{"product_id":"ivory-afghan-traditional-rug-11-7-x-17-8-hand-knotted-no-at60259","title":"Ivory Afghan Oriental Rug 11' 7\" x 17' 8\" Hand-Knotted | No. AT60259","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt nearly twelve by eighteen feet, this ivory Afghan hand-knotted rug is built for a large room that needs a strong visual anchor without loud color. The geometric pattern moves across the field in a structured repeat, its lines clean and deliberate, with the ivory ground giving the whole composition an open, light quality. Subtle tonal variation within the design keeps it from reading as flat, and the overall effect is calm without being plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in Afghanistan from Ghazni wool, this rug draws on a long tradition of geometric tribal weaving that has defined Afghan craftsmanship for generations. Ghazni wool comes from sheep raised at high altitude, where the cold climate produces a dense, lanolin-rich fleece that holds up well under daily foot traffic and resists matting over time. Hand-knotting at this scale is a significant undertaking, and the density and consistency of the knot work reflect the skill of the weaver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rug this size works well in formal living rooms, large dining rooms, or open-plan spaces where you need something substantial underfoot. It suits traditional interiors naturally, though the ivory field can sit comfortably alongside more contemporary furniture as well. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/afghan-rugs\"\u003eAfghan rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more 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":68321609777303,"sku":"AT60259","price":17270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5865\/8363\/files\/AT60259_1_29e7b545-10aa-45e2-8886-99e0b127f4b9.webp?v=1794521195","url":"https:\/\/alrug.com\/products\/ivory-afghan-traditional-rug-11-7-x-17-8-hand-knotted-no-at60259","provider":"ALRUG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}