{"product_id":"hand-knotted-afghani-heart-shape-wool-rug-6-6-x-9-5","title":"Hand-Knotted Afghan Heart Shape Rug Wool Pile Cotton Foundation","description":"\u003cp\u003e💚 \u003cstrong\u003eLove Woven In: The Afghan Heart Shape Rug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ancient craft of Afghan rug making, weavers have always expressed emotion through their work — in the colors they choose, the symbols they weave, the patterns they pass from mother to daughter across generations. This hand-knotted Afghan heart shape rug takes that emotional language and expresses it in its most direct and universal form. The heart-shaped design, rendered in the traditional Afghan weaving technique on a wool pile cotton foundation, is both an extraordinary conversation piece and a genuine example of skilled Afghan craftsmanship. 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🗺️ \u003cstrong\u003eAfghanistan's Hand-Knotting Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghanistan has been a center of hand-knotted rug production for centuries. The country's diverse tribal and village weaving traditions — including the Turkmen of the north, the Baluch of the west, the Hazara and Pashtun weavers of the central and eastern highlands — have produced rugs that collectors worldwide recognize for their bold colors, their precise geometric patterns, and the extraordinary density of their knotting. The combination of high-altitude wool from Afghanistan's highland sheep and the weavers' traditional techniques produces pile rugs of remarkable durability and beauty. 🧵\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💝 \u003cstrong\u003eA Perfect Gift Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart shape rug format bridges the world of folk art, contemporary design, and the long tradition of Afghan weaving in a way that immediately communicates warmth and care. In cream and red — the colors of love across cultures — this rug makes a natural gift for a wedding, an anniversary, a new home, or any occasion where something truly unique is called for. It also works as a statement accent in a bedroom, a nursery, or a reading room where personality and warmth are the design goals. 💑\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eConstruction and Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug is hand-knotted in wool pile on a sturdy cotton foundation. The piece measures 6 ft 6 in by 9 ft 5 in — a substantial area rug format that creates a strong floor presence in a bedroom, a living room seating area, or an open-plan space. The pile depth is approximately 0.45 in. Care is simple: vacuum gently without a beater bar, avoid direct sunlight, and spot clean as needed. Rug ID: QLB-10. 🏠\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💎 \u003cstrong\u003eA One-of-a-Kind Find\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeart-shaped rugs in the hand-knotted Afghan tradition are among the rarest formats in the rug market. The technical challenge of weaving a curved, non-rectangular format in the traditional knotted technique requires exceptional skill and planning from the weaver. The result is a piece that stands entirely apart from the rectangular and oval formats that dominate the market — a genuine conversation piece and a testament to the range of what Afghan weaving can achieve. 🏆\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rugistan","offers":[{"title":"6’6″  x  9’5″","offer_id":48016757588200,"sku":"QLB-10","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2718\/4037\/files\/hand-knotted-heart-shape-afghan-rug-cotton-foundation-vintage-treasures-antique-gifts-495.webp?v=1765686886","url":"https:\/\/vintageantiquesgifts.com\/products\/hand-knotted-afghani-heart-shape-wool-rug-6-6-x-9-5","provider":"Vintage and Antique Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}