This rug was handwoven using yarns spun from recycled clear plastic water bottles, This is a very durable rug that can be used indoors or outdoors. The rug was handwoven by a skilled adult weaver in their home studio in India. Sizes range from 2' x 4' up to 6' x 9'.
The recycler collects clearplastic bottlesfrom processors around the country who first shred theminto plasticflakes. "The yarn producers then purchase theseplasticflakes and convert themintosmall pellets, The pelletsarethen melted, extruded and spunintopolyethylene terephthalateyarn more commonly known as PET.
Handwoven rug made from recycled water bottles #2000-01