Herat Oriental Handmade One-Of-A-Kind Tribal Balouchi Wool Rug
Description
Bring the beauty of Afghan tribal artwork to your home with this stunning handmade Balouchi wool rug. Made in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani in the province of Herat, Afghanistan, this one-of-a-kind rug boasts a unique geometric design in lively blues, reds, and browns. With a knot count of 190 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches, this 3' x 4'3 rug is made of 100% wool and features a beautiful array of colors including charcoal, ivory, green, purple, red, orange, blue, and navy. Features: Handmade by weavers in the villages of Herat using wool from their own sheep Geometric patterns and lively designs characteristic of Balouchi rugs Knot count of 190 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches Made of 100% wool in a variety of colors including charcoal, ivory, green, purple, red, orange, blue, and navy Each rug is a unique piece of world art Story Behind the Art: Due to the impact of war and foreign invasion in Afghanistan over the past 30 years, most weavers have moved to cities and no longer weave rugs. However, this rug was made by the weavers still residing in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani. The weavers utilize flat wooden looms on the ground to weave the rugs with wool from their own sheep. The washing and natural vegetable dyeing is done in their own villages. As a result of the handmade nature of these rugs, sizes may vary from those advertised by up to 3-4 inches. With your purchase, you provide jobs for female weavers who may not otherwise have the opportunity to work.
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