Fine Ghalmouri Kilim 3.09×1.91m

Description

Title: Fine Ghalmouri Kilim Rug

Size: 3.09×1.91m / 10’2″x6’3″ Thickness: 3mm

Origin: Afghanistan

Technique: Handwoven. Kilim of interlocking weave construction.

Material: Wool, and wool warps.

Colours and Design: This fine Ghalmouri Kilim rug has eye-catching colours of orange, blue, terracotta, brown, green and cream. The design is geometric, and shows a 2 medallion format. 

Condition/Age: There’s a few strands of fringe missing, however, it is in good clean condition. It is in the region of 20/30 years old.

Additional Information: 

Ghalmouri Kilims are a traditional type of Afghan flat weave rug made with geometric designs. They have a characteristic colour scheme which is typically deep, rich and cosy. These colours are generally deep red, oranges, with blue and black tones. 

Ghalmouri Kilims are great value and are a similar price point to Afghan Veg Dye Kilims. These Ghalmouris, however, tend to be finer in terms of weave.

This type of Kilim consists of wool and is a handmade flat-weave, i.e. a rug without pile.  The weft coloured weft threads are woven in blocks which creates the pattern, and where two colours meet there is a tiny gap – hence the term slit weave. Sometimes the weave (colours) might be interlocking, so there is no gap where the colours meet.

One of the many benefits of this type of kilim is that because of the way it is constructed it is the same on both sides, meaning that it can be used either way up.

For use on a hard floor (wood, tiles, etc) or on carpet Underlay is recommended to prevent slippage.

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