{"product_id":"ziegler-runner-in-cream-with-rust-red-border","title":"Ziegler Runner in Cream with Rust Red Border","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handknotted Afghan Ziegler runner has a pleasing cream palmette-filled field with a  warm rust red border background. It is ideal for a corridor or narrow space needing some uplifting floral designs, as well as being hardwearing underfoot. This piece is unique and woven by hand. It will add some classicism of design, as well as elements of a traditional format that has been admired from centuries ago to the present day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the Traditional Design Features of this Ziegler Runner? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe all-over floral format of this runner is inspired from the classic traditional designs of Ziegler Carpets. These famous carpets were woven in the late Nineteenth century by Ziegler and Co  (a Swiss \/Anglo company) that set up artisan weaving manufacture of carpets with sought after Persian floral designs. They were woven with colours that were more desirable for the Western Market. These types of carpet are now antiques but their design heritage continues into the 21st Century as they have both timeless and classic patterns. Famous design features of Ziegler carpets that can be found in Afghan handknotted pieces today are the all-over floral field, decorative borders, palmettes, blossoms as well as linked leaves with furling vine and tendrils. The border contains beautifully linked palmettes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInteresting facts about this Runner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pure wool pile is created by a series of knots made by hand which are tied onto cotton warps. Looking closely you can appreciate the detail of design and secondary colours of golden tones in the minor borders, as well as dusky pink terracottas and subtle attractive blues that detail and outline the floral features.\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: 239 x 83cm \/ 7'10\" x 2'9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081456423243,"sku":"TORM-1313-ZIEGLER RUNNER IN CREAM WITH RUST RED BORDER-239 X 83CM","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Ziegler-2.39x0.83m-MAIN-1.jpg?v=1786282396","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/ziegler-runner-in-cream-with-rust-red-border","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}