{"product_id":"handwoven-afghan-labijar-kilim","title":"Handwoven Afghan Labijar Kilim","description":"\u003cp\u003eLook closely at this handwoven Afghan Labijar Kilim rug and you will be astounded and delighted by it's colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's main colours include a warming shade of terracotta along with subtle variations in tones of charcoal and aubergine. It also contains numerous other detailing colours including teal, orange, beige and blue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kilim is a useful size too, it's dimensions are 274x181cm which translates to approximately 9'x6'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we love this handwoven Afghan Labijar Kilim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan Kilim rug is appealing because of it's tribal design and earthy colour scheme. The very subtle colour variations are exquisite and authentic to its tribal heritage. These colour variations often occur in naturally dyed wool in tribal and village weavings and is a feature in itself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also interesting because of where it is from. Afghanistan has a rich legacy of making handmade rugs. This Afghan Kilim was woven in an ancient settlement in northern Afghanistan, called Labijar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabijar Kilims are an excellent quality. Often they are woven with vegetable dyes and hand-spun wool which makes them a desirable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I use this Kilim rug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 9x6 Kilim rug was made for use on the floor. Afghan Kilims are surprisingly durable and you will have this rug for many years where ever you decide to lay it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis size is often suitable for use in living rooms, kitchens and dining rooms. You could also consider using it in a study or an entrance hall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA helpful hint would be to use it in conjunction with an anti-slip rug underlay - especially if you decide to use it on hard flooring. A rug underlay will help keep it firmly in place and help prevent any accidents. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is this Kilim so reasonably priced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKilim rugs often represent excellent value for money. You can cover quite a lot of square footage inexpensively. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason for this is that Kilim rugs are a lot quicker to weave than hand-knotted rugs. In essence, they are woven not knotted. The colours and design of the rug are formed by the weaver interlacing woollen threads between the warp threads on the loom. This is also why Kilim rugs are also fairly thin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInteresting fact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use this Afghan Labijar Kilim rug on both sides. One of the beneficial features of this type of weaving is that the pattern on the front and back are exactly the same. In fact, very often you can't tell front from back!\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: 274x181cm \/ 9'x5'11\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":58081574748491,"sku":"TORM-1148-HANDWOVEN AFGHAN LABIJAR KILIM-274 X 181CM","price":519.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Labijar-2.74x1.81m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283055","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/handwoven-afghan-labijar-kilim","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}