What is Ghazni wool?
What is Ghazni Wool? To be called Ghazni Wool, the wool must be from Afghanistan and more importantly, from the Ghazni area. This wool, like the wool from the Tibetan Highland Sheep used in many of our Stickley rugs, has traditionally been a long stapled wool that gives a beautiful hand when used in rug production.
Is Ghazni wool good?
Unmatched in its fine quality and luxurious, soft texture, the wool from the city of Ghazni located in central Afghanistan is one of the best materials used in the making of handmade Pakistani rugs. These Ghazni rugs are popular around the globe for their velvety texture, shiny looks, and unmatchable durability.
What are Ghazni rugs?
These rugs are hand woven using hand-spun Ghazni wool which is a rare soft, lustrous and extremely durable wool from the mountain sheep of northern Afghanistan in Ghazni province and probably the best wool in the world for constructing natural dye rugs.
Why Persian rugs are so expensive?
The finest of these carpets can take months, and even years to be made. Finer yarns like silk and cotton yields light-weight and intricate designs and takes much longer to weave compared to wool yarns. Hence, the prices of the rugs made from finer yarns are higher than the ones made completely of wool.
Why are wool rugs so expensive?
A sturdy natural fiber, wool rugs are generally a more expensive option. This is because wool rugs last for decades, are highly durable, and keep their color and pattern over time. (Just a few of the benefits of wool rugs!) In general, wool rugs have a softer and more plush texture than their synthetic counterparts.
Do wool rugs stain easily?
Wool is less stain resistant than most synthetic fibers. Wool is very absorbent, so it can be difficult to remove stains once they have been absorbed by the fiber. As with all fibers, the best method of preventing a stain when a spill happens is to treat the spill as quickly as possible.
Which country make best rug?
Iran
Iran. There’s a reason the word “Persian” is synonymous with the word “rug.” Iran has been one of the highest-quality rug producers for centuries.