Trellis Kilim Hall Runner
This trellis Kilim hall runner is a flat woven wool runner measuring 396 x 77 cm, made in Afghanistan. A lattice of diamonds in rust, cream, turquoise, blue and green runs down the centre of a speckled grey-brown ground, and the outer panels carry small geometric motifs in blue, cream, orange and green.
The design up close
The centre is a diamond lattice. Large diamonds in rust, turquoise and blue are each outlined in a red-orange zigzag, and smaller diamonds sit inside them at intervals, filled with cream, green or blue. The effect is of a garden trellis.
On either side of the lattice, a narrow band of zigzags in cream, turquoise and orange runs the length of the runner. The outer panels are blocks of small geometric motifs, boxed in blue, cream, orange and green and set one above another. The speckled ground between the motifs gives the runner its soft, salt and pepper look.
Along the edges, the outer panels line up in neat rows, so the whole runner reads as a set of patterned columns. Taken as a whole, this trellis Kilim hall runner repeats one diamond from end to end, so the pattern stays steady as you walk along it.
Afghanistan and its weaving
Afghanistan has a long weaving tradition, and the Afghan collection ranges from bold tribal designs to calm, contemporary pieces. A design like this trellis Kilim hall runner sits on the tribal side of that range, with small motifs and an open diamond layout. Afghan rugs are often chosen for entrances and hallways, where their patterned fields hide everyday wear. Its open, geometric layout gives a hallway a clear sense of rhythm without too much visual weight.
What makes a Kilim different
A Kilim is flat woven: the weaver passes coloured weft threads over and under the warp threads to build the pattern, with no knots and no pile. This trellis Kilim hall runner is hand woven in wool, so it lies flat and light on the floor. Because the pattern is woven rather than knotted, the colours sit flush with the surface, which keeps the lattice crisp.
Sizing a trellis Kilim hall runner
At 396 x 77 cm this trellis Kilim hall runner covers about 3.0 square metres. Its width suits a hallway about 97 to 117 cm wide, which leaves 10 to 20 cm of floor on each side. Its length suits a long, narrow hall, and it also works in a kitchen galley. The trellis pattern also suits a hallway where furniture stands along the walls.
Lay it so the diamonds run in the direction you walk, and keep the ends clear of doorways. The speckled ground helps small marks blend in between cleans, which suits a busy hall.
Looking after your rug
Vacuum both sides on a suction-only setting, or with the beater bar switched off, so the brush does not catch the weft threads. Turn it around every six to twelve months so sun and foot traffic wear it evenly, and blot spills with a clean white cloth and cold water rather than rubbing them in. When it needs a full clean, choose a cleaner who washes handmade rugs by hand.
Use a non-slip underlay, because a light flat weave can creep on timber or tiles. Moths like wool in dark, quiet spots, so vacuum under furniture and in the corners often.
See it before you buy
Visit our showroom at 307 Penshurst St, North Willoughby, open every day from 11 am to 4:30 pm, to see this trellis Kilim hall runner in person. If you would rather judge it in your own room, with your own light and furniture, book an in-home viewing and we will bring a selection to you.
Browse more Runners, or ask about a custom made rug in your own size and colour. Read more about kilims.
