Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug
Description
Add a touch of international flair to your home with this Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug from Afghanistan. This unique piece of world art features geometric patterns and lively designs in traditional Balouchi style. Dominant colors include blues, reds and browns, and the rug is made of 100-percent wool. With a knot count of 120 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches, this rug is sure to impress. The weavers, mostly women, use wool from their own sheep and weave it on flat wooden looms in a primitive way in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani, located in the province of Herat, Afghanistan. The washing and natural vegetable dying of the wool is also done in their villages. Due to the handmade nature of this rug, the size may vary from as advertised by 3-4 inches. Features: Unique one-of-a-kind Balouchi design Made of 100-percent wool Knot count of 120 per square inch Pile height of 0.25 inches Handmade using traditional techniques in the villages of Afghanistan Provides jobs for female weavers in local communities Colors include red, navy, brown, beige, and tan Story Behind the Art: Due to the past 30 years of war and foreign invasion in Afghanistan, most of the weavers have moved to cities, making newly woven Balouchi rugs rare. This rug was handmade by the women weavers in the villages of Herat using their own sheep's wool and a primitive weaving technique on flat wooden looms. The washing and natural vegetable dying of the wool is also done in their villages. The majority of the weavers are women from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, and rug weaving provides jobs for these women while also benefiting local farmers who sell their wool and local artisans who create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come. Please note that color discrepancies may occur between the product and your computer screen. Imported.
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