Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Antique 1900's Bashiri Wool Runner
Description
Keep your home looking and feeling cozy with this runner rug by Herat Oriental. A soft geometrical motif against an earth-toned background gives this rug a 1920's vintage look that complements traditional decor. Handmade from wool, this piece offers unique beauty and long-lasting functionality. This rug is offers a chic way to reduce noise and increase warmth in your home. Place this runner in your hallway, next to your bed or sofa, or use it to define separate areas in a large room or an open plan floor. Features: The knot count per square inch for this rug is 180. This rug is made of 100-percent wool, and pure vegetable dyes. The pile height is 0.25 inches. Colors include salmon, beige, brown, navy and ivory. Story Behind the Art: This particular rug was made by the Tukoman tribe in Northern Afghanistan. Those vegetable dyes most commonly used are madder, the root of a spindly bush which grows abundantly in many carpet-producing area which is used to create a red color. Walnut peel is used for dark brown, pomegranate peel for light brown, and sparak which is a wild flower from the steppes, used for yellow. Due to the handmade nature of our rugs, the size may vary from as advertised by 3-4 inches. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come. The majority of the weavers are women, who live in the villages of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. As we grow, we are able 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. The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported
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