{"product_id":"afghan-suzani-design-rug-1-50x1-01m","title":"Handmade Afghan Suzani design rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Afghan Suzani design rug is a beautiful composition of colour and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt exhibits elegant radiating florals in rust, ochre orange, blue and green set on a creamy background. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more about this handmade Afghan Suzani design rug...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of this handmade Afghan rug is influenced by the patterns found in Suzani textiles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Suzani is an embroidered textile emanating from central Asia. The name comes from \"Suzan\" which means \"needle\" or \"needlework\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese intricate floral embroideries were often embroidered in silk or cotton onto a plain fabric backing like cotton, linen or silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally these Suzanis were woven by the bride, and her female relatives before her wedding and presented to her new husband's family as part of a dowry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese embroideries were rich in symbolism with pomegranate motifs representing fertility and abundance; and flowers \/ flowering vines representing renewal, growth and a prosperous household. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is this Afghan rug made from? And how was it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the embroidered Suzanis were made as bedspreads, wall hangings, and room dividers, this Afghan Suzani rug was made for use as a floor rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is therefore made with robust natural fibres so you can use it everyday in your home; wool for the pile and cotton for the foundation warps. The woollen pile is hardy and soft underfoot. The cotton underlying structure creates great stability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug was made by traditional methods where the pile is formed by hand-knotting. It would have been made by one weaver. The weaver ties a knot of coloured woollen yarn onto a couple of warp threads and this knot forms the pile of the rug. When combined, each knot contributes to the colours and design of the entire rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I use this Suzani rug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use this handmade Afghan Suzani design rug pretty much anywhere in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5x3 size is super useful and can be used in a bedroom beside a bed, as a hearth rug, in an entrance hall or in a home office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to look after. You do not need to worry about the light background colour as the wool pile tends to wear clean in use. All that is required is a weekly vacuum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be a lovely addition to any home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; color: black;\"\u003eKey details: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e150x101cm \/ 4’11”x3’4”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness: \u003c\/b\u003e9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePile:\u003c\/b\u003e Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarp: \u003c\/b\u003eCotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081480704331,"sku":"TORM-1269-HANDMADE AFGHAN SUZANI DESIGN RUG-150 X 101CM","price":454.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Suzani-1.50x1.01m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282581","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/afghan-suzani-design-rug-1-50x1-01m","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}