{"product_id":"afghan-ziegler-circular-rug-with-soft-colours","title":"Afghan Ziegler Circular Rug with soft colours","description":"\u003cp\u003eCircular Handmade rugs are often difficult to find and this Afghan Ziegler Rug is a beautiful example of a handwoven circle rug in soft pastel colours. Because it is handknotted and handwoven it takes a very skillful weaver to create this shape of rug! The wool is handspun and dyed with natural vegetable dyes in the most delicate of colours. It has a superb field colours of soft grey and cream beige border. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a Ziegler Rug?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis circular rug is an alluring example of a Afghan interpretation of a type of floral carpet popular at the end of the nineteenth century woven in Persia under Ziegler \u0026amp; Company and exported to the Western market. Ziegler carpets were renowned for having highly decorative floral designs in both the main field as well as the border. They were created with softer tones to suit tastes of the time with famous floral traditional formats. These floral designs are very recognisable and can be discovered in this handknotted circular rug with it very nuanced palmettes and flowers. Pastel-like tones can be enjoyed to suit diverse decors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Maintain this Afghan Ziegler Rug.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though this circular rug is created with exquisite soft colours it is still woven with a pure wool pile. Pure wool has a natural durablity owing to the natural oils of lanolin and has a very durable nature. With any spillages spot clean with a mild detergent and day-to-day dirt can easily be vacuumed away on a weekly basis.  If this piece is to be positioned on a hard floor we recommend using an underlay. It will also contribute to maintaining your rug in good condition and prevent uneven wear.  \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: 138 x 138cm \/ 4'6\" x 4'6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 7mm\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","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081488437579,"sku":"TORM-1244-AFGHAN ZIEGLER CIRCULAR RUG WITH SOFT COLOURS-138 X 138CM","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/ziegler-circle-1.38x1.38m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282631","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/afghan-ziegler-circular-rug-with-soft-colours","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}