2' 11" x 4' 2" Maimana Kilim Multi/Ivory (YAY) #015781

Kilims or dhurries are produced by tightly interweaving the warp and weft strands of the weave to produce a flat surface with no pile. Kilim weaves are tapestry weaves, technically weft-faced plain weaves, in which the horizontal weft strands are pulled tightly downward so that they hide the vertical warp strands.

When the end of a color boundary is reached, the weft yarn is wound back from the boundary point. Thus, if the boundary of a field is a straight vertical line, a vertical slit forms between the two different color areas where they meet. For this reason, most kilims can be classed as "slit woven" textiles. The slits are beloved by collectors, as they produce very sharp-etched designs, emphasizing the geometry of the weave. Weaving strategies for avoiding slit formation, such as interlocking, produce a more blurred design image.

The weft strands, which carry the visible design and color, are almost always wool, whereas the hidden warp strands can be either wool or cotton. The warp strands are only visible at the ends, where they emerge as the fringe. This fringe is usually tied in bunches, to ensure against loosening or unraveling of the weave.

SKU	015781
Actual Size	2' 11" x 4' 2"
Product Type	rugs
Construction	flatweave
Style	tribal, bohemian
Country	Afghanistan
Period	21st century 1st qtr
Tags	3x5, Afghanistan, blue, bohemian, flatweave, geometric, green, ivory, orange, owned, rectangle, red, repeating motifs, rugs, Rugs for Sale, saturated, showroom, tribal, wool
Material	wool
Pile Material	wool
Design	repeating motifs
Pattern	geometric
Color Tags	ivory, blue, green, orange, red
Palette	saturated
Condition	new