{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-shahi-rug-cb306475","title":"Handmade Afghan Shahi rug - CB306475","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe simplicity of this design has turned this beautiful, handmade rug into a piece of modern art. This Afghan Shahi is finely knotted, highlighting the simplicity of its design. The colour combination works well, with the bright old gold, sand, tan, and shades of blue, including turquoise, standing out on the rich red background.  \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\u003eThe shahi collection currently houses some of our finer weaves. These \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oriental_rug\" title=\"Definition of an Oriental rug\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoriental\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Link to give more information on this process.\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rug designs are largely pictorial, with many carpets depicting landscapes or natural themes, including plants, trees, and animals. They are typically stylised, as in old \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabbeh\" title=\"Knowledge based information on Gabbeh rugs from Iran\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePersian Gabbeh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e pieces, though this is a loose interpretation. You will undoubtedly be surprised by the bright, modern colours that enhance these lovely rugs. These fine \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghanistan\" title=\"Where do our rugs come from?\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfghan\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erugs are a great addition to our range and will undoubtedly be extremely well received by our customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final stage of carpet production in Pakistan involves many processes. Initial\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Herbal washing new rugs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eherbal washing\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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\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 unusual multicoloured fringe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/about-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\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 our customer service while maintaining the best possible prices online and in-store. 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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003ewww.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/Foxi-underlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003ewww.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/collections\/felt-underlay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e146 x 98cm   (4'9 x 3'3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"146 x 98cm (4'9 x 3'3)","offer_id":55519835521400,"sku":"CB306475","price":658.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/CB30647515_copy.jpg?v=1775317212","url":"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.co.uk\/products\/handmade-afghan-shahi-rug-cb306475","provider":"Jennings Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}