{"product_id":"afghan-serapi-rug-in-soft-grey-and-blue","title":"Afghan Serapi Rug in Soft Grey and Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handknotted Serapi design rug has all the sought after design motifs of traditional antique Persian Serapi Carpets but with the modernity of soft versatile colour combinations of soft grey and blues. Historic Serapi carpets woven in Persian in the Nineteenth Century are now antiques but their variety of floral and geometric design are timeless and are still interpreted today in new handwoven pieces. Not only traditional weaving techniques are employed in the creation of this piece but also a tradition of design heritage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the Characteristics of a Serapi design Rug?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug composition and format holds universal appeal with it's cloudband border and gentle blue and duck egg coloured background. There is a flourishing field of multiple floral devices and characteristic lobed rosettes and palmettes. The visual language is echoed from antique carpets but with some soft palette of pastel-like hues. Here in the overall design there are accents of pink, cream, beige and light yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I Maintain this Rug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile of this handwoven rug is 100% pure wool. Wool had a robustness of texture and is famously naturally dirt resistant. A gentle vacumm one a week is sufficient to maintain this rug. If there are any accidents or spillages, simply blot (not scrub) with gentle detergent foam. Depsite this piece's soft elegant colours it is still a very durable handwoven unique piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInterior Ideas for this Afghan Serapi Rug.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woven creation  and it's appeling nuanced tone would be ideal in bedroom or snug. The colours are restful, soft and calming. \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: 182 x 120cm \/ 6'0\" x 3'1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge : New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081557938507,"sku":"TORM-1168-AFGHAN SERAPI RUG IN SOFT GREY AND BLUE-182 X 120CM","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Serapi-1.82x1.20m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282994","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/afghan-serapi-rug-in-soft-grey-and-blue","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}