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Kilim Afghan Old styleHand WovenWool rug
Brown / Orange205 x 306 cm

Name: Kilim Afghan Old style
Brand: Rugvista
SKU: HJTZZC502
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Afghan Kelim Old Style - A Warm Anchor for Your Living Space

Bring gentle warmth and heritage charm to your home with this unique handmade Afghan kelim featuring traditional diamond motifs in earthy tones.

Step onto a surface that brings a grounded earthy feel to your daily living space.

This flatwoven kelim offers a smooth tactile texture underfoot at 5 mm thick making it a practical choice for placing beneath furniture or near doorways where clearance matters.

Woven entirely from natural wool this piece provides comforting warmth and helps soften room acoustics.

The rich mix of brown and beige tones creates a calm welcoming atmosphere that complements natural wood furnishings and quiet interior palettes.

Because each kelim is individually crafted by hand in Afghanistan no two pieces are ever identical.

The exact arrangement of geometric diamond motifs and subtle colour shifts exists nowhere else in the world ensuring you own a truly one-of-a-kind home textile.

The traditional patterns and enduring wool construction mean this rug will remain a cherished part of your household for years to come.

It carries the unmistakable character of traditional Middle Eastern flatweaving adapted for modern living.

Kelim weaving has deep roots across the Middle East and Central Asia where nomadic and village communities traditionally produced flatwoven textiles for everyday use as floor coverings blankets and storage bags.

The Afghan kelim tradition is particularly renowned for its robust construction and earthy colour palettes derived from local natural dyes.

The term kelim refers to a flat tapestry-woven textile made without a knotted pile.

This technique creates a lightweight yet strong fabric where the design is formed by interweaving coloured weft threads tightly across the warp foundations resulting in a reversible rug with clean geometric lines.

Signature design elements in this tradition often include repeating diamond motifs latch-hook borders and tribal symbols passed down through generations of weavers.

The muted brown and beige tones seen here reflect the natural hues of un-dyed and locally dyed wool typical of traditional Afghan craft.

Owning an Afghan kelim connects your home to a long lineage of textile artistry.

These pieces represent a harmonious blend of practical utility and cultural heritage valued by collectors and homeowners alike for their enduring strength and honest craftsmanship.

This kelim is entirely handmade through traditional hand-weaving techniques requiring weeks of careful craftsmanship by skilled artisans in Afghanistan.

Without the use of machinery the weaver manually passes coloured wool threads through the warp to build up the flat geometric surface.

Weighing 6.3 kg across a generous 306 x 205 cm area the dense construction reflects a high volume of quality natural material and dedicated labour.

This tight flat weave ensures the structure remains stable durable and resistant to everyday wear.

The deliberate pace of hand-weaving allows for crisp pattern lines and a sturdy textile that holds its shape gracefully over time.

Every pass of the shuttle represents hours of focused human effort resulting in an authentic piece of functional folk art.

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

Size205 x 306 cm,Large

Thickness5 mm

MaterialWool

WarpWool

PileWool

Weight6 kg

AgeContemporary 0-20 years (not used)

ColorBrown,Orange,Beige

ShapeRectangular

PatternTribal