What is a brown wool kilim?

A brown wool kilim is a flatwoven tribal textile made without pile, utilising natural wool and earthy dyes for geometric patterns. These pieces originate from nomadic and village workshops across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

How were these tribal textiles used?

Nomadic groups used these flatweaves for daily practical functions such as floor coverings, dining spreads, animal trappings, and grain storage. Many examples began as utilitarian items like wheat sacks or horse blankets before being preserved as decorative items.

How do I care for a kilim?

These flatweaves require gentle treatment, including regular low-suction vacuuming without a rotating brush and professional cleaning when necessary. Keeping them out of direct sunlight helps protect the natural dyes from fading over time.

How are tribal regions told apart?

Tribal origins are identified through specific weaving structures, colour palettes, and repeating geometric motifs characteristic of particular groups. Weavers from regions like the Caucasus, Anatolia, and Persia employed distinct structural traits and border designs.

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A brown wool kilim brings geometric pattern and nomadic texture into a room through flatwoven panels made across Persia, Anatolia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

Beautiful Antique Pair of Saddle Bags.azerbaijan,north West Persia.circa 1900. Saddle Bag

1900 - 1920

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Beautiful Antique Pair of Saddle Bags.azerbaijan,north West Persia.circa 1900. Saddle Bag

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Antique Turkish Konya Kilim with Striking Design, Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Turkish Konya Kilim with Striking Design, Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

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Old Turkish Fethiye Kilim, Classic Design & Colour, Circa 1940

1920 - 1940

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Old Turkish Fethiye Kilim, Classic Design & Colour, Circa 1940

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Beautiful Antique Pair of Saddle Bags.azerbaijan,north West Persia.circa 1900. Saddle Bag

Antique Turkish Konya Kilim with Striking Design, Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

Old Turkish Fethiye Kilim, Classic Design & Colour, Circa 1940

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