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Maimana Kilim Cushion

Maimana Kilim Cushion

60 x 60 cm (2' x 2') | SKU: KC4
Regular price $85.00
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One of a kind


The Maimana kilim tradition is one of the most distinctive flatweave traditions in Afghanistan, produced in the provincial capital of Maimana in the country's north by weavers who are predominantly Uzbek. Their kilim tradition stretches back centuries, shaped by the nomadic cultures of the region and the Turkmen.
Size
60 x 60 cm (2' x 2')
Origin
Afghanistan
Weave
Hand-woven Kilim face with cotton backing
Age
Newly woven
Materials
Hand-spun wool kilim face on a cotton backing with a sturdy zip Cushion cover only - insert not included
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Maimana Kilim Cushion

About This Rug

Flatwoven by Hand in Afghanistan

The Maimana kilim tradition is one of the most distinctive flatweave traditions in Afghanistan, produced in the provincial capital of Maimana in the country's north by weavers who are predominantly Uzbek. 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 few weaving traditions in Afghanistan where the craft belongs almost entirely to women, passed from mother to daughter across generations. The patterns carried in these kilims are not sourced from a commercial catalogue.

They are a visual language handed down within families and every weaver brings her own interpretation to it. This cushion is cut and finished from a handwoven Maimana kilim made from Ghazni wool, from the Ghazni sheep of Afghanistan, widely regarded as producing some of the finest carpet wool in the world.

Size
60 x 60 cm (2' x 2')
Origin
Afghanistan
Construction
Hand-woven Kilim face with cotton backing
Materials
Hand-spun wool kilim face on a cotton backing with a sturdy zip. Cushion cover only - insert not included.
Age
Newly woven
Condition
Brand new. Newly woven and unused, fresh from the loom.
Stock No.
KC4

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Why a Najaf Rug

Entirely Handmade

Knotted or woven by hand, using techniques passed down through generations.

Natural Fibres

Made entirely from natural fibres, never synthetics, so it wears beautifully for decades.

One of a Kind

A singular piece that will never be made exactly again.

True to Life

Photographed in natural light with minimal editing, so the rug that arrives is the rug you chose.

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Good to Know

Will the rug look the same in person as it does online?

We photograph every rug in natural light with minimal editing, so the colours you see are as true to life as possible. It’s something we take a lot of care with, and something our customers often comment on.

That said, colours can shift slightly depending on your screen or the lighting in your home. If you’d like extra photos or a video before purchasing, we’re always happy to help.

How long does delivery usually take?

Delivery times depend on your location.

For most Australian orders, delivery is quite quick. NSW and VIC typically arrive within 1–2 business days, the ACT within 2–3 business days, QLD and TAS within 2–4 business days, and WA and the NT within 3–6 business days.

Most international deliveries arrive within 1–4 weeks.

You can find more detailed timeframes on our Shipping & Delivery page: Shipping & Delivery.

What if the rug isn't quite right?

We want you to feel completely confident in your purchase. If something doesn’t feel right once you’ve seen it in your space, we’re here to help.

We accept returns or exchanges on full-priced items, meaning pieces that are not part of our clearance collection.

Returns must be initiated within 7 days of receiving your order, or within 7 days of purchase if bought in person.

As each rug is handmade and one of a kind, we keep this window short so that any returned piece can be offered again in the same condition.

Rugs must be returned in the same condition they were received.

For full details, please see our Returns & Exchanges page: Returns & Exchanges.

Can I see this rug in person before I decide?

Of course. We're at our Rowville warehouse most days and you're welcome to come in and browse.

Give us a call before you head over and we'll have this rug, and anything else you'd like to compare, laid out and ready for you.

Do I need an underlay?

We recommend one under every rug and kilim. A good underlay stops the rug moving, protects your floors and helps the rug wear evenly for longer.

Ask us and we'll suggest the right one for your floor and rug size.

How do I look after it?

Handmade wool rugs are easy to live with. Vacuum weekly on a low setting, moving with the pile and without the beater bar, and never vacuum the fringes. Rotate the rug every few months so it wears evenly, and blot spills straight away rather than rubbing.

Our Rug Care guide covers the rest.

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Our founder has spent 40 years washing, repairing and weaving rugs by hand. When he selects a piece, he knows exactly what he's looking at.

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Made to Be Lived On

These pieces weren't made for a showroom. They were made to be walked on, lived with and passed down. Chosen well, a rug like this outlasts the house it's in.

Caring for Your Rug
Najaf Rugs
Najaf Rugs

Chosen by Najaf

Our founder has spent 40 years washing, repairing and weaving rugs by hand. When he selects a piece, he knows exactly what he's looking at.

Our Story
Najaf Rugs
Najaf Rugs

Rugs Like Nowhere Else

Every piece is handpicked or made by us. Never in bulk, never for trend. Only because it genuinely stopped us in our tracks.

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