunduz usually feature all-over repeating patterns, inspired by the ancient Turkoman woven designs like; Alma Gul, Baghi Shinar, Baba Saqal, Hatchlou (Purdah) to name a few of the main ones, they also make some incredibly refined rugs in classic Khan Mohamadi patterns.\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: Kunduz, Northern Afghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 195×82cm \/ 6’5″x2’8″ (length including Kilim ends is 2.00m\/6'7\")\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: 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":58081590018379,"sku":"TORM-1098-AFGHAN FINE KUNDUZ RUNNER-195 X 82CM","price":479.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Kunduz-1.95x0.82m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283278","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/afghan-fine-kunduz-runner","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}