Description
Erased rugs are a modern design worked with traditional techniques and precision. The process starts with master craftsmen in India who create a traditional graph for a rug, which is a large blueprint of what will be woven and often quite intricate. The design is then deliberately erased and faded in parts while still on the paper. The weavers follow the graph exactly to produce a distressed, modern effect on a brand new carpet. This two-toned rug is made with a 90% wool and 10% silk pile, with the silk being used to highlight the design on the otherwise neutral background.The process of making a rug includes cleaning, washing and dyeing the wool which is sourced from local villages.
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 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.
