{"product_id":"handmade-blue-aryana-small-rug","title":"Handmade Blue Aryana Small Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade blue Aryana Small Rug is a delightful piece handwoven in Afghanistan. It measures 127x83cm or roughly 4'2x2'9. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small size Afghan blue rug displays an elegant floral theme. The main field colour is blue and it has a complimentary navy colour border. Rusty reds and oranges contribute to give the rug some warmth and some cream elements offer light. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more about this handmade blue Aryana Small Rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Aryana\" refers to a style of Afghan rug known for its exceptional quality, handmade construction, and hand-knotting.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term encompasses a broad range of designs, many of which revive patterns inspired by historic carpet traditions. Common themes include geometric tribal motifs, north-west Persian designs, and floral or Ziegler-style patterns. In some cases, contemporary abstract rugs may also be described as Aryana rugs.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA defining characteristic of Aryana rugs is their rich, beautiful colouring, achieved through the use of natural dyes and hand-spun wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis rug is handmade, but how?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blue Aryana Small Rug was handmade by age-old methods. The pile is made of sheep's wool and it is created by the technique of hand-knotting. This 4x2'8 Afghan rug would have been made by a one weaver. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile is created by the weaver a tying tuft of coloured woollen yarn onto two cotton warp threads. Each tuft of pile is a knot and all of the knots in the rug form the pattern. You can think of the knots like pixels on a digital image!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaver ties the knots in rows across the width of the loom. There's thousands of knots in a rug like this! In between the knot rows, threads called wefts are woven between the warps. So you can see: working row after row the rug gradually takes shape until it becomes the beautiful finished rug we see before us now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I lay this beautiful rug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blue Afghan rug is made only from hard wearing natural fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriental rugs are known for their long lasting nature. It's easy to look after and this rug could probably last for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4x2'8 size is such a useful size that you can use it pretty much anywhere in your home. It's hardy enough to use at the bottom of a staircase, or as a small hearth rug, and it's luxurious too - you could use it as a bedside rug. Furthermore its versatility means that it doesn't have to be restricted to use in one location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop tip...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a small rug, we recommend use of an anti-skid rug underlay beneath it. A good quality rug underlay will keep it firmly in position and also prevent any accidents. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey details: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e127x83cm \/ 4’2”x2’9”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness: \u003c\/b\u003e10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePile:\u003c\/b\u003e Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarp: \u003c\/b\u003eCotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAge:\u003c\/b\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081487192395,"sku":"TORM-1249-HANDMADE BLUE ARYANA SMALL RUG-127 X 83CM","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Aryana-blue-1.27x0.83m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282668","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/handmade-blue-aryana-small-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}