Afghanistan Kilim Rugs TEST
Maimana kilims from Afghanistan, handwoven in 100% wool and flat-woven, so the pattern shows the same on both faces. Because each one is made by hand, no two look exactly alike. When 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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Direct from the maker
Woven in Maimana, shipped to you, no UK import leg
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Sold once, never restocked
A repeat needs a fresh commission and a new listing
Shop by size
Sizes in cm with feet beside them. Every listing shows its exact size.
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, 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 rug?
A kilim is a flatweave. Weft threads pass over and under the warp until the pattern builds up, so there is no pile to knot, tuft or trim. Turn the rug over and the design looks the same on the back.
Kilim runners for halls and stairs
With no pile to flatten, a kilim runner takes shoes and daily walking without matting down. Measure your hall first, and leave a little bare floor at each end so the runner sits square.
Kilim rug sizes in cm and feet
Every listing gives its exact size in cm. Leave about 30 cm of bare floor around the edge of the rug.
| Size (cm) | Size (ft) | Suits |
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| 60 x 90 | 2 x 3 | Doorway, beside a chair |
| 90 x 150 | 3 x 5 | Hall, bedside, kitchen |
| 120 x 185 | 4 x 6 | Reading corner, small bedroom |
| 150 x 215 | 5 x 7 | Bedroom, home office |
| 185 x 275 | 6 x 9 | Living room with a sofa |
| 200 x 300 | 7 x 10 | Large living room, open-plan space |
| 245 x 305 | 8 x 10 | Large living room |
| 275 x 365 | 9 x 12 | Largest rooms |
Where our kilims are woven
Maimana, in Afghanistan. Imaco Rugs is a Label STEP dealer, listed on the Label STEP site. UK delivery is free over £75 and takes 10 to 14 days door to door. We pay customs and import taxes, so there is nothing to pay on delivery. You have 30 days from delivery to request a return.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kilim rug, and how is it different from a pile rug?
A kilim is a flatweave. The weft is woven across the warp, so there is no pile and the pattern shows on both sides. A pile rug has knotted or tufted yarn standing up from a backing.
Can a kilim go in a hall or on stairs?
Yes. A kilim has no pile to crush, so a kilim runner suits a hall. We list runners from 150 cm to 500 cm long.
What sizes do kilim rugs come in?
From 60 x 90 cm (2 x 3 ft) to 305 x 425 cm (10 x 14 ft), plus oversized rugs and runners. Every listing shows its exact size in cm.
Where do your kilims come from?
Maimana, in Afghanistan. We buy direct from the artisan and ship direct to you.
Can I get a kilim made to my size or colour?
Each kilim is woven as a single piece, so its size is fixed. For a rug made to your size and colours, see our Custom Rugs collection, which starts with a free CAD preview.
