{"product_id":"colourful-vintage-kilim-rug","title":"Colourful vintage Kilim rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis colourful vintage Kilim rug is from Afghanistan. It has bright colours that will put a zing into any room. These colours include orange, blue, brown, green and cream. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is a statement in itself, with a geometric pattern featuring two prominent medallions with hooked surround and diamond field.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind out some more about this Colourful vintage Kilim rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis colourful Kilim rug was handwoven in Afghanistan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was woven near to the town of Maimana in north-west Afghanistan. Maimana is the capital of Faryab province and is the main collecting-point and bazaar for Kilims. This area is known for making kilim rugs rather than piled weavings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of Afghan Kilim rug is known as Ghalmari (other spellings of this may be encountered). The Ghalmari Kilims are generally finer in weave than many of the more recently made Afghan Kilims. The traditional colours of Ghalmari Kilim rugs are like this rug: with bright oranges, blues, browns and creams. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Kilim rug is a rug woven without pile; it is a flat weave. Like most Afghan Kilims, this flat weave rug is made entirely from wool. It has wool warps and wool wefts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warps are the first fibres to be strung onto the loom. These are long strings which are tightly secured from one end of the loom to the other. Did you know? On the completed rug you can see the warp threads, as they become the rug's fringes when it is finished. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColourful weft threads form the colours and pattern of the rug. These are woven in blocks of colour. This is a finely woven Kilim and it was woven with an interlocking weaving technique. This is when two colour sections meet they share the same warp thread. This creates a structurally tight weave with no gaps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis is a vintage Kilim rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the title implies, this is not a new Kilim rug. Whilst it is impossible to say for certain, we estimate this Kilim to be around 30\/40 years old. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows very slight signs of age with a little fringe missing (see final picture), but overall it is in excellent condition and will prove to be a long lasting, treasured purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere you can put this Colourful Kilim \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 309x191cm or 10'2x6'3 this Afghan Kilim is a great option that can be used in numerous places in your home like in a sitting room, dining room kitchen or study. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a thin rug, you ought to consider popping an anti-slip rug underlay under it. This will keep it nicely in position should you wish to lay it on hard flooring or fitted carpeting.\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: 309×191cm \/ 10’2″x6’3″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeft: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 30\/40 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081526841675,"sku":"TORM-1185-COLOURFUL VINTAGE KILIM RUG-309 X 191CM","price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Vint-Kilim-3.09x1.91m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282921","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/colourful-vintage-kilim-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}