Handmade One-of-a-Kind Wool War Rug (Afghanistan) – 3’6 x 6’7

Description

This rug is a unique piece of world art that will enhance your living space. During the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980’s, village weavers created these rugs to represent the war, as well as pain and suffering that they went through during those times. The knot count for this rug is 180. This rug is 100-percent wool. The pile height is 0.25 inches.Knots Per Square Inch (KPSI): 180Primary materials: WoolPile height: 0.25 inchesLatex FreePrimary color: BeigeStyle: TraditionalPattern: GeometricStory Behind the Art:These war rugs were made by village weavers in Afghanistan, during the time of the war in Afghanistan. This semi-antique rug was made in the second half of the 20th century, by the women weavers in the villages of Herat. They were woven in a very primitive way on flat wooden looms that lay on the ground, with 100-percent wool from their own sheep. They did the washing and the natural vegetable dying of the wool in their villages.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.Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. We try to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.Please keep in mind that new wool rugs may initially shed and have a natural capacity to shed for several months after purchase. This is normal due to the nature of construction of most wool rugs and not a defect. Click here to view our Wool Rug Care Guide.Factory sealed boxes cannot be returned if opened.Imported

SKU 15699113-000-000 Style Traditional Material Natural Fiber, Wool Pattern Geometric, Oriental Feature Latex Free Weave Type Hand-Knotted Color Brown Pile Height 0.25 – 0.5 inch Product Features Handmade Rug Type Indoor Rugs by Room Bedroom, Dining Room, Entryway Shape Rectangle Dimensions 3.6 x 6.7 Model Number H10427