{"product_id":"long-afghan-ersari-runner","title":"Long Afghan Ersari Runner","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for long hallways and corridors, this hard-wearing long Afghan Ersari runner is an impressive length at just shy of 5 metres long. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautiful colour too. It has a warming shade of rust along with additional tones of navy, light blue, light green, orange and cream. Ideal for adding a touch of cosiness and opulence to a long corridor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of this handmade Afghan long runner is equally charming. It shows a traditional theme of a rust field decorated with a column of twelve Ersari gul motifs and the field is surrounded by a geometric patterned border. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more about this long Afghan Ersari Runner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis long Afghan hallway runner was handmade in northern Afghanistan, and was made in the town of Aqcha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design shows a traditional regional Turkmen pattern of a theme of octagonal shaped emblems known as guls. The name \"gul\" means flower, and historically each tribe had its own gul motif. The Ersari gul is typically a large octagonal shape. Sometimes this gul might be referred to as elephant foot or Fil Pai due to it's shape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this Afghan long hallway runner is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade long Afghan runner rug is made from wool and cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, Ersari carpets were woven entirely from wool: pile, warps and wefts. However, in recent times cotton has been used for the foundation fibres. From an everyday use point-of-view, cotton is an excellent foundation material for use as warp threads because it is tough and holds it's shape well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkin to it's ancestors of yesteryear, this long Ersari runner has a woollen pile. The woollen yarn was naturally dyed and hand-spun. The result is a sturdier yarn along with beautiful coloration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this long runner was handmade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan hallway runner was handmade by traditional methods that have been perfected over generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering it's 5m length, this long runner would (most likely) have been made on a rolling loom. This is a type of carpet loom where the woven sections of rug are rolled up as the weaving progresses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile of this Afghan runner is made of hand-tied knots. Every single tuft of pile in this runner is made by a strand of coloured yarn which is secured (knotted) onto pairs of warp threads. The weaver ties the knots in rows the width of the loom, followed by a series of weft threads which are inserted betwixt the warps and then firmly beaten against the row of knots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knots in their entirety combine to make the colour and patterns of the runner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA long lasting runner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Afghan long runner will serve you well for years and decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made to be walked upon and was handcrafted with good quality natural materials, which over the years have proven to be durable and long lasting. \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: 496×87cm \/ 16’3″x2’10″ \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":58081497416011,"sku":"TORM-1212-LONG AFGHAN ERSARI RUNNER-496 X 87CM","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Ersari-4.96x0.87m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282742","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/long-afghan-ersari-runner","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}