Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug
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Bring a touch of Afghan artistry to your living space with this exquisite handmade Balouchi wool rug. Featuring a captivating geometric pattern in navy, gold, red, beige and brown, this one-of-a-kind rug is made by skilled weavers in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani, located in the province of Herat, Afghanistan. Made of 100-percent wool with a knot count of 150 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches, this rug is truly a work of art. Features: Unique one-of-a-kind design Geometric pattern and lively colors Handmade by skilled weavers using 100-percent wool Knot count of 150 per square inch and pile height of 0.25 inches Made in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani in the province 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 the villages of Herat, woven in a very primitive way on flat wooden looms that lay on the ground. The washing and 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. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come. 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. Imported. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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