5& x 8& Les animaux Dark Chocolate Brown and Tan Cheetah Wool Area Throw Rug

Description

From the Athena Collection Item #ATH5000-58 The Athena Collection consists of simple and elegant designs, in a colour palette of rich warm earth tones, that blend seamlessly with any transitional to contemporary environment Colour(s): dark chocolate and tan Hand tufted Dimensions: 5 feet wide x 8 feet long Material(s): wool Our hand crafted rugs are meticulously hooked, woven and tufted by skilled artisans with the power to transform an ordinary space into something spectacular. Created in northeastern India by local weavers, these intricate rugs provide a livelihood to villagers, particularly women who have been traditionally excluded from opportunities in Indias workforce. The elaborate process takes several artisans to complete, beginning with patterns that are hand traced and coloured. Dependent on which highly detailed construction is chosen for a rug design, it can take anywhere from one week to over six months to complete one of these expertly crafted masterpieces. A portion of the profits from these rugs and pillows goes towards a school lunch programme that serves fresh, nutritious daily meals to 1.3 million children in rural India. For many children, this is their only substantial meal of the day. Additional donations are also made to a scholarship programme that enhances literacy and learning in Southeast Asia. Nearly 80 percent of children from impoverished families drop out before graduation due to the burden of educational fees, books and uniforms.

Key Features

• The elaborate process takes several artisans to complete, beginning with patterns that are hand traced and coloured.
• Created in northeastern India by local weavers, these intricate rugs provide a livelihood to villagers, particularly women who have been traditionally excluded from opportunities in Indias workforce.
• Dependent on which highly detailed construction is chosen for a rug design, it can take anywhere from one week to over six months to complete one of these expertly crafted masterpieces.
• A portion of the profits from these rugs and pillows goes towards a school lunch programme that serves fresh, nutritious daily meals to 1.3 million children in rural India.
• Additional donations are also made to a scholarship programme that enhances literacy and learning in Southeast Asia.
• From the Athena Collection Item #ATH5000-58 The Athena Collection consists of simple and elegant designs, in a colour palette of rich warm earth tones, that blend seamlessly with any transitional to contemporary environment Colour(s): dark.