{"product_id":"handknotted-classic-garous-design-rug","title":"Handknotted Classic Garous Design Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis classically designed rug is handknotted in Afghanistan and is an artistic example of the types of quality weaving with compositional format and artful colour combinations being produced in Afghanistan for modern creative homes today. A classic Garous design rug is ideal to add a quality pure wool handmade piece of woven art to your floor too! This rug's design is directly inspired from the renowned antique Garous designs of Western Persia (Kurdish) which have been for centuries, and still are today, a popular historical pattern choice for geometric-floral ideas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Design Significance of this Handmade Rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handknotted rug epitomizes the timeless antique designs of West Persia (The Garous\/Bidjar region) that have been producing traditional designs for centuries. The Garous design is well known for it's traditional borders, decorative richness of ornate fields with a mixture of flowing and interconnecting geometricised florals. Garous designs have an attractive and appealing pattern vocabulary as it is harmonious, balanced but full of flourishing life and a sense of depth.  Creative Afghan designers and weavers find a rich source of inspiration from Garous designs today; often using wonderfully balanced colour combinations to suit contemporary homes today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Look for in this Rug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug has a sosphisticated, but not overwhelming, all-over semi-geometric border and main field design. The border has a recognisable cloudband repeating motifs with floral-and-leaf outer and inner border designs. The main field is a plethora of complex interconnecting network of vines and blossom appendages in multicolours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile is made from handknotted pure wool from yarn that has been artisanally dyed from natural vegetable dyes. So not only traditional and ancient weaving techniques have been employed in the creation of this rug, but also age-old dyeing techniques. The level of detail is outstanding; notice the cotton warps have been bound in a cheerful way with colourful yarn of cream, red and soft green. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtful Colour Combinations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the design arabesques and captivating composition you can also find clever and artful colour combinations in this handmade rug. The main field is an unusual soft sage-green\/beige background colour which changes depending on viewing angle as well as the delightful blue border. Discover and explore sage-pistacchio light green, amber, blues, grey-greens, madder reds, teal, and hints of dark navy detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInterior Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of this rugs brilliant and versatile combination of warm and cool colours; (botanicals with earthy tones with light sage) it would be ideal  incorporated in a small living room or snug, bedroom or even a hallway for great first impression!\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: 215x153cm \/ 7'1\"x5'0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 7mm\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":58978466496843,"sku":null,"price":1235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Garous-2.15x1.53M_MAIN.jpg?v=1792842448","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/handknotted-classic-garous-design-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}