{"product_id":"fine-afghan-mushwani-carpet","title":"Fine Afghan Mushwani carpet","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd some traditional reds and blues to your room with this handmade fine Afghan Mushwani carpet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis red and blue Afghan carpet displays a wonderful richness of colour along with an incredibly intricate geometric pattern. The rich reds and blues are accentuated by touches of olive-gold and beige. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of this Mushwani carpet is super detailed. It displays a field pattern decorated with small diamond motifs as well as a multiple border arrangement surround. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind out more about this fine Afghan Mushwani carpet \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mushwani carpet was handwoven in north west Afghanistan in the vicinity of Herat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours and design are certainly spectacular. However, it is the Mushwani weave that is truly remarkable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you look closely at the photos of this fine Mushwani carpet you will notice the amazing texture of this carpet. This breath-taking texture is created by a combination of two different weaving techniques. This Afghan carpet features hand-knotted pile weaving along with flat weaving. This combination creates a fascinating rug with a three dimensional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a complicated and intricate rug making, and Mushwani rugs are not usually made with this level of fineness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is this Afghan carpet made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine Afghan Mushwani carpet is made only from wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warp threads, which are also the carpet's fringes are made from wool. The warps are the first yarns to be strung onto the loom. They run the length of the carpet and form the foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of this carpet is a blend of pile and flat weaving (kilim). The wool pile is created by hand-tied knots secured onto the warp threads. The flat weaving element uses woollen weft threads.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Afghan carpet was made for use on the floor. It is made from just hard wearing Afghan sheep wool, so you will find it to be durable and long lasting. The rich colours are incredibly practical, whilst the design and texture will be a joy to gaze upon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a versatile size at 275x210cm or roughly 9x7. This carpet is perfectly suitable for use in all sorts of rooms in your home. This proportion will look good in a living room, library, dining room or home office. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop tip:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning on laying this Afghan carpet onto a wood or tiled floor? Or placing it on a fitted carpet? Lay an anti-slip rug underlay beneath it, this will help keep the rug nicely in position and help 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\u003eSize: 275×210cm \/ 9’0″x6’11″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 6mm (kilim part)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool\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":58081590706507,"sku":"TORM-1093-FINE AFGHAN MUSHWANI CARPET-275 X 210CM","price":1645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Mushwani-fine-2.75x2.10m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283337","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/fine-afghan-mushwani-carpet","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}