{"title":"Square rugs","description":"\u003cp\u003e This is a difficult category for us in hand-made authentic Oriental rugs. Clare makes a point of seeking out unusual sizes on her travels, and square rugs are particularly difficult to find. In fact, hen's teeth are easier to find! So we apologise for the limited number of pieces in this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen investing in rugs for your home, it's important to consider not only the rug's style and colour but also its material and durability. We highly recommend wool pile rugs for doorways and walkable areas, as these are strong and durable for heavy footfall. Cotton rugs are also good for doorways, as they are easy to clean and have a tight weave that will make them last a long time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIndulge yourself and look through our curated selection of square rugs. Perhaps you'll find the perfect hand-knotted wool or silk rug to complement your bedroom, dining room, lounge, book nook, office, hallway… or other space. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease take a look at our range of beautiful medium-area rugs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fine-afghan-ziegler-oversize-carpet-307659","title":"Fine handmade Afghan Ziegler Oversize - 307659","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis exceptional Afghan Ziegler carpet showcases the hallmarks of fine craftsmanship. Its commanding deep-red field creates a striking contrast with a warm-cream border, wider than typical for the style. The nearly square proportions are distinctly unusual, offering versatile placement options. Hand-knotted with meticulous attention to detail, this oversized piece combines traditional artistry with a sophisticated colour palette that complements both classic and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople often ask about the \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia info on William Morris\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Morris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/a\u003e connection. Ziegler collaborated with William Morris, adapting his designs and securing weavers in \u003ca title=\"Tabriz\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Sultanabad\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sultanabad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultanabad\u003c\/a\u003e to produce fine, traditionally made carpets for the booming \u003ca title=\"Victorian Britain\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_era\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVictorian \u003c\/a\u003eexport market. The processes were developed at the weaving stage and, more crucially, extended into the finishing process, particularly the herbal washes used. The fashion was experimentation, and the early Ziegler designs were quite different 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 \u003ca title=\"Ziegler \u0026amp; Co\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ziegler_%26_Co.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZiegler \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e have inspired some of the newly designed pieces by Afghan weavers, such as the Samarkand and Mamluks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAfter the carpets are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wikipedia extra info.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e, they are washed in gallons of flowing water (literally thrown in buckets). The rug is scrubbed with tough-bristle brushes, removing excess dyes and making it much lighter in colour. The scrubbing also makes the carpet look slightly older, or, as some people describe it, even an 'antique look'. The different \u003ca title=\"What is Mordant? Wikipedia link to additional content information.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mordant\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eMordants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e used to wash and fix the dyes also affect the colouration of the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"a link to natural dyes used in many productions.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e The final carpet stage in Pakistan involves many processes. First, initial\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca title=\"our youtube video Clare took in Pakistan of 'Herbal washing' new rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"youtube video on a very basic process\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 a high level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Google virtual your of the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 410.3125px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 216px;\"\u003e391 x 348cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 180.3125px;\"\u003e(12'10 x 11'5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"391 x 348cm (12'10 x 11'5)","offer_id":41904003612901,"sku":"307659","price":5285.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3076590aAfghanZieglerOversizeCarpetcopy.jpg?v=1775318385"},{"product_id":"fine-afghan-ziegler-large-square-carpet-307658","title":"Fine handmade Afghan Ziegler square carpet - 307658","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handsome, ornate Afghan Ziegler in a rich ruby red background with cream and gold borders. This is of excellent quality, practical, hardwearing, and suitable for any room in the house. This piece looks very opulent and luxurious. The size is unusual: it is square, whereas most rugs and carpets are rectangular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople often ask about the \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia info on William Morris\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Morris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/a\u003e connection. Ziegler collaborated with William Morris, adapting his designs and securing weavers in \u003ca title=\"Tabriz\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Sultanabad\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sultanabad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultanabad\u003c\/a\u003e to produce fine, traditionally made carpets for the booming \u003ca title=\"Victorian Britain\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_era\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVictorian \u003c\/a\u003eexport market. The processes were developed at the weaving stage and, more crucially, extended into the finishing process, particularly the herbal washes used. The fashion was experimentation, and the early Ziegler designs were quite different 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 \u003ca title=\"Ziegler \u0026amp; Co\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ziegler_%26_Co.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZiegler \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e have inspired some of the newly designed pieces by Afghan weavers, such as the Samarkand and Mamluks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAfter the carpets are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Wikipedia extra info.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e, they are washed in gallons of flowing water (literally thrown in buckets). The rug is scrubbed with tough-bristle brushes, removing excess dyes and making it much lighter in colour. The scrubbing also makes the carpet look slightly older, or, as some describe it, 'antique look'. The different \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mordant\" title=\"What is Mordant? Wikipedia link to additional content information.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eMordants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e used to wash and fix the dyes also affect the colouration of the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"a link to natural dyes used in many productions.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e The carpet's final stage in Pakistan involves many processes. First, initial\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"our youtube video Clare took in Pakistan of 'Herbal washing' new rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"youtube video on a very basic process\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/about-us\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 65years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on a high level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" title=\"Google virtual your of the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 431.3125px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 216px;\"\u003e301 x 292cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 201.3125px;\"\u003e(9'11 x 9'7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"301 x 292cm (9'11 x 9'7)","offer_id":41904200286437,"sku":"307658","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3076580aAfghanZieglerSquareCarpetcopy.jpg?v=1775563586"},{"product_id":"fine-persian-qashquli-rug-307917","title":"Fine handmade Persian Qashquli rug - 307917","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fine, high-quality Persian rug will brighten the darkest of rooms. It has a vibrant terracotta background with the most beautiful blue embellished with gold surround. It is a detailed piece of wool dyed traditionally using roots from the madder plant. Unlike the Qashqai pieces, this will be wool on a cotton foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is an interesting example of the cultural change and urbanization of some usually nomadic people. The Qashqai weavers who decided to settle in small communities produced the work. This change has resulted in some excellent-quality products, often made with finely spun and dyed wool using wildly different colours. These pieces may have unique and personal designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/underlay\/products\/foxi-anti-slip-underlay-6-x-9\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/Foxi-underlay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 387.199px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 192px;\"\u003e169 x 134cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 179.199px;\"\u003e(5'7 x 4'5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/fooolghllnmhmmndgjiamiiodkpenpbb\/injectedPasswordless.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"169 x 134cm (5'7 x 4'5)","offer_id":42405432393957,"sku":"307917","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3079170aFinePersianQashqulirugcopy.jpg?v=1721297596"},{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-kharjeen-square-308522","title":"Handmade Afghan Kharjeen square - 308522","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Afghan Kharjeen square will bring a touch of luxury and traditional craftsmanship to the interiors. Crafted from vegetable-dyed hand-spun wool from Northwest Afghanistan by skilled artisan weavers, it features a practical, hardwearing design with a plain centre, trellis border, and a rich red background. This unique, handmade piece adds luxury and exclusivity to your home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghan_rug\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfghan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehandmade carpets are increasingly well-regarded. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis market has been growing rapidly in recent years, with greater emphasis on higher-quality knotting and Pakistan's influence in many finishing processes, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einitial tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e to correct alignment issues when the weaver has drifted the wefts, causing the pattern to run out.\u003c\/span\u003e Next, adjustments may be undertaken, followed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Herbal washing new rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success. These carpets are closely knotted and usually finished with an unusual multicoloured fringe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKharjeen (Khorjin) rugs, runners, and carpets are still\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"hand knotted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and the wool is dyed with\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"vegetable dye\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Kharjeen (also known as Khurjeen) rug designs can resemble\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gabbeh\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabbeh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGabbeh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigns. The colours of the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKharjeen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erugs and carpets are similar to those used in our Samarkand and Loribaft collections. Some \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKharjeen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epieces do not have fringes and are finished with a plain \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kilim\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekilim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e end or binding secured to prevent fraying. The other rugs are generally produced like the Samarkand carpets with an unusual bobbin wind on the warps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is worth reminding ourselves that these handmade rugs are unique and special; owning one is something you can enjoy for years to come. I recommend buying a handmade rug made of the best natural fibre, wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 411px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 4.625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 167.711px; height: 4.625px;\"\u003e227 x 212cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 226.289px; height: 4.625px;\"\u003e(7'5 x 6'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"227 x 212cm (7'5 x 6'11)","offer_id":44098750185701,"sku":"308522","price":1675.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3085220aAfghanKharjeensquarerugcopy.jpg?v=1766249764"},{"product_id":"handmade-qashqai-mat-309211","title":"Handmade Oriental Qashqai square - 309211","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade by the last wandering people called Qashqai, this small square Oriental Qashqai rug showcases traditional craftsmanship and is made with vegetable-dyed wool. Its delightful soft terracotta colour and central fawn medallion add to its charm and cultural significance. The rug makes a wonderful small table cover or wall hanging and, if preferred, a simple, practical mat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt is wonderful to imagine that you could buy a rug that traditional nomads have created. This Qashqai piece is your chance to do exactly that! The wool pile has a mid-length and soft feel; the colours are typical of what you might expect from these weavers using natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Qashqai tribal confederation comprises five major tribes: the Dareshuri, Farsimadan, Sheshboluki, Amaleh, and Kashkuli. Though these versions differ, we believe that the arrival of the Qashqai Tribes coincided with Genghis Khan's conquests in the thirteenth century. Twice a year, these nomadic people wander between the Zagros mountains and the Gulf, constantly looking for new grazing for their animals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" title=\"Persian blog from Jennings team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eQashqai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs are not written or drawn but passed on to daughters who watch their mothers from an early age and gradually develop their skills in a family environment. The women will make these pieces with two or even three generations involved. The piece is knotted by the weavers sitting cross-legged on the floor and the carpet while they craft their art. Meanwhile, the men and boys will defend and protect the animals. In addition to the traditional lozenge-shaped ground with medallions in the centre repeated in the corners, they will often include many birds, animals, flowers, and trees that they see around them. Occasionally, if you were very fortunate, you would come across one with the horse head of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Persepolis\" title=\"Wikipedia link to Persepolis.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/a\u003e. As you would expect, these carpets are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Wikipedia Link on weaving\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ewith wool that has largely been \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"Wikipedia Link on Vegetable dyes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e. The Kashgai pieces often have an interesting selvedge with bi or tricolour windings like a barber pole. The other distinctive characteristic is that the rug will be knotted on a wool foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Please click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\"\u003e57 x 57cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"151\"\u003e(1'10 x 1'10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"57 x 57cm (1'10 x 1'10)","offer_id":44522232905957,"sku":"309211","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3092110aPersianQashqaisquarematcopy.jpg?v=1721899338"},{"product_id":"handmade-qashqai-mat-309212","title":"Handmade Oriental Qashqai square - 309212","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade qashqai rug made with vegetable-dyed wool showcases traditional craftsmanship. Its delightful soft terracotta colour and central fawn medallion with the renowned horse heads of Persepolis add to its charm and cultural significance. The rug makes a wonderful small table cover or wall hanging and, if preferred, a simple, practical mat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is wonderful to imagine that you could buy a rug that traditional nomads have created. This Qashqai piece is your chance to do exactly that! The wool pile has a mid-length and soft feel; the colours are typical of what you might expect from these weavers using natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThus, we expect Kashgai rugs to be made by the last genuinely nomadic people of the region. The Qashqai tribal confederation comprises five major tribes: the Dareshuri, Farsimadan, Sheshboluki, Amaleh, and Kashkuli. Though these versions differ, we believe that the arrival of the Qashqai Tribes coincided with Genghis Khan's conquests in the thirteenth century. Twice a year, these nomadic people wander between the Zagros mountains and the Gulf, constantly looking for new grazing for their animals.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" title=\"Persian blog from Jennings team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eQashqai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs are not written or drawn but passed on to daughters who watch their mothers from an early age and gradually develop their skills in a family environment. The women will make these pieces with two or even three generations involved. The piece is knotted by the weavers sitting cross-legged on the floor and the carpet while they craft their art. Meanwhile, the men and boys will defend and protect the animals. In addition to the traditional lozenge-shaped ground with medallions in the centre repeated in the corners, they will often include many birds, animals, flowers, and trees that they see around them. Occasionally, if you were very fortunate, you would come across one with the horse head of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Persepolis\" title=\"Wikipedia link to Persepolis.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/a\u003e. As you would expect, these carpets are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Wikipedia Link on weaving\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ewith wool that has largely been \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"Wikipedia Link on Vegetable dyes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e. The Kashgai pieces often have an interesting selvedge with bi or tricolour windings like a barber pole. The other distinctive characteristic is that the rug will be knotted on a wool foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"Please click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"342\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e63 x 66cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"151\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(2'1 x 2'2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"63 x 66cm\t(2'1 x 2'2)","offer_id":44523474845925,"sku":"309212","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3092120aPersianQashqaisquarematcopy.jpg?v=1721899384"},{"product_id":"handmade-qashqai-mat-309210","title":"Handmade Persian Qashqai square - 309210","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade by Nomadic women, this small square Persian Qashqai rug showcases traditional craftsmanship and is crafted with vegetable-dyed wool. The delightful soft terracotta colour and central blue medallion with the renowned horse heads of Persepolis add to its charm and cultural significance. If preferred, the rug makes a wonderful small table cover or wall hanging and a simple, practical mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is wonderful to imagine that you could buy a rug that traditional nomads have created. This Qashqai piece is your chance to do exactly that! The wool pile has a mid-length and soft feel; the colours are typical of what you might expect from these weavers using natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Qashqai tribal confederation comprises five major tribes: the Dareshuri, Farsimadan, Sheshboluki, Amaleh, and Kashkuli. Though these versions differ, we believe that the arrival of the Qashqai Tribes coincided with Genghis Khan's conquests in the thirteenth century. Twice a year, these nomadic people wander between the Zagros mountains and the Gulf, constantly looking for new grazing for their animals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Persian blog from Jennings team\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eQashqai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs are not written or drawn but passed on to daughters who watch their mothers from an early age and gradually develop their skills in a family environment. The women will make these pieces with two or even three generations involved. The piece is knotted by the weavers sitting cross-legged on the floor and the carpet while they craft their art. Meanwhile, the men and boys will defend and protect the animals. In addition to the traditional lozenge-shaped ground with medallions in the centre repeated in the corners, they will often include many birds, animals, flowers, and trees that they see around them. Occasionally, if you were very fortunate, you would come across one with the horse head of \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia link to Persepolis.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Persepolis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/a\u003e. As you would expect, these carpets are \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia Link on weaving\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ewith wool that has largely been \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia Link on Vegetable dyes\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e. The Kashgai pieces often have an interesting selvedge with bi or tricolour windings like a barber pole. The other distinctive characteristic is that the rug will be knotted on a wool foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Please click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"472\" height=\"29\" style=\"width: 472px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"191\" style=\"width: 191.844px;\"\u003e56 x 55cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"151\" style=\"width: 264.156px;\"\u003e(1'10 x 1'10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"56 x 55cm\t(1'10 x 1'10)","offer_id":44523900928229,"sku":"309210","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3092100aPersianQashqaisquarematcopy.jpg?v=1721899245"},{"product_id":"handmade-fine-persian-qashqai-mat-309209","title":"Handmade fine Persian Qashqai square - 309209","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduce a touch of luxury with this exclusive handmade fine Persian Qashqai mat. Crafted by nomadic people, this tribal rug boasts fine-quality knotting using wool onto a cotton foundation. Its funky design and striking colour palette add a touch of sophistication to any space. Elevate your decor with this unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is wonderful to imagine that you could buy a rug that traditional nomads have created. This Qashqai piece is your chance to do exactly that! The wool pile has a mid-length and soft feel; the colours are typical of what you might expect from these weavers using natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Qashqai tribal confederation comprises five major tribes: the Dareshuri, Farsimadan, Sheshboluki, Amaleh, and Kashkuli. Though these versions differ, we believe that the arrival of the Qashqai Tribes coincided with Genghis Khan's conquests in the thirteenth century. Twice a year, these nomadic people wander between the Zagros mountains and the Gulf, constantly looking for new grazing for their animals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Persian blog from Jennings team\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eQashqai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs are not written or drawn but passed on to daughters who watch their mothers from an early age and gradually develop their skills in a family environment. The women will make these pieces with two or even three generations involved. The piece is knotted by the weavers sitting cross-legged on the floor and the carpet while they craft their art. Meanwhile, the men and boys will defend and protect the animals. In addition to the traditional lozenge-shaped ground with medallions in the centre repeated in the corners, they will often include many birds, animals, flowers, and trees that they see around them. Occasionally, if you were very fortunate, you would come across one with the horse head of \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia link to Persepolis.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Persepolis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/a\u003e. As you would expect, these carpets are \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia Link on weaving\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ewith wool that has largely been \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia Link on Vegetable dyes\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e. The Kashgai pieces often have an interesting selvedge with bi or tricolour windings like a barber pole. The other distinctive characteristic is that the rug will be knotted on a wool foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Please click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"28\" style=\"width: 487px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 228.344px;\"\u003e58 x 64cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 242.656px;\"\u003e(1'11 x 2'1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"58 x 64cm (1'11 x 2'1)","offer_id":44545653702885,"sku":"309209","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3092090aPersianQashqaisquarematcopy.jpg?v=1721899162"},{"product_id":"handmade-qashqai-mat-309208","title":"Handmade Oriental Qashqai square - 309208","description":"\u003cp\u003eExpertly crafted by nomadic artisans, our Handmade Oriental Qashqai mat showcases a unique and quirky design. Made with handspun vegetable-dyed wool on a sturdy cotton foundation, it boasts rich colourings that add depth and character to any space. Elevate your home decor with this one-of-a-kind, authentic piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt is wonderful to imagine that you could buy a rug that traditional nomads have created. This Qashqai piece is your chance to do exactly that! The wool pile has a mid-length and soft feel; the colours are typical of what you might expect from these weavers using natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Qashqai tribal confederation comprises five major tribes: the Dareshuri, Farsimadan, Sheshboluki, Amaleh, and Kashkuli. Though these versions differ, we believe that the arrival of the Qashqai Tribes coincided with Genghis Khan's conquests in the thirteenth century. Twice a year, these nomadic people wander between the Zagros mountains and the Gulf, constantly looking for new grazing for their animals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Persian blog from Jennings team\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eQashqai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs are not written or drawn but passed on to daughters who watch their mothers from an early age and gradually develop their skills in a family environment. The women will make these pieces with two or even three generations involved. The piece is knotted by the weavers sitting cross-legged on the floor and the carpet while they craft their art. Meanwhile, the men and boys will defend and protect the animals. In addition to the traditional lozenge-shaped ground with medallions in the centre repeated in the corners, they will often include many birds, animals, flowers, and trees that they see around them. Occasionally, if you were very fortunate, you would come across one with the horse head of \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia link to Persepolis.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Persepolis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/a\u003e. As you would expect, these carpets are \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia Link on weaving\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ewith wool that has largely been \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia Link on Vegetable dyes\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e. The Kashgai pieces often have an interesting selvedge with bi or tricolour windings like a barber pole. The other distinctive characteristic is that the rug will be knotted on a wool foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Please click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"25\" style=\"width: 499px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 231.109px;\"\u003e59 x 57cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 251.891px;\"\u003e(1'11 x 1'10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"59 x 57cm\t(1'11 x 1'10)","offer_id":44600188797157,"sku":"309208","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3092080aPersianQashqaisquarematcopy.jpg?v=1721899119"},{"product_id":"handmade-oriental-qashqai-mat-309206","title":"Handmade Persian Qashqai square - 309206","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndulge in the unique and authentic craftsmanship of the Handmade Oriental Qashqai mat. Intricately woven by the skilled Qashqai people, this mat features a quirky design with charming goats and birds. Made with a vegetable-dyed wool pile and a cotton foundation, it exudes character and is perfect for wall hanging. Elevate your space with this exclusive, one-of-a-kind piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is wonderful to imagine that you could buy a rug that traditional nomads have created. This Qashqai piece is your chance to do exactly that! The wool pile has a mid-length and soft feel; the colours are typical of what you might expect from these weavers using natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Qashqai tribal confederation comprises five major tribes: the Dareshuri, Farsimadan, Sheshboluki, Amaleh, and Kashkuli. Though these versions differ, we believe that the arrival of the Qashqai Tribes coincided with Genghis Khan's conquests in the thirteenth century. Twice a year, these nomadic people wandered between Genghis Khan's conquests, constantly looking for new grazing for their animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" title=\"Persian blog from Jennings team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eQashqai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs are not written or drawn but passed on to daughters who watch their mothers from an early age and gradually develop their skills in a family environment. The women will make these pieces with two or even three generations involved. The piece is knotted by the weavers sitting cross-legged on the floor and the carpet while they craft their art. Meanwhile, the men and boys will defend and protect the animals. In addition to the traditional lozenge-shaped ground with medallions in the centre repeated in the corners, they will often include many birds, animals, flowers, and trees that they see around them. Occasionally, if you were very fortunate, you would come across one with the horse head of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Persepolis\" title=\"Wikipedia link to Persepolis.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/a\u003e. As you would expect, these carpets are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Wikipedia Link on weaving\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ewith wool that has largely been \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"Wikipedia Link on Vegetable dyes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e. The Kashgai pieces often have an interesting selvedge with bi or tricolour windings like a barber pole. The other distinctive characteristic is that the rug will be knotted on a wool foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"Please click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 451px;\" height=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 201.156px;\"\u003e56 x 58cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 233.844px;\"\u003e(1'10 x 1'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"56 x 58cm (1'10 x 1'11)","offer_id":44600481874149,"sku":"309206","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3092060aPersianQashqaisquarematcopy.jpg?v=1721838783"},{"product_id":"handmade-persian-qashqai-mat-309207","title":"Handmade Oriental Qashqai square - 309207","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of authentic charm to your space with our Handmade Oriental Qashqai mat! Handcrafted by nomadic Qashqai tribespeople, this one-of-a-kind piece features a rich red background and unique character. Made from handspun wool on a cotton foundation, it's perfect for your floor or a creative wall display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is wonderful to imagine that you could buy a rug that traditional nomads have created. This Qashqai piece is your chance to do exactly that! The wool pile has a mid-length and soft feel; the colours are typical of what you might expect from these weavers using natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Qashqai tribal confederation comprises five major tribes: the Dareshuri, Farsimadan, Sheshboluki, Amaleh, and Kashkuli. Though these versions differ, we believe that the arrival of the Qashqai Tribes coincided with Genghis Khan's conquests in the thirteenth century. Twice a year, these nomadic people wander between the Zagros mountains and the Gulf, constantly looking for new grazing for their animals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Persian blog from Jennings team\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/blogs\/news\/qashqai-tribes-of-south-western-iran\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eQashqai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs are not written or drawn but passed on to daughters who watch their mothers from an early age and gradually develop their skills in a family environment. The women will make these pieces with two or even three generations involved. The piece is knotted by the weavers sitting cross-legged on the floor and the carpet while they craft their art. Meanwhile, the men and boys will defend and protect the animals. In addition to the traditional lozenge-shaped ground with medallions in the centre repeated in the corners, they will often include many birds, animals, flowers, and trees that they see around them. Occasionally, if you were very fortunate, you would come across one with the horse head of \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia link to Persepolis.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Persepolis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/a\u003e. As you would expect, these carpets are \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia Link on weaving\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ewith wool that has largely been \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia Link on Vegetable dyes\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable-dyed\u003c\/a\u003e. The Kashgai pieces often have an interesting selvedge with bi or tricolour windings like a barber pole. The other distinctive characteristic is that the rug will be knotted on a wool foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"Please click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"23\" style=\"width: 444px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 193.422px;\"\u003e50 x 53cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 234.578px;\"\u003e(1'8 x 1'9)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"50 x 53cm (1'8 x 1'9)","offer_id":44600518836453,"sku":"309207","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3092070aPersianQashqaisquarematcopy.jpg?v=1721899080"},{"product_id":"handmade-persian-sarouk-square-309203","title":"Handmade Oriental Sarouk square - 309203","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndulge in luxury with our Handmade Oriental Sarouk square. Crafted with a wool pile on a cotton foundation, this rug boasts a fine quality and dense pile for a soft feel underfoot. The muted colour palette adds elegance to any space, while its durability ensures it will last for years. Elevate your home with this exclusive hardwearing masterpiece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in Gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginating from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wikipedia source for information on the province.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Markazi_Province\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":8665601,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":255},\"15\":\"sans-serif\",\"16\":11,\"21\":1,\"26\":400}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Markazi Province\"}'\u003eMarkazi Province\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Sarough (Also known as Saruk or Sarouk) rugs are mainly woven in the village of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"a little extra from Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saruq,_Markazi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaruk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. They can also be incorporated into the city of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arak,_Iran\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the surrounding landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarough rugs have been in production since the start of the twentieth century, and the early success of these rugs, in particular, can be attributed to the American market. From the 1990s to the 1950s, a specific type of Sarough, nicknamed the \"American Sarough\" or \"painted Sarough,\" was produced. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarough rugs continue to be produced today using the same methods as during early production. Known for their exceptional quality and ability to withstand decades of wear, Sarouks continue to be best sellers. They are made with high-quality, tough wool\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA telltale sign of a Sarough is usually its blue weft threads, salmon or tomato-red colour mixed with ivory and blues, and a traditional, floral style. The finest modern Sarouk rugs come from the small town of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ghiasabad, Markazi\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ghiasabad,_Markazi\"\u003eGhiasabad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on high customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"27\" style=\"width: 430px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 198.594px;\"\u003e68 x 67cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 215.406px;\"\u003e(2'3 x 2'2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"68 x 67cm (2'3 x 2'2)","offer_id":44602618806501,"sku":"309203","price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3092030aExtraFinePersianSarouksquarematcopy.jpg?v=1721838476"},{"product_id":"handmade-fine-afghan-kazak-rug-309882","title":"Handmade fine Afghan Kazak square rug - 309882","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted by skilled artisan weavers in north-west Afghanistan, this fine Kazak square rug embodies generations of traditional weaving heritage. Hand-spun wool is naturally dyed with vegetable pigments, creating a striking blue-grey field accented with a cream border and subtle red detailing. The bold geometric design reflects authentic Afghan craftsmanship rooted in cottage industry traditions. Exceptionally durable and practical, this piece combines artistic integrity with everyday resilience, making it a distinguished addition to any interior. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks below in gold for additional information. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock various grades of Kazak carpets, and these pieces are set aside as finer-quality Afghan rugs. What does it mean? The skill of the supplier or finishing centres often grades each carpet. This means that more knots are used to produce a more detailed or refined rug. Of course, as you might expect, the finer the quality, the more expensive the rug will be, primarily because it has taken much longer to weave.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Kazaks are \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"hand knotted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Afghanistan, the design originates from the \u003ca title=\"quick link to wikipedia for information on this areaCaucasus\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caucasus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCaucasus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The short pile emphasises the pattern's sharpness. Each piece is crafted from exceptional Afghan wool, typically spun in \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ethe Ghazni region\u003c\/span\u003e. Afghan wool is generally slightly coarser and curlier than other wools, making it perfect for carpet weaving. \u003cspan\u003eAfghan Kazak carpets are traditionally made with bold geometric designs in intense, vibrant colours such as rich reds, warm terracottas, and shades of blues with soft golds and creams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final carpet stage in Pakistan involves many processes; initial\u003ca title=\"Our recent video taken by Clare in Pakistan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Finishing process video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"Finishing process video from our youtube chanel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When buying online, it is worth considering its provenance and the rug. Jennings is a family-owned business with over 65 years of experience in selling high-quality, handmade rugs and enjoys an unrivalled reputation. We take pride in providing excellent customer service and welcoming visitors to our \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e shop. Alternatively, we can assist with online enquiries by \u003ca title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxi underlay\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 181pt;\" width=\"242\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 3669; width: 86pt;\" width=\"115\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4053; width: 95pt;\" width=\"127\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-height-source: userset; height: 15.0pt;\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 15.0pt; width: 86pt;\" width=\"115\" class=\"xl67\" height=\"20\"\u003e196 x 180cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-left: none; width: 95pt;\" width=\"127\" class=\"xl68\"\u003e(6'5 x 5'11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"196 x 180cm\t(6'5 x 5'11)","offer_id":55344793616760,"sku":"309882","price":1145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3098820aAfghanKazaksquarerug.jpg?v=1761834924"},{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-choeb-rang-square-rug-309931","title":"Handmade Afghan Choeb Rang square rug - 309931","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEnhance your living space with this distinctive handmade Afghan Choeb Rang square rug, featuring a traditional design that adds character and charm. The harmonious blend of gold and blue offers subtlety and vibrancy, while the durable wool construction ensures lasting quality. Elevate your décor with a piece that combines artistic uniqueness and enduring craftsmanship, moving beyond the ordinary to bring a sophisticated touch to your home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique and varied collection is produced in northwest \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Afghanistan; maps and history\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghanistan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and has a construction similar to that of the Ziegler rugs. The wool is hand-sheared from the indigenous \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"What are Karakul sheep\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karakul_sheep\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKarukal sheep\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eIt is then hand-spun and coloured using natural \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Natural dye information\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and mineral dyes. These pieces have utilised attractive old Persian designs and patterns from unusual museum pieces. They are generally more vibrant colours and less muted shades. \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#2b00ff\"\u003eHowever, the\u003c\/span\u003e exciting and uplifting colours remain almost Jewel-like. The final finishing processes are carried out in Pakistan, where some post-production takes place; this includes \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"tensioning corrections and errors are made.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ealignment corrections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"an interesting short video on this process.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"What is tumbling? a short video shows how basic the equipment is.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and the washing mentioned earlier. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003eThe company's provenance\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our customer service while maintaining the best possible prices online and in-store. We welcome visits to the \u003ca title=\"Virtual tour by google inside the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003ca title=\"Why not get in touch with the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" href=\"https:\/\/jenningsrugs.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFoxi underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 448px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl67\" width=\"115\" style=\"height: 15pt; width: 206.25px;\"\u003e190 x 177cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl68\" width=\"127\" style=\"border-left: none; width: 226.75px;\"\u003e(6'3 x 5'10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"190 x 177cm\t(6'3 x 5'10)","offer_id":55350760014200,"sku":"309931","price":1945.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3099310aAfghanChoebrangsquarerug.jpg?v=1762361345"},{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-choeb-rang-square-rug-309933","title":"Handmade fine Afghan Choeb Rang Square rug - 309933","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEnhance your living space with this distinctive handmade Afghan Choeb Rang rug, featuring an all-over design with character and charm. The harmonious blend of warm terracotta and navy blue, coupled with the durable wool construction, ensures lasting quality. Elevate your décor with a piece that combines artistic uniqueness and enduring craftsmanship, moving beyond the ordinary to bring a sophisticated touch to your home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique and varied collection is produced in northwest \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Afghanistan; maps and history\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghanistan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and has a construction similar to that of the Ziegler rugs. The wool is hand-sheared from the indigenous \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"What are Karakul sheep\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karakul_sheep\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKarukal sheep\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eIt is then hand-spun and coloured using natural \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Natural dye information\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evegetable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and mineral dyes. These pieces have utilised attractive old Persian designs and patterns from unusual museum pieces. They are generally more vibrant colours and less muted shades. \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#2b00ff\"\u003eHowever, the\u003c\/span\u003e exciting and uplifting colours remain almost Jewel-like. The final finishing processes are carried out in Pakistan, where some post-production occurs, including \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"tensioning corrections and errors are made.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ealignment corrections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"an interesting short video on this process.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"What is tumbling? a short video shows how basic the equipment is.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and the washing mentioned earlier.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003eThe company's provenance\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our customer service while maintaining the best possible prices online and in-store. We welcome visits to the \u003ca title=\"Virtual tour by google inside the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003ca title=\"Why not get in touch with the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" href=\"https:\/\/jenningsrugs.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFoxi underlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 448px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl67\" width=\"115\" style=\"height: 15pt; width: 206.25px;\"\u003e195 x 186cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl68\" width=\"127\" style=\"border-left: none; width: 226.75px;\"\u003e(6'5 x 6'1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"195 x 186cm\t(6'5 x 6'1)","offer_id":55351534485880,"sku":"309933","price":2059.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3099330aAfghanChoebrangsquarerug.jpg?v=1762432631"},{"product_id":"handmade-ziegler-square-rug-310106","title":"Handmade Afghan Ziegler square rug - 310106","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite, handmade Afghan Ziegler rug features a captivating, rich red ground adorned with intricate floral motifs and framed by an elegant cream border. The distinctive square format offers a refined alternative to conventional rectangular designs, making it an exceptional choice for creating visual interest in any interior space. Crafted with traditional techniques by skilled artisans, each piece reflects authentic heritage craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The harmonious colour palette and delicate botanical patterns bring warmth and sophistication to living areas, studies, or bedrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften, people are curious about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Morris\" title=\"Wikipedia info on William Morris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/a\u003e connection. Ziegler worked collaboratively with William Morris, taking his designs into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iran\" title=\"Iran\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIran\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(formerly Persia) and securing weavers in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" title=\"Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sultanabad\" title=\"Sultanabad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultanabad\u003c\/a\u003e to produce fine examples of traditionally made carpets explicitly for the booming \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_era\" title=\"Victorian Britain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVictorian \u003c\/a\u003eexport market. The processes were developed at the weaving stage, extending into finishing, particularly the herbal washes used. The fashion was to experiment, and the early Ziegler designs were quite different from the traditional rugs and carpets of the period. The Oriental rug trade had not been used in this way before. In many ways, the pioneering techniques used by Ziegler \u0026amp; Co. have inspired some of the newly designed pieces by Afghan weavers, such as the Samarkand and Mamluk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the carpets have been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Wikipedia extra info.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the final process is to wash them with gallons of flowing water (literally thrown bucket by bucket). The rug is scrubbed with tough-bristle brushes, removing excess dyes and making it much lighter in colour. The scrubbing also makes the carpet look slightly older, or, as some people describe it, even 'an antique look'. The different \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mordant\" title=\"What is Mordant? Wikipedia link to additional content information.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emordants\u003c\/a\u003e used to wash and fix the dyes also affect the colouration of the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"a link to natural dyes used in many productions.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003eThe final carpet stage in Pakistan involves many processes. First, initial\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"our youtube video Clare took in Pakistan of 'Herbal washing' new rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"youtube video on a very basic process\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" title=\"Google virtual your of the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we can assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 256pt;\" width=\"342\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 6101; width: 143pt;\" width=\"191\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4821; width: 113pt;\" width=\"151\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-height-source: userset; height: 15.0pt;\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 15.0pt; width: 143pt;\" width=\"191\" class=\"xl69\" height=\"20\"\u003e147 x 148cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-left: none; width: 113pt;\" width=\"151\" class=\"xl70\"\u003e(4'10 x 4'10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"147 x 148cm\t(4'10 x 4'10)","offer_id":55351887430008,"sku":"310106","price":825.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3101060aAfghanZieglersquarerug.jpg?v=1762443119"},{"product_id":"handmade-fine-afghan-kazak-square-rug-309879","title":"Handmade Fine Afghan Kazak square rug - 309879","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite Afghan Kazak square rug showcases traditional geometric motifs in luminous red tones, handwoven by master craftspeople. Its commanding presence transforms any room into a gallery-worthy display, whether placed in your lounge, bedroom, or home office. The square silhouette anchors interiors with architectural elegance, while the vibrant palette adds warmth and personality. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, every rug is a one-of-a-kind treasure that marries heritage techniques with enduring appeal. Invest in a piece that speaks to refined taste and appreciation for authentic artisanal work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks below in gold for additional information. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock various grades of Kazak carpets, and these pieces are set aside as finer-quality Afghan rugs and carpets. What does it mean? The skill of the supplier or finishing centres often grades each carpet. This means that more knots are used to produce a more detailed or refined rug. Of course, as you might expect, the finer the quality, the more expensive the rug will be, primarily because it has taken much longer to weave.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Kazaks are \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"hand knotted\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Afghanistan, the design originates from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caucasus\" title=\"quick link to wikipedia for information on this areaCaucasus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCaucasus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The short pile emphasises the pattern's sharpness. Each piece is crafted from exceptional Afghan wool, typically spun in \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ethe Ghazni region\u003c\/span\u003e. Afghan wool is generally slightly coarser and curlier than other wools, making it perfect for carpet weaving. \u003cspan\u003eAfghan Kazak carpets are traditionally made with bold geometric designs in intense, vibrant colours such as rich reds, warm terracottas, and shades of blues with soft golds and creams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final carpet stage in Pakistan involves many processes; initial\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Our recent video taken by Clare in Pakistan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Finishing process video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"Finishing process video from our youtube chanel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When buying online, it is worth considering the rug's provenance. Jennings is a family-owned business with over 65 years of experience in selling high-quality, handmade rugs and enjoys an unrivalled reputation. We take pride in providing excellent customer service and welcoming visitors to our \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e shop. Alternatively, we can assist with online enquiries by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting Jennings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxi underlay\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 256pt;\" width=\"342\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 6101; width: 143pt;\" width=\"191\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4821; width: 113pt;\" width=\"151\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-height-source: userset; height: 15.0pt;\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 15.0pt; width: 143pt;\" width=\"191\" class=\"xl69\" height=\"20\"\u003e199 x 197cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-left: none; width: 113pt;\" width=\"151\" class=\"xl70\"\u003e(6'6 x 6'6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"199 x 197cm\t(6'6 x 6'6)","offer_id":55351995007352,"sku":"309879","price":1270.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3098790aAfghanKazaksquarerug.jpg?v=1762449042"},{"product_id":"fine-handmade-afghan-ziegler-square-carpet-cb307658","title":"Fine handmade Afghan Ziegler square carpet - CB307658","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handsome, ornate Afghan Ziegler in a rich ruby red background with cream and gold borders. This is of excellent quality, practical, hardwearing, and suitable for any room in the house. This piece looks very opulent and luxurious. The size is unusual: it is square, whereas most rugs and carpets are rectangular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople often ask about the \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia info on William Morris\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Morris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/a\u003e connection. Ziegler collaborated with William Morris, adapting his designs and securing weavers in \u003ca title=\"Tabriz\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Sultanabad\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sultanabad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultanabad\u003c\/a\u003e to produce fine, traditionally made carpets for the booming \u003ca title=\"Victorian Britain\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_era\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVictorian \u003c\/a\u003eexport market. The processes were developed at the weaving stage and, more crucially, extended into the finishing process, particularly the herbal washes used. The fashion was experimentation, and the early Ziegler designs were quite different 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 \u003ca title=\"Ziegler \u0026amp; Co\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ziegler_%26_Co.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZiegler \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e have inspired some of the newly designed pieces by Afghan weavers, such as the Samarkand and Mamluks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAfter the carpets are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" title=\"Wikipedia extra info.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e, they are washed in gallons of flowing water (literally thrown in buckets). The rug is scrubbed with tough-bristle brushes, removing excess dyes and making it much lighter in colour. The scrubbing also makes the carpet look slightly older, or, as some describe it, 'antique look'. The different \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mordant\" title=\"What is Mordant? Wikipedia link to additional content information.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eMordants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e used to wash and fix the dyes also affect the colouration of the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" title=\"a link to natural dyes used in many productions.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e The carpet's final stage in Pakistan involves many processes. First, initial\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"our youtube video Clare took in Pakistan of 'Herbal washing' new rugs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" title=\"youtube video on a very basic process\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/about-us\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rug. We are a family business with over 65years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on a high level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" title=\"Google virtual your of the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Link for contacting the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 431.3125px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 216px;\"\u003e301 x 292cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 201.3125px;\"\u003e(9'11 x 9'7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"301 x 292cm (9'11 x 9'7)","offer_id":55520622510456,"sku":"CB307658","price":2070.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/CB30765840_copy_5939050d-4fa2-4a09-a35a-29aeded34c1c.jpg?v=1775563586"},{"product_id":"fine-handmade-afghan-ziegler-oversize-cb307659","title":"Fine handmade Afghan Ziegler Oversize - CB307659","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis exceptional Afghan Ziegler carpet showcases the hallmarks of fine craftsmanship. Its commanding deep-red field creates a striking contrast with a warm-cream border, wider than typical for the style. The nearly square proportions are distinctly unusual, offering versatile placement options. Hand-knotted with meticulous attention to detail, this oversized piece combines traditional artistry with a sophisticated colour palette that complements both classic and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in gold if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople often ask about the \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia info on William Morris\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Morris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/a\u003e connection. Ziegler collaborated with William Morris, adapting his designs and securing weavers in \u003ca title=\"Tabriz\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Sultanabad\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sultanabad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSultanabad\u003c\/a\u003e to produce fine, traditionally made carpets for the booming \u003ca title=\"Victorian Britain\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_era\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVictorian \u003c\/a\u003eexport market. The processes were developed at the weaving stage and, more crucially, extended into the finishing process, particularly the herbal washes used. The fashion was experimentation, and the early Ziegler designs were quite different 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 \u003ca title=\"Ziegler \u0026amp; Co\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ziegler_%26_Co.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZiegler \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/a\u003e have inspired some of the newly designed pieces by Afghan weavers, such as the Samarkand and Mamluks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAfter the carpets are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wikipedia extra info.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e, they are washed in gallons of flowing water (literally thrown in buckets). The rug is scrubbed with tough-bristle brushes, removing excess dyes and making it much lighter in colour. The scrubbing also makes the carpet look slightly older, or, as some people describe it, even an 'antique look'. The different \u003ca title=\"What is Mordant? Wikipedia link to additional content information.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mordant\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eMordants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e used to wash and fix the dyes also affect the colouration of the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"a link to natural dyes used in many productions.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e The final carpet stage in Pakistan involves many processes. First, initial\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Wefts realigned and carpet weaving errors are corrected in these hand made rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I2qIQolD0nM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tensioning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and alignment problems may be undertaken, followed by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca title=\"our youtube video Clare took in Pakistan of 'Herbal washing' new rugs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wu39Ck58uLI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eherbal washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"youtube video on a very basic process\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has been a great success. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying online, it is worth considering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 a high level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Google virtual your of the shop in the medieval town of Tewkesbury\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shop. Alternatively, we will assist with online enquiries by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link for contacting the Jennings Oriental rugs team\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 410.3125px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 216px;\"\u003e391 x 348cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 180.3125px;\"\u003e(12'10 x 11'5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"vegetable dyed\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"391 x 348cm (12'10 x 11'5)","offer_id":55520622838136,"sku":"CB307659","price":3171.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/CB30765940_copy.jpg?v=1775318385"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/square-rugs.oembed","provider":"Jennings Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}