Persian
Intricate floral patterns ♦
Over 500 knots per square inch ♦
15–25 different colors in each rug ♦
100% wool on a cotton warp & weft ♦
Bokhara
Fine traditional geometric patterns ♦
Jewel tone colors ♦
Velvety, plush piles ♦
100% wool on a cotton warp & weft ♦
Chobi Tribal
Wool hand-spun primarily by a drop spindle ♦
Features large geometric floral patterns ♦
Hand-gathered natural dyes ♦
100% wool on a cotton or wool warp & weft ♦
Gabbeh Tribal
Wool hand-spun primarily by a drop spindle ♦
Contemporary designs with historical roots ♦
Hand-gathered natural dyes ♦
100% wool on a cotton or wool warp & weft ♦
Kazak Tribal
Wool hand-spun primarily by a drop spindle ♦
Blue, red and ivory tones ♦
Commercially-available natural dyes like indigo & cochineal ♦
100% wool on a cotton or wool warp & weft ♦
Khan Mamdi Tribal
Bold geometric & stylistically floral designs ♦
Constructed on a horizontal loom ♦
Known for their rusts, reds, blues and greens ♦
100% wool on a cotton or wool warp & weft ♦
Beljik Tribal
Known for their deep reds, blues and blacks ♦
Intricate geometric patterns with complex borders ♦
Considered to be the most detailed tribal carpet ♦
100% finely-spun wool on a wool warp & weft ♦
Fair Trade Rug Events in Iowa City & Goshen
Shop Bunyaad rugs at Ten Thousand Villages in Iowa City, IA (Oct 20-24) & Goshen, IN (Oct 27-31)
Pointe Claire Rug Event Now Through October 31
Rugs from 2'x3' to 9'x'12' at Vida Vida Art Gallery, 278 Lakeshore Dr, Pointe-Claire, Quebec. More info at 514-606-2747
Fair Trade Rug Events in Glen Ellyn and Harrisonburg
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Fair Trade Rugs at Ten Thousand Villages, Souderton, PA
Shop Bunyaad rugs at Ten Thousand Villages, 781 PA-113, Souderton, PA. Store open in early June. Info at 215-723-1221
Fair Trade Rugs at Ten Thousand Villages, Pasadena, CA
Shop Bunyaad rugs at Ten Thousand Villages, 567 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA. Offering curb-side pickup and virtual appointments. Info at 626-229-9892
