{"product_id":"afghan-aqcha-rug-10","title":"Old Afghan Aqcha Rug c. 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an old (circa 1970) authentic \u003cem\u003eAqcha\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erug, handmade in Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAqcha \u003c\/em\u003erugs are one of the original Afghan rugs which have the characteristic deep red (from madder root extract) and dark blue\/black colour. However, newer designs are being woven with different bold colours such as blue, green and orange. Although these rugs have a lower knot count than more finer rugs, they have a relatively thicker and dense pile which provides a softer texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey use the symmetrical Turkish (\u003cem\u003eGhiordes\u003c\/em\u003e) knot and the design is well known for it's 'elephant foot' design - large, repeated octagonal motifs. The border often consists of smaller floral and geometric motifs including 'almond' motifs, representing a sweet harvest. Despite their nomadic roots, these rugs' designs are more standardised and less free-form than other tribal rugs like \u003cem\u003eBaluch \u003c\/em\u003eor \u003cem\u003eGabbeh \u003c\/em\u003erugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are produced in the town of \u003cem\u003eAqcha\u003c\/em\u003e, located in northern Afghanistan, near the cities of \u003cem\u003eSheberghan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMazari-Sharif\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAndkhoy\u003c\/em\u003e. They are primarily woven by the \u003cem\u003eErsari \u003c\/em\u003etribe, a nomadic Turkmen people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a used, old rug made in Afghanistan. It has a low faded pile throughout, although it does not have any damage or repairs made to it. Still in very good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57002545938814,"sku":null,"price":358.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_3847-squared.jpg?v=1772468254","url":"https:\/\/www.khorasanrugs.co.uk\/products\/afghan-aqcha-rug-10","provider":"Khorasan Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}