Oriental Rugs Dictionary
Anatolian Kilims
Anatolian Kilims are among the most important elements of the Turkish cultural heritage which could be conveyed to the present. The migration of the Turkoman tribes into Anatolia has lead to a new cultural interaction in the field of Anatolian weaving. The combination of the Turkoman culture with the accumulations of the past civilizations and other ethnic groups led to the establishment of a rich kilim culture with powerful traits of color, motif, and composition. Anatolian kilims are flatwoven textiles produced throughout Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) using a slit-weave technique that creates bold geometric patterns. Unlike pile carpets, kilims are woven without knots, producing a flat surface with a reversible design. These textiles were traditionally made by nomadic and village weavers for practical purposes such as floor coverings, storage bags, and tent decorations. Anatolian kilims often incorporate symbolic tribal motifs representing fertility, protection, and prosperity.
