{"product_id":"afghan-khal-muhammadi-rug-copy-1","title":"Afghan Fine Khal Muhammadi Rug (Belgian Wool)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a brand new authentic \u003cem\u003eKhal Muhammadi\u003c\/em\u003e rug, handmade in Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most handmade rugs, these rugs are not named after their city of production, rather they are named after a skilled rug producer and dyer from \u003cem\u003eKunduz\u003c\/em\u003e, northern Afghanistan, during the late 20th century. He formulated a unique tone of deep red from madder root which differed to the dep red of Aqcha rugs, having a slight copper tone. Finding \u003cem\u003eKhal Muhammadi\u003c\/em\u003e rugs with this original dye is extremely rare, as most rugs have the standard deep red dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKhal Muhammadi\u003c\/em\u003e rugs take some inspiration from other rug designs, for example the border geometric design of \u003cem\u003eAqcha \u003c\/em\u003erugs, and octagonal motifs from \u003cem\u003eErsari \u003c\/em\u003erugs. However, over time these rugs have acquired a characteristic design of their own, with fine detailed floral patterns, although different variations can also be found. This is specifically a fine (\u003cem\u003ebeljik\u003c\/em\u003e) Khal Muhammadi rug which is of higher quality Belgian wool and detailed design than other regular rugs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs use the symmetrical Turkish (\u003cem\u003eGhiordes\u003c\/em\u003e) knot and have a glossy lustre due to the fine wool used and dense pile. They have a medium-high knot count and are regarded as fine quality rugs. It is a cultural practice for families in Afghanistan to place \u003cem\u003eKhal Muhammadi\u003c\/em\u003e rugs in their guest room as they are provide a warm welcome with the deep red, while the intricate floral motifs makes it stand out without being too distracting or busy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57311758614910,"sku":null,"price":335.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_8661_4345537d-a37d-4d13-89b0-fc659567795c.jpg?v=1777068628","url":"https:\/\/www.khorasanrugs.co.uk\/products\/afghan-khal-muhammadi-rug-copy-1","provider":"Khorasan Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}