Kilims or Gilims are flatwoven textiles with a woollen weft on a woollen, goat hair or cotton warp. There are many different techniques and designs. The weaver normally works within a tradition of techniques, motifs and designs specific to a particular area or ethnic group. The designs relate to her natural surroundings, protection, fertility and the harmony of family relationships. Each weaver adds something from her own creativity and sense of composition. Kilims are often woven as part of a marriage dowry and can be used to create many different objects like storage bags, horse-blankets, baby carriers, blankets and wall and floor coverings.
All our kilims selected in the country of origin and are professionally washed and restored before we import them directly from Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan. Natural patina and charming imperfections in design and colour (abrash) are highly valued characteristics of hand-woven kilims.
This vintage kilim was handwoven by a nomadic or village woman, using her own hand-spun and carded wool. This kilim is from a place called Afyon, which translates to “opium,” where even today this crop is grown for pharmaceutical purposes, and it is said that once the resin is extracted from the plants, the rest is given to the cows, which produce high-fat milk. With this a local cream is made, or Kaymak, by which Afyon is known. The design of this kilim exudes strength and energy. The horizontal bands with beautiful color changes stand out. A big kilim with a great personality!
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 260×174 cms
Origin: Afyon, Turkey
Date of weaving: 1970s
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Vintage kilim from the Afyon region, Turkey. This vintage kilim was handwoven by a nomadic or village woman, using her own hand-spun and carded wool. This kilim is from a place called Afyon, which translates to “opium,” where even today this crop is grown for pharmaceutical purposes, and it is said that once the resin is extracted from the plants, the rest is given to the cows, which produce high-fat milk. With this a local cream is made, or Kaymak, by which Afyon is known. The design of this kilim exudes strength and energy. The horizontal bands with beautiful color changes stand out. A big kilim with a great personality!
260×174 cms
1970s
| Weight | 8.9 kg |
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