{"product_id":"black-afghan-traditional-rug-8-1-x-9-9-hand-knotted-no-at49063","title":"Black Afghan Oriental Rug 8' 1\" x 9' 9\" Hand-Knotted | No. AT49063","description":"\u003cp\u003eThick Ghazni wool and tight hand knotting give this rug a firm, satisfying feel underfoot that you notice right away. The black field carries a bold geometric pattern in contrasting tones, with angular forms that interlock across the surface in the restrained, deliberate way that defines traditional Afghan tribal work. The overall effect is strong without being heavy, holding the eye without demanding attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in Afghanistan from high-altitude Ghazni wool, this rug draws on a tribal geometric tradition that Afghan weavers have practiced across generations. Ghazni wool is naturally lanolin-rich, which makes it resistant to crushing and gives the pile a resilience that holds up well under daily use. The hand-knotting process means no two knots are identical, and that variation is part of what gives handmade Afghan rugs their depth and character over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just over eight by nine feet, this rug suits a mid-sized living room, dining room, or primary bedroom comfortably. It pairs well with natural wood furniture and neutral walls, where the black ground reads as grounding rather than stark. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alrug.com\/collections\/afghan-rugs\"\u003eAfghan rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more hand-knotted options in this tradition. Sourced directly by ALRUG since 1952, selling online since 2004. Free shipping in the US and Canada on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug ships to the United States and Canada only. Visit our website for our full range of rugs with free international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALR_NEW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68321617543319,"sku":"AT49063","price":3190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5865\/8363\/files\/AT49063_1.webp?v=1794432135","url":"https:\/\/alrug.com\/products\/black-afghan-traditional-rug-8-1-x-9-9-hand-knotted-no-at49063","provider":"ALRUG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}