Are these cushion covers made from old rugs?

Most of these covers are fashioned from authentic antique nomadic items such as saddle bag faces, mafrashes, and torbas rather than standard floor rugs. These original utilitarian pieces are carefully repurposed into cushions while preserving their historic textile art. This method gives a second life to nineteenth-century tribal weaving, turning functional nomadic storage into decorative home accessories.

How do I care for a vintage flatweave cushion?

Maintenance requires gentle handling to protect the historic wool fibres and natural dyes used in the nineteenth-century construction. Professional dry cleaning or careful surface spot cleaning is generally recommended to preserve the integrity of the weave. Avoiding direct, prolonged sunlight helps prevent the vegetable and natural dyes from fading over time in a domestic setting.

What is the difference between kilim and soumak?

Kilim construction is a flat, tapestry-like weave where the pattern is created simply by passing coloured weft threads back and forth across the warp. The fabric remains completely smooth on both sides. Soumak involves wrapping supplementary weft threads around the warp to build a textured, raised design on the face of the textile, offering a heavier feel.