Wool
Afghanistan, New
8'2" X 12'7" (2.49 m x 3.84 m)
Available: Shipping As Soon As Tomorrow
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Kilim in Teal and Beige Striae
"For years, R&K has been a favorite source for Kemble Interiors when we need antique, vintage, and custom designed rugs. Their inventory is deep and well displayed online and working in person is always such a pleasure too!"
— Celerie Kemble, Kemble Interiors
A standard since our inception upheld across every acquisition,
transaction, and delivery.
45+ Year Old Institution
More than four decades of expertise and stewardship, under the leadership of our Principal, Jahanshah "Josh" Nazmiyal.
Favorable Return Policy
Our return policy is 48 hours upon receipt allowing you to confirm the purchase in your space with confidence.
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Each rug is hand selected or produced through the most reputable sources under the direct supervision of our Principal.
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Reliable worldwide delivery handled with care, precision and constant communication.
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- Measurements: 8'2" x 12'7" ( 2.49 m x 3.84 m )
- Categories: Kilim & Flat Weave, Rez Kilim
- Classification: Kilim/Flat Weave, Modern/Contemporary, Solid/Stripes
- Material: Wool
- Origin: Afghanistan
- SKU: 36221
Specifications:
Stories from the Rez Kilim Collection
Essays, artist dialogues, and provenance notes drawn from Rug & Kilim’s editorial desk.
Autumn 2025: Rug & Kilim’s Five Picks for the Season of Warmth and Reverie
1. Jean-Claude Bissery’s “Forestière” Tapestry SKU 32380 The autumn of 2025 marks a decisive return to warmth. Across ateliers and showrooms, designers are rethinking comfort through the lens of material honesty and emotional color. Pale greys are receding; in their place rise umber, ochre, sienna, and burnished red—the shades of firelight and falling leaves. At Rug & Kilim, this shift feels almost cyclical. The atelier’s fall picks reveal how color, texture, and craft become instruments of atmosphere—how rugs, once seen as grounding elements, now lead the dialogue of a room. Here, we present five standout pieces from Rug & Kilim’s collection that encapsulate the soul of the season: tactile, painterly, and timelessly refined.
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Modern Abstract Rugs: The Future of Design?
The power of negative space in modern rug design presents the ultimate luxury - the courage to leave space unfilled. The evolution of abstract rugs in contemporary spaces represents a fundamental shift in how textiles function within modern interiors. These pieces have transcended their traditional role as mere floor coverings to become architectural elements that define and divide space through strategic use of pattern, void, and chromatic tension. Contemporary abstract rugs operate on multiple spatial levels. At their most basic, they serve as foundational pieces that ground furniture arrangements.
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A Profile on Jules Leleu and Paule Leleu and their Contributions to the Art Deco Movement
“The story of Art Deco is incomplete without the contributions of Paule Leleu.” Paule Leleu's Art Deco Style This particular rug as inspired by Paule Leleu’s designs enjoys a bold take on mid-century French Deco inspirations unseen in this high-low, texturally engaging approach. The subtlety of the pile variation complements both the colorway and the inviting grid with a smart, sophisticated distinction. Paule Leleu (1906–1987) masterfully infused the Art Deco style into her hand-knotted rugs, characterized by elegant linear motifs and tasteful decorative elements. As the 1940s unfolded, she expanded her design repertoire to include captivating floral patterns. A notable aspect of Leleu's approach was her consideration for her family company's furniture, ensuring that her rug designs harmonized seamlessly with the overall aesthetic. Aligning with the evolving trends of the mid-century modern style, her later rugs often leaned towards a refined minimalism.
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An Introduction to Varied Art Deco Patterns
Art Deco patterns, emblematic of one of the most influential styles of the 1920s and 1930s, are a key identifier of this period in art history. Reverberating across architecture, design, and visual arts, Art Deco made a lasting impact with its distinctive patterns. These patterns, characterized by precise and clear lines, geometric shapes, and intricate decorations, were prominently featured in various fields. Notably, Art Deco patterns adorned architectural structures and were integrated into design elements. The movement's patterns initially emphasized straight lines and geometric forms, evolving later into the Streamline Moderne phase characterized by curving shapes and long horizontal lines. Streamline Moderne also embraced rich colors and opulent ornamentation.
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A Complete Guide to Silk Material for Rugs
Owning silk is not merely a possession; it is a statement of sophistication, a declaration of discerning taste and elevated living. The natural sheen of the silk serves to both bring out the brilliance of these palettes below—as well as to emphasize the tactile finesse, texture, and subtle variations of color between the geometric patterns; themselves enjoying a graceful design sensibility and soothing sense of repetition and movement suitable to a variety of interiors. Silk rugs, steeped in a rich history dating back to Persian royalty, have long epitomized luxury and elegance. Today, they remain cherished possessions for collectors and esteemed symbols of antiquity in contemporary homes. What sets silk rugs apart is their unparalleled beauty, attributed to the natural luster of silk and the exquisite intricacy of the patterns meticulously woven with finely tied knots. So captivating is their allure that many opt to display these masterpieces on walls, where their stunning craftsmanship can be admired as art rather than being tread upon.
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A Glossary of Handmade Rugs and Kilims: Understanding Terms, Types and Techniques Past and Present
Referring to the art style characterized by using shape and color withdrawn from traditional repetition or realism. Abstract rugs — sometimes referred to as art rugs — capture an expressive nature that reads as a very modern style, though many abstract rugs draw inspiration from works of the same art style in the mid-century. One of the more widely known mid-century lineages of this style is abstract expressionism, named for the literal "expressionists" of the 1950s. Some of the most notable names behind this style include Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Referring to a lineage of nomadic Persian rugs (sometimes referred to as “Avsar” in the alternate spelling). Afshar rugs hail from the eponymous tribe in the region of Northeastern Iran.
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R&K Image Studio
NEWThe R&K Image Studio is a new visual workspace designed to present the Rug & Kilim collection with clarity, restraint, and precision — in your space or any space you imagine.
This tool allows you to view, refine, and prepare imagery drawn directly from the pieces in our archive. They can be visualized cleanly, isolated thoughtfully, and adjusted for presentations, proposals, and private viewings, without altering the integrity of the original work.
Rez Kilim
Wool
Afghanistan, New
8'2" X 12'7" (2.49 m x 3.84 m)
$9,400
Available: Shipping as Soon as Tomorrow
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Kilim in Teal and Beige Striae
"Josh has been able to dredge up some of the rarest and most beautiful carpets for our nerdy and stringent requirements. And we have had a grand time together assembling collections for clients."
— Ralph Harvard, Ralph Harvard Inc.
- Measurements: 8'2" x 12'7" ( 2.49 m x 3.84 m )
- Categories: Kilim & Flat Weave, Rez Kilim
- Classification: Kilim/Flat Weave, Modern/Contemporary, Solid/Stripes
- Material: Wool
- Origin: Afghanistan
- SKU: 36221
