This rug is a unique piece of world art that will enhance your living space. These transitional Gabbeh designs originate in the Shiraz province of Iran, done by the Gabbeh villagers. The authentic and primitive look and design of the rugs are what makes them desirable. The knot count per square inch for this rug is 200. The pile height is 0.5 inches. The rugs are made of 100-percent wool pile, and cotton foundation, as well as all natural and vegetable dyes. Material: Wool Pattern: Geometric Weave Type: Hand-Knotted This particular Gabbeh was made in the Central part of Afghanistan in the Bamiyan province, by the Hazara tribe 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. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come. Herat Oriental has been providing beautiful, authentic, handmade rugs for over 10 years. We have been given the opportunity to create jobs for over 2,000 local village weavers, which helps them to greatly support their families. The majority of the weavers are women, who live in the villages of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. As we grow, we are able to create more jobs for female weavers who otherwise would not have the opportunity to do so. The community also thrives from rug weaving as the local farmers benefit from wool sales, and the local artisans 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. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces. All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. We try to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo. Factory sealed boxes cannot be returned if opened.