Large Handwoven Afghan Kilim rug

Add some colour to your room with this large handwoven Afghan Kilim rug. This impressive large rug measures 350x261cm which is approximately 11'6x8'7.

This large Kilim rug has a multicolour theme with a field decorated with diamond and hexagonal motifs surrounded by a triple border arrangement. It contains a plethora of colours. The main shade is a plum-like colour, however other colours include. cream, blue, turquoise, teal, green, orange and ochre.  

Learn some more about this Large Handwoven Afghan Kilim rug

This large Kilim rug was handwoven in Afghanistan. It was made from just sheep wool.

A Kilim is a type of rug woven without pile, it therefore has a flat surface. Kilim rugs have been woven for thousands of years and the weaving methods used have hardly changed in that time. With it's rich tribal heritage, Afghanistan is renowned for it's Kilim rugs.

The designs typically produced are limited to compositions derived from straight lines and diagonals. Therefore, you tend to see patterns of diamonds, triangular and stepped motifs. 

Discover how this Afghan Kilim was made

This large Kilim rug was made by a method of hand-weaving. In a Kilim rug there are: warp threads and weft threads. 

The warp threads are the first yarns to be attached to the loom before the weaving can begin. In this rug, the warps are made of wool. The warp threads run longitudinally along the length of the rug. Did you know, when the rug is completed you can see the ends of the warp threads poking out of each end of the rug? The warps become the rug's fringes. The warps thus serve as the foundations of the Kilim.

The weft threads are what we see - they determine the colours and pattern of the composition. The wefts are what captures our eyes! The weavers intertwine blocks of coloured thread between the warps, changing colours to create a pattern. On many Kilim rugs (like this one), where the colours meet there is a small vertical slit in the Kilim. This is known by the term "slit weave" in the world of Oriental rugs. This small gap in the weave happens as one colour is finished and the next colour starts from the next available warp thread. 

Where can I use this large Afghan rug in my home?

These Afghan Kilim rugs are made for use as floor rugs. Kilims are remarkably practical and durable, and will in fact last for many years. 

The size of this Kilim rug makes it a good choice as a room sized rug ideal for somewhere like a living room or dining room, or even a large kitchen. 

To keep this rug looking at it's best, lay it on top of an anti-slip rug underlay to keep it perfectly flat. This will also provide an additional benefit of helping to prevent any slips or trips. 

Did you know?

This Kilim rug is a two-sided rug. You can flip it over and use it on the other side because of the way it was woven, it is the same on each side. 

Key details: 

• Country of origin: Afghanistan
• Size: 350×261cm / 11’6″x8’7″ 
• Thickness: 4mm
• Warp: Wool
• Weft: Wool
• Age: New