A motif can be defined as a decorative themes, pattern or design. Traditionally, women wove kilims. The kilim motifs are derived from desires, family lives etc. Many motifs are used in kilims. Different motifs mean […]
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The Process of Making Kilims: The Weaves
Kilims are a rug created using a flatweave technique. A flatweave is created by interweaving variously colored wefts and warps, instead of knotting them together or using pressure to hold the rug together like a […]
Is this Kilim Antique or Vintage? How To Buy Kilims
When shopping for a kilim, two terms that often come up are vintage and antiques. While they may sound similar, there are differences between the two that change the kilim being purchased in some major […]
How to Properly Clean a Kilim
Kilim rugs are beautiful works of art, but they were made to be used and walked on. They can be very durable and resistant. That said, they can also need some special attention and care […]
What Makes a Kilim Unique?
There are many beautiful types of rugs in the world. The different types and weaves of the rugs often tell where a rug was made and sometimes a lot about its history. The kilim rugs, […]
Kilim Rugs: Timeless Beauty
The precise origins and early history of the Kilim rugs are not known, although there are many theories surrounding this beautiful, flat-weave rug or tapestry. Kilims have graced homes on floors, walls and beds for […]