{"product_id":"blue-afghan-tribal-rug-8-0-x-9-5-hand-knotted-no-at24585","title":"Blue Afghan Tribal Rug 8' 0\" x 9' 5\" Hand-Knotted | No. AT24585","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bold border of deep geometric patterning frames a calmer central field on this blue Afghan tribal hand-knotted rug, creating the kind of visual tension that keeps a room from feeling flat. The palette stays within blue tones, ranging from inky navy to softer mid-blue, with the natural variation you get from wool dyed in small batches rather than industrial runs. The overall effect is structured but not rigid, with enough movement in the pattern to hold attention at different distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in Afghanistan from Ghazni wool, which comes from sheep raised at high altitude where the cold produces a dense, lanolin-rich fleece, this rug is built to last well beyond a generation. Afghan tribal weaving follows a tradition passed down within families and communities, with geometric motifs that carry regional meaning rather than purely decorative intent. Hand-knotting at this density produces a pile that wears gradually and evenly, so the rug looks better with age rather than worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt roughly eight by nine and a half feet, this rug fits comfortably in a mid-size living room or primary bedroom and can anchor a full seating arrangement. It suits interiors with natural materials, darker wood tones, or spaces that lean toward an earthy, unfussy aesthetic. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tribal-rugs\"\u003eour tribal rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e for related pieces. 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":68321170555031,"sku":"AT24585","price":1575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5865\/8363\/files\/AT24585_1.webp?v=1794430999","url":"https:\/\/alrug.com\/products\/blue-afghan-tribal-rug-8-0-x-9-5-hand-knotted-no-at24585","provider":"ALRUG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}