Kilim Art Studio guide
Handwoven wool runner: natural wool, sizes, price and care
A handwoven wool runner for the home, hallway, entryway, bedroom or accent area.
Choose an ornamentA handwoven wool runner is not a mass-produced carpet cut to length. It is an individual woven wool piece made for a specific space. At Kilim Art Studio, runners are woven by hand on an antique loom. The base ornament remains recognizable, while the length and color palette can be adapted to the interior.
The studio is connected with Kosiv and the Ukrainian kilim traditions of Prykarpattia. We work with contemporary interiors while preserving the hand technique, the rhythm of the ornament and the living texture of natural wool.
Why wool
Wool is a natural material for the home: warm, resilient and pleasant to the touch. A wool runner feels comfortable under bare feet. It does not have the cold, plastic-like feel of synthetic textiles and works naturally in a living space.
The carpet yarn is dense, so the runner can withstand everyday use in a corridor, entryway, beside a bed or in a high-traffic area. It is not a one-season item, but a textile that can serve in an interior for a long time with proper care.
Flatwoven and reversible structure
A Kilim Art Studio runner is flatwoven, pileless and reversible. It does not have a long pile or a knotted fluffy layer, so the surface stays dense, even and practical for everyday use.
The design reads on both sides, and the runner leaves fewer wool fibers than long-pile pieces. It is easier to shake out, vacuum, rinse by hand and dry after proper cleaning.
Important: this is not a lizhnyk
Search results often mix kilims, runners and lizhnyky. A lizhnyk is a separate Hutsul textile tradition: a shaggy, pile-based, very warm wool piece. It can be beautiful and authentic, but in feel and care it is a different kind of textile.
Lizhnyky often have a rougher pile texture, may leave more wool fibers and need different care. A Kilim Art Studio runner is flatwoven, pileless, reversible and more convenient specifically as a floor runner for a contemporary interior.
What runners can be ordered
In the Kilim Art Studio catalog, you can choose an ornament for a handwoven runner. Two base widths are available: 70 cm for a corridor, entryway, bedside area or narrow space; 100 cm for a wider passage, room, gallery or accent area.
The length is selected for your space. The ornament, width, length and color palette are confirmed before weaving.
How the price is calculated
The approximate price of a wool runner is 5,000 UAH per m². On the site, you can choose an ornament, width and length, and the form will show a preliminary price.
Final details are confirmed after discussing the order, timing and delivery.
Care
Machine washing is not recommended. For a wool runner, dry cleaning or careful hand cleaning with a mild soap solution is better.
Because of the flatwoven pileless structure, the runner is easier to rinse and dry than a long-pile piece. Dry it in the shade, without overheating. It can be ironed through gauze.
Delivery
Orders can be shipped within Ukraine and internationally. Delivery is discussed individually and depends on the size of the piece, destination country and carrier rates.
How to order
- Choose an ornament in the catalog.
- Select the width and length you need.
- Add wishes about color, interior or timing.
- Leave your contact details in the order form.
- We will contact you to confirm the details.
FAQ
How is a handwoven runner different from a lizhnyk?
A lizhnyk usually has a longer wool pile and a shaggy texture. A Kilim Art Studio runner is flatwoven, pileless and reversible, so it leaves fewer wool fibers and is more convenient specifically as a floor runner.
Is it pleasant to walk on this runner barefoot?
Yes. Natural wool is warm, resilient and pleasant to the touch. The runner does not have a synthetic feel and works well in a living space.
Can the runner be made to my size?
Yes. The width depends on the selected ornament and is 70 or 100 cm. The length is chosen for your space within the available range.
Can the colors be changed?
Yes. The base ornament remains the same, while the color palette can be adapted to the interior.
How much does a handwoven wool runner cost?
The approximate price is 5,000 UAH per m². You can calculate a preliminary price on the site after choosing the width and length.
Is a wool runner easy to care for?
Yes, with proper care. The flatwoven pileless structure is easier to clean, rinse and dry than long pile. Machine washing is not recommended; hand cleaning or dry cleaning is better.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, international shipping is possible. Conditions and cost are confirmed before shipping.
Catalog
Ornaments for handwoven wool runners
Choose a base ornament, a 70 or 100 cm width and a length for your space. The form calculates a preliminary price automatically.