Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Vegetable Dye Ikat Wool Rug
Description
Bring home a unique piece of world art with this Handmade One-of-a-Kind Vegetable Dye Ikat Wool Rug from HERAT ORIENTAL. Made by local weavers in the Central part of Afghanistan, this rug showcases the beauty of Ikat designs used in handmade rugs. With a knot count of 200 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches, this rug is made of 100% wool pile and a cotton foundation. Teal, ivory, and brown colors add to its charm. Features: 100% wool pile with cotton foundation Knot count of 200 per square inch Handmade by local weavers using Ikat designs Includes vegetable dyes like madder, walnut peel, and pomegranate peel Pile height of 0.25 inches Teal, ivory, and brown colors Story Behind the Art: This unique rug was made in the Bamyan province of Afghanistan by local weavers using vegetable dyes like madder, walnut peel, and pomegranate peel. The majority of the weavers are women who live in the villages of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and India. Rug weaving creates job opportunities for female weavers and benefits the local farmers from wool sales. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come. The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size, and design.
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