{"product_id":"afghan-kilim-short-runner","title":"Afghan Kilim Short Runner","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnliven you hallway or corridor with this handwoven Afghan Kilim short runner rug. It has cheerful bright colours including a turquoise main border as well as numerous other colours including orange, rust, green, gold and cream. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design shows a classic geometric Kilim theme of diamonds and triangular motifs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can I use this Afghan Kilim Short Runner?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimensions of this short runner are 199x65cm which translates to roughly 6'6x2'2. This is a handy narrow width, especially in width constricted hallways, corridors and landings. You don't need to be restricted to using it in passageways, a lot of our customers use these Kilim runners in kitchens as well as bedrooms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan Kilim runner was handwoven entirely from durable Afghan wool. This Kilim rug was made for use on the floor, so it will give you many years of use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKilims are quite lightweight rugs so it is a sound idea to invest in an anti-slip rug underlay to keep it anchored in position. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandwoven...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis short Kilim runner was handmade. A Kilim is a flat woven rug, i.e. it does not have any pile. Kilims can be woven much quicker than a comparable sized hand-knotted rug and this is why Kilims tend to be more moderately priced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis short runner was made entirely from sheep wool. It has woollen warps and woollen wefts. It is the coloured weft threads that make the design of the Kilim. The wefts are woven in sections of colour, and where two colours meet, there is a small gap in the weave. This is known as \"slit weave\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA one-of-a-kind runner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is amazing to know that in a world of mass produced goods, each of these authentic handwoven Kilim rugs is unique. You will never get the exact same combination of colour and design again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne thing you might not realise is...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the way in which this short Afghan Kilim runner was woven, it is exactly the same on both sides. A reversible rug - how handy is that!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 1.99×0.65m \/ 6’6″x2’2″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeft: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081494892875,"sku":"TORM-1226-AFGHAN KILIM SHORT RUNNER-199 X 65CM","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/VD-kilim-1.99x0.65m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282730","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/afghan-kilim-short-runner","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}