SINCE 1828
kilim
noun
ki·lim
| \ kē-ˈlēm
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variants:
or less commonly kelim
Definition of kilim
: a pileless handwoven reversible rug or covering made in Turkey, Kurdistan, the Caucasus, Iran, and western Turkestan
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Elsewhere, there are flintlock rifles and camel saddlebags; kilims and suzanis; chain mail shirts and Tartar helmets. — Rod Nordland, New York Times, "There Are No Chickens on Chicken Street. Now There Are No Customers Either.," 22 Apr. 2018 The museum was closed for renovation, but lunch with Ms. Iuga, who wrote her thesis on rug-making in Maramures, paid off in terms of tips on where to look for kilims along the way. — New York Times, "On the Rug Route in Romania, Kilims and an Enduring Culture," 4 May 2018 Every twist and turn in this sprawling indoor-outdoor space reveals a new treasure or gem, from glossy art tomes and vintage kilims to neon Fermob furniture. — Genevieve Mimeault, ELLE Decor, "The Ultimate Travel Guide For A Coastal California Road Trip," 24 Oct. 2016 The variations of kilims, which refer to any flatweave rug, are endless. — Sophia Markoulakis, San Francisco Chronicle, "Bold, artisanal Turkish rugs are in demand," 10 May 2018 The furnishings consisted of mid- century pieces that Komenda juxtaposed with leather sofas, rustic tables, and vintage kilim pillows. — Chantal Lamers, Sunset, "How to Design a Pair of Family Cabins," 22 Jan. 2018 The bedding is by the White Company, the vintage indigo throw is Indian, the 18th- century Danish trunk is from a Tel Aviv, Israel, flea market, and the kilim is from Roam Antiques. — Elisabeth Malkin, ELLE Decor, "House Tour: A Bohemian Retreat In San Miguel de Allende Reflects Local Traditions," 20 Feb. 2018 Or maybe an Uzbek lamb fest among the cushions and floor-to-ceiling kilims at Suzani. — Craig Laban, Philly.com, "Where to eat on Valentine's Day," 12 Feb. 2018 Perla’s handsome banquets and walnut tables have been replaced by décor suggestive of a Pinterest-perfect living room: slouchy leather couches, midcentury arm chairs, rumpled kilim rugs and many, many succulents. — Elizabeth G. Dunn, WSJ, "How We’ll Dine in 2018: The Rise of the All-Day Menu," 20 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'kilim.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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