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What Makes a Kilim Unique?

March 18, 2017 by Aladdin Ansari

Diagram of Kilim weave technique

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, genre of “oriental rugs“, have a rich history that is passed down through the generations from skilled weaver to apprentice. […]

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Kilim Rugs: Timeless Beauty

March 18, 2016 by Aladdin Ansari

Turkish Woman Kilim

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 thousands of years, and been rolled up and carried with nomadic tribes on their travels. It is likely that the […]

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