Herat Oriental Handmade Vegetable Dye Oushak Wool Rug
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Bring home a unique piece of world art with this handmade vegetable dye Oushak wool rug from Herat Oriental. Made in Afghanistan, this rug is designed based on Antique Turkish Oushak rugs with high-quality hand-spun wool and pure vegetable dyes. The knot count per square inch is 180, and the pile height is 0.25 inches. The colors of this 5'11 x 8'6 rug include ivory, light green, rust, tan, grey, and red. Regular vacuuming and professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come. Features: Handmade vegetable dye Oushak wool rug Based on Antique Turkish Oushak rugs High-quality hand-spun wool and pure vegetable dyes Knot count per square inch: 180 Pile height: 0.25 inches Colors include ivory, light green, rust, tan, grey, and red Made in Afghanistan Story Behind the Art: Afghan Vegetable Dye Oushak designs are made in the Northern part of Afghanistan by Turkoman weavers, as well as central Afghanistan by Hazara weavers. Those vegetable dyes most commonly used are madder, the root of a spindly bush which grows abundantly in many carpet-producing area which is used to create a red color. Walnut peel is used for dark brown, pomegranate peel for light brown, and sparak which is a wild flower from the steppes, used for yellow. Due to the handmade nature of our rugs, the size may vary from as advertised by 3-4 inches. Imported. The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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