Afghan Suzani Kilim Rug

191 x 154cm, 6'3" x 5'0"
£910.00
  • SKU: 19942

    Bright kite-like forms and small striped shapes float across the ivory ground of this rug. Several motifs contain contrasting triangles, diamonds or zigzags, while others resemble little spinning tops or stylised ornaments. Red, purple, turquoise, green, orange and yellow are combined freely. A few fine trailing lines add another scale of detail between the larger shapes.

    The arrangement is deliberately varied. Rounded striped forms sit beside sharp triangular ones, and the colours change within each motif rather than following a single sequence. Ivory separates the figures generously, allowing their different outlines to remain clear. The narrow coloured edge is broken into short passages, echoing the changing palette inside. Suzani is associated with the embroidered domestic textiles of Central Asia, particularly Uzbekistan. The tradition's expressive use of ornament has provided a wider decorative reference beyond historical floral designs.

    This Afghan kilim interprets that reference through an imaginative assortment of geometric figures, bringing the emphasis onto shape, colour and the spaces between motifs. The 191 × 154 cm format would suit a bedroom, study or small sitting space. A clear central area would reveal the range of forms most effectively, although the scattered pattern also leaves interesting details visible around an armchair. Furnishings could pick up one contrasting colour, perhaps green or orange, without needing to repeat the whole scheme. The light field gives the brighter figures room to register and would keep the rug from feeling visually heavy in a compact interior.

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