Afghan Maimana Kilim Runner spring decor passed down through generations and

passed down through generations and woven entirely from memory

Oushak rugs are a classic within the handwoven rugs family

flat pile that brings the detail of the design forward and wears exceptionally well over time

framed by distinctive borders of repeating geometric motifs

a city that has been weaving since the 15th century and remains one of the most celebrated weaving centres in all of Persia

Afghan Maimana Kilim Runner spring decor passed down through generations andMaimana is a provincial capital in northern Afghanistan, and it produces some of the most distinctive flatweave rugs in the country. The weavers here are predominantly Uzbek, and their kilim tradition stretches back centuries, shaped by the nomadic cultures of the region and the Turkmen, Uzbek and Hazara influences that have long intersected in this part of Afghanistan. What makes Maimana kilims particularly rare is who makes them. This is one of the