Description
Centuries have passed since Qum became one of the most important rug weaving centers in Iran. The city is a major production center for wool and silk rugs. Qum designers have been influenced by the motifs of ceramic works and historical buildings.This rug design originated in Iran but was recreated by village weavers in the city of Lahore, Pakistan.
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.
