Add a touch of elegance to your home with this one-of-a-kind, handmade HERAT ORIENTAL rug. Made with 100% hand-spun wool and vegetable dyes, this Turkish-influenced Oushak rug features a knot count of 180 and a pile height of 0.25 inches. The unique process of color neutralization and over-dyeing creates a beautiful new color scheme while still preserving the original design. With shades of gray, this rug is a perfect complement to any decor style. Features: Unique one-of-a-kind design Handmade with 100% hand-spun wool Vegetable dyes used for coloration Knot count of 200 for exceptional quality Pile height of 0.25 inches for a comfortable feel Over-dyed using a unique color neutralization process Shades of gray for versatility in any decor style Created by Afghan weavers in the villages of northern Afghanistan, these rugs are made using natural and vegetable dyes such as madder, walnut peel, pomegranate peel, and sparak. The majority of the weavers are women who benefit from rug weaving as an opportunity for employment. The local farmers also benefit from wool sales, and local artisans create the natural and vegetable dyes used in the designs. Because of the handmade nature of these rugs, sizes may vary by up to 3-4 inches.