Small Rug,Turkish Kilim Rug,Hand Made Kitchen Rug,Study Room Rug,Living Room Rug,Bedroom Rug,Boho outlets Nursery Rug,Mom Gift Rug 4' 5'' x 3' KOŞ

Small Rug,Turkish Kilim Rug,Hand Made Kitchen Rug,Study Room Rug,Living Room Rug,Bedroom Rug,Boho Bathroom Rug,Gift Rug 4' 5'' x 3' KOŞ


Hand made Kilim rug is clean and ready to use

vintage Kilim rug is in good condition.

Turkish Kilim rug has beautiful color harmony

Boho Kilim rug will enhance your beauty of home atmosfer !!!

Flat weaving rug is one of a kind

We belive that every rug has it's own story !!!

100 % Hand Made Turkish wool Unique rug !!!

This gorgeous rug can be used as:Room size rug,Dining room rug,Living room rug,Nursery,Offce,Present for loved ones,Bedroom,kids room,saloon,Studio.



Due to the nature of age, All vintage rugs might have slightly worn, faded, or have minor imperfections adding to the character of the item.That makes them more beautiful and more unique.

I take the photos outdoor with naturel daylight to show you the real,naturel and original rug.I don't make any photoshop or etc.


Photos of the rug may differ from screen to screen !!!

We Ship The Rug Directly From Turkey !!!

You Will Receive Same Rug In The Pictures !!!


The rug comes from smoke free and pet free area


SIZE IN CENTIMETERS: 137 X 90


SIZE IN FEET: 4' 5'' X 3'


SIZE IN INCHES: 54 X 35



I will ship your rug by FEDEX INTERNATIONAL within 5 business days and will inform you about shipment details



I Am Grateful For Your Support The Handcraft And My Small Business,Melisa !!!


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What is a Kilim ?



Kilim, a word of Turkish origin, denotes a pileless textile of many uses produced by one of several flatweaving techniques that have a common or closely related heritage and are practiced 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 accepted practice, kilims are in a class of their own.

The major difference between a kilim area rug and a carpet or a pile rug is that whereas the design visible on a pile rugs is made by individual short strands of different color being knotted onto the warps and held together by pressing the wefts tightly, 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 later outlets returned around the adjacent warp.

Weavers pack the weft tightly to completely cover the warp and often favor diagonal patterns so as to avoid weakening the structure of the rug with vertical slits. It produces bold, sharp patterns that weavers enjoy creating with more freedom 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.



Are kilim rugs just floor coverings? No, some are hangings, some are bench or divan coverings, bags or mule saddles.



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 often.


How to Properly Clean a Kilim


Kilim rugs are beautiful works of art, but they were made to be used and walked on. They can be very durable and resistant. 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 Kilim
Use a good vacuum at the correct setting for regular cleaning; vacuuming both sides. Never vacuum on high suction setting. Never use a washing machine and dryer to clean a kilim. The best place to wash a kilim is outside on grass or gravel with cold water from a hose. Never wash it on a flat surface, 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.

Cleaning
If the colors are fading, use a solution 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 to 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 from 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 from 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 slightly larger than the stain and place under the stain.

Dilute 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 carpets need to breath when drying. Using a hair dryer on low or cold setting can also dry the spot faster and may prevent a ring from 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 straight 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 practices for cleaning a kilim.

Chemical Detergents
Once 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 proceeding and use it only after highly diluting 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 carpet, moving downward.

Keeping a kilim clean can take a little more work than a studier carpet or rug, but with the right care it doesn't have to be too often. With the right care and patience, a beautiful kilim can last a long time and one day become a family heirloom.

Kilim Motifs and Symbols

Motifs are derived from symbols that were used in ages gone by to inform, communicate and to convey ideas. Over time, some of these signs merged with myths,
acquired hidden significance and moved into the world of esoteric symbolism. In this context, their use may not be limited to decorative purposes.
Due to the hidden forces they are believed to imply,
their primary purpose may well be psychological rather than aesthetic.

Kilim Motifs and What They Mean

A motif can be defined as a decorative themes, pattern or design. Traditionally, women wove kilims. The kilim motifs are derived from desires, family lives etc.
Many motifs are used in kilims. Different motifs mean different things. This short article explains different motifs and their meanings.
This short article explains various kilim motifs and their meanings.

Hands-on-hips (Turkish: elibelinde)

This motif symoolizes motherhood and fertility. It is widely used. There are many variations as you can see above. This is probably the oldest motif.

Ram's horn (Turkish: koc boynuzu)

This motif symbolizes fertility, heroism, manhood, power and masculinity. This may also mean leaderships.

Fertility (Turkish: bereket)

Eye (Turkish: goz)

This motifs represent protection, protection agains the evil eye. Turkish culture believe that the evil eye can cause harm and injury.

Cross (Turkish: hac)

This also represents protection. This does not represent religious meanings. According to Turkish culture, cross will divide the evil eye into four pieces.

Hook (Turkish: cengel)

This is another motif agains the evil eye. This motif is called “cakmak” (lighter), “egri ala”, “balik” (fish) and “kucuk kara balik” (small black fish).

Earrings (Turkish: kupe)

This motif symoolizes marriage. In Turkish culture, earrings are a common wedding presents and this in kilims, depictions of earrings represent marriage.
A girl who is using this motif in her Kilims trying to tell that she wants to get married.

Chest (Turkish: Sandik)

This also symoolizes marriage and a desire to marry, more specifically the trousseau chest of a young girl. Traditionally a young girl prepares
special wedding stuff packed into her wedding chest which would be transported to her new home once she was married.

Start (Turkish: yildiz)

This represents productivity. A star means lights and lights mean intelligence. A star motif in Kilims also represents happiness.
Some say this motif represents the womb, thus it may mean fertility.

Scorpion (Turkish: akrep)

Scorpion motifs in Kilims are the symbol of protection.

Dragon (Turkish: ejder)

Bird (Turkish: kus)

Different birds may mean different things. So bird motifs may mean different things depending on the bird. For instance, while,
owls and ravens motifs mean bad lucks; pigeons, doves and nightingales motifs mean good luck. Generally, the bird symbol means luck and happiness.

Tree of life (Turkish: Hayal agaci)

This motif symbolizes immortality. It also may mean after life. Many different tree symbols can be used such as olive, oak, fig, palm etc.

Burdock (Turkish: pitrak)

Hand, finger or comb (Turkish: el, parmak veya tarak)


Mostly they represent protection. Hand and finger motifs usually symbolize productivity and good luck, comb motifs represent birth and marriage.