Afghan Suzani Kilim Rug

201 x 159cm, 6'7" x 5'2"
£1,020.00
  • SKU: 20749

    Flowering trees and small animals share the green ground of this Afghan Suzani kilim rug. Pink rabbits sit towards the left, spotted cats introduce ochre tones, and deer appear in several poses around the lower and right-hand areas. Pale blue foliage and small birds add cooler details to the scene. The individual figures are separated by generous areas of green, giving the composition a relaxed, illustrative pace.

    A slender flowering tree occupies the middle, with another rising from the lower edge. Their fine branches contrast with the fuller silhouettes of the animals. The narrow perimeter line is enough to contain the picture without drawing attention away from it. Suzani historically describes a group of Central Asian embroidered furnishings, with a name derived from the Persian word for needle. Plants and birds are familiar elements within that decorative world, which encompassed household textiles and ceremonial uses.

    This rug is recorded as an Afghan Suzani kilim; the association offers context for its imagery without assigning a historical date, particular stitch or production centre. For an informal bedroom, study or sitting area, the rug would provide a distinctive pictorial focus. Its green could work with warm wood and cream fabrics, while pink or ochre could be repeated in one or two accessories. Positioning furniture so that the trees and larger animals remain visible would allow the small scenes to contribute their full character to the room.

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