{"product_id":"ivory-afghan-tribal-rug-6-2-x-8-8-hand-knotted-no-at15976","title":"Ivory Afghan Tribal Rug 6' 2\" x 8' 8\" Hand-Knotted | No. AT15976","description":"\u003cp\u003eA strong geometric border frames a comparatively open ivory field on this hand-knotted Afghan tribal rug, creating a contrast that draws the eye inward. The tribal motifs are arranged with the kind of deliberate asymmetry that comes from a weaver working from memory rather than a printed cartoon. The ivory palette stays warm rather than cold, with just enough variation in the wool's natural tone to give the surface real depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghan Ghazni wool is the material here, clipped from high-altitude sheep whose lanolin-rich fleece produces a pile that holds its sheen and resists crushing under furniture over years of use. The tribal weaving tradition behind this rug is a nomadic one, passed down through generations of Afghan weavers who built pattern and structure into the work by hand. That direct connection to the weaver, with no middlemen involved, is something you can see in the consistency of the knotting and the quality of the dye take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt roughly six by nine feet, this rug suits a mid-sized living room, a master bedroom, or a dining room with a table seating six. It pairs well with natural wood tones and neutral upholstery. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tribal-rugs\"\u003etribal rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more hand-knotted Afghan work 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":68321303822487,"sku":"AT15976","price":1530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5865\/8363\/files\/AT15976_1.webp?v=1794431166","url":"https:\/\/alrug.com\/products\/ivory-afghan-tribal-rug-6-2-x-8-8-hand-knotted-no-at15976","provider":"ALRUG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}