Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Vintage Balouchi Wool Runner
Description
Add a touch of history to your home with this Handmade One-of-a-Kind Vintage Balouchi Wool Runner from Afghanistan. Made in the traditional villages of Zakini, Taimani, and Kowdani within the province of Herat, this unique rug features a geometric pattern with lively designs that will complement any living space. The rug measures 4'2 x 10' with a knot count of 190 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches. The rich color palette includes navy, brown, red, gold, and beige, and the rug is made of 100-percent wool. Features: Unique piece of world art with geometric patterns and lively designs Handmade in traditional Afghan villages using wool from local sheep Knot count per square inch of 190 and pile height of 0.25 inches Measures 4'2 x 10' with rich colors including navy, brown, red, gold, and beige Provides jobs for female weavers in the local community Story Behind the Art: This rug was woven by the weavers in the villages of Herat on flat wooden looms that lay on the ground, using wool from their own sheep. The washing and natural vegetable dying of the wool is done in their villages. Due to its handmade nature, this rug may vary in size by up to 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. By purchasing this rug, you are supporting female weavers who would not have the opportunity otherwise. The community also benefits from rug weaving as local farmers raise sheep for wool and local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported.
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