Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug
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Bring a touch of world art into your home with this exquisite handmade Balouchi wool rug from Afghanistan. Featuring lively geometric patterns in rich shades of red and navy, this one-of-a-kind rug is a true masterpiece. Handwoven in the traditional way by skilled weavers in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani, it is made from 100-percent wool from the weavers' own sheep. With a knot count of 120 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches, this rug is a testament to the weavers' expert craftsmanship. Features: Unique piece of world art Geometric patterns with red and navy shades Handwoven by skilled weavers in the villages of Herat, Afghanistan 100-percent wool from the weavers' own sheep Knot count of 120 per square inch and pile height of 0.25 inches Story Behind the Art: Due to the past 30 years of war and foreign invasion in Afghanistan, most weavers in the villages have moved to cities and are no longer weaving rugs. This rug was made by the weavers in the villages of Herat using very primitive flat wooden looms that lay on the ground. All washing and vegetable dyeing of the wool is done in their villages. The majority of the weavers are women who live in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. By purchasing this rug, you are creating jobs for female weavers who would not have the opportunity to do so otherwise. The community thrives from rug weaving as local farmers benefit from wool sales and local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for weavers to use in their designs. Care Instructions: Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come. Due to the handmade nature of our rugs, size may vary up to 3-4 inches from the advertised size. 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. Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Origin: Imported from Afghanistan.
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