Herat Oriental Handmade Soumak Wool & Silk Kilim
Bed Bath & Beyond
$919.69
$1,081.99
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Update at 1d ago, first seen in Mar 2024
Description
Add a touch of world art to your living space with this Handmade Soumak Wool & Silk Kilim. This unique kilim features a geometric pattern in shades of beige, pink, brown, green, red, rust and light blue, and is made using the flat weave technique, resulting in a flat surface with no knots. Crafted by skilled artisans using 100% wool pile and pure vegetable dyes, this kilim is a timeless piece that will last for years to come. Features: Handmade using the flat weave technique 100% wool pile with pure vegetable dyes Geometric pattern in shades of beige, pink, brown, green, red, rust and light blue Measures 4'2 x 6'7 Unique piece of world art Story Behind the Art: This Soumak Kilim is crafted in the Bhadohi village of Varanasi and made with the weft strands passed through the warp strands to create the foundation and patterns. As with all handmade kilims, the size may vary up to 3-4 inches from the advertised size. Regular vacuuming and professional cleaning will keep your kilim looking new for years to come. Herat Oriental has been creating beautiful, authentic rugs and kilims for over 10 years, providing jobs for over 2,000 local village weavers in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Most of these weavers are women who support their families through rug weaving. The local farmers also benefit from wool sales, while 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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