variants
or less commonly kelim
: a pileless handwoven reversible rug or covering made in Turkey, Kurdistan, the Caucasus, Iran, and western Turkestan
Examples of kilim in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Layering a vintage kilim over a natural sisal rug acts as an attractive barrier against water, sand, and other elements.
02
Colorful Living Room
Crisp whites combined with punches of bright colors immediately transport you to the coast.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
From silk and kilim to sea grass and bamboo, these fabrics and materials weave their way into this fruit-basket makeover.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
For houses with felines, Finley recommends low-pile flatweaves, such as kilims, since there are no large loops for little claws to yank out.
—Michelle Brunner, Washington Post, 15 June 2023
But Res Ipsa, an eclectic clothier specializing in kilim loafers and one-of-a-kind garments made from repurposed fabrics, has been on a store-opening streak.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 May 2023
Lodging The lively Sherwood Queenstown has 78 motel rooms updated in industrial-meets-bohemian style with army blankets atop beds and oversize cushions made from recycled kilim rugs.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2020
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
Layering a vintage kilim over a natural sisal rug acts as an attractive barrier against water, sand, and other elements.
02
Colorful Living Room
Crisp whites combined with punches of bright colors immediately transport you to the coast.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
From silk and kilim to sea grass and bamboo, these fabrics and materials weave their way into this fruit-basket makeover.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
For houses with felines, Finley recommends low-pile flatweaves, such as kilims, since there are no large loops for little claws to yank out.
—Michelle Brunner, Washington Post, 15 June 2023
But Res Ipsa, an eclectic clothier specializing in kilim loafers and one-of-a-kind garments made from repurposed fabrics, has been on a store-opening streak.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 May 2023
Lodging The lively Sherwood Queenstown has 78 motel rooms updated in industrial-meets-bohemian style with army blankets atop beds and oversize cushions made from recycled kilim rugs.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2020
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'kilim.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near kilim
Cite this Entry
“Kilim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kilim. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share