Herat Oriental Afghan Hand-Woven Wool Soumak Kilim
Description
Add a touch of world art to your living space with this one-of-a-kind HERAT ORIENTAL Afghan Hand-Woven Wool Soumak Kilim. This flat weave rug is 100% wool with a .10 pile height and dyed with pure vegetable dyes, making it both durable and eco-friendly. The weaving process involves no knots, resulting in a flat surface with intricate patterns. Handmade by the Balouchi tribes in the village of Mushwani in the Northwestern part of Afghanistan, this kilim features a warp foundation and weft strands that create stunning designs. Its weave is equivalent to 250 KPSI, making it a high-quality piece. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep it looking new for years to come. Features: Hand-woven by Balouchi tribes in Afghanistan 100% wool with .10 pile height Flat weave with no knots used in the weaving process Dyed with pure vegetable dyes Weave equivalent to 250 KPSI Story Behind the Art: This unique Soumak Kilim is produced by Herat Oriental, a rug-making company that has been providing authentic handmade rugs to Worldstock for over 10 years. They have created jobs for more than 2,000 local village weavers, most of whom are women from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Rug weaving has benefitted the local farmers as they benefit from wool sales, and local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. The variations in color, size, and design are due to the handcrafted touch of artisan skill, making each piece a work of art.
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