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Maymana Kilims

Maymana is the capital city of Faryab Province in northwestern Afghanistan, near the Turkmenistan border. The town is of ancient origin. It seems clear that Maymana citadel dates back to the early Iron Age. Ceramic materials in a nearby cave at Bilchiragh are from the Paleolithic and late Neolithic-Bronze Age. Faryab is among the Afghan provinces with the highest number of nomads. The name ‘Faryab’ (also Paryab) is a common Persian toponym meaning “lands irrigated by diversion of river water”. Maymana is a trading and transit hub in northern Afghanistan. The town serves an agricultural area irrigated from the Qeysar River and also handles the trade in Karakul sheep with nomads. Maymana is an important livestock center in Afghanistan. In the 1970s, the wool and cotton processing industry was booming in the city. Maymana is a market for leather goods, silk, carpets, wheat, barley, melons and grapes. The town is especially a center for flat-weaves.
A contemporary Maymana Kilim

Technical aspects and the structure of Maymana Kilims

Maymana kilims are mostly all-wool. The wool used in the area is of highest quality. While the neighboring Andkhoy have made a reputation for trustful weave in piled production, Maymana made its own in high quality flat-weaves. Rug and runner sizes are common among Maymana kilims. Various tribal items, such as bags and saddlebags could also be found as well as cushions.
Maymana kilims are mostly colorful. Pieces with three or four colors are also found. Various combinations exist. Beige, red and blue are dominant. There are taupe-dominated pieces among Maymana kilims. Turquoise is frequently used. Turquoise-dominated piece also exist. Secondary palette may include orange, green (mostly olive), cream, ivory, purple, gray, pink, etc.
A contemporary Maymana Kilim Dyeing and painting of Maymana Kilims
A contemporary Maymana Kilim runner

Designs and patterns of Maymana Kilims

A Maymana kilim
Like most of the tribal kilims geometric patterns are used. Lattices are popular designs for kilims, here in Maymana. These are formed with repeat of lozenges. The lozenges may have other concentric lozenges, crosses or other pointy motifs inside them. Similar pointy motifs are used to make a type of margin. Rectilinear waves make another popular type of margin.
A contemporary Maymana Kilim
A contemporary Maymana Kilim
Maymana Kilim
Maymana Kilim
A contemporary Maymana Kilim
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