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Kelim Afghan Old Style - A Vibrant Tapestry for Your Home

This one-of-a-kind Afghan Kelim brings a vibrant, storied energy to any room. Expertly hand-woven, its rich patterns and Wool construction offer a tactile, authentic foundation that will never be replicated.
Experience the warmth and character of this authentic Afghan Kelim, a piece that serves as a grounding focal point for your interior. Known for its low-profile finish, this rug offers a sleek, tactile surface that feels comfortable underfoot while providing a sophisticated, clean aesthetic for your living space.
The rug is crafted from high-quality Wool, chosen for its natural resilience and ability to retain rich, saturated colour over time. Because this is a one-of-a-kind creation, you are acquiring a piece that is truly singular. No two rugs are identical, and this specific arrangement of motifs and colours will never be recreated, making it a rare find for your home.
Beyond its visual appeal, this rug excels at sound absorption, helping to create a quieter and more peaceful environment in busy areas of your house. The absence of a thick pile makes it an ideal choice for high-traffic zones, as it maintains its structural integrity and beauty even with daily use, ensuring it remains a staple in your home for years to come.
With its origins in the storied weaving regions of Afghanistan, this piece carries a sense of tradition and provenance that mass-produced items simply cannot match. Owning this rug means welcoming a genuine piece of craft heritage into your daily life, providing a unique personality that elevates your decor with its history and artistic depth.
The Afghan Kelim is a masterclass in the flat-weave tradition, originating from the nomadic and village cultures of the Middle East. These rugs were historically created by tribal groups to serve as practical, portable floor coverings, room dividers, and storage bags, reflecting a lifestyle that valued both beauty and extreme functionality.
The term 'Kelim' refers to the specific technique of weaving where the weft threads are passed through the warp to create a flat, pileless surface. This method allows for the creation of intricate, sharp-edged geometric designs, as the weaver can easily switch between coloured threads to build complex patterns that appear identical on both sides of the rug.
Signature design elements of these pieces often include repeating diamonds, tribal motifs, and bold, stepped borders. The use of vibrant, contrasting colours is a hallmark of the old-style tradition, often utilising natural dyes that have softened beautifully over time. This particular piece showcases these geometric traditions in a balanced, rhythmic layout that draws the eye across the entire surface.
Collecting these rugs is an investment in cultural legacy. Because they are woven by hand without the aid of modern machinery, each rug reflects the specific aesthetic choices and environmental conditions of the region where it was made. Owning a Kelim is more than just purchasing a rug; it is preserving a piece of textile history that celebrates human creativity and the enduring power of traditional craft.
This rug is meticulously hand-woven by skilled artisans, a process that requires immense patience and attention to detail. Every thread is interlaced by hand to create a flat-weave structure that is both lightweight and incredibly durable, reflecting a craft tradition passed down through generations.
The quality of this piece is evidenced by its construction, which balances a substantial 8.8 kg weight with a generous size. This density of material ensures a rug that lies flat and maintains its shape, demonstrating the significant amount of human effort and time invested in every square centimetre of the weaving process.
Because the creation of such a large and complex design is entirely manual, the artisan must maintain consistent tension throughout the entire weaving cycle. This level of precision is what gives the rug its sharp pattern clarity and ensures that the final product is not only a functional floor covering but a lasting testament to the weaver's skill.

Wool

Wool is a fantastic natural fibre with many benefits, it is durable and hard-wearing, which means that a rug made from wool can be used for several generations and maintain its quality. They are an excellent choice for keeping your rooms warm during the cold winter months and can reduce noise from everyday life. The material also has a natural dirt-repellent effect which makes wool rugs easy to keep clean. Wool has a natural elasticity, which means that when the pile is pressed down, it can easily bounce back to its original shape.

UsageIndoor
RoomBedroom,Dining area,Living room
Size248 x 355 cm,Extra large
Thickness5 mm
MaterialWool
WarpWool
PileWool
Weight9 kg
AgeContemporary 0-20 years (not used)
ColorDark red,Black,Dark pink
ShapeRectangular
PatternTribal
CategoryKilimKilim Orientalcategory.kelim-afghan-old-style
ManufacturingHand woven
OriginAfghanistan
Carpet IDHJTZZA910
Importer
Rugvista AB
Lodgatan 11
211 24 Malmö
Sweden
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Kelim Afghan Old Style - A Vibrant Tapestry for Your Home

This one-of-a-kind Afghan Kelim brings a vibrant, storied energy to any room. Expertly hand-woven, its rich patterns and Wool construction offer a tactile, authentic foundation that will never be replicated.

Experience the warmth and character of this authentic Afghan Kelim, a piece that serves as a grounding focal point for your interior. Known for its low-profile finish, this rug offers a sleek, tactile surface that feels comfortable underfoot while providing a sophisticated, clean aesthetic for your living space.
The rug is crafted from high-quality Wool, chosen for its natural resilience and ability to retain rich, saturated colour over time. Because this is a one-of-a-kind creation, you are acquiring a piece that is truly singular. No two rugs are identical, and this specific arrangement of motifs and colours will never be recreated, making it a rare find for your home.
Beyond its visual appeal, this rug excels at sound absorption, helping to create a quieter and more peaceful environment in busy areas of your house. The absence of a thick pile makes it an ideal choice for high-traffic zones, as it maintains its structural integrity and beauty even with daily use, ensuring it remains a staple in your home for years to come.
With its origins in the storied weaving regions of Afghanistan, this piece carries a sense of tradition and provenance that mass-produced items simply cannot match. Owning this rug means welcoming a genuine piece of craft heritage into your daily life, providing a unique personality that elevates your decor with its history and artistic depth.
The Afghan Kelim is a masterclass in the flat-weave tradition, originating from the nomadic and village cultures of the Middle East. These rugs were historically created by tribal groups to serve as practical, portable floor coverings, room dividers, and storage bags, reflecting a lifestyle that valued both beauty and extreme functionality.
The term 'Kelim' refers to the specific technique of weaving where the weft threads are passed through the warp to create a flat, pileless surface. This method allows for the creation of intricate, sharp-edged geometric designs, as the weaver can easily switch between coloured threads to build complex patterns that appear identical on both sides of the rug.
Signature design elements of these pieces often include repeating diamonds, tribal motifs, and bold, stepped borders. The use of vibrant, contrasting colours is a hallmark of the old-style tradition, often utilising natural dyes that have softened beautifully over time. This particular piece showcases these geometric traditions in a balanced, rhythmic layout that draws the eye across the entire surface.
Collecting these rugs is an investment in cultural legacy. Because they are woven by hand without the aid of modern machinery, each rug reflects the specific aesthetic choices and environmental conditions of the region where it was made. Owning a Kelim is more than just purchasing a rug; it is preserving a piece of textile history that celebrates human creativity and the enduring power of traditional craft.
This rug is meticulously hand-woven by skilled artisans, a process that requires immense patience and attention to detail. Every thread is interlaced by hand to create a flat-weave structure that is both lightweight and incredibly durable, reflecting a craft tradition passed down through generations.
The quality of this piece is evidenced by its construction, which balances a substantial 8.8 kg weight with a generous size. This density of material ensures a rug that lies flat and maintains its shape, demonstrating the significant amount of human effort and time invested in every square centimetre of the weaving process.
Because the creation of such a large and complex design is entirely manual, the artisan must maintain consistent tension throughout the entire weaving cycle. This level of precision is what gives the rug its sharp pattern clarity and ensures that the final product is not only a functional floor covering but a lasting testament to the weaver's skill.

Wool

Wool is a fantastic natural fibre with many benefits, it is durable and hard-wearing, which means that a rug made from wool can be used for several generations and maintain its quality. They are an excellent choice for keeping your rooms warm during the cold winter months and can reduce noise from everyday life. The material also has a natural dirt-repellent effect which makes wool rugs easy to keep clean. Wool has a natural elasticity, which means that when the pile is pressed down, it can easily bounce back to its original shape.

UsageIndoor
RoomBedroom,Dining area,Living room
Size248 x 355 cm,Extra large
Thickness5 mm
MaterialWool
WarpWool
PileWool
Weight9 kg
AgeContemporary 0-20 years (not used)
ColorDark red,Black,Dark pink
ShapeRectangular
PatternTribal
CategoryKilimKilim Orientalcategory.kelim-afghan-old-style
ManufacturingHand woven
OriginAfghanistan
Carpet IDHJTZZA910
Importer
Rugvista AB
Lodgatan 11
211 24 Malmö
Sweden
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Hand-woven Afghan Kelim rug featuring a geometric multicolour diamond pattern
Hand-woven Afghan Kelim rug featuring a geometric multicolour diamond pattern
Hand-woven Afghan Kelim rug featuring a geometric multicolour diamond pattern
Hand-woven Afghan Kelim rug featuring a geometric multicolour diamond pattern
Hand-woven Afghan Kelim rug featuring a geometric multicolour diamond pattern
Hand-woven Afghan Kelim rug featuring a geometric multicolour diamond pattern
Hand-woven Afghan Kelim rug featuring a geometric multicolour diamond pattern
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