Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug
Description
Add a touch of unique elegance to your home with this Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug from Afghanistan. Made by weavers using primitive wooden looms, this rug is a perfect representation of time-honored traditions, with a knot count of 150 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches. Designed with geometric patterns and lively colors such as red, navy, brown, green, and beige, this rug will add a pop of color to any living space. Features: Handmade by weavers in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani, located in the province of Herat, Afghanistan Made using 100-percent wool from the weavers' own sheep Knot count of 150 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches Designed with vibrant colors such as red, navy, brown, green, and beige Each rug is a unique piece of world art due to the handcrafted variations in color, size, and design Story Behind the Art: Due to the past 30 years of war and foreign invasion of Afghanistan, most of the weavers in the villages have moved to cities and are no longer weaving rugs. However, this particular rug was made by the weavers in the villages of Herat using primitive wooden looms. All washing and 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. By purchasing this rug, you are helping create jobs for female weavers who otherwise would not have the opportunity to do so.
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