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

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Description
Add a touch of world art to your home with this Handmade One-of-a-Kind Vegetable Dye Oushak Wool Rug from Afghanistan. Made with 100% hand-spun wool and vegetable dyes, this rug boasts a knot count of 190 and a pile height of 0.25 inches. The ivory and brown colors add warmth and style to any living space. Features: Unique one-of-a-kind piece of world art 100% hand-spun wool with all vegetable dyes Knot count of 190 and 0.25 inch pile height Made by Hazara tribes in the province of Bamyan, Afghanistan Provides job opportunities for female weavers in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India Story Behind the Art: The antique Turkish Oushak design is reproduced by Afghan weavers in the villages of northern Afghanistan through the skills of the Turkoman and Hazara tribes. This particular rug was crafted by Hazara tribes in the Bamyan province. Slight variations in size, color, and design may occur due to the artisanal skill involved in its production. The majority of the weavers are women who live in villages in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. The rug weaving industry provides employment for these women and has a positive impact on local farmers through wool sales and local artisans who create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. Care instructions: Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning are recommended to maintain the rug's quality. Color discrepancies may occur between the product and computer screen. Imported from Afghanistan.
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