{"product_id":"blue-afghan-traditional-rug-8-1-x-9-7-hand-knotted-no-at95563","title":"Blue Afghan Oriental Rug 8' 1\" x 9' 7\" Hand-Knotted | No. AT95563","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeometric patterning in deep blue reads boldly from across a room, organizing the field into repeating angular motifs that hold together with a traditional border framing the whole composition. The blue palette stays within a close range of tones, giving the rug a coherent, grounded look rather than a busy one. At roughly eight by nine feet, it fills a room without overwhelming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-knotted in Afghanistan by weavers working in a long-established geometric tradition, this rug is built from Ghazni wool, the dense, lanolin-rich fleece from high-altitude Afghan sheep. That wool takes dye evenly and holds up under daily use far longer than machine-spun alternatives. The hand-knotting process means no two knots are identical, which gives the surface a slight texture and depth that flatweaves and machine-made rugs simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis size suits a mid-to-large living room, a dining room with a six- to eight-seat table, or a generous primary bedroom. It works well under a sofa grouping or anchoring a reading corner with substantial furniture. If you are exploring related options, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alrug.com\/collections\/afghan-rugs\"\u003eAfghan rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e offers a wide range of sizes and patterns 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":68321609744535,"sku":"AT95563","price":2420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5865\/8363\/files\/AT95563_1.webp?v=1794431969","url":"https:\/\/alrug.com\/products\/blue-afghan-traditional-rug-8-1-x-9-7-hand-knotted-no-at95563","provider":"ALRUG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}