Afghan Kilim Rug, 1920s

Description

Fine Hand-woven Afghan Ghalmouri Kilim from central Afghanistan.
Typically geometric designs are used and these Kilims usually come in a … more Fine Hand-woven Afghan Ghalmouri Kilim from central Afghanistan.
Typically geometric designs are used and these Kilims usually come in a variety of earthy colours which can include blue, grey, burnt orange and terracotta, amber and creams and rich browns.

This Kilim measures approx 400x230 cm

Ghalmouri Kilims are of very fine quality and although appear similar to other Afghan Kilims, Ghalmouri's have a superior wool quality are much finer woven and hard wearing.
100% hand woven and wool warp and wool weft.

Beautiful hand-woven Best Quality maimana Kilims from Afghanistan.

Individual and original. Colours accurate. Absolutely perfect condition.

Kilims at their best are not only extremely decorative; they serve a highly utilitarian purpose. Here are some excellent examples of this twofold function. Inspired by the natural colors of the landscape and rugged terrain, the patterns of these kilims tend to be simple and bold, the fabrics, tough and hard-wearing. Among the best known in our Kilim collection are those of Baluch, Turkoman, Uzbek, Taimani, the Kazak. They are ideal for a medium-size, heavily trafficked areas. less