Pillow Bag
£98.00
Bolesht woven rug pillow bag
Out of stock
Handwoven in northwest Afghanistan, these pillow bags are made using traditional rug weaving techniques. Traditionally appearing in pairs and used as donkey bags, although mostly carried by people, these contemporary bags have been repurposed for use as cushion and pillow covers. These pillow bags incorporate a piled balouchi style rug face and a flat weave backing open at one end. Fastening loops made of horsehair adorn the opening to secure the pad inside. Each pillow bag is unique and entirely hand made. These pillow bags also make for an alternative mat or small rug.
| Dimensions | 116 × 55 cm |
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| Craft | Weaving |
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| Material | Cotton, Wool |
The rugs and kelims sold by Country & Eastern are woven predominantly in villages and small towns in Afghanistan. The wool is spun and dyed in small batches and the weaving will often be performed, particularly on larger pieces, by a number of weavers. The resulting colour variation (abrash) and weaving irregularities are all part of the charm and individuality of rugs and kelims.
Use and Care:
• Rugs and kelims do not require frequent cleaning. However, they should be shaken from time to time and when vacuuming use a suction model, not one that beats with rotating brushes. Vacuum in the direction of the pile not against it.
• Because the dyeing process is performed in small village workshops and not in factories under controlled conditions there can be a risk of colour transfer when a rug or kelim is placed on a fitted carpet or surface or if a liquid is spilt on the rug or kelim. This is particularly so if the carpet or surface is a light colour.
• Again because of the dyeing process, fading can be a problem and if the rug is placed in strong sunlight, we advise keeping a watch on it for fading and turning its direction from time to time.
• If a rug is placed in a location such that one section is exposed to regular wear (i.e. near a door) then we recommend turning the rug from time to time to spread the wear more evenly.
If a rug or kelim is placed on a carpet or polished surface then the rug or kelim can creep or move, this does not occur to the same extent on cord, berber or coir carpets. Synthetic barriers laid between the carpet or surface and the rug or kelim are widely available to prevent this if it occurs.
