{"product_id":"large-vintage-kilim-4-08x2-56m","title":"Mature colour large old Kilim","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis mature colour large old Kilim rug boasts exquisitely mellowed colours. These colours include a peach-like background shade, along with soft orange, blue, beige, and brown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is geometric showing a theme of diamond rosettes arranged into two diamond shaped medallions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover some more about this mature colour large old Kilim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large old Kilim rug was handwoven in Afghanistan. A Kilim is a rug made without pile, also known as a flat weave. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old Kilim rug was woven in the vicinity of Maimana in north-west Afghanistan. This area is known for it's prolific production of Kilims, rather than pile rugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan Kilim rug is a type known in the rug trade as Ghalmari. Ghalmari Kilims are woven near to Maimana. Often this type of Afghan Kilim was woven in large sizes (like this one). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours of this old Afghan Kilim are exquisite. These colours are considerably mellower than is usually found in Ghalmari Kilim rugs, which tend to feature strong oranges, dark blues and browns.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large old Afghan Kilim rug was handwoven, and made entirely from wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is comprised of wool warps and wool wefts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warp threads are the foundation strings upon which the colours and pattern is woven. They run the entire length of the rug and (on the finished rug) emerge each end as fringes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weft threads are what makes the colours and design of the Kilim rug. These are handwoven in blocks of colour. Where the colour changes, there is a small gap, because the next colour section is woven from an adjacent warp thread. This technique of Kilim making is known as \"slit weave\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slit weave method offers a visual benefit of having the colours of the rug clearly defined. On an interlocking weave, where the colours meet is more fuzzy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA vintage Kilim rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an old Afghan Kilim rug. These vintage Kilims are particularly interesting because they were woven for the weavers own uses rather than being made for export. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kilim rug probably dates from around the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I lay this old Afghan Kilim in my home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use this Afghan Kilim carpet on the floor in most places in your home. It is probably ideally suited for use in a sitting room or dining room location. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn alternative use to consider is that you could use it for upholstery. Kilim furnishings are currently really in vogue. The additional benefit of this piece is that not only is it finely woven, but it is also extremely pliable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShould you decide to use it on the floor as a floor rug, lay an anti-slip rug underlay beneath it to keep it securely in place.\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: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e408×256cm \/ 13’5″x8’5″ \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: Wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeft: Wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAge: 40\/50 years old. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081497088331,"sku":"TORM-1216-MATURE COLOUR LARGE OLD KILIM-408 X 256CM","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Af-Kilim-vint-4.08x2.56m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282793","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/large-vintage-kilim-4-08x2-56m","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}