{"product_id":"afghan-kunduz-runner-fine-quality","title":"Afghan Kunduz Runner (fine quality)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis superb quality and highly refined runner of \"Khoja Roshnai\" design is from Kunduz, Northern Afghanistan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeally suited for hallways or corridors...\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours and Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis intricate design shows a field of small repeating guls, with a rich red field and design woven in dark blue, orange and beige colours. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso, features the wonderfully elaborate Kunduz red \u0026amp; black Kilim\/flatweave end finishes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see images 5 \u0026amp; 6)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strapping on the underside (see image 6) is to prevent the edges from curling under.\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 of a higher quality weave than Afghan Khan Mohamadi Rugs.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey have a much higher knot count that makes for a very fine and consistent weave with a hard wearing and velvety smooth textured pile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pile of this runner is hand-knotted on to wool warps (occasionally these are cotton).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most intersecting and distinguishing traits of Afghan Kunduz Rugs is found at both of the flat weave kilim ends of the rugs, these are normally woven with alternating red and black squares or diagonal stripes\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere is this Kunduz runner made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis has been elaborately hand-woven in Northern Afghanistan in Kunduz.\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\u003eThe designs that they have produced are generally all-over repeating designs, typically inspired by ancient Turkoman rug patterns such as Alma Gul (apple blossom), Baghi Shinar, Baba Saqal, Hatchlou (Purdah) to name a few, as well as some superbly refined depictions of 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: 310×91cm \/ 10’2″x3’0″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 6mm\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: Wool\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":58081457537355,"sku":"TORM-1309-AFGHAN KUNDUZ RUNNER (FINE QUALITY)-310 X 91CM","price":1075.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Kunduz-3.10x0.91m-Main.jpg?v=1786282405","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/afghan-kunduz-runner-fine-quality","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}