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What Is A Kilim Rug?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you in the market for a new rug? As you shop, you may notice that kilim rugs are particularly popular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because they have a fascinating history, a unique appearance, and many practical advantages when compared with other rugs<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn all you need to know about this household favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where do Kilim rugs<\/a> come from?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word \u201ckilim\u201d is of Turkish origin. It is used to refer to a high-quality pileless rug made from flat weaving techniques.

These techniques come from the geographical area which includes parts of Turkey as well as North Africa, the Balkans, parts of the Middle East, and South and Central Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What makes a <\/strong>Kilim different from other rugs?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike other rugs, flat weave rugs like Kilims do not have piles. This gives them a distinct texture when compared with other rugs. It also makes them easier to maintain and less likely to shed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flatweave rugs are woven on a loom. Although they are still handmade, they are woven on a loom, not knotted by hand one knot at a time. This makes them quicker to create, which explains why they\u2019re available at a more affordable price point.

In a pile rug, the design is created through the use of strands of different yarns which are knotted onto warps and tightly pressed together. The creation of a Kilim rug is very different. Both warps and wefts are woven together to create a flat weave rug with a design<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the advantages of Kilim rugs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n