variants
or less commonly kelim
: a pileless handwoven reversible rug or covering made in Turkey, Kurdistan, the Caucasus, Iran, and western Turkestan
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Vintage kilim rugs from Lauren’s shop add softness.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 July 2024
For Jane, the ideal option falls somewhere in the middle between short pile rugs, which include flat-weave kilims, and long-pile rugs, like shags or faux fur options.
—Bridget Mallon, Sunset Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023
Beautifully patterned Turkish rugs like the heirloom-quality kilims, sumaks, and oushaks Woven Goods Co. sells are experiencing a resurgence because of their timeless aesthetic but also their longevity and unexpected livability.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
The sconces are by Vaughan, the kilim is from West Elm, and the artworks were purchased in London and Paris.
—Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 15 Aug. 2023
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 July 2024
For Jane, the ideal option falls somewhere in the middle between short pile rugs, which include flat-weave kilims, and long-pile rugs, like shags or faux fur options.
—Bridget Mallon, Sunset Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023
Beautifully patterned Turkish rugs like the heirloom-quality kilims, sumaks, and oushaks Woven Goods Co. sells are experiencing a resurgence because of their timeless aesthetic but also their longevity and unexpected livability.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
The sconces are by Vaughan, the kilim is from West Elm, and the artworks were purchased in London and Paris.
—Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 15 Aug. 2023
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“Kilim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kilim. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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