{"product_id":"old-afghan-kunduz-rug-c-1980","title":"Old Afghan Kunduz Rug c. 1980","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an old (circa 1980) authentic \u003cem\u003eKunduz \u003c\/em\u003erug, handmade in Afghanistan. This is an area rug that can be placed in larger central spaces in living rooms, bedrooms, foyers, dining rooms, study rooms and kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKunduz \u003c\/em\u003erugs are one of the original Afghan rugs which have the characteristic deep red (from madder root extract) and dark blue\/black colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey use the symmetrical Turkish (\u003cem\u003eGhiordes\u003c\/em\u003e) knot and the design is well known for it's 'elephant foot' design - large, repeated octagonal motifs. The border often consists of smaller floral and geometric motifs including 'almond' motifs, representing a sweet harvest. Despite their nomadic roots, these rugs' designs are more standardised and less free-form than other tribal rugs like \u003cem\u003eBaluch \u003c\/em\u003eor \u003cem\u003eGabbeh \u003c\/em\u003erugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are produced in the town of \u003cem\u003eAqcha\u003c\/em\u003e, located in northern Afghanistan, near the cities of \u003cem\u003eSheberghan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMazari-Sharif\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAndkhoy\u003c\/em\u003e. They are primarily woven by the \u003cem\u003eErsari \u003c\/em\u003etribe, a nomadic Turkmen people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used, old rug made in Afghanistan. It has a low faded pile throughout, although it does not have any damage or repairs made to it. There is also some slight colour fade in the centre of the rug. Still in very good condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57544157790590,"sku":null,"price":358.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_3766-squared.jpg?v=1781385954","url":"https:\/\/www.khorasanrugs.co.uk\/products\/old-afghan-kunduz-rug-c-1980","provider":"Khorasan Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}