Oriental Rugs Dictionary
Erzurum Kilim
Recommended long description Erzurum Kilim Erzurum kilims are flatwoven textiles produced in the region around Erzurum in eastern Turkey. These kilims are woven using the traditional slit-weave technique, which creates bold geometric patterns and strong color contrasts. The designs often reflect the tribal and village weaving traditions of eastern Anatolia. Erzurum kilims are valued for their vibrant natural dyes and strong geometric motifs. Erzurum is a town in Easter Anatolia, southwest of Kars. It serves as a collecting point for eastern Anatolian village and nomadic rugs. Erzurum itself a source of kilims. These are small prayer kilims with pointed and stepped mihrabs and multiple borders.
