Handmade One-of-a-Kind Balouchi Wool Rug (Afghanistan) - 3'10 x 6'6

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Description

This rug is a unique piece of world art that will enhance your living space. Afghan Balouchi rugs are made in the villages of Zakini, Tiamani, and Kowdani, which are located in the province of Herat, Afghanistan. Balouchi rugs typically have geometric patterns and lively designs, and dominant colors include blues, reds and browns. The knot count per square inch for this rug is 180. The pile height is 0.25 inches. This rug is made of 100-percent wool. This rug has a geometric pattern in shades of red, black, and ivory.

  • Country: Afghanistan
  • Handmade
  • Knot Count Per Square Inch (KPSI): 180
  • Material: Hand-Knotted Wool
  • Pile Height: 0.25 inches
  • Latex Free
  • Color: Red, Black
  • Style: Traditional
  • Pattern: Geometric

Story Behind the Art:

As a result of the past 30 years of war and foreign invasion of Afghanistan, most of the weavers in the villages have moved to the cities and are no longer weaving rugs. Therefore, you rarely see a newly woven Balouchi rug in the market but this particular rug was made by the weavers in the villages of Herat. They were woven in a very primitive way on flat wooden looms that lay on the ground, with 100 percent wool from their own sheep. All of the washing and the natural vegetable dying of the wool is done in their villages. 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.

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.

Please keep in mind that new wool rugs may initially shed and have a natural capacity to shed for several months after purchase. This is normal due to the nature of construction of most wool rugs and not a defect. Click here to view our Wool Rug Care Guide.

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Specifications

    SKU
    20483547-000-000
    Style
    Traditional
    Material
    Natural Fiber, Wool
    Pattern
    Geometric, Oriental
    Feature
    Latex Free
    Weave Type
    Hand-Knotted
    Color
    Black, Red
    Pile Height
    0.25 - 0.5 inch
    Product Features
    Handmade
    Rug Type
    Indoor
    Rugs by Room
    Bedroom, Dining Room, Entryway, Living Room
    Shape
    Rectangle
    Dimensions
    3'10 x 6'6
    Model Number
    YU011

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