Flokati rug.  A hand-dyed and handwoven shag rug made out of lamb's wool.  The rug has been dyed a dark mustard color and decorated with thin stripes of alternating colors including gold, maroon, and yellow. The outside edges of the rug are dyed maroon.

Donated by Tina Fourtris. A handmade flokati rug.

Flokati rugs originated in the Central, Eastern and Southeastern part of Europe. They were always handmade by weaving wool and then put in the river to fluff them up. They were often made in the mountains of Greece.

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