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They combine Persian motifs (especially\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerati\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShah Abbas\u003c\/em\u003e, and floral medallions) with European aesthetics - muted colours, open fields, and lighter tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eZiegler\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs were designed in 1833 by the the Swiss-British textile firm Ziegler \u0026amp; Co. in Manchester, England, with a manufacturing base in Iran. The goal was to produce a rug design that suited the western market, as an option to the more prevalent tribal, geometric rug designs of Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are also known as '\u003cem\u003eChobi\u003c\/em\u003e' rugs (Persian meaning:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ewood colour\u003c\/em\u003e) from their characteristic cream colour resembling pine wood. They use the asymmetrical Persian (\u003cem\u003eSenneh\u003c\/em\u003e) knot and the design is dominated by floral motifs including palmettes, rosettes, arabesques, scrolling vines and floral sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are mainly woven in the northern Afghan provinces of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndkhoy\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMazari-Sharif\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKunduz\u003c\/em\u003e, using high quality Ghazni wool which provides a natural sheen. They often have a relatively lower pile and widespread colour tonal variation (known as '\u003cem\u003eAbrash\u003c\/em\u003e' in Persian) to imitate antique rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56137124512126,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_3182.jpg?v=1756058742"},{"product_id":"96-x-62-cm-afghan-ziegler-door-mat","title":"96 x 62 cm | Afghan Ziegler Door Mat","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is a brand new authentic small rug, handmade in Afghanistan. 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They combine Persian motifs (especially\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerati\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShah Abbas\u003c\/em\u003e, and floral medallions) with European aesthetics - muted colours, open fields, and lighter tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eZiegler\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs were designed in 1833 by the the Swiss-British textile firm Ziegler \u0026amp; Co. in Manchester, England, with a manufacturing base in Iran. The goal was to produce a rug design that suited the western market, as an option to the more prevalent tribal, geometric rug designs of Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are also known as '\u003cem\u003eChobi\u003c\/em\u003e' rugs (Persian meaning:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ewood colour\u003c\/em\u003e) from their characteristic cream colour resembling pine wood. They use the asymmetrical Persian (\u003cem\u003eSenneh\u003c\/em\u003e) knot and the design is dominated by floral motifs including palmettes, rosettes, arabesques, scrolling vines and floral sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are mainly woven in the northern Afghan provinces of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndkhoy\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMazari-Sharif\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKunduz\u003c\/em\u003e, using high quality Ghazni wool which provides a natural sheen. They often have a relatively lower pile and widespread colour tonal variation (known as '\u003cem\u003eAbrash\u003c\/em\u003e' in Persian) to imitate antique rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56223347147134,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_4420-compressed.jpg?v=1758984917"},{"product_id":"94-x-65-cm-afghan-chobi-small-rug","title":"94 x 65 cm | Afghan Gabbeh Small Rug","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is a brand new authentic small \u003cem\u003eChobi \u003c\/em\u003erug, handmade in Afghanistan. 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Being pastoral nomads, the weavers would often produce the rugs outside, including anything which was present at the time in their view, for example children playing, flowers, and herding animals (goats, camels).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs have become more popular in recent times due to their colourful and uplifting design, and have been produced in Afghanistan also. The Afghan variations consist of colourful stripes on a cream background, often with a single-colour border. These are also finer than their Persian counterparts, with a lower pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGabbeh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs are one of the most traditional tribal rugs produced in Southern Iran, near the Zagros mountains,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLuristan\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFars\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eprovince. 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This is a small rug that can be used as a door mat or entryway rug to be placed in door entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are a contemporary design consisting of minimalist patterns, abstract or painterly motifs and modern reinterpretations of tribal designs to match modern interiors and contrast with the intricate floral and geometric designs of traditional Afghan rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are excellent at preventing dirt and dust in your homes as you step in your home\/room. They can also be used in the bathroom to prevent wet slippery floors. These types of rugs can be washed and repaired easily if they are damaged. They can also be used to cover small floor spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56291274948990,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_6358-compressed.jpg?v=1758570756"},{"product_id":"91-x-62-cm-afghan-kazak-small-rug","title":"Afghan Kazak Small Rug","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is a brand new authentic small \u003cem\u003eKazak \u003c\/em\u003erug, handmade in Afghanistan. This is a small rug that can be used as a door mat or entryway rug to be placed in door entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, \u003cem\u003eKazak \u003c\/em\u003erugs were produced in the Caucasus region of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. However, these designs have been revived and reinterpreted in Afghanistan. They are woven in the northern cities of \u003cem\u003eMazari-Sharif\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSheberghan\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAndkhoy\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are known for their intricate geometric design consisting of medallions, 'sunburst' or snowflake-like emblems, and hooked polygons. They use various colours including reds, blues, browns, greens and beige. These high contrast colours differ from less saturated Afghan rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are woven using the asymmetrical Turkish (\u003cem\u003eGhiordes\u003c\/em\u003e) knot and often have a medium-low pile to bring out the detailed fine design. This is especially true for '\u003cem\u003eSuper Kazak\u003c\/em\u003e' rugs which are much more detailed than ordinary \u003cem\u003eKazak \u003c\/em\u003erugs. They also use finer wool, which gives the rugs a lustre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56475859419518,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_2067.jpg?v=1761595724"},{"product_id":"94-x-62-cm-afghan-chobi-small-rug","title":"Afghan Chobi Small Rug","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is a brand new authentic small \u003cem\u003eChobi \u003c\/em\u003erug, handmade in Afghanistan. This is a small rug that can be used as a door mat or entryway rug to be placed in door entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZiegler\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs are recreations based on fine Persian-style rugs, namely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSultanabad\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eArak\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs, with highly detailed floral designs and a high knot count. They combine Persian motifs (especially\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerati\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShah Abbas\u003c\/em\u003e, and floral medallions) with European aesthetics - muted colours, open fields, and lighter tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eZiegler\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs were designed in 1833 by the the Swiss-British textile firm Ziegler \u0026amp; Co. in Manchester, England, with a manufacturing base in Iran. The goal was to produce a rug design that suited the western market, as an option to the more prevalent tribal, geometric rug designs of Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are also known as '\u003cem\u003eChobi\u003c\/em\u003e' rugs (Persian meaning:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ewood colour\u003c\/em\u003e) from their characteristic cream colour resembling pine wood. They use the asymmetrical Persian (\u003cem\u003eSenneh\u003c\/em\u003e) knot and the design is dominated by floral motifs including palmettes, rosettes, arabesques, scrolling vines and floral sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are mainly woven in the northern Afghan provinces of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndkhoy\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMazari-Sharif\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKunduz\u003c\/em\u003e, using high quality Ghazni wool which provides a natural sheen. They often have a relatively lower pile and widespread colour tonal variation (known as '\u003cem\u003eAbrash\u003c\/em\u003e' in Persian) to imitate antique rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56570799718782,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_2043.jpg?v=1763237117"},{"product_id":"afghan-gabbeh-small-rug","title":"Afghan Gabbeh Small Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a brand new authentic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGabbeh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erug, handmade in Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGabbeh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003emeans in Persian:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eraw\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enatural\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003euncut\u003c\/em\u003e, reflecting the rug's unrefined, coarse texture and free-spirited designs. 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These are also finer than their Persian counterparts, with a lower pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGabbeh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs are one of the most traditional tribal rugs produced in Southern Iran, near the Zagros mountains,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLuristan\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFars\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eprovince. 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They combine Persian motifs (especially\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerati\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShah Abbas\u003c\/em\u003e, and floral medallions) with European aesthetics - muted colours, open fields, and lighter tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eZiegler\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs were designed in 1833 by the the Swiss-British textile firm Ziegler \u0026amp; Co. in Manchester, England, with a manufacturing base in Iran. The goal was to produce a rug design that suited the western market, as an option to the more prevalent tribal, geometric rug designs of Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are also known as '\u003cem\u003eChobi\u003c\/em\u003e' rugs (Persian meaning:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ewood colour\u003c\/em\u003e) from their characteristic cream colour resembling pine wood. They use the asymmetrical Persian (\u003cem\u003eSenneh\u003c\/em\u003e) knot and the design is dominated by floral motifs including palmettes, rosettes, arabesques, scrolling vines and floral sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are mainly woven in the northern Afghan provinces of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndkhoy\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMazari-Sharif\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKunduz\u003c\/em\u003e, using high quality Ghazni wool which provides a natural sheen. 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This is a small rug that can be used as a door mat or entryway rug to be placed in door entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGabbeh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003emeans in Persian:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eraw\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enatural\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003euncut\u003c\/em\u003e, reflecting the rug's unrefined, coarse texture and free-spirited designs. Originally,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGabbeh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs were woven in small villages to be used as floor coverings, bedding, or blankets due to their thick wool pile and warmth. Being pastoral nomads, the weavers would often produce the rugs outside, including anything which was present at the time in their view, for example children playing, flowers, and herding animals (goats, camels).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs have become more popular in recent times due to their colourful and uplifting design, and have been produced in Afghanistan also. The Afghan variations consist of colourful stripes on a cream background, often with a single-colour border. These are also finer than their Persian counterparts, with a lower pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGabbeh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs are one of the most traditional tribal rugs produced in Southern Iran, near the Zagros mountains,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLuristan\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFars\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eprovince. They are mainly woven by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eQashqai\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003etribe (\u003cem\u003eTurkmen\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003enomads),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLuri\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003etribes,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBakhtiari\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003etribes and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKhamseh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003etribes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57237990441342,"sku":null,"price":71.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_7668_dc06fa8f-418c-4f0e-859d-fcbb81c1144d.jpg?v=1775937464"},{"product_id":"old-afghan-baluch-small-rug-c-1970","title":"Old Afghan Baluch Small Rug c. 1970","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is an old (circa 1970) authentic small \u003cem\u003eBaluch \u003c\/em\u003erug, handmade in Afghanistan. This is a small rug that can be used as a door mat or entryway rug to be placed in door entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBaluch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs are one of the most culturally rich and traditional rugs in Afghanistan.  They use the asymmetrical Persian (\u003cem\u003eSenneh\u003c\/em\u003e) knots which allows\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBaluch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs to have a tight pile with a high knot density. The designs are varied and often unique, including prayer mat, flower, tree of life and animal motif designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main colour theme of dark red, rust, navy blue, deep brown, and black, coming from madder root, indigo, and walnut husk dyes. These rugs often have a thick shaggy or a dense pile, which comes from their original use of covering floors, wrapping goods, sleeping, and religious purposes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are woven by the nomadic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBaluch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003epeople, an ethnic group with a long history in southwestern Afghanistan, including the provinces of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNimruz\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFarah\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelmand\u003c\/em\u003e. Designs were often passed down orally and visually rather than written patterns. Baluch rugs historically were only made as smaller accent rugs due to the smaller portable looms the nomads used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug has some small spots of moth damage in the corner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57243733819774,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_7956_7c19d826-1f7e-42ef-af15-487604403996.jpg?v=1776116407"},{"product_id":"old-turkmen-bokhara-small-rug-c-1970","title":"Old Turkmen Bokhara Small Rug c. 1970","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is an old (circa 1970) authentic small \u003cem\u003eBokhara \u003c\/em\u003erug, handmade in Turkmenistan. This is a small rug that can be used as a door mat or entryway rug to be placed in door entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic \u003cem\u003eBokhara \u003c\/em\u003erugs are highly sought after by collectors for their historical value and rarity, as they represent one of the most recognizable styles within the broader Central Asian rugs industry. Unfortunately \u003cem\u003eTurkmen \u003c\/em\u003erugs are not often exported from Turkmenistan, so it is extremely difficult to find brand new Turkmen rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most recognizable feature of \u003cem\u003eBokhara \u003c\/em\u003erugs is the large octagonal medallion repeated across the field of the carpet. This motif has influenced the design a wide range of rugs including \u003cem\u003eAqcha\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eErsari\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTekke \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eMawri Gul\u003c\/em\u003e rugs. They are woven using the symmetrical Persian (\u003cem\u003eSenneh\u003c\/em\u003e) knot, with a dense thick pile despite having a fine design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese traditional rugs originate from the nomadic tribes in the area of \u003cem\u003eBokhara\u003c\/em\u003e, Turkmenistan. They were originally woven for practical uses such as decoration and reinforcing for yurts, for floors of yurts (\u003cem\u003ehalis\u003c\/em\u003e), storage bags (\u003cem\u003echuvals\u003c\/em\u003e), and prayer rugs (\u003cem\u003enamazliks\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57243736277374,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_7977_91567765-d7f7-4aa5-a166-e4c4a05fcc00.jpg?v=1776115008"},{"product_id":"afghan-chobi-small-rug-5","title":"Afghan Ziegler Small Rug","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is a brand new authentic small\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eChobi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erug, handmade in Afghanistan. This is a small rug that can be used as a door mat or entryway rug to be placed in door entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZiegler\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs are recreations based on fine Persian-style rugs, namely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSultanabad\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eArak\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs, with highly detailed floral designs and a high knot count. They combine Persian motifs (especially\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerati\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShah Abbas\u003c\/em\u003e, and floral medallions) with European aesthetics - muted colours, open fields, and lighter tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eZiegler\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs were designed in 1833 by the the Swiss-British textile firm Ziegler \u0026amp; Co. in Manchester, England, with a manufacturing base in Iran. The goal was to produce a rug design that suited the western market, as an option to the more prevalent tribal, geometric rug designs of Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are also known as '\u003cem\u003eChobi\u003c\/em\u003e' rugs (Persian meaning:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ewood colour\u003c\/em\u003e) from their characteristic cream colour resembling pine wood. They use the asymmetrical Persian (\u003cem\u003eSenneh\u003c\/em\u003e) knot and the design is dominated by floral motifs including palmettes, rosettes, arabesques, scrolling vines and floral sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are mainly woven in the northern Afghan provinces of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndkhoy\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMazari-Sharif\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKunduz\u003c\/em\u003e, using high quality Ghazni wool which provides a natural sheen. They often have a relatively lower pile and widespread colour tonal variation (known as '\u003cem\u003eAbrash\u003c\/em\u003e' in Persian) to imitate antique rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57311736529278,"sku":null,"price":71.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_8745_403b7f4e-9669-42ba-a28f-fc1ba418517a.jpg?v=1777068181"},{"product_id":"afghan-ziegler-small-rug-2","title":"Afghan Khorjin Small Rug","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is a brand new authentic small\u003cspan\u003e \u003ci\u003eKhorjin \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003erug, handmade in Afghanistan. This is a small rug that can be used as a door mat or entryway rug to be placed in door entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKhorjin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs (Persian meaning: \u003cem\u003esaddlebag\u003c\/em\u003e) have a relatively contemporary design compared to other traditional rugs, however their design goes back a long time. Originally they were used by nomadic peoples throughout Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia, as bags and pouches, draped over horses and donkeys to carry items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs have a characteristic striped design without a traditional border. They also have sparse geometric or floral designs, reflecting their tribal and utilitarian origins. The mixture of geometric motifs and simple stripes imitates a patchwork design, which traditional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKhorjin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ebags consisted of. Traditionally, designs could signal the tribe, region, or even clan affiliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are woven by various tribal populations in Afghanistan including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBaluch\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePashtun\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eKuchi\u003c\/em\u003e),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHazara\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTurkmen\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eErsari\u003c\/em\u003e) people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57311744459134,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_8767_67cab130-496a-4595-9218-b39103423424.jpg?v=1777068369"},{"product_id":"afghan-ziegler-small-rug-3","title":"Afghan Ziegler Small Rug","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is a brand new authentic small\u003cspan\u003e \u003ci\u003eZiegler \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003erug, handmade in Afghanistan. This is a small rug that can be used as a door mat or entryway rug to be placed in door entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZiegler\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs are recreations based on fine Persian-style rugs, namely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSultanabad\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eArak\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs, with highly detailed floral designs and a high knot count. They combine Persian motifs (especially\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerati\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShah Abbas\u003c\/em\u003e, and floral medallions) with European aesthetics - muted colours, open fields, and lighter tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eZiegler\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs were designed in 1833 by the the Swiss-British textile firm Ziegler \u0026amp; Co. in Manchester, England, with a manufacturing base in Iran. The goal was to produce a rug design that suited the western market, as an option to the more prevalent tribal, geometric rug designs of Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are also known as '\u003cem\u003eChobi\u003c\/em\u003e' rugs (Persian meaning:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ewood colour\u003c\/em\u003e) from their characteristic cream colour resembling pine wood. They use the asymmetrical Persian (\u003cem\u003eSenneh\u003c\/em\u003e) knot and the design is dominated by floral motifs including palmettes, rosettes, arabesques, scrolling vines and floral sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are mainly woven in the northern Afghan provinces of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndkhoy\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMazari-Sharif\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKunduz\u003c\/em\u003e, using high quality Ghazni wool which provides a natural sheen. They often have a relatively lower pile and widespread colour tonal variation (known as '\u003cem\u003eAbrash\u003c\/em\u003e' in Persian) to imitate antique rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57355155341694,"sku":null,"price":71.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_9752_620eb074-1e13-454a-95ed-03efb2a00f6c.jpg?v=1777664432"},{"product_id":"afghan-kazak-small-rug-2","title":"Afghan Kazak Small Rug","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is a brand new authentic small\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKazak\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erug, handmade in Afghanistan. This is a small rug that can be used as a door mat or entryway rug to be placed in door entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKazak\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs were produced in the Caucasus region of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. However, these designs have been revived and reinterpreted in Afghanistan. They are woven in the northern cities of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMazari-Sharif\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSheberghan\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndkhoy\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are known for their intricate geometric design consisting of medallions, 'sunburst' or snowflake-like emblems, and hooked polygons. They use various colours including reds, blues, browns, greens and beige. These high contrast colours differ from less saturated Afghan rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are woven using the asymmetrical Turkish (\u003cem\u003eGhiordes\u003c\/em\u003e) knot and often have a medium-low pile to bring out the detailed fine design. This is especially true for '\u003cem\u003eSuper Kazak\u003c\/em\u003e' rugs which are much more detailed than ordinary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKazak\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs. 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However, these designs have been revived and reinterpreted in Afghanistan. They are woven in the northern cities of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMazari-Sharif\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSheberghan\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndkhoy\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are known for their intricate geometric design consisting of medallions, 'sunburst' or snowflake-like emblems, and hooked polygons. They use various colours including reds, blues, browns, greens and beige. These high contrast colours differ from less saturated Afghan rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are woven using the asymmetrical Turkish (\u003cem\u003eGhiordes\u003c\/em\u003e) knot and often have a medium-low pile to bring out the detailed fine design. 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Being pastoral nomads, the weavers would often produce the rugs outside, including anything which was present at the time in their view, for example children playing, flowers, and herding animals (goats, camels).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs have become more popular in recent times due to their colourful and uplifting design, and have been produced in Afghanistan also. The Afghan variations consist of colourful stripes on a cream background, often with a single-colour border. These are also finer than their Persian counterparts, with a lower pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGabbeh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erugs are one of the most traditional tribal rugs produced in Southern Iran, near the Zagros mountains,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLuristan\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFars\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eprovince. 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