Block Print suzani Hand knotted in Afghanistan

Hand knotted in Afghanistan

performance in protecting against rug wear and preventing slipping on both wood and tile floors is unsurpassed by any other rug pads

circa 1880-1895

Circa 1925-1930

470 Canvas - 599 Chaps

Block Print suzani Hand knotted in AfghanistanThis collection is created through a joint venture between a Salt Lake rug company and a cooperative of Tibetan refugees in Katmandu, Nepal. The raw wool is brought into Nepal from Tibet, where sheep live at high altitudes in extreme conditions that result in some of the finest wool in the world. Rich in lanolin, this wool boasts very strong fibers. Once in Nepal, the wool is washed and hand spun. After the wool is dyed, the rugs are hand knotted on