{"product_id":"fine-handknotted-afghan-mamluk-rug","title":"Fine Handknotted Afghan Mamluk Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handknotted Afghan Mamluk design rug is an elegant example of how historical classic geometric designs translate into contemporary rugs. It has balanced, harmonious all-geometric design and holds a treasure of artistic heritage as ancient Mamluk carpets were carpets woven originally during the height of the Mamluk dynasty in Egypt (1250-1517). Their attractive and intricate designs are still sought after today in a variety of traditional as well as modern colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the Signature Characteristics of this Rug?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mamluk design rug has a wonderful array of characteristic features that are synonymous with famous Mamluk Historical Museum grade carpets. Key traditional Mamluk elements are their strong geometry with a dominant polygonal angular medallion surrounded by a plethora of complex geometric devices and motifs. Highly stylized plants with a interconnecting network of lotus flowers filigree patterns can be found in the border and repeated in the centralisied medallion. This is a recognisable format of design with it's appeal of pattern density. It's earthy yet jewel-like tones with reds and green are akin to the tonalities and colourways of historical Mamluk carpets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtful Colour Contrasts in a Pure Wool Pile \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug is created from the intricate handknotting of pure handspun woollen yarn that is tied onto cotton warps on a loom. The cotton warps are the foundation on which the wool is knotted ( two cotton warps that are side by side are knotted together). When each row of knots is completed the skilled weaver plainweaves weft threads across the carpet, which also intensifies the piece's robustness. The yarn colours that can be discovered and explored in this unique piece are a light grey-blue field, with a nut brown background to the border motifs. There are also rich madder reds, light ambers, gold-yellows and emerald green accents. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtra Artistic Features of this Rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is not only intricacy of skillful knotting techniques in the creation of the pile of this rug, but also in the decorative knotting of the cotton warp fringe threads that are latticed expertly. The fringes certainly echo the intricacy and dedication to detail with the rest of the rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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: 203x153cm \/ 6'8\"x5'0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Cotton\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":58978310848843,"sku":null,"price":1399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Mamluk-fine-2.03x1.53m_MAIN.jpg?v=1792841877","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/fine-handknotted-afghan-mamluk-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}