{"product_id":"afghan-sultani-rug-in-grey-and-blue","title":"Afghan Sultani Rug in Grey and Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Afghan Rug has a glorious rich tonality of pewter grey and generous blue toned flowerheads outlined and punctuated in rich chestnut tones. It is handknotted by skilled weavers with 100% pure wool pile. The woollen yarn is handspun and dyed with natural vegetable dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the Characteristic Design Features of this handmade Rug?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSultani Rugs are handmade in Afghanistan and are remarkable unique pieces that draw design inspiration from historical floral carpet design that has flourished in Persia since the late 16th and early 17th Century (during the zenith of the Safavid Dynasty). Fine Carpet weaving of ornate floral design during the time of 'Shah Abbas' became world reknowned. These traditional floral formats remain popular today in these versatile Afghan weavings. Even in smaller formats you can have the elegance of design and a handmade piece without a courtly price or size!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowerheads, floral filled fields and ornate borders with tendrils, vines and interconnecting blossoms are all famous design features enjoyed over centuries to the present day. With Sultani Rugs there is always an element of design suprise; such as interesting colourways!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile and Practical Colour Combinations of this Rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are pleasing colourways in this unique piece with an all-over field colours of a rich pewter grey with elements of warming earthy browns. The flowering motifs are an abaundant rich blue and detailed outlinig of the floral mortifs are punctuated by warm terracotta-chestnut hues. \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: 158 x 96cm \/ 5'2\" x 3'2\"\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":58081515635019,"sku":"TORM-1193-AFGHAN SULTANI RUG IN GREY AND BLUE-158 X 96CM","price":530.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Sultani-1.58x0.96m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282890","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/afghan-sultani-rug-in-grey-and-blue","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}