{"product_id":"afghan-gabbeh-rug","title":"Afghan Gabbeh Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Afghan Gabbeh rug is an artwork in itself. It features an abstract theme of a field of multi-colour lines or stripes of random lengths and widths surrounded by a plain mocha-brown border. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours of this modern Gabbeh rug are really appealing. It shows earthy tones of beige, brown, rust-red, orange, ochre, and blues. Look closely and you will be astounded by the delicious array of colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind out some more about this Afghan Gabbeh Rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gabbeh rug was handmade in Afghanistan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabbeh rugs are modern style rugs that originated from the nomadic tribes of Persia. These tribal rugs featured quirky designs that had a modern appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghan Gabbeh rugs have developed a style of their own, with popular designs showing themes of stripes, squares and sometimes plain rugs.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this handmade Gabbeh rug is made from:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan rug differs slightly from Persian Gabbeh rugs. The Persian Gabbeh rugs are usually made entirely from wool. Afghan Gabbeh rugs are on the other hand made from wool and cotton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main feature of this Afghan Gabbeh is its remarkable colours and artistic abstract pattern, which is made from wool. It doesn't just look nice, this Afghan wool is robust and hard wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile height, which is approximately 8mm, is shorter than most Persian Gabbeh rugs. However, the quality of the tightly hand-spun wool and the fine knotting more than makes up for this.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton element contained in this Afghan rug are the warp threads. These are the foundation yarns of the rug. The warps are the long cotton strings that were attached to the loom before the weaver started creating the rug. You can see that these warps are cotton, as they also double as the rug's fringes. Each strand of fringe therefore travels the whole length of the rugs and the exposed excess of warp becomes the fringe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this Gabbeh rug was handmade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process behind making a handmade rug like this is time-consuming. This rug was made by age-old rug making methods. The woollen pile was meticulously hand-knotted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-knotting creates a sturdy and long-lasting rug, the results of which are yet to be surpassed by modern short-cut techniques such as hand-tufting, machines, glues, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a hand-knotted rug such as this, each tuft of pile is made by a knot tied onto pairs of warp threads. The weaver (one weaver would have made this rug), knots in rows from one side of the loom to the other. After a row of knots is completed, the threads called wefts are woven between the warps which are beaten against the line of knots. This is repeated over and over until the rug is completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the different coloured knots collaborate to make the pattern of the rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis rug is a practical choice for use in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from durable natural yarns, this Afghan rug will serve you well for many years. As a properly handcrafted rug, this is a hard wearing rug which is also a one-of-a-kind rug. How special it that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours and design make it a practical choice, ideal for everyday use. The size is handy too, a rug like this can be accommodated in numerous places around your home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning on using this rug on a hard floor or fitted carpet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartner this handmade Gabbeh rug with a Rug Underlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will stop the rug from sliding or creeping. A Rug Underlay will also make the rug look neater be keeping it in place as well as helping to prevent any slips or trips. \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: 146×105cm \/ 4’10″x3’5″\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":58081457701195,"sku":"TORM-1307-AFGHAN GABBEH RUG-146 X 105CM","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Line-Gabbeh-1.46x1.05m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282411","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/afghan-gabbeh-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}