{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-kharjeen-short-runner-enr310042","title":"Handmade Afghan Kharjeen short runner - ENR310042","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHandmade in northwest Afghanistan by skilled artisan weavers, this Kharjeen short runner features vegetable-dyed handspun wool in a striking contemporary design. The colourful, modern aesthetic brings character to any space, while the closely knotted construction ensures durability and longevity. Each piece is unique and hand-knotted using natural fibres, making it a special addition to your home that will be enjoyed for years to come. Practical and hard-wearing, this runner combines traditional craftsmanship with modern style.\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghan_rug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfghan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehandmade carpets are gaining considerable recognition. This market has been growing rapidly in recent years, with greater emphasis on higher-quality knotting and on Pakistan's influence in various finishing processes, such as initial tensioning to correct alignment issues that occur when the weaver has drifted the wefts, causing the pattern to run out.\u003cspan\u003e Next, adjustments may be undertaken, followed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\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=\"Herbal washing new rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been highly successful. These carpets are closely knotted and are usually finished with an interesting, unusual multicoloured bound fringe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKharjeen (Khorjin) rugs, runners, and carpets are still\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"hand knotted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and the wool is dyed with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"vegetable dye\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The Kharjeen (also known as Khurjeen) rug designs can be reminiscent of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gabbeh\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabbeh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGabbeh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigns. The colours of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharjeen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erugs and carpets are similar in many ways to those used in our Samarkand and Loribaft collections. Some \u003cspan\u003eKharjeen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epieces \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003elack fringes and are finished with a plain \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kilim\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekilim\u003c\/a\u003e end or with \u003c\/span\u003ebinding secured to prevent fraying. The other rugs are generally produced like Samarkand carpets, with an unusual bobbin winding on the warps.\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 to come. I recommend buying a handmade rug with the best natural fibre: wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\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 pride ourselves on our 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\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we can 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\"\u003eemail or telephone.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxi underlay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eto provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\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\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\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 181pt;\" width=\"242\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 3669; width: 86pt;\" width=\"115\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4053; width: 95pt;\" width=\"127\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-height-source: userset; height: 15.0pt;\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 15.0pt; width: 86pt;\" width=\"115\" class=\"xl67\" height=\"20\"\u003e147 x 58cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-left: none; width: 95pt;\" width=\"127\" class=\"xl68\"\u003e(4'10 x 1'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"147 x 58cm\t(4'10 x 1'11)","offer_id":55609460687224,"sku":"ENR310042","price":339.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/310042enr.jpg?v=1784370465","url":"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/products\/handmade-afghan-kharjeen-short-runner-enr310042","provider":"Jennings Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}