Handmade One-of-a-Kind Mimana Wool Kilim (Afghanistan) – 8′ Runner

Description

This handmade Mimana wool kilim is a one-of-a-kind piece of world art that will elevate your living space. Originating in the Northern part of Afghanistan this kilim has a geometric pattern in shades of red tan rust navy beige and green achieved through 100-percent wool and pure vegetable dyes. With a knot count of 180 this pile-less flat-weave floor covering is a unique addition to any home.Features: One-of-a-kind Mimana wool kilim Geometric pattern in shades of red tan rust navy beige and green Handmade with 100-percent wool and pure vegetable dyes Knot count of 180 Pile-less flat-weave floor coveringStory Behind the Art: This kilim was hand-woven by village weavers in the province of Balkh located in the Northern part of Afghanistan. As a result of the handmade nature of these kilims the size may vary from the advertised size by 3-4 inches. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your kilim looking new for years to come. The majority of the weavers are women who live in the villages of Afghanistan Pakistan and India. By purchasing this kilim you are helping to create jobs for female weavers who otherwise would not have the opportunity to do so. The community also benefits from rug weaving as local farmers profit from wool sales and local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. Note: Due to the handcrafted nature of this product there may be variations in color size and design. If purchasing two of the same item slight differences should be expected. Please note that color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported.

SKU 29081021-000-000 Style Southwestern Traditional Material Wool Pattern Geometric Feature Latex Free Weave Type Hand-Woven Color Red Product Features Handmade Rug Type Indoor Rugs by Room Bedroom Kitchen Living Room Model Number ACK17-25