{"product_id":"handwoven-labijar-kilim-runner","title":"Handwoven Labijar Kilim runner","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdeal for hallways and corridors this handwoven Labijar Kilim runner will add interest and colour to where ever you decide to place it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kilim runner rug has delightful colour combinations. It displays a main colour of cream with an all over geometric pattern in shades of midnight, orange, pink, purple and rust. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an impressive long length, measuring 390x81cm which translates to approximately 12'10x2'8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is this handwoven Labijar Kilim runner from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4m long Kilim runner was handwoven in Afghanistan. From it's tribal heritage, Afghanistan has a rich legacy of handcrafting rugs and Kilims. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kilim runner rug was handwoven in Labijar, which is located in northern Afghanistan. Oriental rugs often take their names from their design, or place in which they were made, or from the tribe that made them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabijar is known for producing beautiful Kilims in traditional tribal designs as well as modern patterns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's it made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4m Afghan runner is made from just wool and cotton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woollen element forms the colour and pattern of the runner. This is vegetable dyed and hand-spun yarn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton forms the foundation material of the runner as the warps, and this is what the wool is woven onto. You might be interested to know that on this Kilim runner you can see the warp threads emerging at each end of it, as they are also the runner's fringes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandwoven runner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Labijar Kilim runner was handmade by traditional weaving techniques. Because of the width of this runner, it would have been woven by one weaver.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Kilim is made by the weaver weaving strands of wool (wefts) between the warps threads. These are woven in groups of colours which then form the pattern of the Kilim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook closely and you might see a small gaps in the weave, and this is where the colours meet. This is quite a common phenomenon on Kilim rugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInterestingly enough...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely feature of this handwoven Kilim runner is that you can use it on both sides. This is one of the \"fringe benefits\" because of the nature of the weave it is the same on each side. \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: 390x81cm \/ 12'10x2'8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Cotton\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":58081573372235,"sku":"TORM-1153-HANDWOVEN LABIJAR KILIM RUNNER-390 X 81CM","price":335.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Labijar-3.90x0.81m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786282985","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/handwoven-labijar-kilim-runner","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}