Persian Kilim Carpets

گلیم gelīm is a flat tapestry woven carpet or rug traditionally produced in countries of the former persian empire including iran azerbaijan the balkans and the turkic countries of central asia kilims can be purely decorative or can function as prayer rugs.

Persian kilim carpets.

Each rug we carry is hand woven unique and authentic. Kilim rugs gilim in persian is a turkish word denoting caucasus made in simple flat woven or tapestry technique in which the pattern is produced entirely by horizontal wefts that cover the vertical warps. Flat weave kilim rugs hall runners kilim cushions covers kilim furniture kilim handbags and wall hangings. Although at times you may find kilim rugs included in the general genre of oriental rugs in more accepted practice kilims are in a class of their own.

The term kelim or kilim derives from the farsi word gilim meaning coarse woven blanket. Kilims are considered an intricate part of the nomadic lifestyle and culture and. And the art of producing them has been passed down the generations for years. The major difference between a kilim area rug and a carpet or a pile rug is that whereas the design visible on a pile rug is made by individual short strands of different color being knotted onto the warps and held together by pressing the.

Oriental kilims have been woven by nomads in iran afghanistan turkey moldova and other regions for several thousand years. Kilim rugs from persian or iran have been produced since the ancient times. 798 399 free shipping 4 10 x 10 4 kilim fars runner rug. Tap to filter 5 7 x 8 2 kilim patchwork rug.

At yashar bish we sell original oriental carpets including beautiful authentic hand knotted tribal and village afghan rugs turkish rugs persian rugs as well as hand woven turkish persian and afghan flat woven kilim rugs. Our brighton sussex oriental rug shop is overflowing with an outstanding collection of truly gorgeous and good. In our online rug store you will find a carefully selected collection of kilim area rugs contemporary area rugs overdyed rugs vintage turkish rugs and oriental carpets kilim upholstered benches kilim and ikat pillow covers artisan furniture and more. Afghan rugs turkish rugs persian rugs kilims carpets.

Persian kilim sumak rugs. Every single piece has history of it s own. Persian kilim rugs are unique tapestry woven rugs or carpets that are produced by interweaving warps and weft strands tightly. Rugs kilims offers a unique selection of rugs london rugs london kilim rugs rug store persian rugs afghan rugs turkish rugs.