{"product_id":"antique-style-taimani-runner","title":"Antique style Taimani runner","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdeal for adding visual interest and texture to your hallway, this handmade antique style Taimani runner contains exquisite colours and a breath-taking geometric design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan hallway runner has a spectacular colour scheme that features a main colour of light blue with additional shades of red, green, gold, orange, and navy blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of this Afghan runner is a statement in itself, showing a bold geometric theme of five medallions of differing shapes and colours set against a light blue field. The border is a red colour and is decorated with a geometric pattern. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind out some more about this Antique style Taimani runner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis runner is a handmade rug, made in Afghanistan. It was made and finished in the manner of an antique rug, but it is in fact new and unused. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design inspiration of this antique style runner comes from the Taimani. Innovative Afghan carpet weavers and producers in recent years have been busily recreating old rug designs from across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tribal influence behind this runner comes from t\u003cspan\u003ehe Taimani who belong to a group of tribes referred to as the Chahar Aimaq. \u003cem\u003eChahar\u003c\/em\u003e means four and \u003cem\u003eaimaq\u003c\/em\u003e is a Mongolian word for nomad. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey inhabit a large area of west-central Afghanistan, particularly around Charchagan in the provinces of Ghor and Farah. They are the largest contingent of the Chahar Aimaq confederation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat this Afghan Hallway runner is made from\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkin to the nomadic tribal rugs of the past that this antique style runner is influenced by, this Afghan runner rug is made from only wool. It therefore has a woollen pile, as well as wool warps and wefts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile is the velvety surface of the runner that we enjoy walking over and gazing at. The warps are the first threads to be added onto the loom at the very start of the weaving journey. The warp threads run through the entire length of the runner and exit each end as fringes. The wefts are the threads that are woven horizontally between the rows of knots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this antique style Afghan runner was made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTradition continues in how this Afghan runner rug was created. Rugs have been woven in Afghanistan for thousands of years, and this Taimani design runner was handcrafted by these time-honoured methods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe method of weaving this tribal design runner is known as hand-knotting. This is the way that the pile is created. Each tuft of pile is made from a hand-tied knot. The weaver knots in rows from one side to the other. Following this, wefts intersect the warp threads and are compacted against the row of knots. This time-consuming process is repeated over and over. All of the individual knots combine to make the colours and design of the piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woollen pile of this Taimani design runner is closely clipped to form a short pile height. This not only enhances the definition of the pattern, but also serves to create a more \"antiqued\" look. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this handmade runner is a great addition to your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a bit of individuality for your hallway this antique style runner is a great choice. It doesn't just have beautiful colours, it's archaic design offers graphic interest and intrigue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this runner is relatively thin, partner it with an anti-slip rug underlay to keep it nicely in position and help prevent any 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\u003eSize: 246×78cm \/ 8’1″x2’7″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: This Taimani runner was woven as a pair - there are two available. \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":58081590149451,"sku":"TORM-1097-ANTIQUE STYLE TAIMANI RUNNER-246 X 78CM","price":709.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Taimani-2.46x0.78m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283282","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/antique-style-taimani-runner","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}