Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug
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Add a touch of rustic charm to your living space with this handmade Balouchi wool rug from Afghanistan. Made by skilled weavers in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani, this one-of-a-kind rug features traditional geometric patterns and lively designs in shades of red, navy, brown, and gold. With a knot count of 120 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches, this rug is both durable and comfortable underfoot. The 100-percent wool construction ensures long-lasting quality and warmth. Features: Handmade by skilled weavers in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani in Afghanistan Traditional geometric patterns and lively designs in shades of red, navy, brown, and gold Knot count of 120 per square inch and pile height of 0.25 inches for durability and comfort Made of 100-percent wool for long-lasting quality and warmth Variations in color, size, and design due to the handcrafted nature of the rug Story Behind the Art: As a result of the past 30 years of war and foreign invasion of Afghanistan, most of the weavers in the villages have moved to the cities and are no longer weaving rugs. Therefore, you rarely see a newly woven Balouchi rug in the market but this particular rug was made by the weavers in the villages of Herat. They were woven in a very primitive way on flat wooden looms that lay on the ground, with 100 percent wool from their own sheep. All of the washing and the natural vegetable dying of the wool is done in their villages. Due to the handmade nature of our rugs, the size may vary from as advertised by 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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