Afghanistan Kilim Runners
Maimana kilim runners from 150 to 500 cm long, handwoven in wool. Flat-woven, so there is no pile to crush in a hall. Every runner gives its exact length in cm. Once a runner sells, that piece is gone.
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Label STEP dealer
Audited for fair weaver wages, no child labour
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Woven in Maimana
Shipped to you from Pakistan, with customs and import taxes paid by us
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Sold once, never restocked
A repeat needs a fresh commission and a new listing
How a Maimana kilim is made
Weavers in Maimana pass weft threads over and under the warp by hand, in wool, until the pattern builds. There is no pile to knot or tuft, so the design reads the same on the back. We buy direct from the artisan and ship direct to you.
- Construction
- Handwoven flatweave
- Material
- 100% wool
- Origin
- Maimana, northern Afghanistan
- Each piece
- Only one made
Where it is woven matters.
Imaco Rugs is a Label STEP dealer. Label STEP audits producers for fair weaver wages and no child labour.
About this collection
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What is a kilim runner?
A kilim runner is a long, narrow flatweave. With no pile to flatten, it takes shoes and daily walking without matting down. Ours are woven by hand in wool in Maimana, Afghanistan.
Measure the hall first
Measure the length of the space, then choose a runner that leaves a little bare floor at each end so it sits square.
How to read the length
The length in the page title is the nearest standard length. Every listing gives its exact length and width in cm, so check the listing against your space.
| Size (cm) | Size (ft) | Suits |
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| 150 long | 5 | Short entry, beside a bed |
| 185 long | 6 | Kitchen, short hall |
| 215 long | 7 | Standard hall |
| 250 long | 8 | Hall, landing |
| 275 long | 9 | Long hall |
| 305 long | 10 | Long hall, along a bed |
| 365 long | 12 | Very long hall |
| 400 long | 13 | Long corridor |
| 500 long | 16 | Longest corridors |
Where they are woven
Maimana, in Afghanistan. Imaco Rugs is a Label STEP dealer, listed on the Label STEP site. We buy direct from the artisan and ship direct to you.
Frequently asked questions
What length runner do I need?
Measure the space, then choose a runner that leaves a little bare floor at each end. The length table above shows the usual place for each length.
Do kilim runners last in a hall?
A kilim has no pile to crush, so shoes and daily walking do not mat it down.
Where do your runners come from?
Maimana, in Afghanistan. We buy direct from the artisan and ship direct to you.
Can I get a runner made to my length?
Each runner is woven as a single piece, so its length is fixed. For a runner made to your size, see our Custom Rugs collection, which starts with a free CAD preview.
Will a sold runner come back?
Each runner is sold once and not restocked. A repeat needs a fresh commission and a new listing.
