Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug
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Bring a touch of unique beauty to your home decor with this handmade Balouchi wool rug from Afghanistan. Each rug is a one-of-a-kind piece of world art, made in the traditional villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani in the province of Herat. Featuring a geometric pattern and vibrant colors such as red, navy, brown, gold, and beige, this rug is made of 100-percent wool with a knot count of 120 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches. Features: One-of-a-kind handmade rug from Afghanistan Geometric pattern with vibrant colors 100-percent wool construction for durability and quality Knot count of 120 per square inch and pile height of 0.25 inches Size may vary by 3-4 inches due to the handmade nature of the rug Story Behind the Art: As a result of the past 30 years of war and foreign invasion of Afghanistan, most of the weavers in the villages have moved to the cities and are no longer weaving rugs. Therefore, you rarely see a newly woven Balouchi rug in the market but this particular rug was made by the weavers in the villages of Herat. They were woven in a very primitive way on flat wooden looms that lay on the ground, with 100 percent wool from their own sheep. All of the washing and the natural vegetable dying of the wool is done in their villages. 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. Care Instructions: Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come. Note: 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. Imported.
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