Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Mimana Wool Kilim
Description
Bring a piece of Afghan culture into your home with this one-of-a-kind Mimana wool kilim. Handmade by skilled village weavers using pure vegetable dyes, this kilim boasts a geometric pattern in shades of red, tan, rust, navy, and beige. Made of 100-percent wool, this flat-weave floor covering has a knot count of 180, ensuring its durability. This unique piece of world art is sure to add a touch of elegance to any living space. Features: Handmade by village weavers in the Northern part of Afghanistan Made of 100-percent wool and pure vegetable dyes Geometric pattern in shades of red, tan, rust, navy, and beige Knot count of 180 for added durability Pile-less flat-weave floor covering Story Behind the Art: This handmade kilim was woven by skilled village weavers in the province of Balkh located in the Northern part of Afghanistan. Due to the handmade nature of this kilim, the size may vary from the advertised dimensions by 3-4 inches. The majority of the weavers are women who live in the villages of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. By purchasing this product, you are helping 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. Note: The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size, and design. Slight differences should be expected if buying two of the same item. Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported.
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