1860s Antique Handmade Caucasian Wool Rug (5’9″ x 12′)

Size: 5'9" x 12'
Year: 1860s
Condition: Excellent; No wear/Tear; Clean

Protect your hardwood or tile floors with this beautiful Caucasian wool area rug. Made in the 1860s, this rug is a true antique that gives your decor an elegant and refined look that is perfect for traditional spaces. This rug is hand-knotted to offer the best in quality and craftsmanship that continues to stand the test of time. The neutral color scheme seamlessly fits into your classic decor, and the material is free of latex to guard against allergic reactions. The process of rug making includes cleaning, washing and dyeing the wool, and then weaving the rug with vegetable-dyed wool. The most commonly used vegetable dyes by village weavers in the Caucasus mountain regions, are madder, the root of a spindly bush which grows abundantly in many carpet-producing area which is used to create a red color, and walnut peel, used for dark brown. Pomegranate peel for light brown, and sparak which is a wild flower from the steppes, used for yellow

Features:
These tribal rugs are made of 100% wool pile and vegetable dyes.
The knot count per square inch for this rug is 220.
The pile height is 0.10 inches.
Colors include brown, black, ivory, rust, red, navy, blue and green.

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.
Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.
Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Variations in color, size, and design are the result of the handcrafted touch of artisan skill.