Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Vegetable Dye Oushak Wool Rug

Bed Bath & Beyond $4,171.49 Go to Bed Bath & Beyond First seen in Mar 2024
Description
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite one-of-a-kind handmade wool rug from Afghanistan. The design of this rug is inspired by antique Turkish Oushak rugs, crafted by Afghan weavers using high-quality hand-spun wool and pure vegetable dyes. With a knot count of 180 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches, this rug features a stunning color palette of ivory, brown, grey, red and tan that will add warmth to any space. Features: Handmade using traditional techniques by Afghan weavers Crafted with high-quality hand-spun wool and pure vegetable dyes Inspired by Antique Turkish Oushak rugs Knot count of 180 per square inch and pile height of 0.25 inches Unique one-of-a-kind piece of world art Story Behind the Art: This rug is made by Turkoman weavers in the Northern part of Afghanistan and Hazara weavers in central Afghanistan. The weavers use natural materials such as madder, walnut peel, pomegranate peel, and sparak to create the beautiful colors of this rug. The majority of the weavers are women who live in villages in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. By purchasing this rug, you are supporting their craft and providing job opportunities for female weavers. The local farmers also benefit from wool sales, and the local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. Note: As this rug is handmade, the size may vary up to 3-4 inches from the advertised size. Color discrepancies may occur between the product and your computer screen. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come. Imported from Afghanistan.
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