5' x 8' Fair Enoki Carnelian Red and Desert Sand Wool Area Throw Rug

Description

For many children, this is their only substantial meal of the day. 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 India's workforce. This program helps compensate for all school expenses in addition to mandating and paying for after-school tutoring for students most in need. From the Athena CollectionItem #ATH5053-58The Athena Collection consists of simple and elegant designs, in a color palette of rich warm earth tones, that blend seamlessly with any transitional to contemporary environmentColor(s): bronze, carnelian, desert sand and coffee bean Hand tufted. 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. From the Athena CollectionItem #ATH5053-58The Athena Collection consists of simple and elegant designs, in a color palette of rich warm earth tones, that blend seamlessly with any transitional to contemporary environmentColor(s): bronze. A portion of the profits from these rugs and pillows goes towards a school lunch program that serves fresh, nutritious daily meals to 1.3 million children in rural India. Nearly 80 percent of children from impoverished families drop out before graduation due to the burden of educational fees, books and uniforms.

Key Features

• 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 India's 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.
• The elaborate process takes several artisans to complete, beginning with patterns that are hand traced and colored.
• Additional donations are also made to a scholarship program that enhances literacy and learning in Southeast Asia.
• A portion of the profits from these rugs and pillows goes towards a school lunch program that serves fresh, nutritious daily meals to 1.3 million children in rural India.
• From the Athena CollectionItem #ATH5053-58The Athena Collection consists of simple and elegant designs, in a color palette of rich warm earth tones, that blend seamlessly with any transitional to contemporary environmentColor(s): bronze.