{"product_id":"old-handmade-belouch-mat","title":"Old handmade Belouch mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cute old handmade Belouch mat is a charming one-of-a-kind small rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows an interesting pattern featuring a tribal theme of eight guls contained inside octagonal shaped panels. The principle colour is a fawn-brown shade, whilst it also contains blue-black, brown, green, pink, orange, and beige. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis old handmade Belouch mat is a handy door mat size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 72x60cm or 2'4x2', this old Afghan Belouch mat is a useful size to use as an interesting, unique door mat rug. The beauty of Oriental rugs is their versatility, you could use this small handmade rug in numerous other locations around your home. If using it on hard flooring or on fitted carpet, think about using a rug underlay beneath it to keep it neatly in place. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFind out some more about this tiny Afghan rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small Belouch rug was handmade in Afghanistan by a Belouchi weaver near to Herat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a handmade rug made with an age-old rug making technique that involved hand-knotted the pile. The hand-knotted pile is made from sheep wool, as are the warp threads which are also the fringes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you scroll through to the final image of this rug you will see a close-up picture of the hand-knotted back of this Belouch mat. You will be impressed with the neatness of the weave and the intricacy of the knotting. This small rug is undoubtedly a bargain!\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: 72×60cm \/ 2’4″x2’0″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Perhaps up to 30 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Full pile. Slightly irregular in shape – one side is marginally longer than the other. Probably originally formed the face\/front of a saddle bag. \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":58081514946891,"sku":"TORM-1194-OLD HANDMADE BELOUCH MAT-76 X 60CM","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/A-Belouch-72x60cm-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282883","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/old-handmade-belouch-mat","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}