Name: Kilim Afghan Old style
Brand: Rugvista
SKU: NNSR396
Availability: LimitedAvailability
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Kelim Afghan Old Style - A Vibrant Tapestry of Tradition

This one-of-a-kind Afghan Kelim is a masterclass in geometric artistry, featuring a rich, multi-coloured palette and a flat-weave construction that brings authentic character into any home.

This authentic Afghan Kelim is a truly one-of-a-kind piece, meaning the specific combination of patterns and hues you see here is entirely unique and will never be replicated. Its flat-weave construction offers a low, tactile profile that feels light and grounded underfoot, making it a versatile choice for high-traffic areas or as a striking wall hanging.

The rug is crafted from Wool, which provides a natural, durable surface that is remarkably easy to maintain. Its dense weave ensures that the intricate geometric details remain sharp and vibrant, offering both visual depth and a warm, inviting feel to your living space. Owning this piece means welcoming a genuine slice of Middle Eastern artistry that has been carefully preserved for your home.

With its generous size and bold, multi-coloured palette, this rug serves as an anchor for a room, effortlessly tying together surrounding furniture and decor. The natural resilience of the Wool ensures that the rug retains its form and rich coloration over time, allowing it to remain a central feature of your interior for many years to come.

Because each rug is a singular creation, you are acquiring a piece with its own distinct personality and story. The interplay of colours and the precise arrangement of its geometric motifs create a rhythmic visual experience that adds character and warmth to modern and traditional homes alike.

The Kelim tradition in the Middle East is deeply rooted in the nomadic history of the region, where these flat-woven textiles served as essential, portable furnishings for tribal life. These rugs have evolved over centuries, with weavers developing distinct regional styles that reflect the diverse cultures and landscapes of the Middle Eastern highlands.

Kelim construction is defined by its lack of pile, where the pattern is created by the interweaving of the coloured weft threads directly into the warp. This technique results in a reversible, lightweight, and durable fabric that has been prized for its functional versatility as much as its decorative appeal.

The visual language of these rugs is dominated by bold geometric motifs and symbolic shapes that often carry ancestral meanings, such as protection or fertility. This specific piece showcases a classic arrangement of diamonds and stepped borders, a hallmark of the tradition, where the vibrant colours are traditionally derived from natural dyes, giving the rug its enduring and lively character.

Collecting Middle Eastern Kelims is an appreciation of a living craft tradition that continues to thrive through the skill of modern artisans. Each rug carries the heritage of its origin, offering homeowners a chance to possess a piece of cultural history that is as much a work of art as it is a functional floor covering.

This rug is entirely hand-woven, a traditional craft that relies on the skill and patience of the artisan to create a durable, flat-weave structure. Unlike machine-produced textiles, this method requires the weaver to manually interlace the Wool threads, resulting in a robust piece that is built to withstand everyday use while maintaining its intricate design.

The 2.3 kg weight of this 176 x 128 cm rug serves as a testament to the quality of the materials and the density of the weave. By using a significant amount of Wool in such a precise, flat-weave construction, the artisan ensures a structural integrity that simply cannot be matched by modern, mass-production techniques.

The creation of this piece involves a significant investment of time and human effort, as the weaver meticulously manages the tension and pattern alignment across the entire surface. This dedicated process guarantees that the finished rug is not only aesthetically balanced but also structurally sound, providing a level of quality that is inherent to authentic, hand-woven textiles.

Lana

La lana è una fantastica fibra naturale con molti vantaggi, è durevole e resistente, il che significa che un tappeto in lana può essere utilizzato per diverse generazioni e mantenere la sua qualità. Sono una scelta eccellente per mantenere gli ambienti caldi durante i freddi mesi invernali e possono ridurre il rumore della vita quotidiana. Il materiale ha anche un effetto naturale di repellenza allo sporco che rende i tappeti in lana facili da mantenere puliti. La lana ha un'elasticità naturale, il che significa che quando il vello viene schiacciato, può facilmente riprendere la sua forma originale.

UtilizzoInterno

La cameraBedroom,Dining area,Living room

Dimensione128 x 176 cm,Medio

Spessore5 mm

MaterialeLana

OrditoLana

PeloLana

Peso2.3 kg

EtàContemporary 0-20 years (not used)

ColoreMarrone,Beige,Nero

FormaRettangolari

ModelloTribal

CategoriaKilimKilim Orientalcategory.kelim-afghan-old-style

ProduzioneTessuto a mano

ProvenienzaAfghanistan

Numero articoloNNSR396

Importatore

Rugvista AB

Lodgatan 11

211 24 Malmö

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Kilim Afghan Old styleHand WovenWool rug
Brown / Beige128 x 176 cm

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AutenticaKilim Afghan Old styleHand WovenWool rugBrown / Beige128 x 176 cm

Prodotti simili

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Kelim Afghan Old Style - A Vibrant Tapestry of Tradition

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Storia

Artigianato

Materiale

Lana

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Autentica
Kilim Afghan Old styleHand WovenWool rug
Brown / Beige128 x 176 cm

Recensioni prodotto4.8 di 5