{"product_id":"red-afghan-mashwani-rug-4-11-x-6-0-hand-knotted-no-al96084","title":"Red Afghan Mashwani Rug 4'11\" x 6'10\" Hand-Knotted | No. AL96084","description":"\u003cp\u003eMashwani rugs occupy a rare middle ground between flatweave and pile construction, and this red example shows exactly why that combination is so visually compelling. The geometric field is built from bold angular motifs typical of Pashtun tribal weaving, with red as the dominant ground and contrasting tones forming crisp, interlocking shapes. The result is a surface with subtle textural variation where pile sections catch light differently from the flat-woven portions, giving the rug a layered, dimensional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in Afghanistan by Pashtun tribal weavers, Mashwani pieces blend kilim-style flatweave panels with hand-knotted pile sections in a technique passed down through generations of nomadic craftspeople. The wool is sourced from Ghazni sheep raised at high altitude, producing a lanolin-rich fiber that resists soiling and softens with age rather than wearing thin. This construction makes the rug unusually hardwearing for its weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just under five by six feet, this rug fits naturally beneath a coffee table in a mid-sized living room or as a defining piece in a home office or reading nook. It pairs well with natural wood furniture and earthy textile layering. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alrug.com\/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":68333119733911,"sku":"AL96084","price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5865\/8363\/files\/AL96084_1.webp?v=1794541369","url":"https:\/\/alrug.com\/products\/red-afghan-mashwani-rug-4-11-x-6-0-hand-knotted-no-al96084","provider":"ALRUG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}