{"product_id":"caucasian-shirvan-rug-4","title":"Caucasian Shirvan Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a brand new authentic \u003cem\u003eCaucasian Shirvan \u003c\/em\u003erug, handmade in Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShirvan \u003c\/em\u003erugs are originally woven in the \u003cem\u003eShirvan \u003c\/em\u003eregion, eastern Azerbaijan. The classical period of \u003cem\u003eShirvan \u003c\/em\u003erugs began around the 17th century, with a peak in the 19th century and they were propagated greatly under the Safavid and Russian empires. Original \u003cem\u003eShirvan \u003c\/em\u003erugs are difficult to find and antiques are very rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, they have been recreated in Afghanistan, staying true to the original design, colours and quality. These rugs are considered fine, with a tight weave and high knot-density. The fine wool used also give the pile a natural shine and silky surface texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir design 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\u003eamong others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56836481253758,"sku":null,"price":915.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_0291-squared.jpg?v=1768946182","url":"https:\/\/www.khorasanrugs.co.uk\/products\/caucasian-shirvan-rug-4","provider":"Khorasan Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}