Afghan Suzani Kilim Rug

195 x 154cm, 6'4" x 5'0"
£975.00
  • SKU: 19972

    Kite-like figures and striped shapes share the ivory ground of this rug with small discs and long, slender forms. Several motifs contain contrasting diamonds or zigzags, while others have rounded outlines, handles or trailing lines. Purple, turquoise, orange, red and green are distributed throughout. The narrow edge changes colour, echoing the varied subjects inside. There is no fixed central arrangement.

    A large triangular shape sits near a small circle, a striped figure turns beside a broad fan-like form, and fine lines occupy selected gaps. The different directions give the composition movement, while the pale spaces keep every silhouette separate. Some subjects are almost symmetrical; others have a freer, more uneven outline. The historical Suzani tradition is associated with embroidered household textiles from Central Asia, especially Uzbekistan and nearby communities. It brought strongly drawn ornament and expressive colour into domestic interiors.

    This Afghan kilim develops those decorative qualities through a contemporary assortment of geometric and pictorial figures, with individual shapes taking precedence over a conventional floral repeat. At 195 × 154 cm, this rug could provide an engaging accent in a study or informal sitting area. A clear patch of floor would allow the changing subjects to be seen together, although a small open-legged table would still leave many details visible. One bright object elsewhere could connect with the palette. Its light background would sit comfortably beside plain fabrics, letting the rug carry the more imaginative part of the room's decoration.

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