{"product_id":"oushak-blue-and-cream-mat","title":"Oushak Blue and Cream Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis light blue and cream Afghan Oushak has superb soft colours that evoke the subdued tones of antique patina in rugs. The central geometric medallion surrounded by eight- pointed stars and floral rosettes are all reminiscent of the significant design heritage of the woven carpets from Western Anatolia during the artistic heights of the Fifteenth century. This magnificent little mat has all the prestige of it's design heritage but in a compact form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this Medallion Oushak (Ushak) Mat Created? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandspun wool is dyed with natural vegetable dyes to create the alluring creams, beiges and blues of this mat. The yarn is knotted onto cotton warps to create the pile. Once the mat is cut from the loom the warp cotton threads are secured and knotted and are seen as the fringes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Use of Underlay with Small Mats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall mats are fantastic to scatter to add interest to an area of your floor, hallway or side of bed,  but you may want to consider a suitable underlay; particulary on hard floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e86 x 58cm \/ 2'0\" x 1'11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness: \u003c\/strong\u003e7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile: \u003c\/strong\u003eWool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarp: \u003c\/strong\u003eCotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081578189131,"sku":"TORM-1143-OUSHAK BLUE AND CREAM MAT-86 X 58CM","price":139.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/oushak-86x58cm-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283076","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/oushak-blue-and-cream-mat","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}