{"title":"10 Year Anniversary Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-71c95e1a-7fff-d7eb-f6ce-69d4276c2f9a\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrating our 10-year anniversary in 2026, ISHKAR has invited 10 world leading artists and designers to each create a unique rug design exploring the theme of “Togetherness”, in celebration of connection—across borders, cultures, and creative practices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arafah-gazas-appearance-hand-knotted-rug","title":"Arafah Gazas Appearance Hand-knotted Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArafah Gazas Appearance\u003c\/em\u003e is an ode to the arrival of Cassi Namoda’s daughter and the profound transformation that accompanied her birth. 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