{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-mushwani-runner","title":"Handmade Afghan Mushwani runner","description":"\u003cp\u003eHailing from north west Afghanistan, this handmade Afghan Mushwani runner was handwoven in the vicinity of Herat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis narrow Afghan runner rug is ideal for use in narrow corridors and hallways. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe colours \u0026amp; design of this handmade Afghan Mushwani runner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rusty-reds and deep blue colours, this Mushwani runner is a great way to add warmth, texture and practicality to your hallway. Contrast is added with the use of beige outlining the diamond motifs in the field of the runner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is geometric and shows an all over arrangement of diamond shaped emblems distinctive to the Mushwani tribe. On each end there is a broad expanse of flat-weave in wide bands of rust and dark blue. These flat-woven ends provide an aesthetic neat finish to this Afghan runner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFind out some more about this handwoven Mushwani runner rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMushwani rugs are distinctive for their highly textured weave. Typically, these Mushwani rugs are woven in dark, deep colours of red and blue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable feature of these Afghan rugs is their unique weave which creates the highly textured finish - which is probably the reason that these Mushwani rugs are so highly esteemed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite texture is created because the weavers employ a combination of flat-weaving along with hand-knotted pile weaving which forms a three dimensional appearance to many of the motifs contained in the runner. The way in which the light catches the contrast in weaves is rather stunning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe materials that this Afghan runner is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Mushwani runner was woven from just Afghan sheep wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful colours and intriguing patterns are woven with flat-weaving and knotting techniques with woollen yarn. Look closely and you'll notice that the brown fringes are also made from wool. These woollen fringes are the warp threads of the runner, and these yarns serve as the runners foundations. These are the first yarns attached onto the loom, and they are the threads upon which the cosy colours and interesting patterns are woven. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop tip:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this handwoven Afghan runner is a relatively lightweight runner added to the fact that it will be most likely used in a hallway or corridor, consider using an anti-slip rug underlay beneath it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a safety point of view, this is a practical idea as a rug underlay will help to prevent any slips or trips by keeping the runner flat to the floor. Aesthetically, it will look nicer too by keeping it neatly in position and preventing any wrinkling. \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: 254x60cm \/ 8'4\"x2'0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 7mm\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59080452931915,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Mushwani-254x60cm_Main_SH.jpg?v=1793463030","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/handmade-afghan-mushwani-runner","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}