{"title":"Study\/Snug","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"fine-persian-sirjan-kilim-241207","title":"Fine handmade Persian Sirjan kilim - 241207","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Persian Sirjan kilim is a fascinating piece, as it is made with part Sumak weave (embroidered kilim) and part carpet pile, giving it an embossed look. It is made from 100% wool on a cotton foundation. The Sirjan rug would also make a lovely wall hanging. At Jennings Rugs, we are constantly on the lookout for rugs and carpets that are more unusual, and this piece is indeed very unique. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e151 x 103cm (4'11 x 3'5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"151 x 103cm (4'11 x 3'5)","offer_id":28729014983,"sku":"241207","price":1239.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/2412070asqsirjancopy.jpg?v=1775300496"},{"product_id":"afghan-samarkand-273858","title":"Handmade Afghan Samarkand rug - 273858","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndulge in luxury with our handmade Afghan Samarkand rug. Made by skilled artisan weavers in northwest Afghanistan, each rug is a unique piece of art. Traditional skills and vibrant vegetable dyes are passed down through generations, resulting in a colourful blend of traditional and contemporary design. Elevate any space with the striking colours of our exclusive rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks below if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe production and \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caucasus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCaucasian\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e design of these pieces stems from a group who create the designs to a specific colour palette and set the design to graph paper; the drawing and the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"vegetable dyed\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e wool are collected by Afghan weavers who cross the border into Pakistan, where they are paid a retainer, sometime later the weaver returns with a \u003ca title=\"hand knotted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ecarpet to be paid, which then has to be finished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carpet's final stage in Pakistan involves several processes: initial tensioning, followed by surface clipping, herbal washing, and tumbling. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success. These carpets are closely knotted and are usually finished with an interesting, unusual multicoloured bound fringe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-knotted Afghan Samarkand rugs and carpets are relatively new to the market. We are always looking for something different or unusual, and these certainly tick that box. With their wonderful colours and a mix of traditional and modern design, these rugs make a striking statement. \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Samarkand\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samarkand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamarkand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rugs have been produced recently in northwest Afghanistan, and the name refers to their unique design. Samarkand, in Uzbekistan, is famous, along with \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Bukhara\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bukhara\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBukhara\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e for being on the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eSilk Road\u003c\/span\u003e linking China with the West. We hope you also like this interesting, colourful carpet as much as we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/underlay\/products\/foxi-anti-slip-underlay-4-x-6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/Foxi-underlay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e191 x 121cm (6'3 x 4')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"191 x 121cm (6'3 x 4')","offer_id":50016737939,"sku":"273858","price":1059.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/2738580asqsamarkand.jpg?v=1775300786"},{"product_id":"oriental-qum-wool-and-silk-carpet-295591","title":"Fine handmade Oriental Qum wool and silk rug - 295591","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful example of a fine-quality Oriental Qum wool rug with silk highlights. It is difficult to determine the age of this piece; the soft, gentle colours are certainly indicative of a carpet that has aged well. The work is from the private collection of Jack Jennings, who founded this business more than 60 years ago. His hangings and private pieces are now part of our stock and will interest a wide range of people. These pieces are particularly fine or resonate with him when travelling. We hope new owners are as enthusiastic about this wonderful piece. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qom_rug\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":255},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Qum\"}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qom_rug\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an important city, just south of \u003cspan data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tehran\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":1313281,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":1136076},\"21\":1,\"23\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Tehran\"}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tehran\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTehran\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(150 km) and east of the Great Salt Lake,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"great salt lake\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dasht-e_Kavir\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDasht-e Kavir\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the second-holiest city after Mashhad and an important pilgrimage site for Shiite Muslims worldwide. It is a modern industrial city with over a million inhabitants and a petroleum product distribution centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRug weaving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebegan in Qum in the 1930s. The city is renowned for producing some of the world's finest rugs and carpets. These are high-quality, made of excellent materials, and built to last.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knot_density\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKnot density\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan range from 300,000 to 1,200,000 per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be made of wool on a cotton foundation or silk on silk. Sometimes, the wool rugs have silk highlights. The patterns they use include the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paisley_(design)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoteh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Paisley) design, the Bakhtiar garden design, hunting scenes, or a central medallion. Skilled weavers can weave 8000 knots per day on the width of one metre or 8mm per day. A rug measuring 150 x 100cm, in fine quality, at 1,200,00 per metre, can take a year to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on customer service. We welcome visits to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eemail or telephone.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember, these handmade rugs are unique and special; owning one is something you can enjoy for years to come. I recommend buying a handmade carpet made of the best natural fibre, wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e200 x 141cm     (6'7 x 4'8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"200 x 141cm (6'7 x 4'8)","offer_id":19752600666174,"sku":"295591","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/2955910aPersianWoolandSilkrug.jpg?v=1775301042"},{"product_id":"fine-part-silk-oriental-isfahan-rug-262510","title":"Fine part silk handmade Oriental Isfahan rug - 262510","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany contemporary Isfahans are very bright, with strong reds and blues, and their patterns are ornate. This piece has a very subtle colouring of pale gold, soft peach, and delicate duck egg blue. The carpet is hand-knotted with a significant amount of very fine wool, combined with silk, which is used extensively to create the design. When you look closely at the scene, you'll see that it is covered with flowers, leaves, and birds.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rugs of Isfahan are more colourful and richer in tone than those of Nain, a nearby city renowned for its exceptional handmade rugs. Antique Isfahan rugs are highly sought after because production was nearly halted in 1722 during the Afghan invasion. It was not until the early 20th century that it was firmly reestablished. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on customer service. We welcome visits to \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e shop. Alternatively, we're \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003ehappy to assist with online enquiries via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eemail or phone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember, these handmade rugs are unique and special; owning one is something you can enjoy for years to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFoxi underlay\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e165 x 105cm   (5'5 x 3'5)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"165 x 105cm (5'5 x 3'5)","offer_id":31932880126014,"sku":"262510","price":5450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/26251000acpartsilkcopy.jpg?v=1776173019"},{"product_id":"persian-tabriz-rug-306297","title":"Fine handmade Oriental Tabriz rug - 306297","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fine, handmade Oriental Tabriz rug is crafted with incredible precision and artistry. It uses extremely fine and densely knotted yarns to create an exquisite piece of art. Enjoy this beautiful heirloom for generations to come. The intricacy of this piece epitomises the rug's ornate classical design. The medallion is surrounded by a sophisticated design similar to those seen at the Alhambra Palace in Andalucia. The colours are very soft, including pink, peach, gold, green, and rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Where is Tabriz?\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e is an ancient city on the old Silk Route, which connected the Far East to Europe. It borders Turkey and the Caucasus. For hundreds of years, people have been weaving beautiful rugs and carpets here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTabriz rugs feature a fine, dense wool pile woven on a cotton foundation. They are made using a Turkish knot, averaging approximately 1,000,000 knots per sq mt. Sometimes, the design is outlined in silk to make the pattern stand out. For example, they use medallions, all-over floral, and the Herati design (often called the fish design). They are renowned for their outstanding picture rugs and excellent wool piles woven onto a silk foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is worth remembering that these handmade rugs are unique and special. Owning one is something you can enjoy for many years. I recommend buying a handmade rug with the best natural fibre: wool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"s1\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"9\" style=\"width: 266.75px;\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"191\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"151\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 112px;\" height=\"21\" class=\"xl67\"\u003e150 x 105cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 149.75px;\" class=\"xl68\"\u003e(4'11 x 3'5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"150 x 105cm (4'11 x 3'5)","offer_id":32630130802750,"sku":"306297","price":1445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3062970atabriz_f8898624-260b-4bba-a4fd-877196c86ff5.jpg?v=1776172861"},{"product_id":"afghan-loribaft-rug-306546","title":"Handmade Afghan Loribaft rug - 306546","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking modern checkerboard Afghan Loribaft rug design was created by skilled artisans in northwest Afghanistan. It will look fabulous in a contemporary barn conversion or penthouse apartment with plain white walls and a wooden floor. Both practical and hardwearing, this rug is suitable for any location. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghan_rug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eAfghan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehandmade carpets are becoming very well-regarded. This market has been growing quickly in recent years, with greater emphasis on higher quality knotting and Pakistan's influence in many finishing processes, such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einitial tensioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to correct alignment issues where the weaver has drifted the wefts, causing the pattern to run out. Next, adjustments are undertaken before \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface clipping rugs after weaving has been completed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"=HYPERLINK(%22https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be%22,%22herbal%20washing%22)\" title=\"Interest video\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"simple method!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etumbling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded. These carpets are tightly knotted and usually finished with an unusually bound multicoloured fringe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carpets are still \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"hand knotted\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eand the wool is coloured with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"vegetable dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evegetable dye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The Loribaft rug designs can be reminiscent of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabbeh\" title=\"Gabbeh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGabbeh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs, although the Loribaft pieces are finer and more tightly knotted. The colours of the Loribaft rugs and carpets are similar to those used in our Samarkand collections and possibly more vibrant. The main distinction is that the patterns are playful, using a very rich colour palette and simple design, with stylised animals, plants, trees or characters with block colour often mimicking an ombre effect. Some Loribaft pieces do not have fringes, finishing with a plain \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kilim\" title=\"what are KIlim?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekilim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e end or binding, which is secured to prevent fraying. Other rugs are produced, like the Samarkand carpets, with an unusual bobbin wind on the warps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on the level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" title=\"virtual tour link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Get in Touch!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is worth reminding ourselves that these handmade rugs are unique and special. Owning one is something you can enjoy for many years. I recommend buying a handmade rug with the best natural fibre, wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floor boards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" style=\"width: 292px;\" height=\"29\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"191\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"151\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl67\" height=\"21\" style=\"width: 207.09375px;\"\u003e195 x 153cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl68\" style=\"width: 82.90625px;\"\u003e(6'5 x 5'0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"195 x 153cm (6'5 x 5'0)","offer_id":32659770507326,"sku":"306546","price":1175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3065460aloribaftcopy.jpg?v=1746876374"},{"product_id":"indian-kilim-rug-307266","title":"Indian Kilim rug - 307266","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handwoven Indian kilim rug is a kaleidoscope of colour that adds a contemporary touch to any space. It is versatile enough to be used on the floor, as a wall hanging or a throw. Itsa throw. Its unique design and vibrant hues will surely catch the eye. Expertly crafted, this rug brings both style and functionality to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKilim\u003c\/span\u003e rugs are both serviceable and practical, giving the owner the advantage of being made from one of the most wonderful natural yarns' wool' and are often completely reversible. Vegetable-dyed wool is a beautiful natural fibre that usually contains high levels of \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Lanolin\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lanolin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elanolin\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e making it very practical. Kelim is woven using hand-dyed wool in both the warp and the weft. The patterns produced are often identified by the region in which they are made, and the designs are passed down through generations from mother to daughter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe term we use to describe a flat-woven rug instead of a hand-knotted rug (pile) appears in two forms (to assist your search term). Flat-woven rugs produced in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Turkey will be known as kilim, whereas those made elsewhere are known as Kelim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur established family-owned retail shop in Tewkesbury sells a wide range of handmade rugs from many countries, including Pakistan, Kashmir, and Afghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eY\u003c\/span\u003eou can also\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"342\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"191\" style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"151\" style=\"width: 342px;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" class=\"xl67\" height=\"21\"\u003e185 x 125cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"151\" class=\"xl68\"\u003e(6'1 x 4'1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"185 x 125cm (6'1 x 4'1)","offer_id":39318288072766,"sku":"307266","price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3072660aIndianKilimrugcopy.jpg?v=1720868337"},{"product_id":"oriental-abadeh-rug-306289","title":"Handmade oriental Abadeh rug - 306289","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis interesting, handmade Oriental Abadeh rug features a repeating flower design, making it a perfect choice for a traditional village piece. It is handcrafted using the finest wool and vegetable dye, and its intricate yet timeless design will bring beauty and elegance to any home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks below if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersian \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Abadeh_rug\" title=\"Abadeh rugs and runner are made in Iran\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbadeh\u003c\/a\u003e rugs and runners are handmade from wool and feature a design and colour palette inspired by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" title=\"The nomadic tribes of Iran make up a lot of rug business\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQashqai\u003c\/a\u003e nomadic tribes that pass through the Abadeh region around \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shiraz_rug\" title=\"Shiraz rugs are made in Iran and are more affordable\"\u003eShiraz.\u003c\/a\u003e They are made from wool and hand-painted\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e on a\u003c\/span\u003e cotton foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Qashqai pieces, these designs feature natural motifs and ornaments, reflecting how the Qashqai create designs based on what is in their environment. These include animal motifs and plant-based designs, with a central medallion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbadeh pieces are very robust and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/carpet-care-guide\" title=\"How to care for your rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehard-wearing\u003c\/a\u003e, lending to the conditions under which the rugs are made. The rich reds often used in these pieces are derived from naturally occurring \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rubia_tinctorum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emadder root\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #1f2124; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 427.32px;\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"191\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"151\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 228px;\" height=\"21\" class=\"xl67\"\u003e210 x 156cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 191.32px;\" class=\"xl68\"\u003e(6'11 x 5'1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"210 x 156cm (6'11 x 5'1)","offer_id":39499346542654,"sku":"306289","price":2095.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3062890aabadeh.jpg?v=1775309805"},{"product_id":"fine-afghan-loribaft-rug-307339","title":"Fine handmade Afghan Loribaft rug - 307339","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great rug for the contemporary lifestyle with a modern stripe design in blue, cream, donkey brown and terracotta with a plain brick red border. They have woven some stylised animals in the design to give the rug additional character. A practical, hardwearing rug that is suitable for any room in the home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghan_rug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eAfghan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehand-made carpets are becoming very well regarded. This market has been growing quite fast in recent years, with greater emphasis placed on higher-quality knotting and the influence of Pakistan in many of the finishing processes. Such as initial tensioning to correct alignment issues where the weaver has drifted the wefts, causing the pattern to run out. Adjustments are undertaken before \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface clipping rugs after weaving has been completed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"=HYPERLINK(%22https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be%22,%22herbal%20washing%22)\" title=\"Interest video\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"simple method!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etumbling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success. These carpets are tightly knotted and usually finished with an unusually bound multicoloured fringe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carpets are still hand-knotted, and the wool is coloured with vegetable dye. The Loribaft rug designs can be reminiscent of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabbeh\" title=\"Gabbeh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGabbeh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs, although the Loribaft pieces are finer and more tightly knotted. The colours of the Loribaft rugs and carpets are similar in many ways to those used in our Samarkand collections, and they are possibly more vibrant. The main distinction is that the patterns are playful, with a vibrant colour palette and simple design, with stylised animals, plants, trees or characters with block colour often mimicking an ombre effect. Some of the Loribaft pieces do not have fringes, so they are finished with a plain kilim end or binding, which is secured to prevent fraying. Other rugs are produced, like the Samarkand carpets, with an unusual bobbin wind on the warps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen considering buying online, it is worth thinking about the company's provenance and the rug. We are a family business with more than 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the Tewkesbury shop; alternatively, we are pleased to assist with online enquiries by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Get in Touch!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is worth reminding ourselves that these hand-made rugs are unique and special; owning one is something you can enjoy for many years. I recommend buying a handmade rug that uses the best natural fibre, wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floor boards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" style=\"width: 398.6875px;\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"191\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"151\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl67\" height=\"21\" style=\"width: 170px;\"\u003e189 x 121cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl68\" style=\"width: 223.6875px;\"\u003e(6'2 x 4'0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"189 x 121cm (6'2 x 4'0)","offer_id":39466641457214,"sku":"307339","price":845.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3073390aFineAfghanLoribaftrugcopy.jpg?v=1720874430"},{"product_id":"afghan-ziegler-rug-307468","title":"Handmade Afghan Ziegler rug - 307468","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuck egg blue is a rare colour in handmade oriental rugs. This rug's overall colour scheme is very muted, almost antique. The duck egg background, cream and gold borders, and touches of red have a lovely light look. Made from tough Afghan wool, it will work in any room.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften, people are curious about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Morris\" title=\"Wikipedia info on William Morris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/a\u003e connection. Ziegler worked collaboratively with William Morris, taking his designs whilst securing weavers in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" title=\"Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sultanabad\" title=\"Sultanabad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultanabad\u003c\/a\u003e to produce fine examples of traditionally made carpets specifically produced for the export market booming \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_era\" title=\"Victorian Britain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVictorian Britain\u003c\/a\u003e. The processes used were developed at the weaving stage and, more crucially, extended into the finishing process, particularly the herbal washes used. The fashion was to experiment, and the early Ziegler designs were quite different from this period's traditional rugs and carpets. The Oriental rug trade had not been used in this way before. In many ways, the pioneering techniques used by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ziegler_%26_Co.\" title=\"Ziegler \u0026amp; Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZiegler \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e have been part of the inspiration behind some of the newly designed pieces from Afghan weavers like the Samarkand and Mamluks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAfter the carpets have been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Wikipedia extra info.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e, the final process is to wash them with gallons of flowing water (literally thrown bucket by bucket). The carpet is scrubbed with brushes with tough bristles, enabling surplus dyes to be removed and making them much lighter in colour. The scrubbing also makes the carpet look slightly older or even, as some describe it, as an 'antique look'. The different \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mordant\" title=\"What is Mordant? Wikipedia link to additional content information.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eMordant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e used to wash and fix the dyes also affect the colouration of the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"a link to natural dyes used in many productions.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e The final stage of carpet production in Pakistan involves many processes. First, initial\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and alignment problems may be addressed, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"our youtube video Clare took in Pakistan of 'Herbal washing' new rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and finalising. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success. These carpets are closely knotted and usually finished with an interesting and unusual bound multicoloured fringe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on a high level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" title=\"Google virtual your of the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" style=\"width: 401px;\" height=\"25\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"136\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"149\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl68\" height=\"21\" style=\"width: 164.3125px;\"\u003e179 x 122cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl69\" style=\"width: 232.6875px;\"\u003e(5'10 x 4'0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"179 x 122cm (5'10 x 4'0)","offer_id":39551535153214,"sku":"307468","price":889.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3074680aFineAfghanZieglerrugcopy.jpg?v=1720876835"},{"product_id":"afghan-ersari-rug-306965","title":"Handmade Afghan Ersari rug - 306965","description":"\u003cp\u003eA well-established favourite design used over many centuries, the rich terracotta\/red is shown to exceptional effect with the traditional deep blue border and central Gul design. This design is often used in the well-known rugs and carpets from Pakistan known as Bokharas. The pile is relatively short and of medium density. It will provide the owner with many years of faithful service. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErsari rugs are \u003ca title=\"what are hand knotted carpets?\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e using methods passed down from the \u003ca title=\"Who and what are Turkmen?\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Turkmen_rug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTurkmen\u003c\/a\u003e people of Central Asia. The vibrant colours come from \u003ca title=\"Natural Dyes\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/a\u003e—for example, the deep reds produced from boiling the root of the \u003ca title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rubia_tinctorum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emadder plant\u003c\/a\u003e. In addition, these rugs often feature traditional \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gul_(design)\"\u003eGul\u003c\/a\u003e\" (also known as elephant's foot) designs.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"hand knotted \"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carpet's final stage in Pakistan involves several processes: initial\u003ca title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and alignment issues may be corrected, followed by \u003ca title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Herbal washing new rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" color=\"#2b00ff\"\u003ewashing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded. These carpets are tightly knotted and usually finished with an exciting, unusual multicoloured fringe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"hand knotted \"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003eWe sell handmade \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghan_rug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eAfghan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Ersari rugs online and in-store. So why not come to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.visittewkesbury.info\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and find one that suits your needs?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIt is worth remembering that these handmade rugs are unique and special. Owning one is something you can enjoy for many years. I recommend buying a handmade rug with the best natural fibre, wool. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"489\" height=\"25\" style=\"width: 489px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"191\" style=\"width: 232.5px;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"151\" style=\"width: 253.5px;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl67\" width=\"191\"\u003e196 x 152cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl68\" width=\"151\"\u003e6'5 x 5'0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"196 x 152cm 6'5 x 5'0","offer_id":39569960632382,"sku":"306965","price":938.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3069650aAfghanErsarirugcopy_6e21a033-9b37-4311-89fd-ede0bc4dd426.jpg?v=1766057442"},{"product_id":"fine-afghan-ziegler-rug-307464","title":"Fine handmade Afghan Ziegler rug - 307464","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cream-ground fine Afghan Ziegler rug nods to more up-to-date colour schemes, as the outer border is a lovely, gentle lilac grey. The addition of warm buttermilk makes the rug soft and gentle-looking. The curvilinear design is typical of this style of rug, and you can also see this piece's arts and crafts element. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften, people are curious about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Morris\" title=\"Wikipedia info on William Morris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/a\u003e connection. Ziegler worked collaboratively with William Morris, taking his designs and securing weavers in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" title=\"Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sultanabad\" title=\"Sultanabad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultanabad\u003c\/a\u003e to produce fine examples of traditionally made carpets specifically produced for the export market booming \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_era\" title=\"Victorian Britain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVictorian Britain\u003c\/a\u003e. The processes used were developed at the weaving stage and, more crucially, extended into the finishing process, particularly the herbal washes used. The fashion was to experiment, and the early Ziegler designs were quite different from this period's traditional rugs and carpets. The Oriental rug trade had not been used in this way before. In many ways, the pioneering techniques used by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ziegler_%26_Co.\" title=\"Ziegler \u0026amp; Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZiegler \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e have been part of the inspiration behind some of the newly designed pieces from Afghan weavers like the Samarkand and Mamluks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAfter the carpets have been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Wikipedia extra info.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e, they are washed with gallons of flowing water (literally thrown bucket by bucket). The carpet is scrubbed with brushes with tough bristles, enabling surplus dyes to be removed and making it much lighter in colour. The scrubbing also makes the carpet look slightly older or even, as some people prefer to describe it, an 'antique look'. The different \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mordant\" title=\"What is Mordant? Wikipedia link to additional content information.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eMordants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e used to wash and fix the dyes also affect the colouration of the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"a link to natural dyes used in many productions.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e The final stage of carpet production in Pakistan involves many processes. First, initial\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"our youtube video Clare took in Pakistan of 'Herbal washing' new rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"youtube video on a very basic process\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success. These carpets are closely knotted and usually finished with an interesting and unusual bound multicoloured fringe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on a high level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" title=\"Google virtual your of the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e183 x 120cm  (6'0 x 3'11)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"183 x 120cm 6'0 x 3'11","offer_id":39590115508286,"sku":"307464","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3074640aFineAfghanZieglerrug.jpg?v=1738843993"},{"product_id":"afghan-ziegler-rug-307763","title":"Handmade Afghan Ziegler Rug - 307763","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely hand-knotted Afghan Ziegler-designed rug in soft blue\/green with an outer border in rich cream and design details in terracotta. This vegetable-dyed wool carpet will give many years of pleasure and good service. The carpet has a fair degree of Abrash, which is typical of this design and type of wool dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOften, people are curious about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Morris\" title=\"Wikipedia info on William Morris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/a\u003e connection. Ziegler worked collaboratively with William Morris, taking his designs whilst securing weavers in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" title=\"Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sultanabad\" title=\"Sultanabad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultanabad\u003c\/a\u003e to produce fine examples of traditionally made carpets specifically produced for the export market booming \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_era\" title=\"Victorian Britain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVictorian Britain\u003c\/a\u003e. The processes used were developed at the weaving stage and, more crucially, extended into the finishing process, particularly the herbal washes used. The fashion was to experiment, and the early Ziegler designs were quite different from this period's traditional rugs and carpets. The Oriental rug trade had not been used in this way before. In many ways, the pioneering techniques used by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ziegler_%26_Co.\" title=\"Ziegler \u0026amp; Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZiegler \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e have been part of the inspiration behind some of the newly designed pieces from Afghan weavers like the Samarkand and Mamluks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAfter the carpets have been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wikipedia extra info.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e, the final process is to wash them with gallons of flowing water (literally thrown bucket by bucket). The rug is scrubbed with brushes with tough bristles, enabling surplus dyes to be removed, making them much lighter in colour. The scrubbing also makes the carpet look slightly older or even, as some people describe it, an 'antique look'. The different Mordant used to wash and fix the dyes also affects the colouration of the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"a link to natural dyes used in many productions.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e The final carpets stage in Pakistan involves many processes. First, initial tensioning and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by surface clipping, herbal washing, and tumbling. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success. These carpets are closely knotted and usually finished with an exciting and unusual bound multicoloured fringe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on a high level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Google virtual your of the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"191\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"151\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl68\" width=\"191\"\u003e189 x 155cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl69\" width=\"151\"\u003e(6'2 x 5'1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"189 x 155cm (6'2 x 5'1)","offer_id":42200206344421,"sku":"307763","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3077630aAfghanZieglerrugcopy.jpg?v=1736348268"},{"product_id":"afghan-kazak-rug-307780","title":"Handmade Afghan Kazak rug - 307780","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-knotted carpet is made with locally produced wool, traditionally vegetable-dyed in bright red using the root of the madder plant. Although this piece is primarily cream, many blue, red, gold, and turquoise are used on the centre ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the gold hyperlinks below for additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough Kazaks are \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"hand knotted\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Afghanistan, the design originates from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caucasus\" title=\"quick link to wikipedia for information on this areaCaucasus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCaucasus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The short pile emphasises the pattern's sharpness. Each piece is made using excellent Afghan wool, usually spun in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ghazni\" title=\"Quick link to wikipedia on Ghazni\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eGhazni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Afghan wool is generally slightly coarser and more curly than other wools, making it ideal for carpet weaving. Afghan Kazak carpets are traditionally made with bold geometric designs in intense, vibrant colours such as rich reds, warm terracottas, and shades of blues with soft golds and creams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Pakistan, the final carpet stage involves many processes. Initial\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Our recent video taken by Clare in Pakistan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and alignment problems may be addressed, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Finishing process video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Finishing process video from our youtube chanel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing has succeeded.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the company's provenance. Jennings Rugs is a family business with over 65 years of experience selling quality handmade rugs and enjoys an unrivalled reputation. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and welcoming visitors to our \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\"\u003e205 x 150cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"151\"\u003e(6'9 x 4'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"202 x 155cm (6'8 x 5'1)","offer_id":42240836272357,"sku":"307780","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3077800aAfghanKazakrugcopy.jpg?v=1776171092"},{"product_id":"afghan-choeb-mamluk-rug-306643","title":"Handmade Afghan Choeb Khotan rug - 306643","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan Choeb-Khotan is a lovely, exciting rug. Several unusual elements are becoming features of modern 'high-end' Afghan hand-knotted rugs. The central red ground has a large rectangular panel with intricate cream borders. The carpet is symmetrical and attracts buyers who like traditional Kazak designs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique and varied collection is produced in \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghanistan\" title=\"Afghanistan; maps and history\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e using the Ziegler weave. The traditional methods of shearing wool from the indigenous \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karakul_sheep\" title=\"What are Karakul sheep\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKarukal sheep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, then hand-spun and coloured using natural \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"Natural dye information\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and mineral dyes. Many of these pieces have utilised old Ziegler designs and patterns, with one subtle difference: these carpets and rugs, which are \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"What is hand-knotted?\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, have many more colours. They generally are more vibrant and less 'old' looking. With reduced \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Short video showing herbal washing in Pakistan finishing centres.\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewashes\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e the exciting and uplifting colours remain almost Jewel-like. The final finishing processes are carried out in Pakistan, where some post-production occurs. This will mean \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"tensioning corrections and errors are made.\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ealignment corrections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"an interesting short video on this process.\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"What is tumbling? a short video shows how basic the equipment is.\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and the washing mentioned earlier. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe company's provenance\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e and\u003c\/span\u003e the rug are worth considering when buying online\u003c\/span\u003e. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our customer service while maintaining the best possible prices online and in-store. We welcome visits to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" title=\"Virtual tour by google inside the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jenningsrugs.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Why not get in touch with the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"17\" style=\"width: 359.609375px;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ccol data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"191\"\u003e \u003ccol data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"151\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 150px;\" class=\"xl68\" height=\"21\"\u003e206 x 152cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 204.609375px;\" class=\"xl69\"\u003e(6'9 x 5'0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"206 x 152cm (6'9 x 5'0)","offer_id":42242245722341,"sku":"306643","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3066430aAfghanChoebMamlukrugcopy.jpg?v=1720781098"},{"product_id":"afghan-kazak-rug-307785","title":"Extra fine handmade Afghan Kazak rug - 307785","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely hand-knotted extra-fine cream-ground Kazak vegetable-dyed rug. The centre area features three large red medallions, framed in dark blue, with a soft pale blue and forest green. This complex caucasian design is more unusual than most Kazak rugs, primarily because of the central cream ground and the pretty blue bracketed corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the gold hyperlinks below for additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough Kazaks are \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"hand knotted\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Afghanistan, the design originates from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caucasus\" title=\"quick link to wikipedia for information on this areaCaucasus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCaucasus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The short pile emphasises the pattern's sharpness. Each piece is made using excellent Afghan wool, usually spun in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ghazni\" title=\"Quick link to wikipedia on Ghazni\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eGhazni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Afghan wool is generally slightly coarser and more curly than other wools, making it ideal for carpet weaving. Afghan Kazak carpets are traditionally made with bold geometric designs in intense, vibrant colours such as rich reds, warm terracottas, and shades of blues with soft golds and creams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final carpet stage in Pakistan involves many processes. Initial\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Our recent video taken by Clare in Pakistan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e ten-toning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Finishing process video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Finishing process video from our youtube chanel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. Jennings is a family business with over 65 years of experience selling quality handmade rugs and enjoys an unrivalled reputation. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and welcoming visits to the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\"\u003e202 x 157cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"151\"\u003e(6'8 x 5'2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"202 x 157cm (6'8 x 5'2)","offer_id":42265223692517,"sku":"307785","price":1475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3077850aExtraFineAfghanKazakrugcopy.jpg?v=1775318560"},{"product_id":"arts-and-crafts-stlye-afghan-ziegler-rug-307649","title":"Handmade Arts and Crafts style Ziegler rug - 307649","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique handmade Ziegler rug is a classic example of the Arts and Crafts style. Masterfully crafted by Afghan weavers using hand-spun vegetable-dyed wool, it boasts a beautiful colour palette of soft blues, golds, and yellows. An ideal addition to any room, this rug will surely be treasured for generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was recently made by artisan weavers in Kabul, who were given specific patterns to experiment with. We have been lucky to obtain three or four arts and crafts pieces in different designs, colours, and sizes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften, people are curious about the \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia info on William Morris\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Morris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/a\u003e connection. Ziegler worked collaboratively with William Morris, taking his designs and securing weavers in \u003ca title=\"Tabriz\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Sultanabad\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sultanabad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultanabad\u003c\/a\u003e to produce fine examples of traditionally made carpets produced explicitly for the export market booming \u003ca title=\"Victorian Britain\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_era\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVictorian Britain\u003c\/a\u003e. The processes were developed at the weaving stage, more crucially extending into the finishing process, particularly the herbal washes used. The fashion was to experiment, and the early Ziegler designs were quite different from this period's traditional rugs and carpets. The Oriental rug trade had not been used in this way before. In many ways, the pioneering techniques used by \u003ca title=\"Ziegler \u0026amp; Co\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ziegler_%26_Co.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZiegler \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e have been part of the inspiration behind some of the newly designed pieces from Afghan weavers, like the Samarkand and Mamluks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAfter the carpets have been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wikipedia extra info.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e, they are washed with gallons of flowing water (literally thrown bucket by bucket). The rug is scrubbed with brushes with tough bristles, enabling surplus dyes to be removed, making it much lighter in colour. The scrubbing also makes the carpet look slightly older or even, as some describe it, an 'antique look'. The different \u003ca title=\"What is Mordant? Wikipedia link to additional content information.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mordant\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eMordants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e used to wash and fix the dyes also affect the colouration of the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"a link to natural dyes used in many productions.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e The final carpets stage in Pakistan involves many processes. First, initial\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca title=\"our youtube video Clare took in Pakistan of 'Herbal washing' new rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"youtube video on a very basic process\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on a high level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Google virtual your of the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"232\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"115\"\u003e183 x 120cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\"\u003e(6'0 x 3'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"183 x 120cm (6'0 x 3'11)","offer_id":42389256012005,"sku":"307649","price":1455.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3076490aAfghanArtsandcraftsrugcopy.jpg?v=1721226205"},{"product_id":"fine-persian-qashquli-rug-307917","title":"Fine handmade Persian Qashquli rug - 307917","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fine, high-quality Persian rug will brighten the darkest of rooms. It has a vibrant terracotta background with the most beautiful blue embellished with gold surround. It is a detailed piece of wool dyed traditionally using roots from the madder plant. Unlike the Qashqai pieces, this will be wool on a cotton foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is an interesting example of the cultural change and urbanization of some usually nomadic people. The Qashqai weavers who decided to settle in small communities produced the work. This change has resulted in some excellent-quality products, often made with finely spun and dyed wool using wildly different colours. These pieces may have unique and personal designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/underlay\/products\/foxi-anti-slip-underlay-6-x-9\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/Foxi-underlay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 387.199px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 192px;\"\u003e169 x 134cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 179.199px;\"\u003e(5'7 x 4'5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"169 x 134cm (5'7 x 4'5)","offer_id":42405432393957,"sku":"307917","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3079170aFinePersianQashqulirugcopy.jpg?v=1721297596"},{"product_id":"fine-modern-afghan-ziegler-rug-307998","title":"Fine handmade Modern Afghan Ziegler rug - 307998","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis modern take on the traditional Afghan Ziegler has all the trademarks of its namesake but with a more contemporary colour palette. Traditionally, Afghan Zieglers have only a couple of colours featured on the rug, but this piece has quite a few. The dark blue background is a good basis to contrast against the gold, cream, light blue, green, orange and teal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghan Ziegler rugs and carpets have generally been made in softer tones and different colours for the last twenty years. However, things must move on, and 'welcome to the modern Ziegler rug'. While the design is similar, the colours have changed somewhat, and they are now producing more lively tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Modern Ziegler collections are relatively new. Each handmade rug has many classic Ziegler designs and motifs. They tend to have many more bright colours than traditional Ziegler carpets. The bright, jewel-like colour is maintained primarily by reducing the amount of washing. The classic Zieglers are heavily washed to produce the appearance of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOften, people are curious about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Morris\" title=\"Wikipedia info on William Morris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/a\u003e connection. Ziegler worked collaboratively with William Morris, taking his designs and securing weavers in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" title=\"Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sultanabad\" title=\"Sultanabad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultanabad\u003c\/a\u003e to produce fine examples of traditionally made carpets produced explicitly for the export market booming \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_era\" title=\"Victorian Britain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVictorian Britain\u003c\/a\u003e. The processes were developed at the weaving stage, more crucially extending into the finishing process, particularly the herbal washes used. The fashion was to experiment, and the early Ziegler designs were quite different from this period's traditional rugs and carpets. The Oriental rug trade had not been used in this way before. In many ways, the pioneering techniques used by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ziegler_%26_Co.\" title=\"Ziegler \u0026amp; Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZiegler \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e have been part of the inspiration behind some of the newly designed pieces from Afghan weavers, like the Samarkand and Mamluks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Quick link to offer more history and information on Jennings rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on a high level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Google tour for our shop in the ancient medieval town of Tewkesbury Gloucestershire\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we can assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting Jennings Oriental rugs team\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 489px;\" height=\"18\" width=\"489\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 191.008px;\" width=\"115\"\u003e189 x 146cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 281.492px;\" width=\"111\"\u003e(6'2 x 4'9)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"189 x 146cm (6'2 x 4'9)","offer_id":42946786656485,"sku":"307998","price":1325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3079980aModernAfghanZieglerrugcopy.jpg?v=1721310401"},{"product_id":"handmade-fine-afghan-modern-ziegler-rug-enr308240","title":"Handmade fine Afghan modern Ziegler rug - ENR308240","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eou can buy this handmade carpet before it arrives in our Tewkesbury showroom. As \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has not yet been received into our stock, it has yet to be properly photographed; the images are not as good as our normal images. Once the rug has been transferred from our warehouse, we will rephotograph it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft grey background sets the other colours off beautifully. The design's colour and simplicity give this a much more contemporary look. The fineness of the quality is evident in the clarity of the detail. A beautiful, practical rug is suitable for any location in the home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghan Ziegler rugs and carpets have been made in softer tones and different colours for the last twenty years. However, things must move on, and 'welcome to the modern Ziegler rug'. While the design is similar, the colours have changed somewhat, and they are now producing more lively tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Modern Ziegler collections are relatively new. Each handmade rug has many classic Ziegler designs and motifs. They tend to have more bright colours than the traditional Ziegler carpets. The bright, ' jewel-like colour' is maintained primarily by reducing the amount of washing. The classic Zieglers are heavily washed to produce the appearance of 'age'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOften, people are curious about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Morris\" title=\"Wikipedia info on William Morris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/a\u003e connection. Ziegler worked collaboratively with William Morris, taking his designs and securing weavers in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" title=\"Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sultanabad\" title=\"Sultanabad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultanabad\u003c\/a\u003e to produce fine examples of traditionally made carpets produced explicitly for the export market booming \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_era\" title=\"Victorian Britain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVictorian Britain\u003c\/a\u003e. The processes were developed at the weaving stage, more crucially extending into the finishing process, particularly the herbal washes used. The fashion was to experiment, and the early Ziegler designs were quite different from this period's traditional rugs and carpets. The Oriental rug trade had not been used in this way before. In many ways, the pioneering techniques used by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ziegler_%26_Co.\" title=\"Ziegler \u0026amp; Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZiegler \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e have been part of the inspiration behind some of the newly designed pieces from Afghan weavers, like the Samarkand and Mamluks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" title=\"Quick link to offer more history and information on Jennings rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on high customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" title=\"Google tour for our shop in the ancient medieval town of Tewkesbury Gloucestershire\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings Oriental rugs team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"18\" style=\"width: 415.453125px;\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"115\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"127\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 185px;\" height=\"21\" class=\"xl67\"\u003e185 x 125cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 226.453125px;\" class=\"xl68\"\u003e(6'1 x 4'1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"185 x 125cm (6'1 x 4'1)","offer_id":43044045258981,"sku":"ENR308240","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3082400aEncopy.jpg?v=1724342245"},{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-loribaft-rug-308083","title":"Handmade Afghan Loribaft rug - 308083","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis handmade Afghan Loribaft rug has a modern look in terms of colouring and stripe design. The little stylised goats and plants give it additional interest, character, and an element of fun. It's good to find a rug with minimal red, and the mink tone top and bottom is a most unusual shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghan_rug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eAfghan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehandmade carpets are becoming very well regarded. \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis market has been growing quickly in recent years, emphasising the higher quality knotting and Pakistan's influence in many finishing processes, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einitial tensioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to correct alignment issues where the weaver has drifted the wefts, causing the pattern to run out.\u003c\/span\u003e Next, adjustments are undertaken before \u003ca title=\"Surface clipping rugs after weaving has been completed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Interest video\" href=\"=HYPERLINK(%22https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be%22,%22herbal%20washing%22)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"simple method!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etumbling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded. These carpets are tightly knotted and usually finished with an unusually bound multicoloured fringe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carpets are still \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"hand knotted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eand the wool is coloured with \u003ca title=\"vegetable dye\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evegetable dye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The Loribaft rug designs can be reminiscent of \u003ca title=\"Gabbeh\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabbeh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGabbeh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs, although the Loribaft pieces are more refined and tightly knotted. The colours of the Loribaft rugs and carpets are similar to those used in our Samarkand collections and possibly more vibrant. The main distinction is that the patterns are playful, using a defined colour palette and simple design, with stylised animals, plants, trees or characters with block colour often mimicking an ombre effect. Some Loribaft pieces do not have fringes, \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eso they are finished with a plain \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kilim\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekilim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e end or binding and \u003c\/span\u003esecured to prevent fraying. Like the Samarkand carpets, other rugs are produced with an unusual bobbin wind on the warps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. With an outstanding reputation, we pride ourselves on customer service. We welcome visitors to the \u003ca title=\"virtual tour link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e shop. Alternatively, we can assist with online enquiries by \u003ca title=\"Get in Touch!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is worth reminding ourselves that these handmade rugs are unique and special; owning one is something you can enjoy for many years. I recommend buying a handmade rug made of the best natural fibre, wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floor boards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" style=\"width: 447.109375px;\" height=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"115\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"127\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl67\" height=\"21\" style=\"width: 170px;\"\u003e205 x 154cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl68\" style=\"width: 273.109375px;\"\u003e(6'9 x 5'1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"205 x 154cm (6'9 x 5'1)","offer_id":43047044546789,"sku":"308083","price":1139.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3080830aAfghanLoribaftrugcopy.jpg?v=1721314742"},{"product_id":"handmade-fine-afghan-samarkand-rug-enr308199","title":"Handmade fine Afghan Samarkand rug - ENR308199","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can buy this handmade carpet before it arrives in our Tewkesbury showroom. As \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has not yet been received into our stock at Tewkesbury, it has yet to be properly photographed; the images are perhaps not as good as our normal images. However, they are actual photographs of the finished rug. Once the rug has been transferred from our warehouse, we will rephotograph it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSitting on a vibrant background of flame orange are a flock of quirky, stylised peacocks in gold, tangerine, and turquoise. Handmade using traditional Afghan methods, the artisan weavers create patterns that work well in contemporary homes and classic rooms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #000000;\"\u003eThese beautiful pieces are new, appearing on the market around 2017. These wool rugs and carpets have a certain \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caucasus\" title=\"Help on this term!\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCaucasian\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e design, similar to Kazak pieces. However, that is where the similarity ends. The rugs mostly have bobbin wound fringes, which are brightly coloured, and they do not have any borders. Instead, the old Caucasian design is mixed into bands or stripes of bright colours. Our Afghan \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samarkand\" title=\"Where does the name come from?\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamarkand \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003erugs are handmade using \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"What is a natural dye?\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003enaturally dyed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e wool on a cotton foundation. The wool used is taken from the native \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karakul_sheep\" title=\"Sheep native to the region.\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKarakul sheep\u003c\/a\u003e. It\u003c\/span\u003e is very tough and has a high natural oil content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe final carpet stage in Pakistan involves many processes\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInitial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"correcting weft alignment and errors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and correcting weft alignments and errors may be undertaken, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"surface clipping hand made rugs and carpets\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Herbal washes are applied to change the colours and clean the hand made  carpets and Oriental rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Tumbling Oriental carpets and hand made rugs to remove excess wool and dust.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success. These carpets are closely knotted and usually finished with an exciting and unusual bound multicoloured fringe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHand-knotted Afghan Samarkand rugs and carpets are a relatively new production for us. We always look for something different or unusual that ticks that box. These rugs make a striking statement with their beautiful colours and the mixture of traditional and modern design. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samarkand\" title=\"A little extra from Wikipedia on Samarkand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eSamarkand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e rugs have been made recently in northwest Afghanistan, and the name has been given to their unique design. In Uzbekistan, Samarkand is famous, along with \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bukhara\" title=\"Bukhara\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBukhara\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e for being on the Silk Road,\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e which links\u003c\/span\u003e China with the West. We hope you also like this fascinating, colourful carpet as much as we do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on high customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop; alternatively, we are pleased to assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Why not get in touch with the Jennings Oriental rugs team?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 513px;\" height=\"26\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 184.789px;\"\u003e185 x 126cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 312.211px;\"\u003e(6'1 x 4'2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"185 x 126cm (6'1 x 4'2)","offer_id":43151609725157,"sku":"ENR308199","price":1170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3081990aEncopy.jpg?v=1724340134"},{"product_id":"handmade-modern-afghan-ziegler-rug-enr308238","title":"Handmade Modern Afghan Ziegler rug - ENR308238","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis stunning modern Afghan Ziegler has a brilliant main colour: cinnamon\/copper, perfectly balanced with the piece's wide array of secondary colours. Additionally, the bold and subtle design is a staple of the floral-geometric style often found in traditional and modern Ziegler designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghan Ziegler rugs and carpets have generally been made in softer tones and different colours for the last twenty years. However, things must move on, and 'welcome to the modern Ziegler rug'. While the design is similar, the colours have changed somewhat, and they are now producing more lively tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Modern Ziegler collections are relatively new. Each handmade rug has many classic Ziegler designs and motifs. They tend to have brighter colours than traditional Ziegler carpets. The bright, jewel-like colour is maintained primarily by reducing the amount of washing. The classic Zieglers are heavily washed to produce the appearance of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ziegler carpet company was  Anglo-Swiss. They worked collaboratively with William Morris to take his designs and secure weavers in \u003ca title=\"Tabriz\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Sultanabad\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sultanabad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultanabad\u003c\/a\u003e to produce fine examples of traditionally made carpets produced explicitly for Victorian Britain's export market. The processes were developed at the weaving stage, extending into finishing, particularly \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003ein the use of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eherbal washes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The fashion was to experiment at the time, and the early Ziegler designs were quite different from other traditional rugs and carpets of this period. The Oriental rug trade had not been used in this way before. In many ways, the pioneering techniques used by \u003ca title=\"Ziegler \u0026amp; Co\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ziegler_%26_Co.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZiegler \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e have been a source of inspiration behind some of the newly designed pieces from Afghan weavers, such as the Samarkand and Mamluk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Quick link to offer more history and information on Jennings rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and take pride in our high customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Google tour for our shop in the ancient medieval town of Tewkesbury Gloucestershire\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we can assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting Jennings Oriental rugs team\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"242\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"115\"\u003e205 x 147cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\"\u003e(6'9 x 4'10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"205 x 147cm (6'9 x 4'10)","offer_id":43428836737253,"sku":"ENR308238","price":1560.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3082380aEncopy.jpg?v=1724332165"},{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-fish-rug-308455","title":"Handmade Afghan Fish rug - 308455","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe recently found these fish-patterned rugs, originally destined for the Netherlands, and were very pleased to secure them for our customers. If you are particularly interested in the scientific approach, let the artist in you prevail. Many may have some semblance of a recognizable fish, but often, the weaver has captured something from their shoal days. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique and varied collection is produced in \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghanistan\" title=\"Afghanistan; maps and history\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e using the Ziegler weave. The traditional methods of shearing wool from the indigenous \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karakul_sheep\" title=\"What are Karakul sheep\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKarukal sheep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which is then hand-spun and coloured using natural \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"Natural dye information\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and mineral dyes, apply. These pescatarian designs of carpets and rugs, which are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"What is hand-knotted?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, have the most exotic fish species, real or imagined; they are quite wonderful. They generally are more vibrant and less 'old' looking. With reduced \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Short video showing herbal washing in Pakistan finishing centres.\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewashes\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e the exciting and uplifting colours remain almost Jewel-like. The final finishing processes are carried out in Pakistan, where some post-production occurs. This will mean \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"tensioning corrections and errors are made.\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ealignment corrections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"an interesting short video on this process.\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"What is tumbling? a short video shows how basic the equipment is.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and the washing mentioned earlier. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003eWhen buying online, the company's provenance and the rug are worth considering. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eon our customer service while maintaining the best possible prices online and in-store. We welcome visits to the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online\u003c\/span\u003e enquiries by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jenningsrugs.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Back link to provide extra info on Jennings Rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"242\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"115\"\u003e178 x 120cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\"\u003e(5'10 x 3'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"178 x 120cm (5'10 x 3'11)","offer_id":43435831328997,"sku":"308455","price":855.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3084550aAfghanFishrugcopy.jpg?v=1721399224"},{"product_id":"handmade-oriental-abadeh-rug-306290","title":"Handmade Oriental Abadeh rug - 306290","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Oriental Abadeh rug features a wool pile on a cotton foundation inspired by traditional village craftsmanship. Its all-over floral design is practical and hardworking, making it an ideal addition to your home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbadeh rugs are village pieces inspired by the traditional nomadic Qashqai people. These intricate floral vase designs are set on an ivory background. Floral patterns link each vase with lovely birds of paradise. The outer borders are vibrant and contrast well with the centre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks below if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriental \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Abadeh_rug\" title=\"Abadeh rugs and runner are made in Iran\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbadeh\u003c\/a\u003e rugs and runners are handmade from wool and have a design and colour layout inspired loosely by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" title=\"The nomadic tribes of Iran make up a lot of rug business\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQashqai\u003c\/a\u003e nomadic tribes that pass through the Abadeh region, located around \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shiraz_rug\" title=\"Shiraz rugs are made in Iran and are more affordable\"\u003eShiraz\u003c\/a\u003e. They are made from wool and \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-painted\u003c\/a\u003e on\u003c\/span\u003e a cotton foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Qashqai pieces, the designs have natural motifs and ornaments, similar to how the Qashqai would create designs based on what is near their environment. These include animal motifs and plant-based designs accompanied by a central medallion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, Abadeh pieces have a single, diamond-shaped medallion in the centre, separating the rug into four corner pieces. These are repeated motifs in all four corners and four, usually in the \u003ca title=\"The Gul design is found in Persian and Afghan rugs designs\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gul_(design)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egul\u003c\/a\u003e design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbadeh pieces are very robust and \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/carpet-care-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehard-wearing, depen\u003c\/a\u003eding\u003c\/span\u003e on the situation in which the rugs are created. The rich reds often used in these pieces are attributed to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rubia_tinctorum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emadder root\u003c\/a\u003e that grows naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"342\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e206 x 151cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"151\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(6'9 x 4'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"206 x 151cm\t(6'9 x 4'11)","offer_id":43690453500133,"sku":"306290","price":2070.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3062900aPersianAbadehrugcopy.jpg?v=1722079266"},{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-ersari-rug-308850","title":"Handmade Afghan Ersari rug - 308850","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful, hand-knotted Afghan Ersari rug is the perfect choice for adding a classic, timeless touch to any home. Using traditional craftsmanship and only top-quality materials, it is both hard-wearing and practical yet offers a soft, warm ambience to any room. Make a lasting impression with this timeless piece of art! Its intricate design and bold colourwork make it a unique and special centrepiece that will take any room to the next level. Its luxurious texture and long-lasting durability make it a sofa-side statement that will stand the test of time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErsari rugs are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"what are hand knotted carpets?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e using methods passed down from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Turkmen_rug\" title=\"Who and what are Turkmen?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTurkmen\u003c\/a\u003e people of Central Asia\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e. The vibrant colours come from \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable dyes,\u003c\/a\u003e such as\u003c\/span\u003e the rich reds produced from boiling the root of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rubia_tinctorum\" title=\"About\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emadder plant\u003c\/a\u003e. These rugs often contain traditional \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gul_(design)\"\u003eGul\u003c\/a\u003e\" (also known as elephant's foot designs).\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"hand knotted \"}' style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final stage for finishing handmade rugs in Pakistan involves many processes; initial\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and alignment problems may be corrected, followed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Herbal washing new rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#2b00ff\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"hand knotted \"}'\u003eWe sell handmade \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghan_rug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eAfghan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Ersari rugs online and in-store. So why not come to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.visittewkesbury.info\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and find one that suits your needs?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRemember, these handmade rugs are unique and special. Owning one is something you can enjoy for many years. I recommend buying a handmade rug made from the best natural fibre: wool. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\"\u003e179 x 130cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"151\"\u003e(5'10 x 4'3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"179 x 130cm (5'10 x 4'3)","offer_id":43928871370981,"sku":"308850","price":810.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3088500aAfghanErsarirugcopy.jpg?v=1736348903"},{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-ersari-rug-308851","title":"Handmade Afghan Ersari rug - 308851","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite, hand-knotted Afghan Ersari rug in burnt orange is an idyllic selection for furnishing a classic, long-lived aura to any abode. Constructed through ancient techniques and only superior-grade materials, it is hard-wearing and utilitarian yet radiates a tender, toasty atmosphere to any space. Its intricate patterns are effortless to maintain and will remain beautiful for years. This rug will bring an air of luxuriousness and timeless elegance to any living room. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErsari rugs are \u003ca title=\"what are hand knotted carpets?\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e using methods passed down from the \u003ca title=\"Who and what are Turkmen?\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Turkmen_rug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTurkmen\u003c\/a\u003e people of Central Asia\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e. The vibrant colours come from \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable dyes,\u003c\/a\u003e such as\u003c\/span\u003e the rich reds produced from boiling the root of the \u003ca title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rubia_tinctorum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emadder plant\u003c\/a\u003e. These rugs often contain traditional \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gul_(design)\"\u003eGul\u003c\/a\u003e\" (also known as elephant's foot designs).\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"hand knotted \"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final stage for finishing handmade rugs in Pakistan involves many processes; initial\u003ca title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and alignment problems may be corrected, followed by \u003ca title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Herbal washing new rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" color=\"#2b00ff\"\u003e washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"hand knotted \"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003eWe have a collection of handmade \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghan_rug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eAfghan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Ersari rugs for sale, available online and in-store. So why not come to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.visittewkesbury.info\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and find one that suits your needs?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRemember, these handmade rugs are unique and special; owning one is something you can enjoy for many years. I recommend buying a handmade rug made of the best natural fibre, wool. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"191\"\u003e171 x 122cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"151\"\u003e(5'7 x 4'0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"171 x 122cm (5'7 x 4'0)","offer_id":43928880021733,"sku":"308851","price":725.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3088510aAfghanErsarirugcopy.jpg?v=1721468589"},{"product_id":"handmade-extra-fine-afghan-kazak-rug-enr308269","title":"Handmade extra fine Afghan Kazak rug - ENR308269","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can buy this handmade carpet before it arrives in our Tewkesbury showroom. As \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003et\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e has not yet been received into our stock at Tewkesbury, it has yet to be properly photographed; the images are not as good as our normal images. However, they are actual photographs of the finished rug. Once the carpet has been transferred from our warehouse, we will rephotograph it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Afghan Kazak rug is handcrafted of extra-fine quality using traditional craftsmanship in a cottage industry located in northwest Afghanistan. Its classic geometric Caucasian design is complemented by a modern colour palette of grey, red, green, blue, and terracotta. The rug is made of vegetable-dyed handspun wool, making it practical and hardwearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks below in gold if you want additional information. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Kazaks are \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"hand knotted\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Afghanistan, the design originates from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caucasus\" title=\"quick link to wikipedia for information on this areaCaucasus\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caucasus\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCaucasus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The short pile emphasises the sharpness of the pattern. Each piece is made using excellent Afghan wool, usually spun in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ghazni\" title=\"Quick link to wikipedia on Ghazni\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ghazni\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eGhazni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The Afghan wool is generally slightly coarser and more curly than other wools and is perfect for carpet weaving. \u003cspan\u003eAfghan Kazak carpets are traditionally made with bold geometric designs in intense, vibrant colours such as rich reds, warm terracottas, and shades of blues with soft golds and creams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Pakistan, the final carpets stage involves many processes; initial\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Our recent video taken by Clare in Pakistan\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Finishing process video\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Finishing process video from our youtube chanel\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When buying online, it is worth considering its provenance and the rug. Jennings is a family business with over 60 years of experience selling quality handmade rugs and enjoys an unrivalled reputation. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and welcoming visits to the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e shop. Alternatively, we can assist with online enquiries by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.4em;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 562px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 209.703px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 209.703px;\"\u003e205 x 149cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 335.297px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 335.297px;\"\u003e(6'9 x 4'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"205 x 149cm (6'9 x 4'11)","offer_id":44012924076261,"sku":"ENR308269","price":1565.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3082690aEncopy.jpg?v=1724167695"},{"product_id":"fine-handmade-afghan-abstract-rug-308949","title":"Fine handmade Afghan Abstract rug - 308949","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fine handmade Afghan Abstract rug adds beauty and warmth to your living space. Woven with pure Afghan wool, this multi-coloured rug features a fine weave and modern style influenced by 20th-century art pieces. Its unique design and craftsmanship create a stunning focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the names of rugs refer to where they are made, such as the town, village, or tribe. However, sometimes there will be a new product whose name bears no relation to where it is made, such as Afghan Loribaft, Choeb Rang, Kharjeen and Samarkand. The weave is similar to a fine Afghan Ziegler but with a more abstract pattern, and the colourings are normally more pronounced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the carpets have been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Wikipedia extra info.\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the final process is to wash them with gallons of flowing water (literally thrown bucket by bucket). The rug is scrubbed with brushes with tough bristles, enabling surplus dyes to be removed and making them much lighter in colour. The scrubbing also makes the carpet look slightly older or even, as some people describe it, an 'antique look'. The different \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mordant\" title=\"What is Mordant? Wikipedia link to additional content information.\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mordant\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMordant\u003c\/a\u003e used to wash and fix the dyes also affect the colouration of the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"a link to natural dyes used in many productions.\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003eThe final carpets stage in Pakistan involves many processes. First, initial\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"our youtube video Clare took in Pakistan of 'Herbal washing' new rugs\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"youtube video on a very basic process\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on high customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" title=\"Google virtual your of the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we are pleased to assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 256pt;\" width=\"342\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 6101; width: 143pt;\" width=\"191\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4821; width: 113pt;\" width=\"151\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 16.0pt;\" height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 16.0pt; width: 143pt;\" width=\"191\" class=\"xl68\" height=\"21\"\u003e197 x 150cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-left: none; width: 113pt;\" width=\"151\" class=\"xl69\"\u003e(6'6 x 4'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"197 x 150cm (6'6 x 4'11)","offer_id":44018884313317,"sku":"308949","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3089490aAfghanAbstractcollectionrugcopy.jpg?v=1736348531"},{"product_id":"handmade-fine-afghan-samarkand-308200","title":"Handmade fine Afghan Samarkand - 308200","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Afghan Samarkand is a work of art crafted with traditional skill and care by amazing artisans from northwest Afghanistan! Not only is it a stunning example of their cottage industry, but it's also unbelievably practical and hardwearing- suitable for any room in the house! Featuring a soft red background with stylised goats and peacocks, plus it's vegetable-dyed, hand-spun wool, so it is practical and hardwearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #000000;\"\u003eThese beautiful pieces are relatively new, appearing on the market around 2017. These wool rugs and carpets have a certain \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Help on this term!\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caucasus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCaucasian\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e design, similar to Kazak pieces. However, that is where the similarity ends. The rugs mostly have bobbin wound fringes, which are brightly coloured, and they do not have any borders. Instead, the old Caucasian design is mixed into bands or stripes of bright colours. Our Afghan \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Where does the name come from?\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samarkand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamarkand \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003erugs are handmade using \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"What is a natural dye?\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\"\u003enaturally dyed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e wool on a cotton foundation. The wool used is taken from the native \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Sheep native to the region.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karakul_sheep\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKarakul sheep\u003c\/a\u003e. It\u003c\/span\u003e is very tough and has a high natural oil content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe final \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003ecarpet stage in Pakistan involves many processes. Initial\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e and correcting weft alignments and errors may be undertaken, followed by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eherbal washing,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Tumbling Oriental carpets and hand made rugs to remove excess wool and dust.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success. These carpets are closely knotted and usually finished with an exciting and unusual bound multicoloured fringe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHand-knotted Afghan Samarkand rugs and carpets are a relatively new production for us. We always look for something different or unusual that ticks that box. These rugs make a striking statement with their beautiful colours and the mixture of traditional and modern design. \u003ca title=\"A little extra from Wikipedia on Samarkand\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samarkand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eSamarkand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e rugs have been made recently in northwest Afghanistan, and the name has been given to their unique design. In Uzbekistan, Samarkand is famous\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e, along with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bukhara\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBukhara,\u003c\/a\u003e for being on the Silk Road, which links\u003c\/span\u003e China with the West. We hope you also like this fascinating, colourful carpet as much as we do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on high customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop; alternatively, we can assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Why not get in touch with the Jennings Oriental rugs team?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 454px;\" height=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187.672px;\"\u003e184 x 126cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 250.328px;\"\u003e(6'0 x 4'2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"184 x 126cm (6'0 x 4'2)","offer_id":44042303602917,"sku":"308200","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3082000aFineAfghanSamarkandrugcopy.jpg?v=1721381854"},{"product_id":"handmade-persian-shahr-e-babak-rug-307629","title":"Handmade Persian Shahr e Babak rug - 307629","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis particular rug is known by several names related to its city of origin; it can also be known as Shahbabak. The middle area of the piece has ten medallion designs based on flowers, with the central area in a soft cream flanked by a lovely chestnut colour. Other colours are red, blue, and dark green. The design is very geometric and could be described as book-matched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Shahr e Babak is derived from the name of an ancient city in the province of Kerman, where this type of wool rug originated. Historians believe the city dates back to 1800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"Please click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 456.977px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 203px;\"\u003e200 x 151cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 234.977px;\"\u003e(6'7 x 4'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"200 x 151cm (6'7 x 4'11)","offer_id":44062470176997,"sku":"307629","price":999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3076290aPersianShahbabakrugcopy.jpg?v=1721986304"},{"product_id":"modern-rug-mineral-colourway-306391","title":"Modern rug 'Mineral' colourway - 306391","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique collection of modern hand-loomed rugs is produced in India to a very high standard. The wool is extremely lustrous and very soft, and the colours are vibrant. We have selected several colours, Sunset, Ocean, Mineral and Highland, each piece capturing a blended colour palette which has been hand-loomed with an \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"Ombr%C3%A9\" title=\"graduated colour effect\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eombre\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeffect. For example, the Sunset uses gold orange-red to almost black; Ocean starts with a soft mushroom into grey hints of green and blue; mineral mushroom shades of grey graduating to black, and finally, Highland Taupe, grey into heather purple and culminates in deep purple-black.\u003cbr\u003eThis entire modern Indian collection will be ideal for those with modern and contemporary rooms who need rugs with a sophisticated palette of eye-catching and affordable colours. The rugs are made from 100% wool pile, making them ideal for family living; wool is hard-wearing and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that these pieces are hand-loomed, and colours and sizes may vary slightly; this is usually when manufacturing handwoven goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis anti-slip underlay is the nearest size available for your chosen rug; it may require trimming to size depending on the piece chosen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/underlay\/products\/fox-underlay-6-foot-wide\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/Foxi-underlay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\"\u003e180 x 120cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"151\"\u003e(5'11 x 3'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"180 x 120cm\t(5'11 x 3'11)","offer_id":45881712771301,"sku":"306391","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3063910amineralmodernrugcopy.jpg?v=1720714662"},{"product_id":"handmade-qashqai-rug-308936","title":"Handmade Oriental Qashqai rug - 308936","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Qashqai Rug is made of 100% wool, hand-spun, and naturally dyed by nomadic people in the desert regions. It features a primitive design with geometric patterns, rich colours, and a plush pile. Each rug is unique and luxurious, perfect for any home or style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is wonderful to imagine that you could buy a rug that traditional nomads have created. This Qashqai piece is your chance to do exactly that! The wool pile is mid-length and has a soft feel, and the colours are typical of what you might expect from these weavers using natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe expect Kashgai rugs to be made by the last genuinely nomadic people of the region. The Qashqai tribal confederation comprises five major tribes: the Dareshuri, Farsimadan, Sheshboluki, Amaleh, and Kashkuli. Though these versions differ, we believe that the arrival of the Qashqai Tribes coincided with Genghis Khan's conquests in the thirteenth century. Twice a year, these nomadic people wander between the Zagros mountains and the Persian Gulf, constantly looking for new grazing for their animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" title=\"Persian blog from Jennings team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eQashqai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs are not written or drawn but passed on to daughters who watch their mothers from an early age and gradually develop their skills in a family environment. The women will make these pieces with two or even three generations involved. The piece is knotted by the weavers sitting cross-legged on the floor and the carpet while they craft their art. Meanwhile, the men and boys will defend and protect the animals. In addition to the traditional lozenge-shaped ground with medallions in the centre repeated in the corners, they will often include many birds, animals, flowers, and trees that they see around them. Occasionally, if you were very fortunate, you would come across one with the horse head of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Persepolis\" title=\"Wikipedia link to Persepolis.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/a\u003e. As you would expect, these carpets are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Wikipedia Link on weaving\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ewith wool that has largely been \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"Wikipedia Link on Vegetable dyes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e. The Kashgai pieces often have an interesting selvedge with bi or tricolour windings like a barber pole. The other distinctive characteristic is that the rug will be knotted on a wool foundation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"Please click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 458px;\" height=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 199.367px;\"\u003e227 x 136cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 242.633px;\"\u003e(7'5 x 4'6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"227 x 136cm (7'5 x 4'6)","offer_id":44095748833509,"sku":"308936","price":1245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3089360aPersianQashqairugcopy.jpg?v=1721485547"},{"product_id":"handmade-comm-afghan-kazak-rug-308802","title":"Handmade Comm Afghan Kazak rug - 308802","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a traditional touch to your home with this handmade Afghan Kazak rug! Its expert craftsmanship is made in the cottage industry by skilled artisan weavers from Northwest Afghanistan with soft wool on cotton foundation. Not only is it gorgeous, but it's practical, hardwearing, and a great value for your money. Plus, you'll love the muted colourings and geometric design – all the stylishness without breaking the bank!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are pleased to offer these commercial Afghan \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caucasian_carpets_and_rugs\" title=\"Wikipedia link for added information on Caucasian rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eKazaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as an excellent option for the buyer who is perhaps considering pieces for rental properties or homes where the buyer may be considering shorter-term solutions. They are \u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"hand knotted \"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Wikipedia link for added info\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eas you would expect. They are produced in commercial environments using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"Vegetable Dyes...extra info courtesy of Wikipedia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e wool that is commercially produced. They are not finely knotted and could be considered slightly coarser than we generally sell. However, they are of outstanding value for hand-knotted pieces and may be the perfect choice for price-sensitive buyers. We like the vibrant colours and traditional nature of the designs. You would struggle to buy commercially produced machine-made pieces at highly competitive prices, so we think they are great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have an extensive collection of Afghan commercial Kazaks for sale, available in our shop online and in-store. So why not come to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Tewkesbury\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"\\\"Helvetica Neue\\\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visittewkesbury.info\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and find a rug that suits your needs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay.\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 456px;\" height=\"26\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 200.492px;\"\u003e211 x 155cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 239.508px;\"\u003e(6'11 x 5'1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"211 x 155cm (6'11 x 5'1)","offer_id":44097052704997,"sku":"308802","price":785.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3088020aAfghanLuxCommKazakrugcopy.jpg?v=1721404442"},{"product_id":"handmade-comm-afghan-kazak-rug-308799","title":"Handmade Comm Afghan Kazak rug - 308799","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the unique craftsmanship and detail of this handmade Afghan Kazak rug - expertly crafted by skilled artisans in northwest Afghanistan and dyed with all-natural vegetable dyes! With its beautiful pastel colours and hardwearing, practical design, this rug will give you value for money for many years to come. So why not add a traditional touch to your home today?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are pleased to offer these commercial Afghan \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia link for added information on Caucasian rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caucasian_carpets_and_rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eKazaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as an excellent option for the buyer who is perhaps considering pieces for rental properties or homes where the buyer may be considering shorter-term solutions. They are \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"hand knotted \"}'\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wikipedia link for added info\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eas you would expect. They are produced in commercial environments using \u003ca title=\"Vegetable Dyes...extra info courtesy of Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e wool that is commercially produced. They are not finely knotted and could be considered slightly coarser than we generally sell. However, they are of outstanding value for hand-knotted pieces and may be the perfect choice for price-sensitive buyers. We like the vibrant colours and traditional nature of the designs. You would struggle to buy commercially produced machine-made pieces at such highly competitive prices, so we think they are a great buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have an extensive collection of Afghan commercial Kazaks for sale, available in our shop online and in-store. So why not come to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"\\\"Helvetica Neue\\\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Tewkesbury\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visittewkesbury.info\/\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and find a rug that suits your needs? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"26\" style=\"width: 440px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 164.031px;\"\u003e205 x 148cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 259.969px;\"\u003e(6'9 x 4'10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"205 x 148cm (6'9 x 4'10)","offer_id":44101775196389,"sku":"308799","price":725.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3087990aAfghanLuxCommKazakrugcopy.jpg?v=1736349298"},{"product_id":"handmade-ziegler-rug-308993","title":"Handmade Afghan Ziegler rug - 308993","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ziegler rugs are made from naturally dyed wool from Ghazni and spun by hand. They are hand-knotted primarily by Afghan men on a cotton foundation and feature designs replicating original William Morris patterns. The rugs are washed to lighten the colours, give them a slightly aged look, and make short fringes practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften, people are curious about the \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia info on William Morris\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Morris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/a\u003e connection. Ziegler worked collaboratively with William Morris, taking his designs whilst securing weavers in \u003ca title=\"Tabriz\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Sultanabad\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sultanabad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultanabad\u003c\/a\u003e to produce fine examples of traditionally made carpets produced explicitly for the export market booming \u003ca title=\"Victorian Britain\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_era\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVictorian Britain\u003c\/a\u003e. The processes were developed at the weaving stage, extending into finishing, particularly the herbal washes used. The fashion was to experiment, and the early Ziegler designs were quite different from this period's traditional rugs and carpets. The Oriental rug trade had not been used in this way before. In many ways, the pioneering techniques used by Ziegler \u0026amp; Co. have been part of the inspiration behind some of the newly designed pieces from Afghan weavers, like the Samarkand and Mamluks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the carpets have been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wikipedia extra info.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, they are washed with gallons of flowing water (literally thrown bucket by bucket). The rug is scrubbed with brushes with tough bristles, enabling surplus dyes to be removed and making it much lighter in colour. The scrubbing also makes the carpet look slightly older or even, as some people describe it, an 'antique look'. The different \u003ca title=\"What is Mordant? Wikipedia link to additional content information.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mordant\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMordants\u003c\/a\u003e used to wash and fix the dyes also affect the colouration of the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"a link to natural dyes used in many productions.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003eThe final carpet stage in Pakistan involves many processes. First, initial\u003ca title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e and alignment problems may be addressed, followed by \u003ca title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"our youtube video Clare took in Pakistan of 'Herbal washing' new rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"youtube video on a very basic process\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on high customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Google virtual your of the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we can assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"342\" style=\"width: 448px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 200.906px;\"\u003e183 x 119cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 231.094px;\"\u003e(6'0 x 3'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"183 x 119cm (6'0 x 3'11)","offer_id":44111788605669,"sku":"308993","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3089930aAfghanZieglerrugcopy.jpg?v=1721488268"},{"product_id":"handmade-oriental-gabbeh-rug-tr309014","title":"Handmade oriental Gabbeh rug - TR309014","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExperience the beauty of handmade oriental Gabbeh rugs crafted by tribal women weavers. This stunning rug features undyed and vegetable-dyed wool with a longer pile, creating an honest, slightly rustic look. Hand-knotted with a wool foundation, these rugs bring exquisite beauty to any home! This traditional style is perfect for cosy family rooms and adds a touch of timeless elegance to your decor. Enjoy natural wool and unique craftsmanship that feels like a piece of art for your home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese classic old \u003ca title=\"Internal link to our Blog on Qashqai people\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" data-sheets-formula='=HYPERLINK(\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\",\"Persian\")' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":1063425,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":255},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11,\"23\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Persian\"}'\u003eOriental\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabbeh\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":1325569,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":255},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11,\"21\":1,\"23\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Gabbeh\"}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabbeh\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGabbeh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rugs are little treasures of rustic simplicity. However, the \u003cspan data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":255},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"hand knotted \"}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewool they are made with has such substance, character, and even some of the spirit of the women that make them. The rugs have been made using the same methods by nomadic tribes for centuries. The women sit and spin the long-ply wool by hand and dye it using \u003ca title=\"natural dyes\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enatural products\u003c\/a\u003e around them, such as walnut husks, pomegranate rind, tree bark, wildflowers and berries. The design is often very abstract, with open fields of colour and sometimes an element of fun. These pieces are very different from the modern-day Gabbeh rugs. They may be between 20\/30 years old and with no sign of wear in terms of age. They are often used in their tents by the people who make them. There are many different Gabbeh rugs, but there is something very genuine and traditional about these works of art.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e shop and are pleased to assist with online enquiries by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth remembering that these handmade rugs are unique and special. Owning one is something you can enjoy for many years. I recommend buying a handmade rug with the best natural fibre, wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 554px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 212.703px;\"\u003e190 x 142cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 324.297px;\"\u003e(6'3 x 4'8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"190 x 142cm (6'3 x 4'8)","offer_id":44127445418213,"sku":"TR309014","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/TR3090140aPersianGabbehrugcopy2_08a4ecbf-d008-406f-ae37-52cbfe514116.jpg?v=1736348348"},{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-fish-rug-enr308460","title":"Handmade Afghan Fish rug - ENR308460","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBring a little Afghan flair to your decor with this handmade rug! This traditional craft piece is practical and hardwearing, made by skilled artisan weavers in Northwest Afghanistan. It features vegetable-dyed hand-spun wool. It's a unique and eye-catching addition to any space, with an extra-unusual fish design sure to add a bit of playful fun and spark conversation. Get hooked on this one-of-a-kind rug! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique and varied collection is produced in \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Afghanistan; maps and history\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghanistan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e using the Ziegler weave. The traditional methods of shearing wool from the indigenous \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"What are Karakul sheep\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karakul_sheep\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKarukal sheep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which is then hand-spun and coloured using natural \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Natural dye information\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and mineral dyes, apply. These pescatarian designs of carpets and rugs, which are \u003ca title=\"What is hand-knotted?\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, have the most exotic fish species, real or imagined; they are quite wonderful. They generally are more vibrant and less 'old' looking. With reduced \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Short video showing herbal washing in Pakistan finishing centres.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewashes\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e the exciting and uplifting colours remain almost Jewel-like. The final finishing processes are carried out in Pakistan, where some post-production occurs. This will mean \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"tensioning corrections and errors are made.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ealignment corrections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"an interesting short video on this process.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003ca title=\"What is tumbling? a short video shows how basic the equipment is.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and the washing mentioned earlier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves in our customer service while maintaining the best possible prices online and in-store. We welcome visits to the \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003ca title=\"Back link to provide extra info on Jennings Rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/jenningsrugs.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 447px;\" height=\"29\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 182.07px;\"\u003e198 x 152cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 248.93px;\"\u003e(6'6 x 5'0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"198 x 152cm (6'6 x 5'0)","offer_id":44156303737061,"sku":"ENR308460","price":1325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3084600aEncopy.jpg?v=1724167168"},{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-kharjeen-rug-enr308313","title":"Handmade Afghan Kharjeen rug - ENR308313","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This handmade Afghan Kharjeen rug is a unique art you rarely find elsewhere. Handcrafted using traditional techniques and vegetable-dyed hand-spun wool from a cottage industry in Northwest Afghanistan, this contemporary design features a soft grey colouring, promising a luxurious feel full of character. Expertly constructed with bags of character, the Kharjeen rug will lend an air of sophistication and exclusivity to any home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghan_rug\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghan_rug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfghan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehandmade carpets are becoming very well regarded. This market has been growing quite fast in recent years, with greater emphasis on the higher quality knotting and the influence of Pakistan in many finishing processes, such as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einitial tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to correct alignment issues where the weaver has drifted the wefts, causing the pattern to run out. Next, adjustments may be undertaken, followed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Herbal washing new rugs\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success. These carpets are closely knotted and usually finished with an interesting and unusual bound multicoloured fringe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKharjeen (Khorjin) rugs, runners and carpets are still\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"hand knotted\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and the wool is coloured with\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"vegetable dye\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable dye\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The Kharjeen (also known as Khurjeen) rug designs can be reminiscent of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabbeh\" title=\"Gabbeh\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabbeh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGabbeh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigns. The colours of the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKharjeen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erugs and carpets are similar in many ways to those used in our Samarkand and Loribaft collections. Some \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKharjeen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epieces do not have fringes and are finished with a plain \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kilim\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kilim\"\u003ekilim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e end or binding secured to prevent fraying. The other rugs are generally produced like the Samarkand carpets with an unusual bobbin wind on the warps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is worth reminding ourselves that these handmade rugs are unique and special. Owning one is something you can enjoy for many years. I recommend buying a handmade rug made with the best natural fibre, wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 465px;\" height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 181.453px;\"\u003e181 x 120cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 267.547px;\"\u003e(5'11 x 3'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"181 x 120cm (5'11 x 3'11)","offer_id":44161588560101,"sku":"ENR308313","price":780.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3083130aEncopy.jpg?v=1723901560"},{"product_id":"handmade-oriental-hossienabad-rug-309031","title":"Handmade Oriental Hosseinabad rug - 309031","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis handmade Persian Hossienabad rug is the perfect way to add a traditional touch to any home. Its all-over design features a cream central medallion on a soft red background. This wool rug is crafted on a cotton foundation for comfortable and durable use. With its timeless pattern and unbeatable value, you won't be disappointed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hamadan\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":1325569,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":1136076},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11,\"21\":1,\"23\":1}' data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hamadan_Province\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hamadan_Province\" title=\"Wikipedia provides useful info\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHamadan\u003c\/a\u003e is an interesting city and is considered one of the oldest cities. It is in a mountainous region in the north. Many villages surrounding Hamadan also produce rugs, like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tuyserkan\" title=\"Tuyserkan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTuyserkan\u003c\/a\u003e, Borchalou, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tajabad,_Natanz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTajabad\u003c\/a\u003e, Hossienabad and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nahavand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNahavend\u003c\/a\u003e. They all have unique designs and are marketed through the city of Hamadan. These rugs are always well made, constructed using vegetable-dyed wool pile on a cotton foundation, and have quite a rustic look. They are generally in red, blue, and cream colours. They will often have an all-over pattern called the Herati design or sometimes a diamond medallion.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop and are pleased to assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"31\" style=\"width: 483px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 224.008px;\"\u003e211 x 155cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 241.992px;\"\u003e(6'11 x 5'1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"211 x 155cm (6'11 x 5'1)","offer_id":44162470183141,"sku":"309031","price":1075.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3090310aPersianHosseinabadrugcopy.jpg?v=1721826452"},{"product_id":"fine-handmade-persian-senneh-rug-309029","title":"Fine handmade Persian Senneh rug - 309029","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exquisite, handmade Persian Senneh rug from a traditional cottage industry is renowned for its beautiful, opulent colourings and attention to detail. Its unique medallion and birds and flowers design is crafted using a soft, thick wool pile on a durable cotton foundation, making it practical and hard-wearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday, the old town of Senneh is called Sanandaj. It is situated in Kurdistan, in the northwest. For centuries, the Kurdish people have been weaving beautiful rugs and carpets in traditional red and blue with a distinctive pattern of multiple diamond medallions interwoven with the Herati design. The wool is of a beautiful quality with a lovely sheen and is woven onto a cotton foundation. Sennehs characteristically have a very rough back, almost like sandpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. Our family business has over 65 years of experience selling rugs and an unrivalled reputation. We pride ourselves on our customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" title=\"Take a tour and do a virtual visit to our showroom\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"28\" style=\"width: 471px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 222.898px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e197 x 121cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 232.102px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(6'6 x 4'0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"197 x 121cm (6'6 x 4'0)","offer_id":44164207935717,"sku":"309029","price":1025.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3090290aFinePersianSennehrugcopy.jpg?v=1721826398"},{"product_id":"extra-fine-handmade-oriental-qum-silk-rug-307655","title":"Extra fine handmade Oriental Qum silk rug - 307655","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a masterpiece of Oriental weaving, made by a highly skilled weaver in the holy city of Qum. The knot count is high, around 784 per square inch, based on 28 x 28; it is single-wefted, making it a high-quality carpet. Such a finely knotted piece only accomplishes extraordinary design detail. This ancient design is often seen in the domes of great mosques. The rug features a black background with gold design elements and rust-coloured accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(or Ghom; an alternative spelling) is a holy city where they make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilk rugs considered among the finest oriental rugs. The designs are detailed and intricate, often depicting gardens, medallions and animals, so they must be worked out on graph paper before weaving commences. The knot count on silk rugs can range from 200 to 1000 knots per square inch. Because the silk ply is so thin, the rug takes much longer to grow, and weaving should be limited to 8 hours per day to avoid strain on the mind, fingers, and eyes. This piece has the master weaver's signature woven into the end border.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e shop and are pleased to assist with online enquiries by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eemail or telephone.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth remembering that these handmade rugs are unique and special. Owning one is something you can enjoy for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 354px;\" height=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 191.6875px;\"\u003e201 x 135cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 149.3125px;\"\u003e(6'7 x 4'5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"201 x 135cm\t6'7 x 4'5","offer_id":44367562932453,"sku":"307655","price":8865.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3076550aExtrafinePersianQumsilkrugcopy.jpg?v=1775318194"},{"product_id":"handmade-qashqai-rug-309198","title":"Handmade Persian Qashqai rug - 309198","description":"\u003cp\u003eElevate your space with a handmade Persian Qashqai rug. Expertly crafted by nomadic tribeswomen, this rug is made from thick, vegetable-dyed wool using traditional techniques. Its rich red and blue colours and classic geometric tribal design add interest and character to any room. Durable and practical, this rug is both beautiful and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is wonderful to imagine that you could buy a rug that traditional nomads have created. This Qashqai piece is your chance to do exactly that! The wool pile has a mid-length and soft feel; the colours are typical of what you might expect from these weavers using natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Qashqai tribal confederation comprises five major tribes: the Dareshuri, Farsimadan, Sheshboluki, Amaleh, and Kashkuli. Though these versions differ, we believe that the arrival of the Qashqai Tribes coincided with Genghis Khan's conquests in the thirteenth century. Twice a year, these nomadic people wander between the Zagros mountains and the Gulf, constantly looking for new grazing for their animals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" title=\"Persian blog from Jennings team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eQashqai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs are not written or drawn but passed on to daughters who watch their mothers from an early age and gradually develop their skills in a family environment. The women will make these pieces with two or even three generations involved. The piece is knotted by the weavers sitting cross-legged on the floor and the carpet while they craft their art. Meanwhile, the men and boys will defend and protect the animals. In addition to the traditional lozenge-shaped ground with medallions in the centre repeated in the corners, they will often include many birds, animals, flowers, and trees that they see around them. Occasionally, if you were very fortunate, you would come across one with the horse head of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Persepolis\" title=\"Wikipedia link to Persepolis.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/a\u003e. As you would expect, these carpets are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Wikipedia Link on weaving\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ewith wool that has largely been \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"Wikipedia Link on Vegetable dyes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e. The Kashgai pieces often have an interesting selvedge with bi or tricolour windings like a barber pole. The other distinctive characteristic is that the rug will be knotted on a wool foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"Please click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"24\" style=\"width: 475px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 203.227px;\"\u003e222 x 147cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 255.773px;\"\u003e(7'3 x 4'10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"222 x 147cm\t(7'3 x 4'10)","offer_id":44474597572837,"sku":"309198","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3091980aPersianQashqairugcopy.jpg?v=1721838156"},{"product_id":"hnadmade-indo-serapi-rug-309195","title":"Handmade Indo Serapi rug - 309195","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA decorative carpet in soft terracotta, cream and dark navy blue colourings. This carpet was handmade in northern India using wool woven onto a cotton foundation. The pattern is not easily found and has been taken from an antique Oriental Serapi design. The old Serapi carpets are very much sought after these days. They were made in and around the town of Heriz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Heriz\"}' style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Heriz\"}' style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe original \u003ca title=\"Relevant information on the ancient Heriz rug.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heriz_rug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeriz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003erugs are predominantly woven and produced in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Heris, Iran map location\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heris\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeris\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. They can be durable and hard-wearing, often lasting over the original owner's lifetime. Part of the reason for the toughness of Heriz carpets is that\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"About Mount Sabalan\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mount_Sabalan\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMount Sabalan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e sits upon a major deposit of copper. The traces of copper seep into the drinking water of the sheep that produce the wool, resulting in far more resilient wool, unlike regions without copper traces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe designs in Heriz carpets are mainly geometric, bold, and inviting, with a large medallion centralised within. As with most high-quality weavers, the designs are passed down from generation to generation and often woven from memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe sell Persian, Indian, and Afghan Heriz carpets and rugs in our online and in-store shops. So why not come to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"\\\"Helvetica Neue\\\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Tewkesbury\"}'\u003e\u003ca title=\"About Tewkesbury and reasons to visit this historic town!\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visittewkesbury.info\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e and find a rug that suits your needs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth being reminded that these handmade rugs are unique and special; owning one is something you can enjoy for many years. I recommend buying a handmade rug produced using the best natural fibre, wool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"\\\"Helvetica Neue\\\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Tewkesbury\"}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 414px;\" height=\"31\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 158.945px;\"\u003e186 x 125cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 239.055px;\"\u003e(6'1 x 4'1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"186 x 125cm \t(6'1 x 4'1)","offer_id":44495051423973,"sku":"309195","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3091950aIndo-Herizrugcopy.jpg?v=1721837485"},{"product_id":"handmade-persian-qashqai-rug-309199","title":"Handmade Persian Qashqai rug - 309199","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the rich history of the Qashqai tribe with this stunning handmade Persian rug. Crafted with handspun vegetable-dyed wool and a thick pile, it's hardwearing and boasts a cream background and classic tribal design full of character—an interesting addition to any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb style=\"color: #000000; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eit is wonderful to imagine that you could buy a rug that traditional nomads have created. This Qashqai piece is your chance to do exactly that! The wool pile has a mid-length and soft feel; the colours are typical of what you might expect from these weavers using natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Qashqai tribal confederation comprises five major tribes: the Dareshuri, Farsimadan, Sheshboluki, Amaleh, and Kashkuli. Though these versions differ, we believe that the arrival of the Qashqai Tribes coincided with Genghis Khan's conquests in the thirteenth century. Twice a year, these nomadic people wander between the Zagros mountains and the Gulf, constantly looking for new grazing for their animals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" title=\"Persian blog from Jennings team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eQashqai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs are not written or drawn but passed on to daughters who watch their mothers from an early age and gradually develop their skills in a family environment. The women will make these pieces with two or even three generations involved. The piece is knotted by the weavers sitting cross-legged on the floor and the carpet while they craft their art. Meanwhile, the men and boys will defend and protect the animals. In addition to the traditional lozenge-shaped ground with medallions in the centre repeated in the corners, they will often include many birds, animals, flowers, and trees that they see around them. Occasionally, if you were very fortunate, you would come across one with the horse head of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Persepolis\" title=\"Wikipedia link to Persepolis.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/a\u003e. As you would expect, these carpets are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Wikipedia Link on weaving\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ewith wool that has largely been \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"Wikipedia Link on Vegetable dyes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e. The Kashgai pieces often have an interesting selvedge with bi or tricolour windings like a barber pole. The other distinctive characteristic is that the rug will be knotted on a wool foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"Please click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 506px;\" height=\"31\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 237.758px;\"\u003e170 x 128cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 252.242px;\"\u003e(5'7 x 4'2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"170 x 128cm\t (5'7 x 4'2)","offer_id":44495153234149,"sku":"309199","price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3091990aPersianQashqairugcopy.jpg?v=1721838225"},{"product_id":"shuli-gabbeh-rug-309196","title":"Handmade Oriental Shuli Gabbeh rug - 309196","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the rich tradition and beauty of the Zagros Mountains with our Shuli Gabbeh rug. Handcrafted by Kurdish, Luri, and Qashqai tribes, this Gabbeh carpet boasts playful geometric motifs and abstract designs. Made from undyed natural wool with durable goat hair selvedges, it's the perfect addition to any home. Thick and luxurious at 7mm, it's a true standout piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is wonderful to imagine buying a rug created by traditional nomads. This Qashqai piece is your chance to do exactly that! The wool pile is mid-length and soft; the colours are typical of what you might expect from these weavers, who use natural dyes.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis carpet will have been made\u003ca title=\"Wikipedia link Iran history and map\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iran\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, although Persian is still used for the rug trade. Thus, we expect Kashgai rugs to be made by the last genuinely nomadic people of the region. The Qashqai tribal confederation comprises five major tribes: the Dareshuri, Farsimadan, Sheshboluki, Amaleh, and Kashkuli. Though these versions differ, we believe the arrival of the Qashqai Tribes coincided with Genghis Khan's conquests in the thirteenth century. Twice a year, these nomadic people wander between the Zagros Mountains and the Persian Gulf, constantly seeking new grazing for their animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Persian blog from Jennings team\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQashqai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs are not written or drawn; they are passed down to daughters who watch their mothers from an early age and gradually develop their skills in a family environment. The women will make these pieces with two or even three generations involved. The piece is knotted by the weavers sitting cross-legged on the floor and on the carpet while they craft their art. Meanwhile, the men and boys will defend and protect the animals. In addition to the traditional lozenge-shaped ground with medallions in the centre repeated in the corners, they will often include many birds, animals, flowers, and trees that they see around them. Occasionally, if you were very fortunate, you would come across one with the horse head of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wikipedia link to Persepolis.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Persepolis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/a\u003e. As you would expect, these carpets are \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia Link on weaving\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003efrom wool that is largely \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia Link on Vegetable dyes\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e. The Kashgai pieces often have an interesting selvedge with bi or tricolour windings like a barber pole. The other distinctive characteristic is that the rug will be knotted on a wool foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Please click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"24\" style=\"width: 474px;\" width=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 230.852px;\"\u003e180 x 111cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 227.148px;\"\u003e(5'11 x 3'8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"180 x 111cm\t(5'11 x 3'8)","offer_id":44523255398629,"sku":"309196","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3091960aPersianShuliGabbehrugcopy.jpg?v=1763658114"},{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-kilim-309397","title":"Handmade Afghan Kilim - 309397","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the beauty and craftsmanship of Afghanistan with our handmade Afghan Kilim. Each piece is hand-woven by skilled artisans using traditional vegetable-dyed wool, resulting in unique geometric designs in soft colours such as terracotta, peach, and soft blue. Versatile and value for money, it can be used as a rug or a stunning wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eKilim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rugs are serviceable and practical, offering the advantage of being made from one of the most beautiful natural yarns, wool, and are often completely reversible. The \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e wool is a beautiful natural fibre that usually contains high levels of \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Lanolin\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lanolin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elanolin\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e making it very practical. Kelim is woven using hand-dyed yarn in both the warp and the weft. The patterns produced are often identified by the region where they are made, and the designs are passed down from mother to daughter through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe term we use to describe a flat-woven rug rather than a hand-knotted rug (pile) appears in two forms (to assist your search). Flat-woven rugs handmade in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Turkey are known as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/kilim_motifs\" title=\"Do the Motifs mean anything?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKilims\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whereas those made in other regions of the Orient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are known as Kelims. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur established family-owned retail shop in Tewkesbury sells handmade rugs from Afghanistan, Kashmir, India, and Pakistan. You can also\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop online. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 452px;\" height=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 217.398px;\"\u003e179 x 126cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 218.602px;\"\u003e(5'10 x 4'2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"179 x 126cm (5'10 x 4'2)","offer_id":44587841781989,"sku":"309397","price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3093970aAfghanKilimcopy.jpg?v=1775320080"},{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-kilim-309297","title":"Handmade Afghan Kilim - 309297","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Afghan Kilim is a unique and versatile piece, hand woven in northwest Afghanistan using vegetable-dyed wool. With traditional geometric designs and soft colours, it adds a touch of elegance to any room. Its dual-sided use and ability to be used as a wall hanging make it a great value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eKilim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rugs are serviceable and practical, giving the owner the advantage of being made from one of the most beautiful natural yarns, 'wool' and are often completely reversible. The \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e wool is a beautiful natural fibre that usually contains high levels of \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lanolin\" title=\"Lanolin\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elanolin\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e making it very practical. Kelim is woven using hand-dyed yarn in both the warp and the weft. The patterns produced are often identified by the region in which they are made, and the designs are passed down through generations from mother to daughter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe term we use to describe a flat-woven rug instead of a hand-knotted rug (pile) appears in two forms (to assist your search term). Flat-woven rugs handmade in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Turkey will be known as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/kilim_motifs\" title=\"Do the Motifs mean anything?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKilim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whereas those made in other Oriental areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are known as Kelim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur established family-owned retail shop in Tewkesbury sells handmade rugs from many countries, including \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAfghanistan, Kashmir, India, and Pakistan. You can also\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"26\" style=\"width: 507px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 227.43px;\"\u003e175 x 120cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 263.57px;\"\u003e(5'9 x 3'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"175 x 120cm (5'9 x 3'11)","offer_id":44590771765477,"sku":"309297","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3092970aAfghanKilimcopy.jpg?v=1721905903"},{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-kilim-309301","title":"Handmade Afghan Kilim - 309301","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Afghan Kilim is a versatile and unique addition to any space. It is beautiful and durable, made using vegetable-dyed wool and traditional geometric designs. With soft colours, including duck egg, cream, terracotta, and touches of olive green, it can be used as a wall hanging or for everyday use. Get value for your money with this authentic handwoven piece from northwest Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eKilim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rugs are serviceable and practical, giving the owner the advantage of being made from one of the most beautiful natural yarns, \"wool\", and are often completely reversible. The \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e wool is a beautiful natural fibre that usually contains high levels of \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Lanolin\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lanolin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elanolin\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e making it very practical. Kelim is woven using hand-dyed yarn in both the warp and the weft. The patterns produced are often identified by the region in which they are made, and the designs are passed down through generations from mother to daughter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe term we use to describe a flat-woven rug instead of a hand-knotted rug (pile) appears in two forms (to assist your search term). Flat-woven rugs handmade in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Turkey will be known as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Do the Motifs mean anything?\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/kilim_motifs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKilim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whereas those made in other Oriental areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are known as Kelim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur established family-owned retail shop in Tewkesbury sells handmade rugs from many countries, including \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAfghanistan, Kashmir, India, and Pakistan. You can also\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop online. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"27\" style=\"width: 506px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.109px;\"\u003e177 x 129cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 264.891px;\"\u003e(5'10 x 4'3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"177 x 129cm (5'10 x 4'3)","offer_id":44590806532325,"sku":"309301","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3093010aAfghanKilimcopy.jpg?v=1721906036"},{"product_id":"handmade-fine-afghan-samarkand-rug-308209","title":"Handmade fine Afghan Samarkand rug - 308208","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdorned with a kaleidoscope of colour and a unique blend of traditional and contemporary designs, the handmade fine Afghan Samarkand rug will surely bring elegance and sophistication to any space. Crafted by skilled artisan weavers from Northwest Afghanistan, this stunning handmade piece is imbued with a classic cottage industry charm. Made from the highest quality vegetable-dyed hand-spun wool, it is highly durable and practical for everyday life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #000000;\"\u003eThese beautiful pieces are relatively new, appearing on the market around 2017. These wool rugs and carpets have a certain \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Help on this term!\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caucasus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCaucasian\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e design, similar to Kazak pieces. However, that is where the similarity ends. The rugs mostly have brightly coloured bobbin-wound fringes and do not have borders. Instead, the old Caucasian design is mixed into bands or stripes of bright colours. Our Afghan \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Where does the name come from?\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samarkand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamarkand \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003erugs are handmade using \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"What is a natural dye?\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\"\u003enaturally dyed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e wool on a cotton foundation. The wool used is taken from the native \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Sheep native to the region.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karakul_sheep\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKarakul sheep\u003c\/a\u003e. It\u003c\/span\u003e is very tough and has a high natural oil content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe final \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003ecarpet stage in Pakistan involves many processes. Initial\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e and correcting weft alignments and errors may be undertaken, followed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eherbal washing,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Tumbling Oriental carpets and hand made rugs to remove excess wool and dust.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success. These carpets are closely knotted and usually finished with an exciting and unusual bound multicoloured fringe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHand-knotted Afghan Samarkand rugs and carpets are a relatively new production for us. We always look for something different or unusual that ticks that box. These rugs make a striking statement with their beautiful colours and the mixture of traditional and modern design. \u003ca title=\"A little extra from Wikipedia on Samarkand\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samarkand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eSamarkand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e rugs have been made recently in northwest Afghanistan, and the name has been given to their unique design. In Uzbekistan, Samarkand is famous\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e, along with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bukhara\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBukhara,\u003c\/a\u003e for being on the Silk Road, which links\u003c\/span\u003e China with the West. We hope you also like this fascinating, colourful carpet as much as we do. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on high customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/take-a-tour\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop; alternatively, we can assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Why not get in touch with the Jennings Oriental rugs team?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"29\" style=\"width: 461px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 181.891px;\"\u003e186 x 128cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 263.109px;\"\u003e(6'1 x 4'2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"186 x 128cm (6'1 x 4'2)","offer_id":44638636081381,"sku":"308208","price":1329.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3082080aAfghanSamarkandrugcopy.jpg?v=1721381974"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/study-snug.oembed?page=10","provider":"Jennings Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}