Kilim Runner Rug
76" long x 26" wide
100% Afghan Wool
The wool comes from the local sheep herders. They buy the fleece and the Turkmen men and women sort through it for the wool to be spun into yarn. It is spun by hand by women in the cooperative, it is then dyed by men in the local community. The dying is done using 80-100% natural dyes and the natural fleece colors directly from the sheep. If they use commercial dyes they are the safe European wash fast dyes. They purchase the wool warp as it is machine spun to get the strong fiber.
Clean using a vacuum, a broom and spot wash with mild soap by hand. We recommend using a pad with the rug to prevent slipping.
Learn About the Turkmen Artisans
Turkmen Handicrafts was founded in 2005 through a collaboration with USAID and the Turquoise Mountain Foundation. The initiative was created to empower Turkmen artisans living in remote communities along the banks of the Amu River in northern Afghanistan. The kilim weaving group includes over 30 artisans. Dr. Ghulam, the founder and director, leads the project alongside his wife—both of whom are doctors serving their Turkmen community.
The organization offers skills training, entrepreneurship support, and education in sustainability and environmental practices. It also creates opportunities for the weavers to access international markets, where they can earn two to three times more for their kilims than they would locally.
This joint effort between Dr. Ghulam and Jody Slocum is grounded in a shared vision: to provide consistent, fair income to Turkmen artisans so they can continue weaving and sustain their traditional way of life.
Kilim Runner Rug
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