Name: Kilim Qashqai
Brand: Rugvista
SKU: CCA1519374
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Kelim Ghashghai - A Story Woven in Wool

This authentic, one-of-a-kind Kelim Ghashghai rug brings the vibrant soul of Middle Eastern nomadic artistry directly into your home with its striking geometric patterns.

The Kelim Ghashghai rug is a remarkable example of traditional flat-weave artistry, offering a thin, lightweight profile that sits perfectly under furniture or in high-traffic areas. Because it lacks a traditional pile, it provides a smooth, tactile surface that feels both grounded and clean underfoot, making it an excellent choice for a modern home that values authentic craft.

Crafted entirely from 100% Wool, this rug possesses a natural warmth and resilience that makes it as functional as it is beautiful. The wool fibres are carefully chosen for their ability to hold deep, rich colours, ensuring that the vibrant red and blue tones remain a focal point of your interior space for years to come.

As a truly one-of-a-kind piece, this rug carries the unique fingerprint of its creator, with subtle variations in the weave that tell a story of human touch. Owning this rug means you have a singular artistic expression that exists nowhere else, providing a sense of individuality and history that mass-produced items simply cannot replicate.

The geometric motifs are meticulously arranged to create a sense of harmony and rhythm across the surface. Its relatively low profile of 5 mm makes it an incredibly versatile piece, easily placed in living rooms or dining areas where its colourful presence can anchor the room without overpowering the surrounding decor.

The Kelim Ghashghai tradition originates from the nomadic tribes of the Middle East, whose lifestyle necessitated functional yet portable art. These rugs were historically woven by women within the community, serving as essential items for both daily utility and as expressions of tribal identity, often featuring motifs that were passed down through generations of families.

The term 'Kelim' refers to the flat-weaving technique where the warp and weft are interlaced tightly to form a durable, reversible textile without a pile. This method is highly prized for its clarity of design, as the lack of pile allows for sharp, precise geometric shapes and clean lines that would be difficult to achieve with thicker, knotted constructions.

Signature design elements of these pieces often include bold diamond shapes and repeating geometric motifs, framed by intricate, symbolic borders. The colour palettes are traditionally sourced from natural dyes, resulting in the deep, earthy reds and vibrant blues that have become synonymous with this specific tribal aesthetic, often reflecting the natural landscape of the region.

Owning a Kelim Ghashghai is an investment in cultural heritage and long-standing craft tradition. These rugs are highly sought after by collectors not just for their visual beauty, but for the skill and ancestral knowledge required to produce them, making each piece a lasting connection to a rich, nomadic history.

This rug is a genuine hand-woven flat-weave, created through a labour-intensive process that relies on the skill and steady hands of the weaver. Unlike machine-made alternatives, every thread is manually passed through the warp, a method that requires immense patience and a deep understanding of textile tension to ensure the final piece is perfectly balanced and durable.

With a total weight of 8 kg across its 234 x 170 cm dimensions, the rug demonstrates a density and sturdiness that speaks to the quality of the wool and the tightness of the weave. This weight is a direct result of the hours of dedicated effort invested into every centimetre, ensuring that the finished product is not only visually striking but also structurally sound for daily use.

The precision required to maintain the consistent geometric patterns throughout the weaving process is significant. It takes a highly experienced artisan to manage the complex colour changes and tension required for such a design, resulting in a finished piece that is both a functional floor covering and a testament to the enduring value of traditional hand-weaving techniques.

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,Living room

Size170 x 234 cm,Large

Thickness5 mm

MaterialWool

WarpWool

Weight8 kg

AgeContemporary 0-20 years (not used)

ColorDark red,Dark blue,Red

ShapeRectangular

CategoryKilimKilim Orientalcategory.kelim-farscategory.kelim-ghashghai

ManufacturingHand woven

OriginMiddle East

Carpet IDCCA1519374

Importer

Rugvista AB

Lodgatan 11

211 24 Malmö

Sweden

Kelim Ghashghai - A Story Woven in Wool

This authentic, one-of-a-kind Kelim Ghashghai rug brings the vibrant soul of Middle Eastern nomadic artistry directly into your home with its striking geometric patterns.

Wool

UsageIndoor

RoomBedroom,Living room

Size170 x 234 cm,Large

Thickness5 mm

MaterialWool

WarpWool

Weight8 kg

AgeContemporary 0-20 years (not used)

ColorDark red,Dark blue,Red

ShapeRectangular

CategoryKilimKilim Orientalcategory.kelim-farscategory.kelim-ghashghai

ManufacturingHand woven

OriginMiddle East

Carpet IDCCA1519374

Importer

Rugvista AB

Lodgatan 11

211 24 Malmö

Sweden

One-of-a-kind
Kilim QashqaiHand WovenWool rug
Dark red / Dark blue170 x 234 cm

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