Afghan Suzani Kilim Rug

187 x 155cm, 6'1" x 5'1"
£900.00
  • SKU: 19925

    Small colourful animals wander among flowers and leafy stems on the red field of this rug. Pale blue, pink, yellow, green and ivory figures are separated by fine upright plants and broader leaf shapes. Several animals are shown in clear profile, while others are more freely stylised. A narrow pale line contains the field, leaving the scattering of subjects to provide most of the ornament.

    The arrangement is open enough for individual details to remain distinct. Taller stems give the field a loose vertical movement, and the smaller flowers fill gaps without turning the surface into a dense repeat. Red connects the different subjects, making the pale animals and delicate leaves appear brighter against it. Suzani decoration belongs to a Central Asian textile tradition with strong domestic associations. Historic furnishings often combined floral motifs, expressive colour and occasional figures drawn from the natural world.

    This Afghan kilim interprets that decorative reference through a contemporary garden-like field, where many small subjects share the emphasis instead of gathering around one large medallion. At 187 × 155 cm, this rug would work in a bedroom or an informal seating area. Cream upholstery could pick up the lighter details, while warm timber would suit the red ground. It would reward a position where several of the little animals can be seen together. The palette already provides ample variety, so a single repeated accent in a cushion or artwork would be enough to connect the rug with the rest of the room.

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