Hand-knotted Vegetable Dye Contemporary Wool Rug (6’3 x 8’11)

Description

This rug is a unique piece of world art that will enhance your living space. The knot count per square inch for this rug is 200. The pile height is 0.25 inches. Afghan Vegetable Dye Contemporary designs are made in the Northern part of Afghanistan by Turkoman weavers, as well as central Afghanistan by Hazara 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. 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