Herat Oriental Handmade One-of-a-Kind Wool Kilim
Description
Bring a touch of global style to your home with this one-of-a-kind wool kilim from India. Handmade by village weavers using a traditional slit-weave technique, this pile-less floor covering features intricate designs in shades of beige, green, tan, rust, and blue. With a knot count of 160, this kilim is a unique piece of world art that will enhance any living space. Features: Handmade by village weavers in the Varanasi region of India Traditional slit-weave technique with a knot count of 160 Unique design features shades of beige, green, tan, rust, and blue Can be used as a floor covering or hanging piece Size may vary by 3-4 inches due to handmade nature Story Behind the Art: This wool kilim was made in the Bhadohi village of India, where the majority of weavers are women from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Rug weaving not only provides job opportunities for female weavers, but also benefits local farmers through wool sales and local artisans who create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size, and design, making each piece one-of-a-kind.
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