{"product_id":"comunidad-unikat-120x60","title":"COMUNIDAD (unique) 120x60 – handwoven wool rug","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandwoven wool rug by a women's cooperative of the indigenous\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQomle'ec people of Northern Argentina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOMUNIDAD (eng. \"community\") showcases a complex, interlocking pattern of diamonds in various shades of brown. The touching points and the dense arrangement of the motifs represent the cohesion and social fabric within the Qomle'ec community, where every individual is part of a larger whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith every purchase you support their\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eculture\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eempowerment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create this unique rug\/tapestry, Qomle'ec women clean the wool in four washes. They then dry the wool in the open air and then dye it with natural dyes. They use native leaves, bark, and fruits to create a variety of colors—a reflection of a vibrant, joyful, and strong culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wool is processed on a spinning wheel, which produces yarns of excellent quality for weaving the textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the vertical loom, the motifs of \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous cosmology\u003c\/strong\u003e appear, representing in an abstract way the flora and fauna of their surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;women's cooperative\u003c\/strong\u003e has introduced spinning wheels, both pedal-driven and electric, to improve the quality of its artisans' work. It also collaborates with various institutions to improve sheep breeding and increase wool production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 120cm x 60cm (due to the unique handcrafting, irregularities and deviations of a few centimeters are possible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\/Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e see photo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e sheep's wool (virgin wool)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural dyes obtained from native leaves, bark, roots and fruits.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e ancestral weaving technique (Kilim rug) in which weft and warp are wrapped, fair and directly traded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean the rug regularly on both sides with a soft-bristled vacuum cleaner (no brush). Do not handwash or machine wash, and do not place in direct sunlight to preserve the natural color. Minor stains can be gently wiped off with a cloth moistened with neutral soap. If cleaning is necessary due to larger stains, professional cleaning is recommended. We also recommend an anti-slip underlay (e.g., made of jute) to secure the rug to the floor and prevent slipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanandina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57795696066885,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9453\/9589\/files\/COMUNIDAD_rug1.jpg?v=1777631494","url":"https:\/\/lanandina.at\/products\/comunidad-unikat-120x60","provider":"Lanandina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}