Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Farahan Vegetable Dye Wool Rug

Bed Bath & Beyond $342.49 Go to Bed Bath & Beyond First seen in Mar 2024
Description
Add a touch of modernity to your living space with this handmade Farahan wool rug. The abstract and cubist designs, typical of Farahan rugs, match the interior of today's homes. Made by village weavers from northern Afghanistan, this rug is created using pure vegetable dyes and 100% wool pile. The knot count per square inch is 180 and the pile height is 0.25 inches. The colors include ivory, red, navy, green, blue, and salmon. Features: Handmade by village weavers from Afghanistan 100% wool pile and pure vegetable dyes used in the making Features abstract and cubist designs Knot count per square inch of 180 and pile height of 0.25 inches Colors include ivory, red, navy, green, blue, and salmon. Story Behind the Art: This rug is crafted by villagers who hand-knot the rugs in their own homes. They also wash, spin, and dye the wool themselves before making the rugs. As a result of the handmade nature of this rug, the size may vary from the advertised size by 3-4 inches. The majority of the weavers are women who live in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. By purchasing this rug, you are supporting female weavers who would not otherwise have the opportunity to work. Moreover, the local farmers benefit from wool sales while local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. Note: Due to the handcrafted nature of this product, slight variations in color, size, and design should be expected if buying two of the same item. Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported.
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