Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Vegetable Dye Khotan Wool Rug

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Description
Bring a touch of unique world art into your home with this handmade one-of-a-kind Khotan wool rug. Originally produced in Eastern Turkestan centuries ago, this rug features a knot count of 180 and a pile height of 0.25 inches. Made with pure vegetable dyes, the colors include brown and ivory, creating a stunning and natural look for your living space. Features: Handmade by village weavers in Afghanistan Cleaned, washed, and dyed with pure vegetable dyes 100% wool construction Variation in color, size, and design due to artisan skill Provides job opportunities for female weavers in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Iran Story Behind the Art: The intricate design of this rug has been re-created through the skilled hands of village weavers in Afghanistan. From cleaning and washing the wool to dyeing it with natural vegetable dyes, every step of the process is done by hand. The majority of the weavers are women living in various countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Iran. By purchasing this rug, you are not only bringing a unique piece of world art into your home but also providing job opportunities for female weavers who may not have had this chance otherwise. Additionally, the local farmers benefit from wool sales and local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. Please note that due to the handmade nature of this rug, slight variations in color, size, and design should be expected.
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