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The Background of Kilim Rugs

You enter a tribe's tent and sit on a floor cushion while on an offbeat journey through one of Egypt's deserts. Instantaneously, you become aware of the fabric's rough texture. This tapestry's rich colours and intricate designs captivate you as you look at it. 

When you inquire about it, they respond that it is "Kilim." You visit a friend at his home many days later—possibly even months later. The first thing you notice when you walk into his bohemian-style apartment is a floor antique Kilim rug with intricate designs that you are sure you have seen before. You begin looking for it, and eventually, you find it!

Regarding the word "Kilim" in particular, it has Persian origins and means "to spread roughly." It is pervasive in all regions that the Persians once controlled, including modern-day Turkey, Iran, Iraq, etc. Therefore, it's conceivable that it started in Egypt during the Persian invasion and has since persisted.

It made a significant advancement under the rule of "Muhammad Ali." He established numerous textile enterprises and brought cotton to Egypt. This aided the industry by introducing cotton and the traditional Kilim rugs primary material, wool.

These are flat-weave rugs, as opposed to the knot-by-knot approach of carpets or pile rugs, which typically have thick and hazy patterns. This describes how the Vintage Kilim rugs’ vertical threads and continuous horizontal lines of various colours are woven together.

 Due to this, it acquires a thin, flat surface and the distinct geometric patterns we are accustomed to seeing. That method would make a rug cheaper and take considerably less time to produce than a pile rug. 

The antique kilim rugs are made up of two primary parts. First, warps—vertical wool strands. Except at the rug's ends, the warps are not visible in the finished product. The second is the wefts or horizontal lines of thread. 

These are the ones that are truly visible in the final design, and the Arabic "Seals" or "Habka" are located at the ends of the rug. Wool or cotton weft materials may occasionally be used with silk, gold, or silver threads in motifs and patterns to create a more opulent look.

As we've already established, the geometric designs of its patterns are quite powerful and distinct thanks to the flat-weaving process. However, some very colourful patterns depict scenes from popular tourist destinations; they are typically wall art pieces and are more expensive. 

Today, we can also discover many contemporary designs and patterns with the same cultural flavour we love about these,  thanks to the recent introduction of many new designs into the art by many young entrepreneurs and designers.

How To Make The Best Use?

People have recently begun rediscovering the beauty of handmade kilim rugs in their homes since it provides colour and warmth, give off a bohemian and eclectic vibe, and have a variety of uses.

Area carpets or runners are where these are most commonly used. However, "Kilim" can also be used as decorative items like wall art, rugs, and, in some designs, even the bed headboard.

Additionally, you may utilise these to add a splash of colour and design to your sofas in the form of pillows or throw blankets. Additionally, you may utilise some floor pillows if you want to achieve a real boho look.

These are the most typical applications, but there are countless other ways to use "Kilim". 

Why Najaf Rugs?

Najaf Rugs’ Kilim rug for sale comes in a wide variety of hues and patterns that are ideal for use around the house, workplace, studio, and other living areas. The finest materials, including 100% organic materials like jute and hemp blends, fibres, and the highest grade materials for our rugs, are used to create our handmade Kilim rugs.

We are confident that we can assist you in choosing the ideal handmade Kilim rugs from our collection for your home or working area because we have carefully chosen our designs to highlight various modern and traditional décor options. Ask us for free advice if you're unsure where to begin.