Kilim Rugs & Carpets

The Turkish word "Kilim" is a broad term used to describe flat woven rugs made in an area spanning from North Africa to India. Although sharing much of their cultural heritage with hand-knotted oriental rugs, the weaving technique and lack of a pile makes kilims very similar to tapestry. Like Baluchi Rugs, kilims were not truly appreciated until the latter half of the 20th century....more. To obtain more information (and to view a larger, higher quality image) for a particular rug, please click its image.