Natural Kilim rug, hand-knotted wool, 259cm x 343cm
$3,460.00 CAD
A natural Kilim rug refers to a hand-woven flatweave rug made exclusively from natural materials, both for the fibers and the dyes.
Cultural Significance and Characteristics
Patterns: Natural Kilim rugs feature geometric, floral, or symbolic patterns, often inspired by the culture and traditions of the regions where they are made.
Manufacturing
Materials: Most natural Kilims are woven from wool, sometimes blended with cotton for the warp. Natural wool gives the rug suppleness, durability, and comfort.
Dyes: Colors are obtained from natural pigments, such as plants, minerals, or insects (madder, indigo, cochineal…), rather than synthetic dyes.
Weaving: Like all kilims, it is a flatweave, without pile, light, reversible, and robust.
The natural Kilim rug combines artisanal tradition, durability, and aesthetics, while offering a healthy and ecological alternative to modern rugs made with synthetic materials. Versatile: Suitable for the living room, bedroom, hallway, or even as a decorative wall hanging.