{"product_id":"small-afghan-kilim-strip","title":"Small Afghan Kilim Strip","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis small Afghan Kilim strip is a useful little size. It is one of those sizes that can go almost anywhere in your home. It measures 134x55cm which translates to 4'5x1'10. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a geometric multicolour pattern with central theme of three medallions. Like most Kilim rugs, the pattern is comprised of straight lines and diagonal lines, forming shapes like diamonds and triangles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis Small Afghan Kilim Strip is handmade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKilim rugs are flat woven rugs and are handwoven. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kilim strip is made just from wool. It has woollen warps and woollen wefts. At this size, it would have been woven by one weaver. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours and pattern are made by the colourful weft threads. The wefts are woven in blocks of colour which creates the pattern of the Kilim. You can see a small slit between each colour as each colour is started on it's own warp thread. This way of Kilim making is called \"slit weaving\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I lay this Kilim strip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obvious locations for where you might consider putting this miniature Afghan runner is on landings or corridors, however you could use it as a bedside rug or even as a hearth rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it is made only from wool, you will find it to be durable where ever you decide to lay it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to keep it firmly in position, pop an anti-slip rug underlay beneath it. This will also help prevent any slips and trips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInteresting to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA useful byproduct of the way in which this small Kilim runner was woven is that 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: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e134x55cm \/ 4'5\"x1'10\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 4mm\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\u003cspan\u003eAge: New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081494794571,"sku":"TORM-1227-SMALL AFGHAN KILIM STRIP-134 X 55CM","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/VD-kilim-1.34x0.55m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282728","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/small-afghan-kilim-strip","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}