Herat Oriental Handmade Soumak Wool Kilim
Description
Add a touch of world art to your living space with this unique HERAT ORIENTAL Handmade Soumak Wool Kilim from Afghanistan. Featuring a flat weave style with no knots, this kilim is made of 100-percent wool pile and pure vegetable dyes, making it a high-quality piece. The knot count (KPSI) for this kilim is 200, and it has blue, beige, red, and brown colors that will add a pop of color to any room. Features: Handmade Soumak Kilim style with no knots used in the weaving process 100-percent wool pile and pure vegetable dyes create a high-quality piece Knot count (KPSI) is 200 for a detailed design Features blue, beige, red, and brown colors for a pop of color in any room Made by Balouchi tribes in the village of Mushwani in Herat province, Northwestern Afghanistan Story Behind the Art: This Soumak Kilim is handmade by the Balouchi tribes in the village of Mushwani in Herat province, Northwestern Afghanistan. The weft strands are passed through the warp strands to create the foundation and patterns. Due to its handmade nature, the size may vary from the advertised size by 3-4 inches. Regular vacuuming and professional cleaning will ensure this kilim looks new for years to come. For over 10 years, HERAT ORIENTAL has provided authentic, handmade rugs to Worldstock, creating jobs for over 2,000 local village weavers, the majority of whom are women. The community also benefits from wool sales and the creation of natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. Imported. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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