{"product_id":"handwoven-kilim-hallway-runner","title":"Handwoven Kilim Hallway Runner","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to add some colour, texture and interest to your hallway or corridor, this handwoven Kilim hallway runner is a great option. Not only is it reasonably priced, it boasts exquisite colours and an intriguing pattern. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's design is a statement in itself, with a theme of coloured rosettes arranged in a chevron formation. The rosettes are in colours of mauve, turquoise, rust, blue and brown and they contrast beautifully with the neutral beige background colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is this Handwoven Kilim Hallway Runner made from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3m long Kilim runner was woven from just wool. A Kilim is a flat-woven rug, it therefore does not have any pile. It was made from only wool warp threads and wool weft threads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warp threads represent the underlying foundation of the runner. They are an important thread that we don't really notice when we look at a rug, yet they play an essential role in how the runner was made. They are the yarns that are applied to the loom before the weaving starts. You might be interested to know that the fringes that we can see poking out of each end of the runner are actually the warp threads. That's right, each one of those tassels runs the entire length of the runner and emerges at the other end. A lovely finishing touch on this Kilim Hallway runner is that the fringed ends have been beautifully embellished with colourful wool.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this Kilim runner, it is the wefts that capture our attention. This is because on a handwoven Kilim, the wefts form the colours and design of the rug or in this case runner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this Kilim was handwoven  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3m Afghan Kilim runner was woven by hand. It would have been made by one weaver. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaver intertwines coloured weft threads in blocks of colour to make the design of the runner. We can see (if you look closely at the photos) that where two colours meet, they join on the same warp thread. In the world of Oriental rugs this type of Kilim weave is known as \"interlocking\" weave. It is a beneficial type of weave because it means there are no gaps in the fabric created. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extra bonus of this type of weave is that you can use this wool runner either way up. Yes, this runner is in fact reversible. It is the same on both sides. How cool is that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing this 3m long Kilim runner in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan Kilim was made for use on the floor. Kilims are deceptively hard wearing, although it's thin, it was made from tough Afghan wool so it will provide you with many years of enjoyment. It's 3m or 10ft length make this runner an obvious choice for use in a hallway or corridor, but you could even consider using it in a kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven that Kilim rugs are relatively lightweight rugs, consider popping an anti-slip rug underlay beneath it. The benefits are two-fold: firstly keeping it in place makes it look great, and secondly, from a safety aspect: it will help prevent slippage. \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: 298×82cm \/ 9’9″x2’8″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 5mm\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081456554315,"sku":"TORM-1311-HANDWOVEN KILIM HALLWAY RUNNER-298 X 82CM","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Maimana-2.98x0.82m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282401","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/handwoven-kilim-hallway-runner","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}