Handwoven Large Kilim Afghanistan (5x7) - 027

Handwoven Large Kilim Afghanistan (5x7) - 027Handwoven wool Kilim rug from Turkmen artisans of the Mazir Sharif region in Afghanistan. These rugs are a traditional technique with geometric designs and motifs, and are both durable and reversible. With a 'no waste' approach to weaving, the women incorporate pieces of yarn scraps from other weaving work to create these rugs. Rug weaving and farming are the only means rural women have to earn an income. This collection comes to us from the same

5" tied fringe at one end

Purchased from a business with a focus on social and economic development

Short hand knotted pile design

The silk has a nice sheen and texture

Traditional embroidery dok (star) motifs

Colors of embroidery: greens

The front fabric is handwoven warm grey cotton

The designs are filled with symbols based on native flora and fauna

from a women's association in the high Atlas Mountains of Morocco

traditions

along with a tan stipe and tassels on each end

with a beautiful ribbon for easy hanging