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Since these rugs are not woven for commercial use, they have quirks such as uneven sides or colour differences throughout the carpet, making them so unique. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Number: \u003c\/strong\u003eMM49\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43544603230464,"sku":"MM49","price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/files\/Vintage-Afghan-Baluch-Rug-Najaf-Rugs110-x-66-cm-36-x-21.jpg?v=1782410925"},{"product_id":"vintage-caucasian-kazak-rug-172-x-132-cm-58-x-44","title":"Vintage Caucasian Kazak Rug","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis rug comes from the Caucasus, the mountainous region stretching between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, encompassing what is today Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. The Caucasus has one of the oldest and most distinctive rug weaving traditions in the world, producing rugs that are immediately recognisable for their bold geometry, strong structure and confident use of pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCaucasian rugs are woven by tribal and village weavers working from memory and personal interpretation. The designs are angular and geometric by nature, the loom and the weaving technique favour straight lines and sharp angles. Medallions, hooked border motifs, stylised animals, tribal symbols and repeating geometric fields are the vocabulary of this tradition. The borders are strong and structured, often carrying as much visual weight as the field itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHand-knotted from wool on a wool or cotton foundation. 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The Princess Bokhara is the more refined expression of that tradition, smaller, more delicate guls arranged in precise rows across the field with a fineness of detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis rug is hand-knotted in Pakistan from a blend of New Zealand wool and local Pakistani wool on a cotton foundation. That combination is what makes Pakistani Princess Bokharas so distinctive, the New Zealand wool gives the pile an exceptional softness and lustre, while the local wool adds strength and resilience. The result is a pile that is noticeably thicker and softer underfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs a vintage piece, this rug sits in a different category to the Princess Bokharas being produced today. The wool quality, the dye depth and the precision of the knotting in older Pakistani Bokharas is significantly higher than modern production. What you are looking at is the standard that newer rugs are trying to replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43564657770752,"sku":"NR-0543","price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/products\/Vintage-Princess-Bokhara-Rug-Najaf-Rugs148-x-96-cm-410-x-32.jpg?v=1782412027"},{"product_id":"vintage-turkish-kayseri-rug-160-x-125-cm-53-x-41","title":"Vintage Turkish Kayseri Rug","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte cf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"76590090-d6f9-40b1-a426-f69058ee9bf4\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug comes from Iran's Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, where the Bakhtiari tribes have been weaving for generations. Once nomadic herders moving through the Zagros Mountains with their flocks, the Bakhtiari settled into villages across the region but kept their weaving traditions entirely intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature Bakhtiari design is the Khesti, a garden panel pattern where the field is divided into compartments, each containing its own motif. Cypress trees, flowering plants, birds, the tree of life. It is like looking at a Persian garden from above, sectioned into individual plots, each one a complete world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree of life motif that runs through many Bakhtiari rugs has a story behind it. According to bazaar legend, a mother created the design roughly 700 years ago while weaving a bridal gift for her daughter, combining willow trees representing love and fertility with pomegranate fruits symbolising virtue and good health. 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The weavers here learned their craft during the long mountain winters when farming stopped. Weaving wasn't a cultural pastime, it was a livelihood, and that shows in how these rugs are built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat sets Ardabil apart is the character of the wool. The sheep graze the highlands surrounding Mount Sabalan, one of the highest peaks in Iran, where clean air, natural springs and rich pasture produce a wool that is harder to find anywhere else. The weavers bathe their sheep in the region's lakes and rivers, a practice that keeps the fleece exceptionally clean and results in a pile with a natural lustre that holds over decades of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe designs are what make these rugs genuinely rare. Ardabil weavers have always woven from memory, which means the human figures, animals, birds and tribal symbols that appear across the field are not copied from a pattern. They are personal. A weaver might include a horse, a deer, a stylised figure, a bird mid-flight, placed exactly where they felt it belonged. No two rugs interpret these motifs the same way. What looks like a repeating geometric field reveals itself slowly. The longer you look, the more you find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe palette is bold and saturated. As a vintage piece, those colours have already mellowed into themselves and the pile has settled. What you're looking at has been improving since it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43572442104064,"sku":"NR-1618","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/products\/Vintage-Persian-Ardabil-Runner-Najaf-Rugs278-x-117-cm-92-x-310.jpg?v=1784248437"},{"product_id":"vintage-persian-bakhtiari-runner-323-x-86-cm-107-x-210","title":"Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Runner","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte cf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"76590090-d6f9-40b1-a426-f69058ee9bf4\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug comes from Iran's Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, where the Bakhtiari tribes have been weaving for generations. 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The patterns are our own, a balance between Afghan weaving tradition and contemporary design. The knotting technique is centuries old. The design vocabulary is entirely of today. That tension is what makes Kohi sit differently to every other Afghan rug on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe wool is what makes these rugs extraordinary. Hand-knotted from 100% hand-spun wool, the Kohi pile is among the softest you will find in any hand-knotted rug in the world. Not soft in spite of its quality, but because of it. The hand-spun wool has a natural lustre that shifts with the light, and subtle variations in tone and texture across the pile that make each piece unique even within the same pattern. It is something machine-made rugs can never offer. The construction is dense and durable, built to be lived on for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43581629038848,"sku":"BR4239","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/products\/Transitional-Kohi-Rug-Najaf-Rugs300-x-205-cm-910-x-69.jpg?v=1782414319"},{"product_id":"vintage-persian-sarouk-rug-144-x-102-cm-49-x-34","title":"Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 144 x 102 cm | 4'9\" x 3'4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% natural fibres. 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The precision required to build a knotted pile on top of a finished flatweave, pattern by pattern, takes years of skill to master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe rug is made from 100% hand-spun wool on a wool foundation, and the natural variations in the hand-spun wool give the surface a subtle lustre and depth that shifts as the light moves across it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43581757915392,"sku":"BR4228","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/products\/Afghan-Yekta-Rug-Najaf-Rugs261-x-182-cm-87-x-6.jpg?v=1782414470"},{"product_id":"afghan-super-kazakh-runner-712-x-88-cm-235-x-211","title":"Afghan Super Kazakh Runner","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Kazakh weaving tradition has its roots in the Caucasus mountains, carried across borders and centuries by weavers who settled in Afghanistan and never put the craft down. 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This rug is hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan by artisans working within that lineage, using techniques passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Super Kazakh is a step above the standard Kazakh in knot density. More knots per square inch means the bold geometric designs, the large medallions, hooked polygons, stylised animals and tribal symbols, resolve with greater precision and sharpness. The patterns are unmistakably Kazakh, framed by distinctive borders of repeating geometric motifs, each one working with the field rather than against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe wool is hand-spun, which creates natural variations in the yarn that give the pile its depth and the almost silky sheen that catches light across the surface. 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The weavers here are predominantly Uzbek, and their kilim tradition stretches back centuries, shaped by the nomadic cultures of the region and the Turkmen, Uzbek and Pashtun influences that have long intersected in this part of Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat makes Maimana kilims particularly rare is who makes them. This is one of the few weaving traditions in Afghanistan where the craft belongs almost entirely to women, passed from mother to daughter across generations. The patterns carried in these kilims are not sourced from a commercial catalogue. 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It is a rug that effectively has two lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe geometric tribal patterns are bold and tightly woven, rooted in the visual traditions of the region and largely unchanged over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43606721069312,"sku":"BR3445","price":990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/products\/Afghan-Maimana-Kilim-Najaf-Rugs246-x-161-cm-81-x-54.jpg?v=1782421340"},{"product_id":"afghan-maimana-kilim-235-x-167-cm-79-x-56","title":"Afghan Maimana Kilim","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMaimana is a provincial capital in northern Afghanistan, and it produces some of the most distinctive flatweave rugs in the country. 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It is a rug that effectively has two lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe geometric tribal patterns are bold and tightly woven, rooted in the visual traditions of the region and largely unchanged over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43606723100928,"sku":"NR-1460","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/products\/Afghan-Maimana-Kilim-Najaf-Rugs235-x-167-cm-79-x-56.jpg?v=1782421355"},{"product_id":"afghan-maimana-kilim-235-x-158-cm-79-x-52","title":"Afghan Maimana Kilim","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMaimana is a provincial capital in northern Afghanistan, and it produces some of the most distinctive flatweave rugs in the country. 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It is a rug that effectively has two lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe geometric tribal patterns are bold and tightly woven, rooted in the visual traditions of the region and largely unchanged over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43606735913216,"sku":"NR-1470","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/products\/Afghan-Maimana-Kilim-Najaf-Rugs235-x-158-cm-79-x-52.jpg?v=1782421383"},{"product_id":"afghan-maimana-kilim-200-x-145-cm-67-x-49","title":"Afghan Maimana Kilim","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMaimana is a provincial capital in northern Afghanistan, and it produces some of the most distinctive flatweave rugs in the country. 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They are a visual language handed down within families, and every weaver brings her own interpretation to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe wool is Ghazni wool, from the Ghazni sheep of Afghanistan, widely regarded as some of the finest carpet wool in the world. It holds dye exceptionally well, which is why the colours in a Maimana kilim stay rich and true over decades of use. The kilim is hand-woven on a horizontal ground loom, flat-woven with no pile, and fully reversible. When one side shows wear, you flip it. 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The weavers here are predominantly Uzbek, and their kilim tradition stretches back centuries, shaped by the nomadic cultures of the region and the Turkmen, Uzbek and Pashtun influences that have long intersected in this part of Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat makes Maimana kilims particularly rare is who makes them. This is one of the few weaving traditions in Afghanistan where the craft belongs almost entirely to women, passed from mother to daughter across generations. The patterns carried in these kilims are not sourced from a commercial catalogue. They are a visual language handed down within families, and every weaver brings her own interpretation to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe wool is Ghazni wool, from the Ghazni sheep of Afghanistan, widely regarded as some of the finest carpet wool in the world. It holds dye exceptionally well, which is why the colours in a Maimana kilim stay rich and true over decades of use. The kilim is hand-woven on a horizontal ground loom, flat-woven with no pile, and fully reversible. When one side shows wear, you flip it. 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The weavers here are predominantly Uzbek, and their kilim tradition stretches back centuries, shaped by the nomadic cultures of the region and the Turkmen, Uzbek and Pashtun influences that have long intersected in this part of Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat makes Maimana kilims particularly rare is who makes them. This is one of the few weaving traditions in Afghanistan where the craft belongs almost entirely to women, passed from mother to daughter across generations. The patterns carried in these kilims are not sourced from a commercial catalogue. 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They are a visual language handed down within families, and every weaver brings her own interpretation to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe wool is Ghazni wool, from the Ghazni sheep of Afghanistan, widely regarded as some of the finest carpet wool in the world. It holds dye exceptionally well, which is why the colours in a Maimana kilim stay rich and true over decades of use. The kilim is hand-woven on a horizontal ground loom, flat-woven with no pile, and fully reversible. When one side shows wear, you flip it. It is a rug that effectively has two lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe geometric tribal patterns are bold and tightly woven, rooted in the visual traditions of the region and largely unchanged over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43606864101632,"sku":"BR3435","price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/products\/Afghan-Maimana-Kilim-Najaf-Rugs146-x-96-cm-410-x-32.jpg?v=1782422314"},{"product_id":"vintage-persian-serab-runner-345-x-104-cm-114-x-36","title":"Vintage Persian Serab Runner","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte cf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"76590090-d6f9-40b1-a426-f69058ee9bf4\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis rug comes from Serab, a small village nestled in the Sabalan mountain range in northwestern Iran. The community is remote, and that remoteness is exactly what shaped the weaving tradition here, isolated from commercial pressures and outside influence, Serab weavers developed a style that is entirely their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSerab rugs are almost always found in long, narrow runner formats. That is not a coincidence. The proportions reflect the architecture of traditional Persian homes, which were built long and narrow, and the rugs were made specifically to fit those spaces. 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Only a few centuries back, all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic tribes, almost entirely with locally obtained materials, wool from the herds and vegetable and or other natural dyes from the land. They used geometrical that varied from tribe to tribe. Irregularities in the shape, pattern, design and colours were and sometimes still are conditions amazing little quirks that make the rug unique to its own. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e BR4107\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43613643473152,"sku":"NR-1890","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/products\/Vintage-Afghan-Turkmen-Runner-Najaf-Rugs313-x-92-cm.jpg?v=1784248520"},{"product_id":"vintage-persian-qashqai-kilim-runner-432-x-140-cm-142-x-47","title":"Vintage Persian Qashqai Kilim Runner","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e432 x 140 cm | 14'2\" x 4'7\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% wool  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iran\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHandmade \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKilims are woven with a different technique from rugs and are without a pile, allowing you to use both sides; this versatility is functional and practical, making you get the most out of your handmade item. Kilims are known for their geometrical patterns, rich colours and flatware texture. This kilim has been handwoven in Iran from 100% wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using an underlay for all kilims; this will stop any movement from occurring when placed in your space and allow the kilim to get a better grip on your floors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e BR3678\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43613706092800,"sku":"NR-1428","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/products\/Vintage-Persian-Qashqai-Kilim-Runner-Najaf-Rugs432-x-140-cm-142-x-47.jpg?v=1782424728"},{"product_id":"vintage-persian-saraband-rug-288-x-194-cm-95-x-64","title":"Vintage Persian Saraband Rug","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 288 x 194 cm | 9'5\" x 6'4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% natural fibres. Wool on a cotton base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iran   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHandmade \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1960s. In excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStock Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eBR3842\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43617448886528,"sku":"BR3842","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/products\/Vintage-Persian-Saraband-Rug-Najaf-Rugs288-x-194-cm-95-x-64.jpg?v=1782425027"},{"product_id":"afghan-herati-rug-320-x-223-cm-106-x-74","title":"Afghan Herati Rug","description":"Herati rugs have been woven in the Herat region of Afghanistan for centuries, hand-knotted by Tajik weavers whose connection to the craft runs as deep as the tradition itself.\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis rug is built on a wool foundation, with hand-spun wool pile woven directly onto it. 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The wool is hand-spun using traditional methods, selected for its quality and natural strength, and retains its lanolin for a silky feel underfoot and a sheen that holds over time.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eT\u003cspan style='font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Noto Sans\", sans-serif, \"Apple Color Emoji\", \"Segoe UI Emoji\", \"Segoe UI Symbol\", \"Noto Color Emoji\"; font-size: 0.875rem;'\u003ehe tightly packed knot structure keeps the design sharp and well-defined across the full field of the rug, and wears exceptionally well with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43617755037952,"sku":"NR-0942","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/products\/Afghan-Herati-Rug-Najaf-Rugs320-x-223-cm-106-x-74.jpg?v=1782425491"},{"product_id":"vintage-persian-qashqai-kilim-296-x-192-cm-99-x-63","title":"Vintage Persian Qashqai Kilim","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Qashqai are a nomadic tribe from the Fars Province of southwestern Iran, migrating twice a year across the Zagros Mountains between highland summer pastures and lowland winter grazing grounds. 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