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This rug is a unique piece of world art that will enhance your living space. Ikat is a dying technique used to pattern textiles, but in the last decade, weavers in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India have used the Ikat designs in creating beautiful handmade rugs. The knot count per square inch for this rug is 200. This rug is made of 100-percent wool pile, and a cotton foundation. The pile height is 0.25 inches. Colors include beige, grey, gold, brown and tan. Story Behind the Art: This unique rug was made in the Central part of Afghanistan, in the Bamyan province by local weavers. Those vegetable dyes most commonly used are madder, the root of a spindly bush which grows abundantly in many carpet-producing area which is used to create a red color. Walnut peel is used for dark brown, pomegranate peel for light brown, and sparak which is a wild flower from the steppes, used for yellow. 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, Iran 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. 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 Durability: High Traffic Pile Height: 0.25 - 0.5 inch Product Features: Handmade Material: Wool Style: Traditional Pattern: Floral Weave Type: Hand-Knotted Rugs by Room: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room Country of Origin: Afghanistan Rug Type: Indoor Feature: Latex Free Exact Size: 6' x 9' Shape: Rectangle Rug Size: 6' x 9' Secondary Color: Grey, Gold, Brown Color: Beige
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