{"product_id":"afghan-chobi-rug-195-x-148-cm-65-x-65","title":"Afghan Chobi Rug – Saryk","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh Quality \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandmade from Hand-spun Wool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand-selected from Afghanistan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 195 x 148 cm | 6'5\" x 6'5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-spun wool on a cotton base \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handwoven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eBrand new\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The term Turkmen Tekke Engsi rug refers to a specific type of rug produced by the Tekke Turkmen people, a Turkic ethnic group in Central Asia. \"Engsi\" is a Turkmen word that means \"door rug\" or \"hanging.\" These rugs were traditionally used as decorative rugs, often hung at the entrance of a Turkmen tent or dwelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTekke Turkmen rugs, including the Engsi variety, are known for their distinctive design elements and patterns. They typically feature a central medallion surrounded by geometric motifs, including octagonal guls (medallion designs), hooked motifs, and various borders. The colours used in these rugs are often rich and vibrant, with red, deep blue, and ivory being common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngsi rugs serve both a practical and symbolic purpose. They were used to cover the entrance of the tent to protect from wind and sand, and the intricate designs often held cultural and spiritual significance within the Turkmen community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular rug is a modern reproduction of the traditional Turkmen Tekke Engsi rug. The Chobi quality makes the rugs\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e esteemed for their quality, characterized by the use of hand-spun, natural wool, intricate designs with precise patterns, vegetable dyeing techniques producing subtle earthy tones, a meticulous hand-knotting process for durability, and well-crafted finishing details such as neatly finished edges and secure fringes. The origin, size, and knot density also contribute to the overall quality, making Chobi rugs a durable and aesthetically pleasing choice for home decor.\u003c\/span\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;\"\u003eStock Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBR1637\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43271435714816,"sku":"NR-1356","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/products\/handwoven-afghan-chobi-rug-195-x-148-cm-65-x-65-677898.jpg?v=1774404938","url":"https:\/\/www.najaf.com.au\/products\/afghan-chobi-rug-195-x-148-cm-65-x-65","provider":"Najaf Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}