Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Vintage Balouchi Wool Rug
Description
Add character and charm to your home decor with this handmade one-of-a-kind vintage Balouchi wool rug from Afghanistan. Made in the villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani, this rug boasts geometric patterns and lively designs in dominant colors of blues, reds, and browns. With a knot count of 190 per square inch and 0.25 inches pile height, this rug is made of 100% wool and features an exquisite blend of red and navy colors. The primitive weaving technique and natural vegetable dyeing process lend this rug a unique character that makes it stand out. Features: 6'7 x 10' size Geometric patterns with lively designs Knot count of 190 per square inch 100% wool construction Natural vegetable dyeing process Blend of red and navy colors Handmade in Afghanistan villages Story Behind the Art: As a result of the past 30 years of war and foreign invasion of Afghanistan, most of the weavers in the villages have moved to the cities and are no longer weaving rugs. Therefore, you rarely see a newly woven Balouchi rug in the market but this particular rug was made by the weavers in the villages of Herat. They were woven in a very primitive way on flat wooden looms that lay on the ground, with 100 percent wool from their own sheep. All of the washing and the natural vegetable dying of the wool is done in their villages. Due to the handmade nature of our rugs, the size may vary from as advertised by 3-4 inches. 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, and India. As we grow, we are able to create more jobs for female weavers who otherwise would not have the opportunity to do so. 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. Imported. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this rug and your computer screen.
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