Handwoven wool Kilim rug from Turkmen artisans of Afghanistan. These rugs are a traditional technique with geometric designs and are durable and reversible. With a 'no-waste' approach to weaving, the women incorporate pieces of yarn scraps from other weaving work to create these rugs. Since the Taliban took control of the country, rug weaving and farming are the only means rural women have to earn an income. This collection comes to us from the same group as the Turkmen felted rugs and we feel honored to represent these talented and hard working weavers. Colors: variegated shades of: grey, bright turquoise, brick red, and mustard, and natural creamy white, pinkish grey and a bit of orange.
Details:
5 ft x 6' 9" (60" x 81")
100% wool
1/2" tied grey fringe on both ends
Handwoven dense flat weave
Purchased directly from a group of weavers
From Afghanistan
$529 includes shipping within the continental US.
Care: place on top of a pad to prevent slipping. Spot clean with a damp clean cloth; dry clean as needed.