{"product_id":"ivory-afghan-traditional-rug-8-2-x-9-6-hand-knotted-no-at80558","title":"Ivory Afghan Oriental Rug 8' 2\" x 9' 6\" Hand-Knotted | No. AT80558","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-knotted in Afghanistan, this ivory rug carries a traditional geometric pattern across its field with the kind of regularity that comes from practiced weavers working the same motifs over generations. The ivory ground reads as warm rather than stark, holding the geometric figures without harsh contrast. The overall effect is calm and grounded, suited to rooms that need a neutral foundation with enough visual texture to feel intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghan weavers use Ghazni wool from high-altitude sheep, a material known for its natural lanolin content, dense fiber, and long wear. That wool takes dye well and holds its color without fading quickly, which matters in a rug you plan to keep for years. The hand-knotted construction means the pile is set knot by knot, giving the rug a density and durability that machine-made rugs cannot replicate. These are not marketing claims but practical reasons why Afghan hand-knotted rugs age well under real use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just over eight by nine and a half feet, this rug fits comfortably in a mid-size living room, dining room, or primary bedroom. It works equally well under a sofa arrangement or centered beneath a dining table. Buyers who appreciate this style often browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alrug.com\/collections\/afghan-rugs\"\u003eAfghan rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e for related options. 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":68321602601111,"sku":"AT80558","price":3960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5865\/8363\/files\/AT80558_1.webp?v=1794431842","url":"https:\/\/alrug.com\/products\/ivory-afghan-traditional-rug-8-2-x-9-6-hand-knotted-no-at80558","provider":"ALRUG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}