Products made by hand often have qualities impossible to replicate with a machine. Such is the case with this rug. It's woven by hand using a handloom in a small town in India, where the people who spin the yarn, dye it, and weave it work on a small scale. Because it is made using recycled materials, its exact composition is unknown; therefore, it's not recommended for extended contact with the skin and may transfer its color to other items.