{"product_id":"soft-colour-kilim-runner","title":"Soft colour Kilim runner","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerhaps you're looking for an Oriental runner rug with gentle understated colours for your hallway. This soft colour Kilim runner could be your answer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional geometric pattern combined with gentle subdued colours will add a touch of mystery to your space. This Afghan Kilim runner shows soft shades of rust, pink, purple, blue, green and two-tone beige-brown tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind out some more about this Soft colour Kilim runner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghan Kilim runner was handwoven in Afghanistan. Traditionally Kilim rugs are known for their bright colours and dramatic geometric patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis soft colour Kilim runner has been through an expert finishing, soft-wash process in which the colours were mellowed. The result is that these colours are ideal if you are looking for a runner that will blend-in rather than stand-out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis Kilim was handwoven\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis soft wash Kilim runner was woven by hand. A Kilim is a flat woven rug, typically made from wool. A Kilim rug is comprised of warps and wefts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warps are the longitudinal threads which run the length of the runner. The weft threads run across the width of the runner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the coloured weft threads that captures our eyes when we look at it, as the wefts forms the colours and patterns of the Kilim. The weaver weaves the coloured wefts between the warps in sections of colour to form the pattern. The different sections of colour are woven from the next available warp and this leaves a tiny gap in the weave between the two colours. This form of flat weaving is called \"slit weave\" and is probably the most widely used Kilim making method. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing this Kilim runner in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handwoven Afghan runner measures 285x82cm which translates to about 9'2x2.8. This is a useful size and proportion for use in hallways and corridors. You might consider popping this in other locations around your home such as in a kitchen or in a bedroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nature of the soft-wash Kilim is that it is quite a floppy weave, so investing in an anti-slip rug underlay to put underneath it is a sound idea. This will serve a dual purpose by holding the runner nicely in position and, from a safety point of view, by helping to prevent any slips or trips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInteresting to know...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handy hint is that you can use this soft colour Afghan Kilim runner on both sides. A quirk of the slit-weave weaving technique is that this Kilim is the same on each side.\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\u003e285x82cm \/ 9'4\"x2'8\"\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\u003cspan\u003eAge: New\u003c\/span\u003e\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":58081594966347,"sku":"TORM-1077-SOFT COLOUR KILIM RUNNER-285 X 82CM","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/SW-2.85x0.82m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786283296","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/soft-colour-kilim-runner","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}