{"product_id":"rust-red-afghan-chobi-mat","title":"Rust-red Afghan Chobi Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowcasing gorgeous colours and spectacular design, this rust-red Afghan Chobi mat will enhance any space. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of this small Chobi rug is particularly captivating. It shows a floral theme of six prominent Persian-style palmettes along with smaller versions and small rosettes. The floral field pattern is the dominant feature of this rug, and it is surrounded by a simple, single narrow border. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour scheme of this Afghan Chobi mat is especially appealing. It shows a rust-red main field\/background colour as well as shades of navy, blue, pink, yellow, brown and cream. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe materials this Rust-red Afghan Chobi Mat was made from\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan Chobi mat was handmade from only from natural fibres. Like many Oriental rugs, this small rug was woven from just wool and cotton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a hardy woollen pile. This is the most noticeable material of the rug, as this is what we see when we admire it and what we feel as we walk upon it. The wool in this small rug is especially attractive because it was hand-spun and naturally dyed. The combination of these two aspects shows in the wonderful colours contained in the rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you look closely, you will notice that this Chobi rug has a short cotton fringe. This is not really decorative, but is actually an integral part of the rug. This is because each strand of cotton fringe travels the entire length of the rug and reappears at the other end as a strand of fringe. These long strings of cotton are known as the warp threads, and they are the yarn onto which the knots are tied. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFind out how this Chobi mat was made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small Afghan rug was handmade in Afghanistan. Carpet weaving has a rich cultural heritage in Afghanistan rooted from it's tribal past. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small sized Afghan rug was made by an age-old, time-consuming method of hand-knotting. This is a meticulous process where the weaver makes the pile of the rug by tying individual knots onto pairs of warp threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our modern world of mass-manufactured goods, how refreshing it is to enjoy a handicraft such as this: crafted with skill and dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere you can use this small Afghan rug in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size of this small rug makes it a great choice as there are so many places in a home where you can accommodate it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is this rug beautiful, it is practical too. The nature of it's pattern alongside the sturdy fibres that it's made from, means that you can pop it down almost anywhere. From using it as a luxury door mat to a comfy small bedside mat, the options are numerous! \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: 86×59cm \/ 2’10″x1’11″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 9mm\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":58081475166539,"sku":"TORM-1276-RUST-RED AFGHAN CHOBI MAT-86 X 59CM","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Chobi-palmettes-86x59cm_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282486","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/rust-red-afghan-chobi-mat","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}