This is an authentic Afghan Turkmen Kilim (Jaldar/Maimana style) featuring a highly technical, reversible flatweave structure. The close-up view of the back shows a perfectly neat, mirror-image weave with no loose threads or embroidery overlays, confirming it is a masterfully executed slit-weave / plain-weave kilim.
Structural & Design Profile
- Weaving Technique: Slit-Weave Kilim. The colors transition sharply along vertical lines, creating tiny, clean gaps (slits) between color blocks that give the geometric patterns their incredibly crisp definition.
- Design Pattern: Turkmen / Ersari Tribal Layout. The center field features a horizontal arrangement of bands layered with classic S-motif borders, diamond medallions, and small geometric flower heads. It is framed by heavy, repeating chevron and sawtooth running borders.
- Materials: 100% fine, tightly spun hand-knotted wool on a wool warp foundation. The crisp white fringe elements are neatly knotted and secured.
