Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Tribal Balouchi Wool Rug
Description
Pay homage to the timeless tradition of Afghan weaving with this vibrant rug. Handmade wool construction gives this rug artisanal flair and supreme texture, aligning softness and structural sturdiness for a result that cushions your tread and withstands foot traffic. Thanks to a knot count of 180 per square inch, this rug showcases an intricate design to both anchor and energize your design scheme. Vegetable dyes give this rug resplendent, rich color to augment the overall palette of your decor without overpowering. Features: The knot count per square inch for this rug is 180. The pile height is 0.25 inches. This rug is made of 100-percent wool. Colors include navy, red, brown and ivory. 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. Therefore, you rarely see a newly woven Balouchi rug in the market but this particular rug was made by the weavers in the villages of Herat. They were woven in a very primitive way 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. 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 raising sheep for wool, and the local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported
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