{"product_id":"afghan-mushwani-runner-4","title":"Afghan Fine Mushwani Runner (Belgian Wool)","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is a brand new authentic \u003cem\u003eMushwani \u003c\/em\u003erunner, handmade in Afghanistan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMushwani \u003c\/em\u003erugs use a combination of knotted pile, flat weave (kilim), and embroidery techniques, creating a unique contrast in texture and colour. They are originally dyed with madder root (for reds) and indigo (for blues), however they also come in brown versions which are simply red \u003cem\u003eMushwani \u003c\/em\u003erugs which have undergone an acid wash which transforms the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey use Turkish (\u003cem\u003eGhiordes\u003c\/em\u003e) knots, which are symmetrical and contribute to the rug's durability. The design is dominated by lozenges, diamonds, hooked motifs, and medallions. The somewhat uncommon smaller sizes of \u003cem\u003eMushwani \u003c\/em\u003erugs come from their original use in smaller tents and nomadic dwellings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are a distinctive type of tribal carpet produced by the \u003cem\u003eMushwani \u003c\/em\u003etribe, a sub-group of the larger \u003cem\u003eAimaq \u003c\/em\u003eethnic group of western Afghanistan, particularly in \u003cem\u003eHerat\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBadghis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGhor\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFarah \u003c\/em\u003eprovinces. They are a Persian-speaking group of pastoral nomads who migrate with their herds and weave rugs primarily for domestic use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56768709296510,"sku":null,"price":216.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_8498.jpg?v=1771799559","url":"https:\/\/www.khorasanrugs.co.uk\/products\/afghan-mushwani-runner-4","provider":"Khorasan Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}