Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug
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This Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug from Afghanistan is a stunning piece of world art that will elevate your living space. Made in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani in the province of Herat, this rug features a lively design with geometric patterns dominated by blues, reds, and browns. With a knot count of 180 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches, this 3'2 x 5'2 rug is made of 100-percent wool and comes in red, navy, beige, brown, gold and green colors. Features: Unique one-of-a-kind design Geometric patterns with lively colors 180 knot count per square inch 0.25-inch pile height Made of 100-percent wool Measures 3'2 x 5'2 Handmade in the villages of Herat, Afghanistan 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. This rug was made by the weavers in Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani 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. Each rug is unique and variations in color, size and design are due to the handcrafted touch of artisan skill. The majority of the weavers are women who live in the villages of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. By purchasing this rug, you are supporting their craft and helping to create more jobs for female weavers who otherwise would not have the opportunity to do so.
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