{"product_id":"red-afghan-tribal-rug-2-8-x-22-5-hand-knotted-no-at37247","title":"Red Afghan Tribal Rug 2'8\" x 22'5\" Hand-Knotted | No. AT37247","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bold border framing a deep red field sets the tone for this hand-knotted Afghan tribal rug. Geometric medallions and angular motifs fill the ground in the direct, unadorned way typical of nomadic weaving traditions, where pattern serves structure rather than decoration. The red is rich without being harsh, carrying the kind of depth that only wool with real lanolin content can hold over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in Afghanistan from Ghazni wool, the fiber comes from sheep raised at high altitude where the cold climate produces a dense, naturally lustrous fleece. This wool takes dye well and wears exceptionally, which is why Afghan tribal rugs made this way tend to look better after years of use than they did new. The hand-knotting is tight and even, the result of weavers working within a tradition passed down through generations rather than following a printed pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt roughly two feet eight inches by twenty-two feet five inches, this is a runner built for long, narrow spaces such as hallways, staircases, or the length of a dining table. It suits interiors that value handmade work without being fussy about it. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tribal-rugs\"\u003etribal rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e to see related work from the same 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":68321640087703,"sku":"AT37247","price":1245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5865\/8363\/files\/AT37247_1_dc395817-d248-4260-b763-13e8e3b39a3f.webp?v=1794521999","url":"https:\/\/alrug.com\/products\/red-afghan-tribal-rug-2-8-x-22-5-hand-knotted-no-at37247","provider":"ALRUG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}