{"product_id":"soft-coloured-handmade-oushak-rug","title":"Soft coloured Handmade Oushak Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Oushak Rug has desirable soft elegent hues. A warm cream ground of pile created from handspun wool is filled with all-over floral motifs of light terracottas and sea blue-greens.It is a woven interpretation and reminiscent of the antique carpets woven in the late nineteenth century in weaving centre of the town of Oushak (Ushak) in Western Anatolia. This piece is inspired by antique Oushak Carpets and is handwoven in Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are these Oushak Inspired Rugs a Popular Choice?  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Oushak (or Ushak) Rugs were very popular in Europe for their floral and medallion formats, often with large sizes and spacious fields. Antique patina and age has softened and mellowed them over the years to very attractive hues and so are often used in elegant interiors. Interior designers often like to use Antique Oushak rugs in their interiors because of the soft pastel floral themes but also pieces such as these modern Afghan interpretations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Colours in Interior Schemes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nuanced look of mellowed tones of sought after Oushak Antique Rugs can still be enjoyed for a fraction of the price as they are skillfully recreated in these Afghan creations! The same weaving techniques that have been used for hundreds of years are still employed, the use of pure wool pile with natural vegetable dyes, notwithstanding the brand new condition for everyday use, as well as more suitable sizes for the modern home or appartment!\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\u003e: Afghanistan\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 189 x 154cm \/ 6'3 x 5'1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness: \u003c\/strong\u003e8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile: \u003c\/strong\u003eWool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton\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":58081570914635,"sku":"TORM-1158-SOFT COLOURED HANDMADE OUSHAK RUG-189 X154CM","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Oushak-1.89x1.54m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283036","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/soft-coloured-handmade-oushak-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}