Vintage Denizli kilim from Turkey. 285×202 cms

Striking Vintage Denizli Kilim from Turkey

This captivating vintage kilim from Denizli, Turkey, features three oversized serrated medallions that command the entire field — a bold statement woven into every thread. The color palette is soft and inviting, making it effortlessly adaptable to a wide range of interior styles.

One unique feature of this piece is its borderless design: woven without frames on any of the four sides, the pattern appears to flow beyond the edges, creating a sense of openness and movement — as if the design continues infinitely.

Crafted with undyed natural wool, the black and white sections bring organic contrast and texture. Its handy, squarish dimensions make it an easy fit for most modern spaces — whether under a coffee table, in an entryway, or layered with other textiles for a curated, collected look.

Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool

Size: 285×202 cms

Origin: Denizli, Turkey

Date of weaving: 1980s

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.

This kilim was hand-woven on a simple loom by a village or nomadic weaver for her own use. Probably the weaver used wool from her own sheep. The wool was first cleaned, then hand-carded, hand-spun and finally dyed by hand, often using natural dye materials like roots, nuts, berries, fruits, flowers and plants. Kilims from the last quarter of the twentieth century mostly use synthetic dyes. This kilim would have taken many months to complete.

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.