{"product_id":"short-afghan-chobi-runner","title":"Short Afghan Chobi runner","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan short runner or strip is a handy size that is surprisingly versatile, it measures just 141x55cm or 4'8x1'11. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe useful size and shape of this Afghan strip makes it ideal for use in a narrow corridor or perhaps on a landing, or even as a bedside rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe colours and design of this Short Afghan Chobi runner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Afghan Chobi strip shows captivating colour combinations. It features a navy blue field colour along with detail shades in rust, ochre yellow, teal and tan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design compliments the colours perfectly. Tribal in inspiration, it boasts a bold geometric theme of five medallions as well as a geometric border pattern. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe fibres contained in this Afghan strip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe materials that this mini runner is made from are traditional carpet weaving yarns. Wool and cotton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a hard-wearing woollen pile, made from hand-spun sheep's wool. The wool was naturally dyed too - the name \"Chobi\" is a reference to this. The Chobi name is derived from the word for wood, inferring that this runner was made from natural dyes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton was used to make the foundation yarns of this strip. These are known as the warp threads. As the first yarns to be attached to the loom, these are the threads upon which the knots are tied. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFind out how this blue mini runner was made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chobi strip was crafted by hand, using carpet making techniques that have been perfected over hundred of years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mini runner rug was made by the weaver hand-knotting the woollen pile onto the cotton warps. Every single tuft of pile in this piece is formed by a hand-tied knot.\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: 141×55cm \/ 4’8″x1’10″\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":58081497874763,"sku":"TORM-1208-SHORT AFGHAN CHOBI RUNNER-141 X 55CM","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Chobi-blue-1.41x0.55m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282750","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/short-afghan-chobi-runner","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}