{"product_id":"handmade-pictorial-afghan-rug","title":"Handmade Pictorial Afghan Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowcasing a breath-taking theme of cypress trees, this handmade pictorial Afghan rug displays superb contrasting colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows a deep midnight blue field which perfectly accentuates the pictorial theme of trees, along with shades of rust, pale blue and beige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore about this handmade pictorial Afghan rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of this handmade pictorial rug has it's roots in historic Persian carpet design. In recent years the talented Afghan carpet producers have been busily recreating ancient carpet designs from across the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pictorial Afghan rug is influenced by Bakhshaish rugs of north west Persia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enchanting and distinctive design shows a theme of Cypress trees. In Oriental Rugs Cypress trees (which are evergreen trees and long-living) are often symbolic of the Tree of Life. Perhaps this rug's depiction is representative of Zoroastrianism - the religion's most ancient form of worship involved an urn on fire flanked by two Cypress trees.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I use this handmade rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan rug with Cypress tree design is suitable for use either on the floor or on the wall as a wall hanging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is handcrafted from hardy natural materials: wool for the pile and cotton for the foundations - so it will be perfectly hard wearing should you choose to use it on the floor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a statement piece rug, it would look amazing to see it in an entrance hall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this Cypress tree design rug was made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 7x5 Afghan rug was handcrafted by the traditional method of hand-knotting the pile. These techniques have been honed for generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woollen pile of this rug is naturally dyed and hand-spun, creating beautiful shades of colour and a sturdy wool yarn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual tufts of pile are formed by knots hand-tied onto pairs of warps threads. The weaver forms the knots in rows across the width of the rug, followed by a series of weft threads which are condensed against the row of knots. The weaver works to a design plan usually on drawn on paper. The knots combine to create the colours and design of the rug.\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: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e213×148cm \/ 7’0″x4’10″ \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: New\u003c\/span\u003e\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":58081465631051,"sku":"TORM-1279-HANDMADE PICTORIAL AFGHAN RUG-213 X 148CM","price":709.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Pic-Bakhshaish-2.13x1.48m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282426","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/handmade-pictorial-afghan-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}