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These beautiful products were handmade by communities participating in Snow Leopard Enterprises, an award-winning, conservation-focused handicrafts brand that helps create sustainable economic opportunities for families in snow leopard habitats.
$70.00
These rugs, or "shyrdak" in Kyrgyzstan, are hand-felted with bright and unique color combinations. This style of rug can be found in homes throughout Central Asia, and now you can bring it into your own home!
Handmade in Kyrgyzstan
100% sheep wool
Approximately 39" by 25" / 1 meter by 0.6 meter
Due to the nature of handmade goods, sizes and colors vary.
