Tribal Rugs
Tribal rugs, mostly Maimana kilims handwoven in wool in Afghanistan: flat, with bold geometric patterns. A few pieces are hand-knotted. Most rugs run from 60 x 90 cm to 305 x 425 cm, with runners from 150 to 500 cm long. Each listing shows its exact size in cm, and once a rug 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 are tribal rugs?
Tribal rugs are woven by village and nomadic weavers, usually in bold geometric patterns.
Kilim or hand-knotted?
Most tribal rugs here are kilims: flatweaves with no pile, where the pattern shows the same on both faces. A few are hand-knotted, such as the Baluchi tribal rugs, and their titles say so.
How much floor to leave
Leave about 30 cm of bare floor around the edge of the rug. In a living room, the front legs of the sofa and chairs should sit on the rug.
| Size (cm) | Size (ft) | Suits |
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| 60 x 90 | 2 x 3 | Doorway, beside a chair |
| 75 x 120 | 2.5 x 4 | Short hall, kitchen |
| 90 x 150 | 3 x 5 | Hall, bedside |
| 120 x 185 | 4 x 6 | Reading corner, small bedroom |
| 150 x 215 | 5 x 7 | Bedroom, home office |
| 150 x 250 | 5 x 8 | Narrow living room, long bedroom |
| 185 x 275 | 6 x 9 | Living room with a sofa |
| 200 x 300 | 7 x 10 | Large living room |
| 245 x 305 | 8 x 10 | Large living room |
| 275 x 365 | 9 x 12 | Largest rooms |
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 are tribal rugs?
Tribal rugs are woven by village and nomadic weavers, usually in bold geometric patterns.
Are tribal rugs hand knotted?
Some are. Most tribal rugs in this collection are kilims, which are flatwoven and have no pile. A few are hand-knotted, such as the Baluchi tribal rugs, and their titles say so.
Are tribal rugs handmade?
Yes. The kilims are woven by hand on a loom, and the hand-knotted pieces are tied by hand.
Where do your tribal rugs come from?
Most are Maimana kilims, woven in Afghanistan. We buy direct from the artisan and ship direct to you.
Do you have large tribal rugs and runners?
Yes. Most rugs run from 60 x 90 cm to 305 x 425 cm, and runners from 150 to 500 cm long. Every listing shows its exact size in cm.
