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Kilim Afghan Old styleHand WovenWool rug
Green / Dark red78 x 124 cm

Name: Kilim Afghan Old style
Brand: Rugvista
SKU: NNSR609
Availability: LimitedAvailability
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Kelim Afghan Old Style

A truly unique hand-woven Afghan Kelim rug, crafted from wool and featuring a vibrant multicolor diamond pattern.

Crafted from wool, this flatwoven Kelim offers a practical 5 mm thickness that sits easily under doors and furniture. The flat, tight weave provides a smooth and tactile surface underfoot, bringing a warm and cosy feel to your living space.

As a genuinely unique piece, this exact rug exists nowhere else in the world. Owning this one-of-a-kind textile means bringing a singular work of craft into your home that cannot be replicated or reordered.

Originating from Afghanistan, this piece showcases the rich weaving traditions of the region. Its compact size of 124 x 78 cm makes it a highly versatile addition, ideal for adding character to smaller spaces, entryways, or walls.

Design

This rug features a vibrant multicolor composition with a prominent grid of interlocking diamonds outlined in red. Each diamond contains traditional geometric motifs in shades of blue, teal, yellow, orange, and white, framed by solid red bands along the top and bottom edges.

Afghan Kelim rugs carry a long and storied history rooted in the nomadic weaving traditions of Central Asia and Afghanistan. Historically crafted by tribal weavers for practical use as tent covers, blankets, and floor coverings, these flatwoven textiles are celebrated for their durability and expressive designs.

The term Kelim refers to a traditional flatweave technique where the weft threads are tightly woven through the warp without a pile. This method creates a lightweight yet incredibly strong structure, making the rug highly versatile and easy to maintain while showcasing the natural texture of the wool.

This piece features a classic layout of interlocking diamond patterns and geometric motifs, which are highly characteristic of traditional Afghan flatweaves. The bold red borders and multicolor details are created using time-honoured design principles, where every symbol and colour choice tells a story of regional identity.

Today, Afghan Kelims are highly valued by collectors and homeowners alike for their rustic charm and cultural depth. Acquiring a hand-woven Kelim means bringing a piece of living history into your home, celebrating a craft that has been passed down through generations of skilled artisans.

This Kelim is hand-woven in Afghanistan using traditional flatweave techniques that have been passed down through generations. The process requires incredible skill and patience, as the weaver manually interlacing the wool warp and weft threads to create the pattern.

Weighing 1 kg, this lightweight yet durable construction is built to last. The human effort involved in weaving a piece of this quality ensures that the rug possesses a unique character and structural integrity 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

RoomBedroom,Dining area,Hallway,Living room

Size78 x 124 cm,Small

Thickness5 mm

MaterialWool

WarpWool

PileWool

Weight1.0 kg

AgeContemporary 0-20 years (not used)

ColorGreen,Dark red,Black

ShapeRectangular

PatternTribal