When exploring kilim rugs for hallway & runners, it is essential to understand both the construction and the application. Kilim is a centuries-old flatweave tradition with roots across Persia, Turkey, the Caucasus and Central Asia. The defining feature is the slit-weave technique: each colour block is woven separately, with small slits where colours meet. The result is a tapestry-like rug with striking, often symbolic geometric motifs.
Coupled with this, a runner softens the longest, most-walked surface in any home — and turns a transitional space into a designed one. The right length is critical: leave 6-12 inches of floor visible at each end of the runner, with even margins on the sides. Standard widths are 2 to 3 ft; we make custom lengths in any dimension you need.
Browse our curated selection of kilim rugs for hallway & runners below, all manufactured directly in our Bhadohi workshops. Custom dimensions and design variations are available on request.
Yes — the slit-weave construction looks essentially identical on both sides, so kilims can be flipped to balance wear.
Kilims work beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and layered under coffee tables. The geometric patterns hide everyday dirt well, making them practical for high-traffic zones too.
Standard runner widths are 2 ft, 2.5 ft and 3 ft. Standard lengths are 6, 8 and 10 ft. For longer corridors, we make custom runners up to 20 ft on order.
A non-slip runner pad is essential — it stops slipping, adds cushioning, and extends the runner's life by 30-50%. We can supply one cut to your runner's exact size.
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Ajaypee Carpets has been hand-weaving in Bhadohi since 1987 — no middlemen, no resellers, no licensed agents. Every piece is made in our own workshops and shipped directly worldwide.
We do not always keep stock of kilim hallway & runners — most of our pieces in this category are custom-woven on order. Send us your requirements for a quick quote.
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