Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Vegetable Dye Ikat Wool Rug
Description
Add a touch of elegance to your living space with this one-of-a-kind vegetable dye Ikat wool rug from Afghanistan. Handmade by local weavers in the Bamyan province, this rug features a beautiful Ikat design and a knot count of 190 per square inch. Made of 100% wool pile with a cotton foundation, this rug has a pile height of 0.25 inches, and comes in a unique combination of brown, ivory, and gray colors. Features: 100% wool pile and cotton foundation Knot count of 190 per square inch Handmade Ikat design Pile height of 0.25 inches Unique combination of brown, ivory, and gray colors Story Behind the Art: This rug is made using traditional techniques such as vegetable dyes made from madder roots, walnut peel, pomegranate peel, and sparak flowers. The majority of weavers are women from villages in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and India who benefit from the jobs created by rug weaving. The community thrives as the local farmers benefit from wool sales and the local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers. Due to the handmade nature of the rug, the size may vary from the advertised size by 3-4 inches. Regular vacuuming and professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come. Imported
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