What is a Kilim Rug: A Guide to the Flatweave Textile Art
A kilim rug is a flat tapestry-woven carpet or rug that is traditionally produced in countries of the former Persian Empire, including Iran, the Balkans, and the Turkic countries. Kilims are often mentioned under Oriental rugs, but they are an entirely different genre of carpets and rugs. They are pile-less rugs that are generally flat…




















