Herat Oriental Handmade Soumak Kilim
Description
Add a touch of unique world art to your living space with this handmade Soumak Kilim from Afghanistan. This flat weave rug is made with 100% wool pile and pure vegetable dyes, featuring a knot count of 200. The beige, black, red, and ivory colors create a beautiful pattern that will complement any decor. Features: Handmade by Balouchi tribes in the village of Mushwani, Northwestern Afghanistan Flat weave style with no knots used in the weaving process 100% wool pile and pure vegetable dyes Knot count of 200 Beige, black, red, and ivory colors in a unique pattern Story Behind the Art: This Soumak Kilim is made by local village weavers in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, providing jobs for over 2,000 people, primarily women. The community benefits from rug weaving as the local farmers profit from wool sales and local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers. Due to the handmade nature of the kilim, size may vary from as advertised by 3-4 inches. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your kilim looking new for years to come. Imported. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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