Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug
Description
Add warmth and character to your home with this exquisite Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug from Afghanistan. Featuring a geometric pattern in dominant shades of blue, red, and brown, this rug is made of 100-percent wool and has a knot count of 150 per square inch. Measuring 2'8 x 4'7 with a pile height of 0.25 inches, this unique piece of world art is sure to impress. Features: Unique one-of-a-kind design Geometric pattern in dominant shades of blue, red, and brown Made of 100-percent wool Knot count of 150 per square inch Pile height of 0.25 inches Story Behind the Art: As a result of the past 30 years of war and foreign invasion in Afghanistan, most of the weavers in the villages have moved to the cities and are no longer weaving rugs. However, this rug was made by weavers in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani in the province of Herat, Afghanistan. These weavers use a very primitive way of weaving on flat wooden looms that lay on the ground, with 100 percent wool from their own sheep. All washing and natural vegetable dying of the wool is done in their villages. Due to the handmade nature of the rug, sizes may vary up to 3-4 inches. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come. The majority of the weavers are women who live in the villages of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. As we grow, we are able to create more jobs for female weavers who otherwise would not have the opportunity to do so. The community also thrives from rug weaving as the local farmers benefit from wool sales, and the local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. Imported. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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