Felt Doormat from Pakistan
$52.00
- ‘Welcome’ embroidered doormat measures 21″ x 28″ with black, white and red clover designs
- Clover doormat measures 21″ x 28″ with black, white and red clover designs
- Dots doormat measures 21″ x 28″ with a white base and multi-colored polka dots!
- 100% felt
Afghan rugs, world renowned for their high-quality weave and intricate detail, evoke a powerful image of Afghanistan’s rich history. A tradition dating back thousands of years, the complicated and time consuming process of rug making requires 100% silk and many artisans to complete, in many cases making the resulting price tag too spendy for the average consumer.
Thankfully, the artisans at Turkmen Women Actives Rights Association Afghanistan (TWARA), a Kabul-based NGO that hires and trains Afghan artisans and refugees living in Pakistan, have found a way to make Afghan rugs more accessible to the general public. Working with sheep’s wool purchased at the local market, TWARAs 100% felt rugs aren’t just animal friendly, they’re easier on the pocketbook.
*PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT FUNDS 9 FOOD FOR ORPHANS™ MEALS
Rugs are created by entire families. Typically, men complete the more labor intensive part of the process, rolling and pressing the rugs in reed mats to ensure their tight weave while women wash, sort and tint the wool, and then sew the edges around the final piece. TWARA employs ten families that work together to weave contemporary decor inspired by ancient history.
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Melissa –
These are amazing!