{"product_id":"afgan-chobi-ziegler-el-dokuma-hali-tek-parca-bitkisel-boyali-100-ghazni-yunu-salon-oturma-odasi-kirmizi-8","title":"Afghan Chobi Ziegler Handwoven Carpet Single Piece Central Medallion Shah Abbas Palmette Red","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAfghan Chobi Ziegler Carpet · Shah Abbas Medallion Opening from the Center on a Red Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA single-piece Chobi Ziegler carpet woven with asymmetric Persian knots in workshops of northern Afghanistan, featuring a small medallion in the center and an all-over Shah Abbas palmette composition around it. Central medallion on a root red background, symmetrical corner fillings in the four corners, with palmettes, lotus, and curling leaf branches in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan (Mazar-i-Sharif region)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chobi Ziegler · central medallion + Shah Abbas palmette all-over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% hand-spun Ghazni wool (weft, warp, and pile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDye technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural root \u0026amp; bark dyes (indigo, root red, walnut, pomegranate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnot type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asymmetric Persian (Sine) knot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnot density:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~120,000 \/ m² (densely woven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile height:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~3,200 g \/ m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148 x 206 cm (3.05 m²) single piece, numbered original artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural (washed) · soft tones with antique effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of This Carpet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central medallion and corner motif tradition is the most recognized composition scheme of Safavid-era Persian carpet design; the medallion represents the \"celestial dome,\" and the corners symbolize its reflection in four directions. Ziegler \u0026amp; Co. brought this scheme to a soft root-dyed interpretation in Sultanabad in the 19th century. This carpet continues that tradition with a small central medallion and a rich palmette network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Single-Piece Handwoven Afghan Carpet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniqueness:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is only one of this carpet; the same knot rhythm and dye batch cannot be repeated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability of natural dyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike synthetic aniline, root dyes do not fade; they only soften over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGhazni wool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-fiber wool from high-altitude sheep with high lanolin content; provides natural stain resistance and silky luster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsymmetric Persian knot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finer detail resolution and sharper motif edges compared to the Turkish (Gordes) knot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine naturally dyed Afghan carpets gain value through generations of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColor and Pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a root red background, an elegant medallion with mold green and ivory highlights in the center, surrounded by a dense network of Shah Abbas palmettes and lotus rosettes. Mustard, navy blue, and walnut shell tones fill the palmettes. The border features a palmette chain on a cream background, with a narrow leaf stripe on the inner guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Recommendations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with a brushless vacuum head on low power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlot stains immediately with a white cotton cloth; do not rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate 180° every 6 months to ensure even exposure to sunlight and traffic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave wet cleaning to a carpet specialist experienced with natural dyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA small medallion attracts a rain of palmettes around it; this carpet is exactly such a magnetic field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carpetdocia","offers":[{"title":"148 x 206","offer_id":44013390757976,"sku":"MS-040-148X206","price":3259.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7571\/9256\/files\/afgan-chobi-ziegler-el-dokuma-hali-tek-parca-merkez-madalyonlu-sah-abbas-palmetli-kirmizi-carpetdocia-hali-1.jpg?v=1776731424","url":"https:\/\/ca.carpetdocia.com\/products\/afgan-chobi-ziegler-el-dokuma-hali-tek-parca-bitkisel-boyali-100-ghazni-yunu-salon-oturma-odasi-kirmizi-8","provider":"Carpetdocia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}