Glossary of Terms
Kilim
Any pileless carpet in which the pattern is formed by the colored weft strings being wrapped around the warp. In Farsi the word is Gileem. The word is also used to describe the pileless side of nomadic bags and saddles.Kilim News
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Nine reasons we love flat weave rugs (and you should, too!)...ce the pattern is the same on both sides of the rug. There are any number of variations on the basic technique, with different regions around the world adopting different patterns and styles. Kilims, Dhurrie rugs, and Navajo rugs are just a few of the styles that may differ in some ways, but still display the same general weaving skill. What are the advantages of flat weave... |
Kilims...Kilim rugs are enjoying a revival of popularity throughout the world today. Although no one knows precisely when and where the technique of weaving first started, there is no doubt that the weaving art, in general, started in Central Asia. A popular explosion forced the inhabitants of that area to migrate to the western parts of Asia in order to find more prosperous land. These migrating tribes... |
Caucasian Rugs...them easy to work with. Caucasian rugs are only available as scatter rugs: it is rare to find an example over 6x9ft. The opening of eastern Europe has made available some exciting Caucasian kilims. |
Flat Woven Rugs...Flat Woven Rugs are a versatile and durable type of rug crafted without a pile, resulting in a lightweight and often reversible floor covering. Made through techniques like kilim, dhurrie, and soumak weaving, these rugs are characterized by their tight construction and flat surface. Flat woven rugs are typically made from materials such as wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers, offering a range of pat... |