This area rug is hand-knotted from the finest Ghazni wool. Ghazni wool is from sheep that live in the mountainous area of Afghanistan that borders northern Pakistan. It is a thick yarn with a high content of lanolin resulting in a sturdy yet soft texture and with a high knot count that shows thru in the overall quality. The soft elegance and charm of this area rug will be sure to complement a myriad of styles and create an area that exudes style.