{"product_id":"handmade-afghan-kharjeen-carpet-cb308521","title":"Handmade Afghan Kharjeen carpet - CB308521","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis carefully crafted Handmade Afghan Kharjeen carpet brings a touch of contemporary luxury to any interior, thanks to its multicoloured Afghan wool composition and the vibrant, long, colourful fringe. Meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans, this Afghan Kharjeen is a timeless work of art that instantly adds sophistication and luxury to any décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat a brilliant example of a vibrant, colourful, bold Afghan Kharjeen carpet! Sometimes called Samarkand rugs, this piece features a beautiful mix of traditional design, perfectly complemented by a more modern colour palette. The motifs are often in a Caucasian style and are taken from Kazak rugs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks in g\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eold\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Extra Info\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afghan_rug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eAfghan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e handmade carpets are increasingly well-regarded. This market has grown quickly in recent years, emphasising higher-quality knotting and Pakistan's influence across many finishing processes. For example, \u003ca 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\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003einitial tensioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is needed to correct alignment issues where the weaver has drifted the wefts, causing the pattern to run out. Next, adjustments may follow \u003ca title=\"Surface washing rugs after weaving has been completed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q44d55_rB_Q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003esurface clipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cspan color=\"#2b00ff\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eherbal washing, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca title=\"quick video! a bit basic.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pEtZq7aMXak\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003etumbling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This combination of Afghan weaving and finishing in Pakistan has succeeded. These carpets are tightly knotted and usually finished with a unique multicoloured fringe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKharjeen (Khorjin) rugs, runners, and carpets are still \u003ca title=\"hand knotted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knotted-pile_carpet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003ehand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and the wool is dyed with \u003ca title=\"what are vegetable dyes\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_dye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003evegetable dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. As a result, Kharjeen (also known as Khurjeen) rug designs can resemble \u003ca title=\"Gabbeh extra info!\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabbeh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eGabbeh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e designs. The colours of the \u003cspan\u003eKharjeen\u003c\/span\u003e rugs and carpets are similar to those used in our Samarkand and Loribaft collections—the other mats, like the Samarkand carpets, have an unusual bobbin wind on the warps.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 carpet made of the best natural fibre, wool. \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. As a family business with over 65 years of experience selling rugs, we provide excellent customer service and an unrivalled reputation. We welcome visitors to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Virtual tour.\" 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 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\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=\"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\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\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\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\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"242\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"115\"\u003e298 x 201cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\"\u003e(9'9 x 6'7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"298 x 201cm (9'9 x 6'7)","offer_id":55520913981816,"sku":"CB308521","price":1466.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/CB30852130_copy.jpg?v=1775318890","url":"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/products\/handmade-afghan-kharjeen-carpet-cb308521","provider":"Jennings Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}