Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug
Description
Add a unique and vibrant touch to your home decor with this Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug from Afghanistan. Made in the province of Herat by local weavers, this rug features a geometric pattern and lively design with dominant colors of red, navy, brown, and gold. The knot count per square inch is 120 and the pile height is 0.25 inches. Crafted with 100-percent wool, this rug is a unique piece of world art that will enhance any living space. Features: Unique geometric pattern and lively design Knot count per square inch of 120 Pile height of 0.25 inches Made of 100-percent wool Dominant colors of red, navy, brown, and gold 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. Due to the handmade nature of our rugs, the size may vary from as advertised by 3-4 inches. 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: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported
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