{"product_id":"afghan-khorjin-rug-5","title":"Afghan Khorjin Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a brand new authentic \u003cem\u003eKhorjin \u003c\/em\u003erug, handmade in Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKhorjin \u003c\/em\u003erugs (Persian meaning: saddlebag) 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 \u003cem\u003eKhorjin \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 \u003cem\u003eBaluch\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePashtun \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eKuchi\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem\u003eHazara \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eTurkmen \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eErsari\u003c\/em\u003e) people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57480928264574,"sku":null,"price":301.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_3318_a197d852-1b10-42ab-af15-0a52263117b6.jpg?v=1780088978","url":"https:\/\/www.khorasanrugs.co.uk\/products\/afghan-khorjin-rug-5","provider":"Khorasan Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}