{"product_id":"afghan-handmade-heriz-rug","title":"Afghan Handmade Heriz rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan handmade Heriz rug is a visually striking piece which measures 176x119cm which is approximately 6x4. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour combinations in this handmade Afghan rug are especially appealing. The rug shows a main field colour of rust with blue spandrels and border. The main medallion is navy with a turquoise blue centrepiece and pendants. It also contains touches of cream, ochre yellow and green. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the design origins of this Afghan Handmade Heriz rug?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heriz design emanates from north west Persia, taking its name from the town of Heriz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carpets produced in Heriz were often made in room size carpet proportions. Heriz carpets are distinctive for their bold geometric patterns and prominent medallion centrepiece. Often the Heriz medallion is noticeable for its oversized proportions - as it often stretches almost to the carpet's borders.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeriz rugs are characterful decorative additions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I use this handmade Afghan rug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 6x4 rug is a useful addition to any home. The size is really handy as it can be used in numerous places in your home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use this Afghan rug as a hearth rug in a living room, but it is adaptable enough to use in an entrance hall or even in a bedroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's handmade from durable wool and cotton, so this is a rug that can be enjoyed anywhere and is ideal for everyday living. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was this handmade Afghan wool rug made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan rug was made by age-old methods. This rug has a wool pile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woollen pile is created by the weaver securing a tuft of coloured wool onto pairs of cotton warp threads. The tuft of pile made is known as a knot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug would have been made by one weaver. The weaver ties the knots in rows across the width of the loom. In between each row of knots, weft threads are woven. Working to a pattern, row by row, the pattern comes to fruition.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop tip...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure your Afghan handmade Heriz rug in position with an anti-slip rug underlay. A good quality rug underlay is always a sound choice as it will prevent movement as well as guarding against potential accidents.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey details: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e176x119cm \/ 5’9”x3’11”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness: \u003c\/b\u003e9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePile:\u003c\/b\u003e Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarp: \u003c\/b\u003eCotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081556595019,"sku":"TORM-1172-AFGHAN HANDMADE HERIZ RUG-176 X 119CM","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Heriz-af-1.76x1.19m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282932","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/afghan-handmade-heriz-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}