Made entirely by hand, this finely woven sheep wool rug has geometric patterns mimicking the peaks of the Andes Mountains. This rug can be ordered in custom sizes - Featured photograph is in size 5'x 7'.
Natural vegetable and lead-free mineral pigment dyed, without added chemicals such as polypropylene plastic, this rug is made of 100% pure sheep wool, naturally eco-friendly and flame resistant. In addition to being a sustainable material, wool is also a natural thermal and acoustic insulator.
Contracted through a Certified B Corporation within Argentina, every rug is ethically made by hand, insuring that the artisans are properly compensated, respected and honored and their work continues to preserve this ancient and traditional art form. Working to insure a fair trade environment, a Certified B Corporation must comply with the highest social, environmental, transparency and corporate responsibility standards.
When you buy this rug you become a significant member of a project spanning more than 15 years and involving more than 140 weavers and artisans in the north of Argentina, always respecting the ancestral knowledge and wisdom of local communities and their traditions.
Although made to be uniform and put through extensive quality control, each rug is entirely made by hand and slight variations in color, texture and measurements may occur.