Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug
Description
Add a touch of unique world art to your living space with this Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug from Afghanistan. Made in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani in the province of Herat, this rug boasts a lively design with geometric patterns and dominant colors of red, navy, and ivory. The knot count per square inch is 190, with a pile height of 0.25 inches. Made of 100-percent wool, this rug is a testament to the traditional weaving techniques of the weavers in these villages. Features: Unique one-of-a-kind design Geometric patterns and lively colors of red, navy, and ivory Knot count of 190 per square inch and pile height of 0.25 inches Made of 100-percent wool Handmade with traditional weaving techniques in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani in the province of Herat Story Behind the Art: This rug is made by weavers in the villages of Herat who use a primitive method on flat wooden looms that lay on the ground. The wool used to make this rug is 100-percent wool from their own sheep, and all of the washing and natural vegetable dying of the wool is done in their villages. Due to the handmade nature of this rug, the size may vary from as advertised by 3-4 inches. The majority of the weavers are women who live in the villages of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. By purchasing this rug, you are helping to create more jobs for female weavers who otherwise would not have the opportunity to do so.
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