Kilims

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Kilims are woolen carpets sans piles. They are pure wool Turkish carpets with a flat weave. The patterns and texture though flat are rich as a carpet. The colors are bright and catchy. Themes are same as Turkish carpets. The same motif language is used in Kilims as in carpets.

Apart from being a flat weave, the uniqueness lies in the use of the weft thread. The weft passes through the wrap such that the wrap hardly shows. If the pattern involves another color, the two yarns of the weft are not joined. This creates a slit where the different color starts and ends creating a unique appearance.

They are further of different types depending on size and utility.

Taban - larger than 9 X 6 ft. in sizeare used for floor decoration.

Karyola - smaller than 9 X 6 ft., larger than 4 X 8 ft, used for floor and wall decoration.

Seccade - prayer rugs, are the most popular type, typically 2-4 ft wide and 4-8 ft. Long, adorned with religious motifs.

Runner: 2-3 ft wide and about 6-20 ft. in length for corridors and stairways.

Mini - Not more than 2 feet, serve as the tray covers.

Yastik - These are smaller size kilims for pillow covers.