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This one-of-a-kind, handmade rug is a beautiful work of art that will add a unique touch to any room. Made by Hazara tribes in the province of Bamyan, Afghanistan, this rug features a decorative Turkish Oushak design with a knot count of 180. The pile height is 0.25 inches and the rug is made from 100% hand-spun wool with all vegetable dyes, including light blue, green, and brown. Due to the handmade nature of these rugs, sizes may vary up to 3-4 inches. Regular vacuuming and professional cleaning will keep this rug looking new for years to come. Features: One-of-a-kind handmade rug with decorative Turkish Oushak design 180 knot count and 0.25 inch pile height Made from 100% hand-spun wool with all vegetable dyes Features light blue, green, and brown colors Supports over 2,000 local village weavers, including women in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India Regular vacuuming and professional cleaning recommended for maintenance Story Behind the Art: The antique Turkish Oushak design has been recreated by Afghan weavers in the villages of northern Afghanistan by the Turkoman and Hazara tribes. Herat Oriental has been providing authentic, handmade rugs to Worldstock for over 10 years. Worldstock has given us the opportunity to create jobs for over 2,000 local village weavers, which helps them to greatly support their families. 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. What is Worldstock? Worldstock is a fair trade organization that partners with artisans from around the world to bring their unique, handmade products to a global market. The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size, and design, making each product a one-of-a-kind work of art. If purchasing multiple items of the same product, slight differences in color and size should be expected. Please note that color discrepancies may occur between the product and your computer screen. Imported.
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