Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug
Description
Add a unique touch to your living space with this handmade, one-of-a-kind Balouchi wool rug from Afghanistan. Featuring geometric patterns and lively designs, this rug is crafted by weavers from the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani in the province of Herat. The dominant colors are reds, blues, and browns, with a knot count of 150 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches. Made from 100% wool, this rug boasts a stunning blend of red, navy, brown, gold, and beige that will complement any home decor. Features: One-of-a-kind Balouchi wool rug from Afghanistan Geometric patterns and lively designs Knot count of 150 per square inch and pile height of 0.25 inches Made from high-quality 100% wool Dominant colors include reds, blues, and browns. Story Behind the Art: As a result of the war and foreign invasion of Afghanistan over the past 30 years, most of the weavers have moved to cities and stopped weaving rugs. However, this rug was made by the weavers in the villages of Herat using primitive flat wooden looms that lay on the ground and 100% wool from their own sheep. All washing and natural vegetable dying of the wool is done in their villages. Due to its handmade nature, the size may vary from 2'7 x 4'8 by 3-4 inches. With regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning, this rug will last for years to come. The majority of the weavers are women who live in the villages of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. By purchasing this rug, you're supporting female weavers who otherwise wouldn't have job opportunities. 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. Note: Due to the handcrafted nature of this rug, slight variations in color, size, and design are expected. Color discrepancies may occur between the product and your computer screen. This item is imported.
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