{"product_id":"afghan-khotan-design-carpet","title":"Afghan Khotan Design Carpet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis soft coloured Afghan Khotan design carpet is an modern interpretation of a distinctive Khotan carpet design, with their historical traditional motifs, that have been woven in East Turkestan since the seventh century. They are an artistic expression of a mix of cultural decorative motifs and design influences, as Khotan was an important oasis town linking trade routes, particularly the silk road. This carpet has sophisticated modern colours combined with a decorative influential exchange of historical motifs from China, Persia and India.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKhotan and Carpet Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe very remote Oasis town of Khotan, as well as it's neighbouring towns of Kashgar and also Yarkland (East Turkestan; now the Xinjiang Region in China) have always been synonymous with carpet weaving and export. They hold inspirational designs and pattern languages which are often reinterpreted in modern handmade carpets. This handwoven carpet contains  a recognisable traditional Khotan three gul medallion or moon motifs. field. The field is spacious with various semi-geometric motifs, as well as chinese-inspired geometric sprandrels and floral motifs. The borders are harmonious with combinations of stylized flowers and geometric borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Elegant and Restful Colour Palette\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handknotted carpet has pure wool pile that is knotted onto sturdy cotton warp threads. The wool is handspun and dyed with natural vegetable dyes. It is woven on an upright loom by skillled Turkman weavers. Despite the overall pastel-look there are vivid colour combinations to be discovered which really highight this historical design. The field colour is a softened light grey, and there are elements of cream, light green, coral pinks and powder blues. Yellow golds also warm the design and the numerous borders. This piece holds a historical classic design but with modern light tonalities.\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: 293 x 243cm \/ 9'7\" x 8'0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness : 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, Handknotted\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":58081481228619,"sku":"TORM-1368-AFGHAN KHOTAN DESIGN CARPET-293 X 243CM","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Khotan-2.93x2.43-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282599","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/afghan-khotan-design-carpet","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}