{"product_id":"ariana-khotan-ziegler-rug-8x10-240x295-charcoal-15558","title":"Ariana Khotan Ziegler Rug 8 × 10 ft (240 × 295 cm) Charcoal | 15558","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:2rem 0 1.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;margin-bottom:2rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8b0000;margin-bottom:1rem;\"\u003eDjoharian Collection · Ariana Khotan Ziegler · Hand-Knotted in Afghanistan\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch1 style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 1rem;color:#222;\"\u003eAriana Khotan Ziegler Rug — Hand-Knotted Highland Wool 8 × 10 ft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;font-size:1rem;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003eA quietly elegant master production in hand-spun Afghan highland wool — the spacious Ziegler vocabulary drawn in Khotan motifs, in a washed charcoal-grey palette with soft blue accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eThe Ariana Line — Ziegler Tradition, Khotan Drawing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAriana\u003c\/strong\u003e line takes the Anglo-Persian \u003cstrong\u003eZiegler\u003c\/strong\u003e vocabulary — spacious composition, softened palette, low even pile — and combines it with the \u003cstrong\u003eKhotan\u003c\/strong\u003e motifs of the eastern Silk Road. The historic Ziegler \u0026amp; Co. workshops of the late nineteenth century re-drew Persian carpet design for Western interiors: more open, more restrained, less saturated. Khotan rugs, by contrast, come from the oasis cities of the Tarim Basin, where Chinese and Persian design influences met for centuries. The Ariana brings the two together — the calm, allover Ziegler field carrying a finely articulated Khotan rhythm of palmettes, vinework and lattice-set cartouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is hand-knotted by master weavers in northern Afghanistan, the region that today produces some of the finest hand-spun, vegetable-dyed wool rugs in the world. The result is a contemporary carpet with the soul of a nineteenth-century original — a quiet, confident rug made for contemporary interiors rather than a museum vitrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eMaterial and Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile is \u003cstrong\u003e100% finest hand-spun highland wool\u003c\/strong\u003e, knotted on a cotton foundation and cut to a \u003cstrong\u003eshort, even pile\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives the surface its washed, vintage-elegant character — an almost “erased” quality in which the drawing reads softly rather than sharply. Hand-spun wool takes natural dye unevenly by nature, and it is exactly this gentle variation, the \u003cem\u003eabrash\u003c\/em\u003e, that gives the field its depth and movement across so large a surface. A genuinely hand-knotted piece, where every knot is tied by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eColour and Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is deliberately restrained and contemporary: a \u003cstrong\u003echarcoal to slate-grey ground\u003c\/strong\u003e carries an allover field of \u003cstrong\u003eivory and sand\u003c\/strong\u003e vinework, with \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dove-blue accents\u003c\/strong\u003e threaded through the palmettes and the lattice-set diamond cartouches. There is no central medallion — the design is a balanced, rhythmic repeat that reads the same from every side, which makes the rug especially easy to place. The overall effect is calm and tonal: a structural, almost architectural surface rather than a decorative statement, equally at home in a classic or a thoroughly modern room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003ePresence in the Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e240 × 295 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (7.1 m²) this is a large room-size piece. Three contexts in which the Ariana Khotan reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDining room for 8–10:\u003c\/strong\u003e The low pile keeps chair movement effortless, and the muted Khotan drawing reads clearly from above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary living room:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneath a sofa configuration, the charcoal-grey-beige palette acts as a structural foundation without dominating the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedroom or stately study:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Khotan motifs add a quiet narrative element while the soft palette keeps the room calm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1rem 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e240 × 295 cm (8 × 10 ft) · 7.1 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eMaster production, northern Afghanistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial (pile)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e100% finest hand-spun highland wool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial (foundation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e100% cotton warp and weft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eHand-knotted, short cut pile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eAriana Ziegler with Khotan motifs, allover field, vintage-elegant washed look\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eCharcoal and slate grey, ivory and sand, with soft dove-blue accents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eContemporary production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eNew, unused\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderfloor heating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eSuitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.6rem 0;\"\u003e#15558\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top:2rem;border-top:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-top:1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails open style=\"margin-bottom:0.8rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:0.4rem 0;\"\u003eIs this a real Khotan rug, or a Ziegler design?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.4rem 0 0;\"\u003eIt is both, by design. The \u003cstrong\u003eAriana\u003c\/strong\u003e is a contemporary master line that combines the open, softened composition of the Anglo-Persian \u003cstrong\u003eZiegler\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition with the motif vocabulary of the historic \u003cstrong\u003eKhotan\u003c\/strong\u003e rugs of the eastern Silk Road. It is not an antique Khotan from the Tarim Basin, nor a strict reproduction — it is a new, hand-knotted piece that draws on both traditions to create a calm, allover field suited to modern interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:0.8rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:0.4rem 0;\"\u003eWhy does the colour vary slightly across the rug?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.4rem 0 0;\"\u003eThat gentle variation is called \u003cem\u003eabrash\u003c\/em\u003e, and it is a hallmark of genuine hand-knotted rugs made with hand-spun, naturally dyed wool. Because each batch of yarn takes dye a little differently, the ground shifts subtly between charcoal and slate as the light moves. It is not a flaw — it is exactly what gives a washed, vintage-elegant rug its depth and life across so large a surface. A perfectly uniform colour would indicate a machine-made piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:0.8rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:0.4rem 0;\"\u003eHow do I care for the washed highland wool?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.4rem 0 0;\"\u003eHand-spun highland wool is naturally resilient and dirt-repellent thanks to its lanolin content. Regular gentle vacuuming (without a rotating brush bar) and prompt blotting of spills with a clean, damp cloth is all the routine care it needs. The short, even pile makes the rug easy to keep, and it is suitable for use over underfloor heating. For a deeper clean every few years, we recommend professional hand-washing — a service we offer in our own atelier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eResponsible Sourcing · Label STEP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDjoharian is a \u003cstrong\u003eLabel STEP certified dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e for fair-trade knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/label-step.org\/dealers\/djoharian-teppiche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#8b0000;\"\u003eVisit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eDjoharian — Five Decades of Oriental Rug Expertise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in fine antique, designer and collector rugs since \u003cstrong\u003e1967\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each piece in our designer lines is selected for the quality of its wool, the integrity of its weave and the calm confidence of its design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#8b0000;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eService and Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main and shipped with a \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e. We offer secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured and with tracked delivery, and we handle all customs formalities for shipments outside the EU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are glad to advise you personally — in our showroom in Lohr am Main, or by telephone or video call, so you can see the rug in detail and ask any questions before you decide. Should a piece not be right for your room, we offer a \u003cstrong\u003e14-day return\u003c\/strong\u003e on stock items. And because we maintain our own workshop, every rug we sell can be cleaned, repaired and restored by us for the rest of its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:2.5rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e8e8e8;font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8b0000;\"\u003e\n  Hand-Knotted Highland Wool  |  Since 1967  |  Label STEP Certified\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;font-style:italic;color:#888;margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003eDjoharian — Antique and Bespoke Oriental Rugs since 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Djoharian Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51380744651019,"sku":"15558","price":4990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/15558-agra-rug-8-x-10-ft-00.jpg?v=1746802128","url":"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/en-us\/products\/ariana-khotan-ziegler-rug-8x10-240x295-charcoal-15558","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}