{"product_id":"long-multicolour-kilim-runner","title":"Long Multicolour Kilim Runner","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduce a splash of colour to your hallway with this spectacular handwoven Afghan long multicolour Kilim runner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan Kilim runner has an exquisite pattern of colourful small geometric rosettes laid in a chevron formation upon a neutral beige colour background. The rosettes are woven in colours of rust, blue, turquoise, mauve, charcoal, brown and ochre. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover some more about this handwoven long Multicolour Kilim Runner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis long Kilim runner was woven by hand in Afghanistan. Traditionally, many Afghan Kilim rugs were woven near to Maimana in north west Afghanistan. Maimana is the regional capital of Faryab province, and it serves as the main market place of Afghan Kilims. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKilims are a type of handwoven rug which have a flat surface, i.e. these are rugs without pile. Sometimes Kilims might be referred to as \"flat weaves\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally Kilims are made from wool. These handmade rugs consist of warp threads and weft threads. The warp threads are the longitudinal yarns which are the first fibres to be attached to the loom. It is the weft threads that captivate our eyes when we look at a Kilim rug - as these wefts form the patterns and colours of the rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was this Long Afghan Kilim runner made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis multicolour Kilim is a handmade runner. This runner would have been made by one weaver. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design and colours of the runner are created by the weaver weaving coloured yarn between the warp threads. These are intertwined in sections of colour, with each colour helping to determine the pattern. If you look closely at the close-up images, you can see that the colour sections are closely woven together. This Kilim making method is known as \"interlocking weave\". This occurs when two colour blocks meet, the two colours share the same warp thread. The result of this is that a good tight weave is formed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing this Multicolour Afghan Runner in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size (396x85cm or 13'x2'10) and proportions of this Kilim make it ideal for use as a hallway runner or corridor runner. The design will add visual interest, light and colour to your hallway. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made from just wool and woven especially for use on the floor, so you can rest assured that it'll be durable enough for where ever you lay it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can partner it with an anti-slip rug underlay. Simply pop the runner on top of the rug underlay to keep it nicely in position; this will also help avoid any slips or trips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnother interesting feature of this Kilim runner...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4m Kilim runner rug is two-sided. Yes, because of the way it was woven, it is exactly the same on both sides. Added practicality!\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: 396×85cm \/ 13’0″x2’10″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 4mm\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":58081489060171,"sku":"TORM-1239-LONG MULTICOLOUR KILIM RUNNER-396 X 85CM","price":335.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Maimana-3.96x0.85m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282690","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/long-multicolour-kilim-runner","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}