
A beautiful vintage Turkish kilim rug in faded pastels with traditional Anatolian patterns. Circa 1930s | via http://www.etsy.com/listing/163375333/organic-dyed-turkish-kilim-rug?ref=shop_home_active

A stitched Turkish kilim from the 1950s featuring a stripe-like design | via https://www.onekingslane.com/product/15241/753183

A contemporary kilim rug in bright non-traditional colours | via http://www.pbteen.com/products/travelers-kilim-rug/?pkey=crug-window-sale
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Kilim: (from the Persian “gelīm” meaning “to spread roughly”) is a pileless hand-woven textile made in Turkey, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Iran, Pakistan and various parts of the Middle East. Kilims traditionally feature predominantly geometric patterns and symbolic motifs in rich brilliant colours. It is most often associated with rugs; however the tapestry-like textile is also frequently used as wall-hangings and upholstery.
Check out this awesome article on the “language” (i.e. its patterns and symbolism) of Kilims: here.
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