Afghan Herati Rug cream teal the New Zealand wool gives

the New Zealand wool gives the pile an exceptional softness and lustre

the pile has a naturally silky feel underfoot and a gentle sheen that holds over time

The Oushak weaving tradition originated in the town of Uşak in western Turkey in the 15th century

Stock Number: BR25

Size: 253 x 128 cm | 8'4" x 4'3"

Afghan Herati Rug cream teal the New Zealand wool givesHerati rugs have been woven in the Herat region of Afghanistan for centuries, hand knotted by Tajik weavers whose connection to the craft runs as deep as the tradition itself. This rug is built on a wool foundation, with hand spun wool pile woven directly onto it. The wool on wool construction gives the rug a softer, more flexible handle than a cotton based rug and adds a natural depth to the pile that you feel as much as see. The wool is hand spun