Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Soumak Wool Kilim
Description
Add warmth and elegance to your home with this Handmade One-of-a-Kind Soumak Wool Kilim from Afghanistan. This flat weave rug is made of 100-percent wool pile and pure vegetable dyes, with a knot count (KPSI) of 160. With colors in red, blue, green, ivory, black, and rust, this unique piece of world art will enhance any living space with its beautiful design. Features: Handmade by Balouchi tribes in the village of Mushwani in the province of Herat, Northwestern Afghanistan in the 1940s Flat weave style with no knots used in the weaving process, giving it a flat surface Made of 100-percent wool pile with pure vegetable dyes Knot count (KPSI) of 160 Colors include red, blue, green, ivory, black, and rust Story Behind the Art: This Soumak Kilim is made by women weavers living in villages across Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. The warp strands are used as the foundation and the weft strands are used as both part of the foundation and in creating the patterns. Due to the handmade nature of our kilims, the size may vary from as advertised by 3-4 inches. Rug weaving benefits the local community; farmers benefit from wool sales and artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. With regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning, this kilim will remain beautiful for years to come. Imported. Note: Slight variations in color, size and design may occur due to the handcrafted touch of artisan skill. Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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