{"product_id":"blue-afghan-traditional-rug-10-0-x-14-1-hand-knotted-no-at97356","title":"Blue Afghan Oriental Rug 10' 0\" x 14' 1\" Hand-Knotted | No. AT97356","description":"\u003cp\u003eWool underfoot in a hand-knotted rug of this weight has a particular solidity to it, and this ten by fourteen Afghan piece backs that up visually with a deep blue field worked in bold geometric patterning. The design runs in repeating angular forms across the field, with contrast from secondary tones that keep the composition active without becoming busy. It is a traditional Afghan geometric sensibility, structured and balanced, that works equally well in a formal room or a well-furnished living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in Afghanistan from Ghazni wool, the fiber comes from sheep raised at high altitude where the cold climate and natural lanolin content produce a dense, resilient fleece. That wool takes dye deeply, which is why the blue in this rug reads with real depth rather than fading toward grey. Hand-knotting at this scale requires months of work, and the resulting pile has the density and spring that machine-made rugs simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt ten by fourteen feet, this rug suits a large living room, a formal dining room, or a primary bedroom where it can run well under the bed frame and beyond. If you are browsing similar work, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alrug.com\/collections\/afghan-rugs\"\u003eAfghan rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e has a wide range of sizes and patterns. 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":68321393049751,"sku":"AT97356","price":6595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5865\/8363\/files\/AT97356_1_3c91983b-2698-4b75-83ae-edbadef3a036.webp?v=1794520599","url":"https:\/\/alrug.com\/products\/blue-afghan-traditional-rug-10-0-x-14-1-hand-knotted-no-at97356","provider":"ALRUG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}