From the ancient deserts and mountains of Afghanistan comes this beautiful hand-knotted rug.
This Kilim rug originates from Maimana, an area suspected to have been settled in Paleolithic times due to the numerous cave dwellings discovered there. For ages this remote area has been a trading center, significantly contributing to the business of the great silk routes. Kilims are known as 'pileless' or 'slitweave' rugs. These beautiful patterns are achieved by interweaving the various colors of the vertical and horizontal strands of the rug. This Kilim is made entirely of hand-spun and vegetable-dyed wool. It can be used as a hanging piece or as a floor covering.
Sufficient controversy and mystery surrounds the origin of these Kilims to keep any engaging mind interested in the religion, history, and geography behind each rug. This conversation piece features an intricate field pattern of diamonds with floral-shaped geometric borders. Rich tones of crimson, royal blue, burnt umber, salmon, and beige will elegantly define any room.
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Slight variation in the color, design and size in each piece is normal in handmade rugs. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. Overstock.com tries to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo. All rug sizes are approximate.
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