Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Vegetable Dye Khotan Wool Rug
Description
Enhance your living space with this exquisite Handmade One-of-a-Kind Vegetable Dye Khotan Wool Rug from Afghanistan. Originally produced in the 18th and 19th centuries, this rug is a unique piece of world art that will add a touch of elegance to any room. The knot count is 190 and the pile height is 0.25 inches. This rug features an intricate design in shades of brown, blue, ivory, tan, and red, all created using pure vegetable dyes. Features: Handmade by village weavers in Afghanistan, this rug is a one-of-a-kind piece of world art Made with 100% wool, and dyed with pure vegetable dyes such as madder, walnut peel, pomegranate peel, and sparak, all of which are commonly used in carpet-producing areas 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, India, and Iran The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size, and design Story Behind the Art: This particular rug design has been re-created by village weavers in Afghanistan using traditional methods. The wool is cleaned, washed, and dyed with pure vegetable dyes before being woven into the rug. The weavers use natural ingredients such as madder root, walnut peel, and pomegranate peel to create rich colors like red, dark brown, and light brown. This rug is imported and due to its handmade nature, its size may vary by up to 3-4 inches. By purchasing this rug, you are supporting female weavers who otherwise would not have the opportunity to work, as well as local farmers who benefit from wool sales and artisans who create natural and vegetable dyes. Note that color discrepancies may occur between the product and your computer screen.
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