{"product_id":"red-afghan-bokhara-carpet","title":"Red Afghan Bokhara carpet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Afghan Bokhara carpet from Aqcha, Afghanistan is superb value and features the usual traditional rich red colour scheme with detail colours of deep blue-black, and cream.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also notably a very hard wearing handmade rug with it’s durable hand-knotted woollen pile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of Aqcha Rugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rug weaving in Aqcha, Northern Afghanistan has for a long time been steeped in tradition, designs have been inspired by Tekke Turkmen tribal rugs, such as Bokhara and Ersari.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDuring the 20th century these became possibly the most recognisable rugs that were produced within Afghanistan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours and Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is predominately rich red and black that features a geometric all over design with a field decorated with cream Bokhara gul motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese hard wearing red and black Afghan Aqcha rugs are incredible value. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf looked after, this rug will serve you and your home for decades!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most prominent designs that are found in this quality are Bokhara, Fil Pai (Elephant’s foot), Baghi Shinar, and occasionally plain ground rugs are found.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor use on a light coloured base carpet, we recommend use of Foxi Rug Underlay to avoid the risk of colour transference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey rug details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of origin: Aqcha, Afghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 294×199cm \/ 9’8″x6’6″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarps: 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081605288267,"sku":"TORM-1020-RED AFGHAN BOKHARA CARPET-294 X 199CM","price":775.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Aqcha-Bok-2.94x1.99m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283543","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/red-afghan-bokhara-carpet","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}