Description
The very early Turkish rugs are considered the most collectible in today’s market since they were made at a time that not many were produced and also for their very primitive designs. The region known as Anatolia historically produced many of these rugs with unique colors and patterns passed down along the villages of the region, which has given its name to the type of rug. The process of making a rug includes cleaning, washing and dyeing the local wool.
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.
