{"product_id":"giant-handwoven-afghan-kilim-rug","title":"Giant Handwoven Afghan Kilim rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spectacular giant handwoven Afghan Kilim rug measures 507x356cm. This amazing flat-weave is currently the largest Kilim rug in stock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large Afghan Kilim rug is remarkable not only for its enormous size, but also its exquisite colours. It features a beautiful blue main colour along with a colourful contrasting supporting cast of colours including rust-reds, ochre, orange, green, pink, turquoise and cream. The design is geometric and shows an all-over theme, without borders and medallion centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can I use this giant handwoven Afghan Kilim rug?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this outstanding large handmade Kilim is a room size rug, the all over format of the design lends itself to having furniture on top of it: perhaps sofas in a large sitting room, or drawing room, in a large bedroom or perhaps a dining room with dining table and chairs on it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Kilim rug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn simple terms, a Kilim is a rug without pile. It is handwoven rather than hand-knotted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weavers (a rug of this size would probably have 3 or 4 making it), weave coloured weft threads between warp threads in blocks of colour to form a pattern. The warp threads are the strings of wool which is the first material on the loom before the weaving begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn weaving terms, it is much quicker to hand-weave a Kilim rug when compared to a hand-knotted pile rug. As a result, the price point of Kilim rugs tend to be much more moderate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn some types of Kilim rugs there is a tiny gap in the weave where the different colours meet and this is known as \"slit weave\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are various spellings as well as types of Kilims. In different parts of the world they can be known as Kelim, Gelim, Soumak, Cicim, Jajim, Dhurrie, Palas, or \u003cspan\u003eZapotec. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is this giant Kilim rug made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large handwoven Afghan Kilim rug is made entirely from sheep wool. So the wefts, which form the colour and design, are made from wool, as are the warp threads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften Afghan Kilims are woven with vegetable dyed wool. \u003cspan\u003eAfghan wool is renowned for its quality and hard-wearing properties and is rich with lanolin which is perfect for absorbing natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, Kilim rugs are made entirely from wool, although sometimes cotton is used for the warp threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA popular decorative choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghan Kilim rugs are an appealing choice because of their exquisite colour combinations and geometric patterns. Somehow they offer a modern look despite being a traditionally woven handicraft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are quite thin, so we recommend that you partner your Kilim rug with a good quality anti-slip rug underlay to stop it from slipping or creeping on the floor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop tip:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the nature of the Kilim weave, often these rugs are the same on both sides - so you can use it either way up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e507x356cm \/ 16’8”x11’8”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarp and weft: \u003c\/strong\u003eWool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081594900811,"sku":"TORM-1078-GIANT HANDWOVEN AFGHAN KILIM RUG-507 X 356CM","price":1989.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Maimana-kilim-5.07x3.56m_1.jpg?v=1787478702","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/giant-handwoven-afghan-kilim-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}