2260070 Chobi Natural Dye 2.6 X 6.7

How many shades of blue can you find? Take a closer look and you’ll see indigo shifting from soft, smoky blues to deep, almost midnight tones. Remarkably, all of these hues come from the same natural dye.

The rug’s palette is created from hand-gathered natural materials, including indigo, pomegranate skins, and tree bark. The wool is hand-spun using a traditional drop spindle, giving the rug a beautiful variation in texture and color that simply can’t be replicated by a machine.

Made by fairly paid adult artisans in Pakistan, this rug carries forward generations of knowledge about natural dyes, wool, and handcraft. These are traditions that could easily disappear in a world of mass production. Fair trade helps keep them alive by making sure the skills of these artisans continue to have value.