{"product_id":"aftaab-mushwani-one-of-a-kind-afghan-rug","title":"Aftaab Mushwani One-OF-A-Kind-Afghan Rug","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Herat Mushwani kilim of rare blush-pink ground — the Mushwani compound technique raising diamond medallions from the surface in a piece of unusual palette and considerable tactile character.\u003cbr\u003eThe Mushwani are a Turkmen-descended tribe settled south of Herat near Shindand, and their kilims are unlike anything else produced in the Afghan flat-weave tradition. The technique — which lays a flat kilim ground first, then knots a short pile directly onto select motifs — is considered among the most technically demanding of all Afghan weaving forms, and the result is a surface you can feel as much as see: the diamond and chevron medallions literally rising from the ground in three-dimensional relief. What makes this particular piece exceptional is its ground colour: a soft blush-pink that places it at a significant remove from the reds and darks of most Herat tribal production. Woven entirely in wool, the raised forms carry olive green and deeper magenta-pink, the palette warm and unusual, as comfortable in a contemporary interior as in a traditional one. The Mushwani have been weaving this compound form for generations; the difficulty of the technique means it is practised by relatively few weavers.\u003cbr\u003eA hand-knotted \u0026amp; woven rug is an investment piece. With proper care it will last a lifetime and become a cherished heirloom. Each knot in this collection is tied by hand by nomadic tribesmen, making every piece entirely one of a kind.\u003cbr\u003eVariations in colour and tone — known as abrash — are a hallmark of authentic handmade rugs, particularly tribal and vintage pieces. Wear and age only add to their beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ikkadukka-store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43640338710594,"sku":"IDX-HS-L025092","price":27000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/0206\/4706\/files\/L25092.jpg?v=1776162425","url":"https:\/\/ikkadukka.com\/products\/aftaab-mushwani-one-of-a-kind-afghan-rug","provider":"Ikka Dukka Studio Private Limited.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}