Description
Nahavand is a town in the province of Hamadan which is situated in the western part of Iran. The Nahavand area is known for their high quality and shiny wool. The carpets often incorporate medallions in the center, with nature-inspired floral motifs in the background. Typical colors include red tones on dark blue fields. This rug was made by village weavers in the village of Nahavand. The process of making a rug involves cleaning, washing and dyeing the wool, and only then weaving the rug.
Herat Oriental works with over 2,000 village weavers to create beautiful, authentic, handmade rugs. The majority of the weavers are women, who live in the villages of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Persia 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. 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.
