Handmade Arts and Craft Afghan carpet - 310437

A superb wool wide runner, vegetable-dyed and finely knotted by hand. Every rug we have is different, and this piece is perhaps the most unique runner we have ever had. The Art Nouveau-inspired design is apparent in its attention to whiplash curves in the flower design. While this is a dramatic piece, the soft, gentle colours of Teal yellow, powder blue, mocha, and cream make it subtle yet eye-catching. The design moves on from the established William Morris style, bringing a lighter touch, Please click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information. People often ask about the William Morris connection. Ziegler collaborated with William Morris, adapting his designs and securing weavers in Tabriz and Sultanabad to produce fine, traditionally made carpets explicitly for the export market booming in Victorian Britain. The processes were developed at the weaving stage and, more crucially, extended into the finishing process, particularly the herbal washes. The fashion was experimentation, and the early Ziegler designs differed markedly from the period's traditional rugs and carpets. The Oriental rug trade had not been used in this way before. In many ways, the pioneering techniques used by Ziegler & Co. have inspired some newly designed pieces from Afghan weavers, such as the Samarkand and Mamluks. After the carpets are hand-knotted, they are washed in gallons of flowing water (literally, bucket by bucket). The rug is scrubbed with tough-bristle brushes to remove excess dye, making it much lighter in colour. The scrubbing also makes the carpet look slightly older, or, as some people describe it, an 'antique look'. The different ingredients used to wash and fix the dyes also affect the colouration of the original vegetable dyes. The final carpet stage in Pakistan involves many processes. First, they address initial tensioning and alignment issues, followed by surface clipping, herbal washing, and tumbling. This combination of Afghan weaving and Pakistani finishing has been a great success. These carpets are closely knotted and usually finished with an exciting, unusual multicoloured fringe. When buying online, consider both the company and the rug. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on high-level customer service. We welcome visits to the Tewkesbury shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by email or telephone. We recommend the use of an underlay with this product: Foxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving For uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay: Felt underlay for uneven floors Product size: 351 x 183cm (11'6 x 6'0)