Afghan Maimana Kilim vintage kilim a direct reflection of the

a direct reflection of the weaver's skill and her family's standing

The term Turkmen Tekke Engsi rug refers to a specific type of rug produced by the Tekke Turkmen people

Stock Number: BR2115

woven by Herki weavers carrying a tribal tradition that has never been formalised or institutionalised

producing rugs that are immediately recognisable for their bold geometry

Afghan Maimana Kilim vintage kilim a direct reflection of theMaimana 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 Pashtun 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