Chobi Natural Dye

Chobi Tribal

(Pronounced CHOE-bee)

Chobi rugs are traditionally produced in many regions of Pakistan. The word "chobi" is from the Farsi word "chob" which means wood, referring to the source of its natural dyes. Our Chobis tend to have large geometric floral patterns. They are all hand-knotted with hand-spun wool spun primarily by a drop spindle. Their natural dyes are made entirely from hand-gathered fruits, vegetables, roots, tree barks and dried shells, making Chobis the most labor-intensive of all of our tribal carpets.

Natural Dye Chobis are renowned for their lanolin-rich luster and stunning natural coloring. Their colors range from soft muted tans and browns to rich coppers, deep maroons, and sage greens. Our natural dyeing techniques have been refined over the years to ensure a natural dye that is steadfast, fade-proof and long-lasting.

• Knot count: Over 100 knots per square inch
• Colors in each rug: 4-7 naturally-dyed colors
• Composition: 100% hand-spun wool on a cotton warp and weft.
• Type of knot: Senna
• Production: A 9'x12' rug could be completed in 12–14 months, the same time it takes to produce a 9'x12' Persian however with a Chobi, over 70% of the labor done on these rugs happens before the rug actually reaches the loom, from spinning the wool by drop spindle to hand-gathering and producing the seasonal natural dyes.

US Shipping Policy

Customer Orders within the US

We ship all US shipments via UPS ground standard shipping, either to your home or business address. All packages are insured and a signature is required upon delivery. Use the following chart to figure shipping charges to addresses within the contiguous US.

A 6% sales tax is charged for deliveries to AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA.

For UPS 2nd Day or UPS Overnight services or for shipping to Hawaii or Alaska, please contact us for a shipping quote.

Customer Orders to Canada &
other International Destinations

For Canadian and all other international shipping, please contact us for a shipping quote and know that you will be responsible for applicable duty, custom and brokerage fees that may be assessed by the carrier upon delivery.

Shipping Rates in the US

Rug Rough Size (regardless of type of rug)	Shipping Rate
2'x3'	$25
2'6"x4'	$30
3'x5'	$35
4'x6'	$50
4'6"x7, 5'x6', 5'x7'	$65
5'x8', 6'x8', 6'x9'	$85
7'x9', 7'x10', 8'x10', 8'x11'	$125
9'x11', 9'x12'	$160
10'x13', 10'x14'	$180
Runners: up to rough size 8'	$50
Runners: up to rough size 10'	$60
Runners: up to rough size 12'	$65

Bunyaad Rug Room at Ten Thousand Villages' Refund and Exchange Policy:

You have a thirty day return guarantee for a full refund. You will be responsible for return shipping charges. Rugs listed with a sale price of 30% off and higher are final sales.

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