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Kilim Afghan Old styleHand WovenWool rug
Brown / Orange158 x 196 cm

Name: Kilim Afghan Old style
Brand: Rugvista
SKU: NNSR149
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.8 (61 reviews)

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Kelim Afghan Old Style - A Vibrant Tapestry for Your Home

Bring warmth and character to any room with this stunning, one-of-a-kind Afghan Kelim. Hand-woven with traditional precision, its geometric charm and rich colour palette make it a true statement piece for your living space.

This Kelim Afghan Old Style rug is a remarkable example of traditional weaving, offering a tactile experience that blends warmth with a low-profile, clean aesthetic. Its flat-woven construction feels grounded and sturdy underfoot, making it a practical and versatile choice for high-traffic areas in your home.

The rug is crafted from high-quality Wool, which provides a natural softness and durability that holds up beautifully over time. Because each piece is one-of-a-kind, you are acquiring a work of art that exists nowhere else, ensuring your space feels personal and truly singular.

Designed with a captivating geometric pattern, the rug features a balanced arrangement of diamonds and motifs that draw the eye and provide a sense of structure to any room. The interplay of colours creates a lively atmosphere, allowing this piece to serve as a focal point while remaining easy to style with existing decor.

Owning an authentic Afghan creation means bringing a piece of heritage into your daily life. This rug is not just a floor covering but a lasting investment in craftsmanship, designed to bring comfort and visual interest to your home for many years to come.

The Afghan Kelim tradition is deeply rooted in the nomadic history of the Middle East, where flat-woven textiles were essential for both utility and artistic expression. These rugs were historically crafted to serve as floor coverings, wall hangings, and storage bags, reflecting the lifestyle of tribes who needed durable yet portable items for their daily needs.

A Kelim is defined by its flat-weave technique, where the design is created by interweaving the coloured threads into the foundation itself. This method produces a reversible rug that is thinner and lighter than traditional knotted styles, yet remarkably durable. The absence of a pile allows the intricate geometric patterns to shine with exceptional clarity and crispness.

The design language of these rugs is characterised by bold geometric motifs, often featuring diamonds, triangles, and symbolic shapes that have been passed down through generations. These patterns are not just decorative; they are a visual language that communicates the cultural history and regional identity of the weavers. The use of vibrant, natural-inspired colours is a hallmark of the Afghan aesthetic.

Today, these rugs are highly valued by collectors and homeowners alike for their authenticity and the human story behind each piece. Owning a traditional Kelim is a way to celebrate ancient craft traditions while enjoying a unique item that adds genuine warmth and cultural depth to a modern home environment.

This rug is entirely hand-woven, a process that requires immense patience and skill from the artisan. By meticulously interlacing the Wool threads, the weaver creates a robust and durable textile without the need for a deep pile, resulting in a flat-woven surface that is both lightweight and incredibly resilient.

With a total weight of 3.1 kg, this rug demonstrates a high density of material relative to its 196 x 158 cm dimensions. This weight is a direct result of the hours of labour invested in the weaving process, ensuring that the finished product is solid, well-constructed, and ready to withstand the demands of daily indoor use.

The precision required to maintain consistent tension and pattern alignment across the entire surface highlights the expertise of the craft. Every geometric motif is placed by hand, reflecting a level of human effort and attention to detail that simply cannot be replicated by machines.

Wool

Wool is a fantastic natural fibre with many benefits, it is durable and hard-wearing, which means that a rug made from wool can be used for several generations and maintain its quality. They are an excellent choice for keeping your rooms warm during the cold winter months and can reduce noise from everyday life. The material also has a natural dirt-repellent effect which makes wool rugs easy to keep clean. Wool has a natural elasticity, which means that when the pile is pressed down, it can easily bounce back to its original shape.

UsageIndoor

RoomBedroom,Dining area,Living room

Size158 x 196 cm,Medium

Thickness5 mm

MaterialWool

WarpWool

PileWool

Weight3.1 kg

AgeContemporary 0-20 years (not used)

ColorBrown,Orange,Yellow

ShapeRectangular

PatternTribal