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Kilim Afghan Old styleHand WovenWool rug
Orange / BrownRunner71 x 198 cm

Name: Kilim Afghan Old style
Brand: Rugvista
SKU: NNSR662
Availability: LimitedAvailability
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Kelim Afghan Old Style - A Welcoming Path of Colour

A vibrant, hand-woven wool runner from Afghanistan. Truly one of a kind, this flatwoven Kelim features rich geometric patterns that bring warmth and character to any hallway or narrow space.

This hand-woven runner offers a practical and tactile addition to the home, featuring a low 5 mm profile that sits flat and allows doors to open and close without catching. Crafted from wool, the flatweave construction provides a naturally durable surface that feels grounded and comfortable underfoot, making it well-suited for busy thoroughfares like hallways and entryways.

As a truly one-of-a-kind piece, this runner carries its own distinct personality. Because it is woven by hand without a pre-set template, no two examples are ever identical, meaning you are acquiring a singular piece of textile art that cannot be replicated or reordered.

Woven in Afghanistan, the runner showcases a rich palette of red and multicolor tones, arranged in traditional geometric patterns. The natural strength of the wool fibres ensures that the rich colours and structured weave remain beautiful and intact even with daily use, bringing a lasting sense of warmth to your living space.

Design

The runner features a striking central column of geometric diamond motifs, framed by structured vertical borders and finished with delicate fringe details. The vibrant red base is balanced by accents of orange, yellow, and blue, creating a warm and inviting visual rhythm that draws the eye along the length of the piece.

Kelim weaving is one of the oldest textile traditions in Afghanistan, developed by nomadic and semi-nomadic weavers who required lightweight, durable, and easily transportable floor coverings. These flatwoven rugs served not only as practical insulation for tents but also as important cultural expressions of tribal identity and weaving heritage.

Unlike piled rugs, a Kelim is created using a flatweave technique where the horizontal weft threads are tightly woven through the vertical warp threads. This produces a pileless, double-sided textile that is exceptionally strong, reversible, and easy to maintain, making it a highly valued craft form across the Middle East and Central Asia.

The design language of this Afghan Kelim is defined by its bold geometric patterns, featuring repeated diamond medallions and protective zig-zag borders. Each motif carries historical meaning, often representing elements of the natural world, family structures, or symbols of good fortune, rendered in rich natural dyes that mature beautifully over time.

Owning an Afghan Kelim means bringing a piece of living history into the modern home. Highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts alike, these rugs are celebrated for their rustic charm, graphic simplicity, and the enduring spirit of the weavers who keep this ancient craft alive today.

This runner is handmade using traditional flatweaving techniques, where the weaver interlacing the warp and weft threads by hand on a loom. This process requires a high level of physical skill and rhythm, as the artisan must maintain even tension across the entire length of the piece to ensure a straight and balanced finish.

Weighing 1.4 kg and measuring 198 x 71 cm, the tight weave of this runner demonstrates the intensive labour involved in its creation. Every single pass of the wool yarn is packed down by hand, resulting in a dense, low-profile structure that offers excellent durability and a neat, flat finish that machine-made alternatives cannot match.

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

Size71 x 198 cm,Medium

Thickness5 mm

MaterialWool

WarpWool

PileWool

Weight1.4 kg

AgeContemporary 0-20 years (not used)

ColorOrange,Brown,Dark red

ShapeRunner

PatternTribal

CategoryKilimKilim Orientalcategory.kelim-afghan-old-style