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.
Vintage kilim from Denizli, Turkey. This vintage kilim was handwoven by a nomadic or village woman, using her own hand-spun and carded wool. Denizli kilims are characterised by bold serrated medallions as is the case in this kilim. The palette of colours includes many colours. It has not borders in any of the sides. The size is relatively square.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 265×197 cms
Origin: Denizli, Turkey
Date of weaving: 1970s
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Vintage kilim from Denizli, Turkey. This vintage kilim was handwoven by a nomadic or village woman, using her own hand-spun and carded wool. Denizli kilims are characterised by bold serrated medallions as is the case in this kilim. The palette of colours includes many colours. It has not borders in any of the sides. The size is relatively square.
265×197 cms
1970s
| Weight | 8.9 kg |
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