{"product_id":"moroccan-berber-rug-4","title":"Afghan Ala Bakhmal Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a brand new authentic \u003cem\u003eAla Bakhmal\u003c\/em\u003e rug, handmade in Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAla Bakhmal\u003c\/em\u003e rugs are named after their Persian meaning - \u003cem\u003epatterned velvet\u003c\/em\u003e, which refers to the characteristic dense soft pile that gives these rugs a velvet-like appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are a relatively recent introduction and have quickly gained popularity due to the deep red colours, contrasting with the beige and green patterns, and intricate geometric designs. They have characteristic rows of octagonal medallion motifs, resembling designs seen in \u003cem\u003eTekke\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eErsari\u003c\/em\u003e, or other Turkmen carpets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are produced in the northern provinces of Afghanistan of \u003cem\u003eMazari\u003c\/em\u003e-\u003cem\u003eSharif \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eAndkhoy\u003c\/em\u003e, and are woven using the asymmetrical Turkish (\u003cem\u003eGhiordes\u003c\/em\u003e) knot and often have a medium-low pile to bring out the detailed fine design. They also use fine wool, which gives the rugs a lustre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57131828609406,"sku":null,"price":294.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_5321_dfbc5c2d-bd0f-4a5b-8dae-ca0b702465b3.jpg?v=1773698562","url":"https:\/\/www.khorasanrugs.co.uk\/products\/moroccan-berber-rug-4","provider":"Khorasan Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}