{"product_id":"red-afghan-mashwani-rug-4-10-x-6-0-hand-knotted-no-al41468","title":"Red Afghan Mashwani Rug 4'10\" x 6'0\" Hand-Knotted | No. AL41468","description":"\u003cp\u003eMashwani rugs occupy a compelling middle ground between flatweave and pile construction, and this example makes that tension visible across its red field. Bold geometric forms , diamonds, stepped medallions, and angular borders , are rendered in a palette anchored firmly in red, with the contrasting woven sections creating a rhythmic, textured surface that shifts slightly depending on the light. The result is a rug with strong tribal character and visual depth that a purely flat or purely knotted piece rarely achieves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in Afghanistan by Pashtun tribal weavers, the Mashwani technique combines hand-knotted pile sections with kilim flatweave passages in a single structure, a method passed through generations within nomadic communities. The wool comes from Ghazni sheep raised at high altitude, producing a lanolin-rich fleece that resists soil and retains its body over decades of use. That material quality, combined with the tight integration of two weaving methods, makes this a particularly durable handmade rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt nearly five by six feet, this rug suits a reading corner, bedroom, or home office where a strong geometric pattern can define the space without overwhelming it. It pairs well with low-profile furniture in natural wood tones or muted upholstery. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/afghan-rugs\"\u003eAfghan rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e for related tribal pieces. Sourced directly by ALRUG since 1952, selling online since 2004. Free worldwide shipping on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALR_NEW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68333047120023,"sku":"AL41468","price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5865\/8363\/files\/AL41468_1.webp?v=1794541268","url":"https:\/\/alrug.com\/products\/red-afghan-mashwani-rug-4-10-x-6-0-hand-knotted-no-al41468","provider":"ALRUG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}