Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Soumak Kilim Wool Rug
Description
This rug is a unique piece of world art that will enhance your living space. The weft strands are simply passed through the warp strands. The knot count per square inch for this rug is 200. The pile height is 0. 25 inches. This rug is 100-percent wool pile, with pure vegetable dyes. Country: Afghanistan Primary Color: Ivory Pile Height: 0. 25 - 0. 5 inch Material: Wool Style: Traditional Pattern: Geometric, Oriental Weave Type: Hand-Woven Secondary Color: Red Rugs by Room: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom Rug Type: Indoor Feature: Latex Free Rug Size: 3' x 5' Shape: Rectangle Color: Navy Story Behind the Art: Soumak Kilims are made in the Northwestern part of Afghanistan, in the province of Herat, by the Balouchi tribes in the village of Mushwani, led by Mr. Wakil. Soumak rugs refer to a style of rug called flat weave that has no knots used in the weaving process and the surface looks flat. The warp strands are used as the foundation and the weft strands are used as both part of the foundation and in creating the patterns.
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