{"product_id":"handmade-ziegler-rug-in-light-grey-and-cream","title":"Handmade Ziegler Rug in light grey and cream","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handknotted rug takes it's recognisable all-over floral design from the legacy of Ziegler rugs. Famous and floral Persian designs have always been a popular and timeless choice for interiors. Antique Ziegler carpets were woven in what was formerly Sultanabad in Persia during the late Nineteenth century. These handwoven carpet were woven with stylish soft colours suitable for the decorative needs of the western market during these times. To this day handmade Ziegler Style carpets and rugs still hold beauty of tone and luminosity of pile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the Characteristic Features of this Rug?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the famous floral vocabulary and colour palette which makes this rug have all the features of a Ziegler Rug. The muted soft natural colours, elegant format and the floral emphasis, in both field and border, are beautifully executed. Typical features of Ziegler carpets are the flow of floral blossom and leaves. In the main field there are scalloped palmettes as well as rosette sprays and unfurling blossoms. The colour palette of the soft grey field, ivory cream border background and secondary hues of red, olive-ochres and pink terracottas are often explored in this stunning rugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this Rug made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisanal craftmanship is the key to handmade rugs. All the careful and skilled processes contribute the the creation of this rug. The hand spinning and the dyeing of the wool, the weaving process where the yarn is tied onto the cotton warp foundation with individual knots that, over time, make up the the pattern and pile. There is also finishing and washing after the piece is taken off the loom. Notice the cotton fringes (which are the warp threads) are latticed exquisitely which adds to the whole of this rug's aesthetic appeal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 148 x 99cm \/ 4'10\" x 3'3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081488535883,"sku":"TORM-1243-HANDMADE ZIEGLER RUG IN LIGHT GREY AND CREAM-148 X 99CM","price":485.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Ziegler-1.48x0.99m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282633","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/handmade-ziegler-rug-in-light-grey-and-cream","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}