{"title":"New rugs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA selection of recently made rugs that brings together contemporary craftsmanship from several weaving traditions. Hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Afghanistan, Iran or Algeria, these rugs combine time-honoured techniques with fresh interpretations of classic designs. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"afghan-turkmen-wool-rug-khal-mohammadi-scalloped","title":"Afghan Turkmen wool rug · Khal Mohammadi · Scalloped","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eMedium-sized rug, \u003c\/span\u003edensely hand-knotted by skilled weavers in northern Afghanistan in the sophisticated Khal Mohammadi weaving style, using premium highland wool and quality dyes. This low pile rug displays beautiful natural lustre with dense, velvety texture. Turkmen inspired guls, containing intricate geometric and floral patterns in deep navy blue, are arranged in a grid across a vibrant crimson red field, framed by a distinctive scalloped border featuring alternating palmette motifs. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Turkmen weavers are renowned for creating extraordinarily tight weaves with very high knot density, using premium hand-carded and hand-spun wool that produces the characteristically silky, lustrous finish for which Turkmen carpets are celebrated. Their traditional techniques achieve mathematical precision in rendering distinctive \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003egul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e medallions with remarkable symmetry and consistency. Turkmen rugs typically feature a low to medium pile height, which allows the vibrant colours, particularly the signature crimson red, to achieve their full depth and luminosity while maintaining the crisp definition of the intricate \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003egul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The beginnings of carpet making in Afghanistan are lost in history, as this country's strategic location on the ancient Silk Road attracted numerous nomadic tribes, and caught the eye of many an empire. Despite decades of upheaval, Afghan artisans have maintained their commitment to this treasured tradition, which has served as both cultural preservation and vital livelihood. The craft reflects the country's ethnic diversity, with hundreds of tribes and clans, from the Turkmen Tekke and Ersari to the Baluch Rukhshani and Aimaq, contributing their ancient motifs and mastery to what has become known today as the Afghan rug - one that tells a story of resilience, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the Afghan people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This piece was recently created by skilled weavers in northern Afghanistan (Andkhoy) in Turkmen style. The exceptional craftsmanship demonstrates the master weaver's skill and dedication to traditional Turkmen techniques, creating a work that represents both nomadic heritage and artistic excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Afghanistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52043260199178,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/AFGHANRUG13.00.jpg?v=1763299602"},{"product_id":"wool-rug-timimoun-red-burgundy","title":"Berber wool rug · Jebel Amour","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eHandwoven Berber wool flatweave rug, skilfully crafted on a traditional loom by women artisans in the Saharan oasis of Timimoun. This striking piece, made from locally sourced and naturally dyed wool, captivates with its vibrant red ground covered in a dense lattice of repeating Jebel Amour diamond motifs in dark burgundy and white. The intricate pattern offers a modern interpretation of the traditional \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlgerian Berber design, its rhythmic geometry reflecting the stark beauty of Algeria's high plateau landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e This rug showcases the artistry of traditional Algerian flat weave techniques, where locally sourced wool is first hand-dyed using natural pigments derived from plants and minerals. The complex geometric pattern emerges through the careful manipulation of warp and weft threads, with artisans counting and placing each coloured element to build up the interlocking diamond motifs row by row. The tight, even weave creates a durable yet supple fabric, whilst the hand-spun wool retains its natural lustre and resilience. Individual weavers work methodically, their skilled hands maintaining perfect tension and pattern continuity throughout the piece, translating generations of design knowledge into contemporary forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e Rug weaving in Algeria carries centuries of Berber tradition, where women have long transformed wool into functional artworks that tell stories through pattern and colour. In the Saharan oases, weaving remains more than craft—it is cultural memory made tangible, with each region developing distinctive motifs and techniques passed from mother to daughter. The Jebel Amour pattern takes its name from a mountain range in central Algeria, where nomadic weavers developed this iconic design of interlocking diamonds with hooked motifs. The geometric patterns that define Algerian textiles speak a visual language of protection, fertility, and connection to the land, their bold geometry and rhythmic repetition reflecting the landscape that shaped them. These textiles connect contemporary makers to countless generations of weavers who encoded cultural identity into every thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e Atelier Tigurarin operates in Timimoun, a remote oasis town surrounded by red sand dunes in the Gourara region of the Algerian Sahara, where this ancient craft has found new life through cooperative workshops. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHere, women gather to weave on traditional looms, their skilled hands maintaining techniques that might otherwise fade. The atelier supports local women weavers in preserving traditional Algerian textile crafts whilst providing sustainable livelihoods. Working in partnership with Couleurs de Timimoun, the workshop is committed to using only natural dyes derived from plants and minerals, ensuring authentic colours that echo ancestral dyeing practices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Algeria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52089134809354,"sku":null,"price":1210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Atelier_Tiguarin_Rug_01_7c124cd4-e27a-4b27-9363-adb36477af78.jpg?v=1762619648"},{"product_id":"kilim-wool-rug-qashqai-tribal-weaving","title":"Kilim wool rug · Qashqai tribal weaving","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eMedium-size \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePersian kilim hand-woven by skilled Qashqai weavers in southwestern Iran using quality wool and dyes. This colourful flatweave rug features a vibrant composition of horizontal bands, each displaying distinctive tribal motifs and rich colour combinations, demonstrating the sophisticated design sensibility of Qashqai tribal weaving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm9\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e Qashqai weavers are renowned for their mastery of kilim technique, creating kilims without pile using the slit-weave method that produces bold, graphic patterns with remarkable clarity. Their traditional techniques allow for the creation of complex geometric and figurative motifs with precise colour transitions and intricate details. Their steadfast commitment to quality dyes produces the vibrant, harmonious colour palettes that distinguish authentic Qashqai work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm9\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e The Qashqai are one of Iran's most celebrated nomadic tribes, known for their exceptional rug weaving traditions that date back centuries. As pastoral nomads migrating seasonally between winter and summer pastures in the Zagros Mountains of southwestern Iran, the Qashqai developed a distinctive artistic vocabulary that combines boldness with sophistication. Their kilims served as versatile furnishings for nomadic life - used as floor coverings, tent dividers, and storage bags - while also expressing tribal identity and cultural heritage through symbolic motifs and colour choices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm9\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e This piece was created by a nomadic Fars woman at the Gollpari weaving workshop in Shiraz. The Qashqai tribes, renowned for their fearless use of colour and masterful composition of geometric and symbolic motifs, created flatweave rugs that served as both practical necessities and artistic expressions for nomadic families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Iran","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52121572213002,"sku":null,"price":840.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/IranRugedit01.jpg?v=1763222240"}],"url":"https:\/\/omagoshop.eu\/collections\/new-rugs.oembed","provider":"OMAĜO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}