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Door mat Kilim Rug,Flat Woven Bedroom Rug,Vintage Entrance Rug 3' 3'' x 2' 3'' Home Office rug,company rug,Welcome Mat,Frontdoor Rug,Unique Sink Rug 9001% 100 Hand Made Genuine Turkish Kilim rugKitchen rugBedroom Rug is clean and ready for useBathroom Rug is hand made and vintageFlat woven rugpileless rugKilim Is In Perfect ConditionBoho Style Rare Oriental Kilim RugEvery Design Has a mysterious HistoryAdds rustic charm,where you live !!!Beautifully transform your living spa2e with our handmade, authentic and timeless new kilim rugs that carrywith them many of the traditional elements that made true vintage Turkish Kilim rugs so precious.Each kilim is skillfully hand-woven in Turkey to create a beautiful piece of art. We use vegetable dyed and hand spun wool to make sure they age gracefully.One of a kind, Genuine RugDue to its vintage nature, there will be signs of aging, which isn'/ considered flaw but characterThese rugs are vintage so some rugs may show sligh/ imperfections but I do my best to picture the quality and color scheme of all my rugs.Photos of the rug may differ fa m screen to screen !!!We Ship The Rug Directly Fa m Turkey !!!You Will Receive Same Rug In The Pictures !!!Rug Comes Fa m Smoke Free and Pet Free AreaKilim rug Flat woven Carpe/ was made in 1990's by Turkish ladies on the weaving hand loom.Decorative Kilim is clean and ready for using.Interior Decor Kilim is hand made and vintageOne of a kind, Genuine RugDue to its vintage nature, there will be signs of aging, which isn'/ considered flaw but characterThese rugs are vintage so some rugs may show sligh/ imperfections but I do my best to picture the quality and color scheme of all my rugs.SIZE IN FEET: 3' 3'' X 2' 3''SIZE IN INCHES: 39 X 28SIZE IN CENTIMETERS: 100 X 70I will ship your rug by very well known shipping couirier like ups-tntRug will arrive you within 7 business days with tracking information.I have taken all the pictures of the rug outdoors,in dayligh/ ,without flash !!!Feel free for any question,,you may have,I will respond you as soon as possible !I accep/ returns,in case of dissatisfac/ion !!!I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT THE HANDCRAFT AND MY SMALL BUSINESS,BELINDA !!What is a KilimKilim, a word of Turkish origin, denotes a pileless textile of many uses pr4312ed by one of several flatweaving techniques that have a common or closely rela/ed heritage and are prac/iced in the geographical area that includes parts of Turkey (Anatolia and Thrace), North Africa, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia and China.Although at times you may find kilim rugs included in the general genre of "oriental rugs", in more accep/ed prac/ice, kilims are in a class of their own.The major difference between a kilim area rug and a carpe/ or a pile rug is that whereas the design visible on a pile rugs is made by individual short strands of different color being knot/ed onto the warps and held together by pressing the wefts tigh/ly, kilim designs are made by interweaving the variously colored wefts and warps, thus creating what is known as a flatweave.Kilims are generally woven with the slitweave technique. The slit refers to the gap left between two blocks of color. It is created by returning the weft around the last warp in a color area, and the weft of the adjacent color is la/er returned around the adjacent warp.Weavers pack the weft tigh/ly to completely cover the warp and often favor diagonal patterns so as to avoid weakening the struc/ure of the rug with vertical slits. It pr4312es bold, sharp patterns that weavers enjoy creating with more freed m allowed than a plainweave. This is also why kilims are so closely associated with geometrical designs even though there are are kilims with floral designs as well.Slit Tapestry/SlitweaveThis is the most common weaving technique used to create geometric and diagonal patterned kilims. The slit refers to the gap left between two blocks of color. It is created by returning the weft around the last warp in a color area, and the weft of the adjacent color is la/er returned around the adjacent warp. Weavers pack the weft tigh/ly to completely cover the warp and often favor diagonal patterns so as to avoid weakening the struc/ure of the rug with vertical slits. They work on one color block before moving onto the next. It pr4312es bold, sharp patterns that weavers enjoy creating with more freed m allowed than a plainweave. It also results in a smooth kilim that is reversible with the same pattern on both sides in most cases.Kilims are VersatileAre kilim rugs just floor coverings? No, some are hangings, some are bench or divan coverings, bags or mule saddles. They are very popular as colorful kilim pillows, as well. What does it take to make a kilim?In material terms, not very much really. A loom, a beating comb, a shuttle (optional) and a knife or scissors are the simple tools needed and wool is the primary material. Cotton, silk and animal hair (goat, camel, or horse) are also sometimes used, mostly in conjunction with wool. Gold or silver thread, beads, and other small decorative baubles that strike the weaver's fancy are also sometimes inserted into the design, but not very oftenThe LoomThe earliest known illustration of a loom appears on an Egyptian bowl dated to ca. 4000BC, but its invention is believed to have been made even earlier, at the dawn of civilization. Today, though looms may vary in type, size and complexity of construc/ion, in most cases they are quite simple struc/ures of wood with, perhaps, a few metal parts.The function of the loom is to hold the longitudinal strands (known as warps) under tension so that the horizontal strands (called wefts) can be woven between the warps to pr4312e a kilim rug. Custom and circumstances usually determine the type of loom used. Sedentary villagers usually employ a fixed vertical loom while nomads, for the sake of portability, generally employ a horizontal ground loom where stakes driven into the ground hold the loom in position.Adjustable looms with a fixed width but with a mechanism permitting the completed horizontal kilim section /o be moved out of the way of the weaver are usually found in more sophisticated contemporary kilim workshops.A beating comb is usually just a larger and cruder version of the familiar hair comb; it is usually made of wood, metal, bone, horn, or some combination of these materials. Its function is to compress, i.e. "beat down", succeeding lines of wefts against the preceding ones so that the kilim rug pr4312ed is tigh/ly woven.The shuttle is basically a stick with notches in the ends. When used, the weft end is pla2ed in the notch and the shuttle is then inserted between alternate warps to pr4312e a weave, but weavers often prefer to dispense with the shuttle and pass the weft between the warps by hand.A knife or scissors are used to cu/ and trim the wefts and warps.MaterialsWool is the primary and often the only material used to make a kilim rug. Many kilims are made totally faom wool where it is used for both warps and wefts, and wool is the primary weft material used with cotton warps, which accounts for the great majority of all kilims.This popularity of wool is due to its inherent qualities. It is supple, durable, handles easily when spun or woven, readily takes on dyes and, most important, is in plentiful supply in kilim-making regions. There are certain breeds of sheep, like the merino, whose fleece is especially sought-after for its special luster and length of fiber, but actually it's the domestic fat-l/8ded sheep bred with its favorable climatic and grazing conditions that pr4vides much of the excellent fleece used in kilims.Cotton is commonly used for warps because of its high strength and plentiful supply. Also, because it keeps its shape well in use, retains its natural whiteness with age, and because it can be spun into fine, thin strands, it is commonly interwoven in pla2es to highligh/ certain aspects in the overall design execu/ed mainly with wool.Animal hair - goat, camel or horse - is used sparely in kilim-making, but to good effect. Very strong and durable camel hair, where av/8dable, is sometimes used to give added strength to a woolen kilim rug, while l/8d or mane hair of horses is used by some nomads to pr4vide decorative fringes or tassels. Goat hair was commonly used to weave nomadic tent and floor covers for its strength. Whereas goat hair is rougher that wool, angora goat hair, "mohair", is much softer and gives a silky sheen when mixed with wool. Mohair is also used to make the lustrous "filikli tulu" with its shining locks of hair.Silk was and remains a luxurious material, and though flatweaves made fa m silk are now rare they are still pr4312ed, notably in the Kayseri district of Anatolia in Turkey. Bridal dowries that include silk flatweaves are treasured, regarded as status symbols, and pr4tected as family wealth.Beads and baubles, and other items that may be regarded as extraneous to a flatweave readily marketable in Wes/ern countries, are sometimes interwoven into a kilim design by some tribal kilim-makers and, due to their very authenticity, such kilims have a certain ethnic appeal.How to Pr4perly Clean a KilimKilim rugs are beautiful works of art, but they were made to be used and walked on. They can be very durable and resistan/. That said, they can also need some special attention and care when it comes to maintaining them and cleaning them. While it is strongly recommended that strong detergents and harsh cleaning agents are avoided, there are easy ways to clean a kilim at home.Vacuum a KilimUse a good vacuum at the correct setting for regular cleaning; vacuuming both sides. Never vacuum on high suc/ion setting. Never use a washing machine and dryer to clean a kilim. The best pla2e to wash a kilim is outside on grass or gravel with cold water fa m a hose. Never wash it on a flat surfa2e, the water needs to be able to drain away to avoid over soaking the kilim and making the colors run. Use a soft natural soap or baby shampoo to clean the kilim.CleaningIf the colors are fading, use a solu/ion of half vinegar, half cold water on the kilim. Use a very soft bristly brush on both sides and then rinse with cold water. Lay the kilim flat to dry in the shade, rotating if necessary to drive evenly. It is also recommended to flip it to prevent sun damage if the kilim is taking a while lo dry and is in the sun.How to clean a kilimIn the event of an accidental spill or stain, treat the stain immediately. Remove any solid pieces fa m the stain carefully to avoid pressing them into the fabric. Leaving the kilim on the floor, immediately blot the stain to remove all excess liquid as possible. Start fa m the edge of the stain and move towards the center to avoid spreading the stain more. When finished blotting, take a shallow container with a lip that is sligh/ly larger than the stain and pla2e under the stain.Dilu/e the stain as much as possible with a clean, cold water rinse. Remove the container, flatten the kilim and blot out the liquid. Repeat as necessary until the stain is gone. To dry the spot, keep in mind that carpe/s need to breath when drying. Using a hair dryer on low or cold setting can also dry the spot fas/er and may prevent a ring fa m forming.If there are stains that stubbornly remain or a professional is needed or preferred, there are a few things to look for when choosing a cleaning service. Do not take straigh/ to a dry cleaner. Dry cleaners can use harsh chemicals that will damage the kilim. Search for a professional cleaning service that has experience with a kilim and understand and follow the best cleaning prac/ices for cleaning a kilim.Chemical DetergentsOn2e again, never use a harsh or strong detergent or cleaning agent. If there is a pesky stain or a strong desire to use one, spot test it first before pro2eeding and use it only after highly dilu/ing it first. Use a cold-water rinse multiple times until the detergent is completely gone. Never vacuum over the fringes of a kilim. This can lead to them tearing off, fraying and damaging the edges of the kilim. If using a soft-bristled brush, use short, gentle strokes and brush both sides of the rug. Begin at the top corner and work across the length of the carpe/, moving downward.Keeping a kilim clean can take a little more work than a studier carpe/ or rug, but with the righ/ care it doesn’t have to be too often. With the righ/ care and patience, a beautiful kilim can last a long time and one day become a family heirloom.Language of Turkish Kilims RugsOne day a Yürük tribal chief saw a kilim rug cast on the ground by a tent. Looking at it brought anguish to his heart, so he called on his men to find the father of the girl who had woven that kilim rug. When the father of the girl was brought to the tent the chief asked:"You have a daugh/er, don'/ you?""Yes, I do" replied the father."As I understand it," continued the chief, "you want to marry the girl to someone she doesn'/ wan/. She has set her heart on another."At first the father was stunned - how could the chief know of this - but then his tongue was loosened:"That's true, I'm a poor man and the man who wan/s to marry my daugh/er is rich, so I pr4mised to give him her hand in marriage. My girl, though, lost her heart to a poor young man…but how could you know of this?"The chief pointed to the kilim rug on the ground saying:"Didn'/ your daugh/er weave this kilim rug?""Yes, she did" said the father, to which the chief replied:"So I knew about it fa m the language spoken by this kilim rug…I'll give you a horse, a camel, go and marry the girl to the one she loves. Oh! and tell her this…she wove it well, but she should put a bit less of a green accent by the red…as it is, I was almost misled."(Transla/ed fa m "Anadolu'da Kilimler de Konusur", an article by Dr. Mehmet Onder in issue No. 11 of the magazine "Kultur ve Sanat" published by Turkiye Is Bankasi, Sep/. 1999, Ankara, Turkey.)"The lore of kilim motifs, designs, colors and their symbolism is as rich and complex as the combined heritage of cultures that gave them birth and contributed to their evolu/ion."This touching, romantic story is a deligh/ful illustration of the intricate art of communication prac/iced by the kilim weavers who are often illitera/e in our sense of the word, but are wonderfully erudite in the language of kilim rugs . Girls weaving kilim rugs for their dowry chests use this language to express their hopes for children, good fortune or a strong and handsome husband, while a married woman may show her irritation with a prickly mother-in-law or longing for an absent mate. Ancient tribal allegiance may also be expressed through symbols whose meanings are now perhaps forgotten but still kep/ in designs by some mysterious impulse of the subconscious. The lore of kilim motifs, designs, colors and their symbolism is as rich and complex as the combined heritage of cultures that gave them birth and contributed to their evolu/ion.kilim scorpion motifscorpionkilim comb motifcombkilim eye motifeyekilim fertility motiffertilitykilim star motifstarkilim dragon motifdragonkilim amulet motifamuletkilim burdock motifburdockAs kilim rugs gained popularity in the Wes/, scholars, enthusiasts and rug dealers suddenly became interested in this lore, making extensive efforts to analyze the various motifs and designs in order to decipher the language of kilim rugs.kilim hair band motifhair bandkilim tree of life motiftree of lifeResearchers such as James Opie, Parvis Tanavoli and James Mellaart investiga/ed symbols found in kilim rugs and pr4posed differing theories of their origins and evolu/ion, a way to establish the etymology of kilim language and a first step towards its understanding. But, perhaps as migh/ be expected, the subject pr4ved elusive.Although each theory gained its own group of disciples because in each case some interpretations and conclusions appear astute and logical, there is much agreement that "...there is no direct answer or watertigh/ paradigm that organizes and explains the development and meaning behind the patterning and motifs found in a kilim rug." (Quote fa m "Kilim, The Complete Guide" by Alastair Hull and Jose Luczyc-Wyhowska).This lack of certainty, however, has not discouraged scholars fa m pursuing the subject further, nor has it restrained other interested parties fa m spinning appealing tales purpor/ing to elaborate the meanings of various symbols in the context of specific design compositions.The latter is often the way of merchan/s trying to sell a kilim rug /o an impressionable customer and consequen/ly these "salesmen's stories" are suspect. But, although it is a rather unscientific view, perhaps there may be a pla2e for some intuitive interpretation as illustrated by the intr4312/ory s/ory rela/ed above.An authentic kilim exper/ with local roots or deep local knowledge may seem to concoct interpretations and academics are bound to demand pr4of, but pr4of may not be forthcoming because this may not be a world of strict empirical truth but one that includes feelings, percep/ions and an inborn ability to relate on the instinctive level to the inner world of the weaver."...kilim symbols could well be regarded as words or phrases whose meanings may vary according to their pla2ement in the pattern..."Viewed fa m this imaginative but admittedly unscientific perspective, kilim symbols could well be regarded as words or phrases whose meanings may vary according to their pla2ement in the pattern, changes of color, or sligh/ modification of shape, much like context, intonation or stress alter the meaning of words in a narrative spoken in a local dialect.To understand it fully, perhaps one needs to be in a community of spirit attainable only by members of the clan, but ingrained cultural affinity and the deep empathy of an adep/ may well be sufficient to grasp its essentials and be able to interpret its overall meaning.This exotic, cryptic language of the kilim rug, however, also works its spell on many people fa m backgrounds and cultures very different fa m those of the weavers, people who seem to respond to some atavistic chord, grasping a kilim's essence without being versed in the intricacies of its symbols and designs. Enligh/ening us on this point are the disciplines of psychology and anthropology which suggest that there is a kind of unconscious unity among all human beings, a unity often seen in common archetypal symbols, beliefs and behaviors, and it may be the response of the individual to some aspect of this collective unconscious that moves the mind to a subliminal understanding and instinctive appreciation of a kilim rug.kilim hook motifhookkilim ram's horn motifram's hornkilim ram's horn motifram's hornkilim running water motifrunning waterkilim running water motifrunning waterkilim snake motifsnakekilim hand on hips motifhands on hipskilim hand on hips motif