{"product_id":"sultani-fil-pai-colourful-rug","title":"Sultani Fil Pai Colourful Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fine soft-grey Sultani Fil Pai geometric rug has ancient carpet design roots that are reimagined with some zesty colouration of multiple colour accents and coral pinks. This rug is handmade by fine handknotting of handspun wool onto cotton foundation warps. Afghan Sultani rugs are a type of weaving that cleverly and artistically reinvents traditional rug design with new modern concept colourations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Look For in this Fil Pai Design Rug.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall geometric design of this handmade piece originates from Turkmenistan tribal rugs. Historically the Ersari tribe is one of the largest Turkmen tribes and reknown for their weaving skills and designs. Traditionally tribal rug and carpets are identified by weave, materials, colour and design. Ersari rugs have geometric designs and often contain 'guls' which mean flower. This gul is often named 'fil pai' meaning elephants foot. These rugs have stylized patterning that is inspired by floral motifs that are geometricised. Ersari tribal carpets and rugs are created with with rich red and terratcotta tonalities, but with this contemporary piece the main ground colour is a soft grey with a wonderful array of colour combinations in the geometric format. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInspirational Design with New Colour Combinations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghan Sultani Rugs are a category within themeselves as they are modern Afghan weavings that are inspired by rugs of antiquity in floral or geometric designs. This piece has a updated modern vibe with it's soft grey ground and geometric detailing in tan, green, light and dark blues, coral pinks as well as rust and golds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Place this Rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful unique rug can be placed on a hard floor or fitted carpet. You may consider using an underaly with this 6ft x 4ft piece. It is an excellent size for a hearth rug or placed at the end or side of a bed. It would be appealing in a hallway or guest bedroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 177 x 118cm \/ 5'10\" x 3'11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, Handknotted\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":58081580319051,"sku":"TORM-1131-SULTANI FIL PAI COLOURFUL RUG-177 X 118CM","price":725.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Sultan-FilPai-1.77x1.18m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283110","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/sultani-fil-pai-colourful-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}