Handwoven Runner Kilim Afghanistan (3x7) - 019

Handwoven Runner Kilim Afghanistan (3x7) - 019Handwoven 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

The embroidery is stylized floral and geometric design done with an off white color fine stitching on a beautiful bright red silk

Unique red floral pattern and colorful zig-zag pattern on each side

Colors: taupe

golden yellow

5" across x 6" tall

Backing and piping in a rich red cotton suede

Purchased directly from the artist

Each went through the hands of 14 women and provided around 8 hours of work

Joe Coca's award-winning photography captures the spirit of the Maya women

The rug has stylized birds and flowers like the traditional woven shirts (huipils) in oranges

Limited edition 15th Year Anniversary Scarf

Baskets are an essential part of the daily life of the Ye'kwana of Southern Venezuela