{"product_id":"handwoven-natural-labijar-kilim","title":"Handwoven natural Labijar Kilim","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handwoven natural Labijar Kilim shows beautiful neutral shades of brown and cream with simple all over tribal design. It measures 193x150cm which equates to roughly 6'4x4'11. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps you're looking for a neutral, natural looking rug and this Afghan Kilim rug displays exquisite variations in colour tone. You might be considering a jute rug, but want something better quality and this Labijar Kilim could be your answer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is this handwoven natural Labijar Kilim from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Labijar Kilim rug is from Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabijar is a very old settlement located south of Sheberghan in north Afghanistan. The rugs and carpets produced here have a longstanding reputation for being of excellent quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan Kilim rug is made from wool and cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wool shows as the colours and design of the rug. The woollen yarn in this rug is naturally dyed and hand-spun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton was used as the rug's warp threads. Very often Kilim rugs are woven entirely from wool (warp and weft). Cotton is, in fact, an excellent warp fibre due to its strength and resilience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a handwoven rug made by ancient weaving methods. \"Kilim\" is the name given to a style of flat weaving. These flat woven rugs have been handmade by tribal peoples for thousands of years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Kilim rug is woven by the weaver intertwining different coloured weft yarns between warp threads. These wefts are woven across the width of the loom in sections of colour and it is the wefts which determine the pattern of the rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kilim is remarkably finely woven. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I lay it in my home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Afghan Kilim rugs are meant for use on the floor. This is a tightly woven rug and it will last for many years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find this natural Labijar Kilim rug a versatile choice for your home in that it can be used in many different places. The obvious locations where you can place it is: in a living room or kitchen, but you might also consider using it in an entrance hall, boot room or study. Some customers like to put rugs in their conservatory, but do consider that the sun might fade it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-slip rug underlay is a sensible option to consider if you choose to use it on hard flooring or fitted carpet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou might be interested to know...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the way in which this Kilim rug was woven, it is the same on both sides - meaning you can use it either way up.\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: 193x150cm \/ 6'4x4'11\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":58081588052299,"sku":"TORM-1108-HANDWOVEN NATURAL LABIJAR KILIM-193 X 150CM","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Labijar-natural-1.93x1.50m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283233","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/handwoven-natural-labijar-kilim","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}