Afghan Chobi Kilim Medallion Rug - 194 x 166 cm

An ivory frame encloses two linked diamond medallions at the centre of this Afghan Chobi Kilim rug. Turquoise, purple and rust orange stand against a mottled grey-brown ground, surrounded by rows of small crosses, diamonds and angular motifs.

Hand-woven in Afghanistan from wool, the flatweave has a textured ground that softens the brighter colours. Narrow blue bands organise the borders, giving the smaller motifs their own space around the bold centre.

Size (in cm): 194 x 166
Origin: Afghanistan
Region/Tradition: Chobi Kilim
Construction: Hand-woven flatweave
Material: Wool
Colour: Grey-brown, rust orange, turquoise, blue, ivory, purple and mint green, with red, lavender and muted brown accents.
Pattern: Two linked stepped diamond medallions within an ivory rectangular frame, surrounded by small crosses, diamonds and angular motifs in layered geometric borders.
Style: Traditional
Shape: Rectangular