Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Vegetable Dye Oushak Wool Rug
Description
Add a touch of world art to your living space with this one-of-a-kind handmade rug. Crafted in Afghanistan, the design originates from Antique Turkish Oushak rugs and features high quality hand-spun wool and pure vegetable dyes. With a knot count of 200 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches, this rug is a rare gem that resembles the original Oushak rugs. The brown, beige, grey, red and green colors add a touch of warmth and style to your home. Features: Handmade with high quality hand-spun wool and pure vegetable dyes Knot count of 200 per square inch for a rare and unique design Resembles Antique Turkish Oushak rugs with a touch of warmth and style Pile height of 0.25 inches for a comfortable feel underfoot One-of-a-kind piece of world art imported from Afghanistan Story Behind the Art: Afghan Vegetable Dye Oushak designs are crafted by Turkoman weavers in the Northern part of Afghanistan, as well as Hazara weavers in central Afghanistan. The weavers use natural dyes such as madder, walnut peel, pomegranate peel, and sparak to create a range of colors for the rugs. The majority of the weavers are women who live in villages in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. By purchasing this rug, you are supporting these female weavers and creating job opportunities for them. Additionally, local farmers benefit from wool sales and local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. Please note that due to the handmade nature of the rug, its size may vary from the advertised size by up to 4 inches. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will maintain its quality for years to come. Color discrepancies may occur between the product and your computer screen. Imported.
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