{"product_id":"afghan-soumak-kilim-rug-2","title":"Caucasian Soumak Kilim Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a brand new authentic \u003cem\u003eCaucasian Soumak \u003c\/em\u003eKilim rug, handmade in Afghanistan. Unlike knotted pile rugs, kilims are woven using a weft-faced technique that creates a flat surface which is highly durable and lightweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoumak \u003c\/em\u003eKilim rugs, named after the weaving region of \u003cem\u003eShemakha\u003c\/em\u003e, in Azerbaijan, differ from other kilim rugs which are flat with slit-weave, whereby they have a slightly raised, textured surface that feels almost embroidered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaucasian rug designs comprises mainly of geometric medallions and \u003cem\u003eboteh \u003c\/em\u003e'paisley' (teardrop-shaped) shapes, animal motifs and diamond shapes with bold blue, orange, yellow and red colours. There are also different cub-types of \u003cem\u003eShirvan \u003c\/em\u003erugs, including \u003cem\u003eBidjov \u003c\/em\u003e(highly detailed with animal motifs), \u003cem\u003eKhila \u003c\/em\u003e(prayer niches and architectural elements) and \u003cem\u003eAkstafa \u003c\/em\u003e(Unique for its 'peacock' motifs and lozenge patterns). They were specifically woven in the towns of \u003cem\u003eMaraza\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKuba\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBidjov\u003c\/em\u003e among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghan Soumak rugs are woven all across Afghanistan, particularly in the northern provinces (\u003cem\u003eFaryab\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJowzjan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBalkh\u003c\/em\u003e). There are also fine Soumaks woven in Afghanistan, named '\u003cem\u003eMaliki\u003c\/em\u003e' Soumak rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57238072787326,"sku":null,"price":302.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_7909_2328dd00-a6c0-4b51-b7f7-c4f2e83d9c70.jpg?v=1775942674","url":"https:\/\/www.khorasanrugs.co.uk\/products\/afghan-soumak-kilim-rug-2","provider":"Khorasan Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}