{"product_id":"red-afghan-mashwani-rug-4-9-x-6-0-hand-knotted-no-al37700","title":"Red Afghan Mashwani Rug 4'9\" x 6'0\" Hand-Knotted | No. AL37700","description":"\u003cp\u003eMashwani rugs occupy a compelling middle ground between flatweave and pile construction, and this four-foot-nine by six-foot example works that contrast to full effect. A red field anchors the composition, broken by bold geometric medallions and tribal motifs rendered in the stacked, angular style typical of Pashtun village weavers. The alternating sections of knotted pile and kilim flatweave give the surface a rhythmic texture that shifts with the light, making the red appear warmer or deeper depending on the angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in Afghanistan from 100% Ghazni wool, this rug draws on a tradition practiced by semi-nomadic Pashtun communities who refined the kilim-pile hybrid format over generations. Ghazni wool is prized for its natural lanolin content and high-altitude resilience, which translates to a pile that resists crushing and holds color well over time. The hand-knotted construction is tight and deliberate, reflecting the care these weavers bring to a format that demands skill in both flatweave and pile techniques simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just under five by six feet, this rug suits a reading corner, a bedroom beside a double bed, or a defined seating zone in a larger room. It sits comfortably in interiors that favor natural materials and geometric pattern. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alrug.com\/collections\/afghan-rugs\"\u003eAfghan rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e for related pieces in this tradition. 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":68333019496599,"sku":"AL37700","price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5865\/8363\/files\/AL37700_1.webp?v=1794541233","url":"https:\/\/alrug.com\/products\/red-afghan-mashwani-rug-4-9-x-6-0-hand-knotted-no-al37700","provider":"ALRUG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}