{"product_id":"afghan-heriz-design-handmade-rug","title":"Afghan Heriz design handmade rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan Heriz design handmade rug features a traditional Persian pattern along with superb colour combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 178x114cm which is just under 6x4. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours of this Afghan rug are really desirable. The prominent colours include a terracotta\/rust colour field along with navy and beige. It also contains a number of complimentary shades including soft ochre yellows and green. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind out some more about the pattern of this Afghan Heriz design handmade rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heriz design displayed in this 6x4 Afghan rug does not come from Afghanistan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns shown in this rug are inspired by those of a renowned carpet weaving origin of Persia. This distinctive design is from the town of Heriz in north west Persia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersian Heriz carpets are known for their spectacular geometric patterns and especially their oversized medallion central motifs. Often these Persian carpets were woven in room size proportions. The great thing about this Afghan rug is that it has been made in a small versatile size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade from Wool and Cotton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis terracotta colour Afghan rug is made entirely from wool and cotton. These are sturdy natural fibres. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile is made from wool, which is durable, long-lasting and provides comfort underfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundations of the rug are made from cotton. The warps and wefts are the foundations of the rug. The warp threads is the first material to be secured to the loom. These are the strings that the knots are tied onto. On the completed rug, you can see the warp threads poking out of each end of the rug in the form of fringes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Heriz rug was handmade. It was made by a traditional technique known as hand-knotting. Oriental rugs have been made this way for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 6x4 rug would have been made by one weaver. The pile is created by the weaver tying tufts of coloured woollen thread onto pairs of warp threads. The tuft of pile formed is known as a knot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnotting is done in rows of knots across the width of the loom. Weft threads are woven in between each knot row. This is a time consuming process, but as each row of knots is completed the rug's pattern forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSounds great: where can I use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't be fooled into thinking that because this rug is handmade that it is delicate. It is not. Oriental rugs are particularly known for their longevity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of the size of this 6x4 rug is that you can use it in many locations around your home. It's a useful size that could be used as a hearth rug, it is hard-wearing enough to use in an entrance hall or perhaps in a bedroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a nice quality Afghan Heriz rug that will serve the test of time and will offer you years of enjoyment. Consider using an anti-slip rug underlay to anchor it in place.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003e178x114cm \/ 5’10”x3’9”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness: \u003c\/b\u003e7mm\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge:\u003c\/b\u003e New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081488929099,"sku":"TORM-1241-AFGHAN HERIZ DESIGN HANDMADE RUG-178 X 114CM","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Af-Heriz-1.78x1.14m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282684","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/afghan-heriz-design-handmade-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}