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Vendor:The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd

Colourful Loribaft rug

£540.00

Rug Size: 145 x 98cm

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With it's playful, vibrant multicolours and modern tribal inspired design this colourful Loribaft rug will add zing to anywhere you lay it. 

This charming handmade Afghan rug boasts a wide spectrum of colours including red, orange, ochre, green, navy and cream. The red tones are cosy with shades of plum red as well as rust-red. 

The pattern of this Loribaft rug is particularly appealing featuring blocks and broad stripes of colour contrasting as well as merging, not forgetting the small, sweet tribal goat, plant and humanoid motifs. 

More about this Colourful Loribaft rug

This exquisite Afghan rug was handmade in Afghanistan. It was made with age-old carpet making techniques. 

It has a luxurious hand-knotted wool pile. The knots are created by the weaver attaching individual strands of wool onto pairs of warp threads. Each strand of wool forms a tuft of pile, which is a knot. The weaver ties the knots in lines across the width of the loom and then inserts weft threads between the warps which are firmly compacted against the line of knots. Line-by-line and using many different colours the pattern of the rug forms. 

What is a Loribaft rug?

The name given to this type of handmade modern Afghan rug is Loribaft. The name derives from a fine quality of Persian Gabbeh rug known as Loribaft. The "Lori" relates to the name of a Persian tribe, whilst the "baft" part of the name means woven in Persian. 

To summarise, this rug draws design influence from the playful, often quirky style of Gabbeh rugs. 

Why we love this handmade Afghan rug

This colourful Loribaft rug is an appealing choice for its premium quality, exuberant colours and charming design. It has a medium length pile height at approximately 8mm, which you will find to be luxurious and velvety underfoot. 

It is a versatile size too. At around 5x3, this rug can be used in numerous rooms in your home. You can admire it everyday in your living room, or sink your toes into it as a bedside rug in a bedroom. Rest assured in the knowledge that where ever you decide to lay it, the woollen pile will be sumptuous but serviceable.

Key details: 

  • Country of origin: Afghanistan
  • Size: 145×98cm / 4’9″x3’3″
  • Thickness: 8mm
  • Pile: Wool, hand-knotted
  • Warp: Cotton
  • Age: New

 

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Frequently asked questions about Afghan rugs

Oriental rugs are renowned for their longevity and can often last for generations. 

I’d like to buy it, is the rug shown the rug I’ll get? 

Yes, all of our rugs are handmade and the vast majority are one-of-a-kind. This is the exact rug you will receive. No substitutions.

I’m interested in this rug, but would like to see it before I decide – can I come and see it at your shop? 

Of course! All of the rugs displayed and shown as in stock on our website are available to view and buy in-store.

How quickly will I receive my rug and how much does delivery cost? 

We aim to dispatch our Rugs as quickly as possible. Deliveries in the UK are generally achieved in 2-3 working days. Within the UK there is no carriage charge for rugs.

I’m not located in the UK, will you send it to destinations outside of the UK?

Please contact us, referencing which rug you would like to buy and your delivery address to find out shipping costs.

How long will my rug last? 

Hand-knotted Rugs and Handwoven Rugs are extremely long-lasting items. If properly looked after Oriental Rugs can outlive their owner and maybe even last for generations. In many cases rugs improve with age.

Will the colours of my rug fade? 

Handmade Oriental rugs will soften in colour over time. Of course, like any textile, if the rug is used in an area of strong sunlight, such as in a Conservatory for instance, the fading process will be more rapid. During days of strong sunshine, it is good practice to draw the curtains or blinds to keep your Oriental rug looking at its best.

Will the colours transfer onto the flooring underneath? 

This is a tricky one to answer! If only we had a crystal ball! There is a risk. Our rugs are all handmade and made with artisan dyes. All of our rugs are thoroughly washed prior to export and any excess dye should come out in the washing process. However, on the odd occasion, the dye can still sometimes transfer. This phenomenon is increased by humidity and temperature, and is regrettably irreversible. If you are concerned about this possibility, perhaps consider using an Underlay to put a barrier between the rug and the flooring/fitted carpet underneath.

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How do I care for my Afghan Rug

They are easy to care for, but here’s a few helpful pointers to keep your new Afghan rug looking great: 

Vacuum

Hoover it regularly – perhaps once a week. This is good practice as tiny dirt particles can cause premature wear. Vacuum it with just the nozzle suction, as rotating brushes can be abrasive. Try to keep the vacuum cleaner away from the fringes as this is probably the weakest point on an Oriental rug; fringes and vacuum cleaners don’t mix!

Rotate 

It is a good idea to rotate your Afghan rug on occasion. This will help prevent areas of concentrated wear. Foot shuffling when watching the TV is a prime culprit! Rotating your rug will also help to even-out any incremental changes in colour from exposure to sunlight.

Blot

Any spills should be blotted immediately: blot with kitchen towel or clean un-dyed absorbent cloth; avoid rubbing or scrubbing which can spread the spill or push the spill deeper into the rug.

Use a Rug Underlay

A good rug underlay will keep the rug in place, thereby preventing uneven wear and will help the rug keep from going out of shape.

Professional Cleaning

This is something that is required infrequently, perhaps every 3-5 years depending on use. Please contact us if you would like to have your rug cleaned as we offer a Rug Cleaning Service.