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Showing posts with label Handmade Carpets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Handmade Carpets. Show all posts

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Kilims

Kilims


Kilims (gilim)

Kilims also called gelim in Persian language are flat woven tapestry carpets or rugs produced from Balkan to Pakistan. Kilim used for decorative mostly as wall hangings or as prayer rugs. Kilims are widely popular in western world as they are cheaper than pile rugs. Because kilims are often cheaper than pile rugs, beginning carpet collectors often start with them. Despite what many perceive as their secondary status to pile carpets, kilims have become increasingly collectible in themselves in recent years, with quality pieces now commanding high prices.


Sunday, July 22, 2012

Tabriz Mahi BIdjar





Tabriz Mahi, which is also called "Tabriz with fish patterns" (the rugs arched leaf pattern is called "Mahi", which means "fish").The motifs on Tabriz Mahi rugs take the detailed form of a leaf, which is particularly emphasised by the use of natural silk. Usually there is a smaller light medallions in the centre of the rug surrounded by 2 or 3 other medallions. Often rustic colours are used together with dark blue and pink. The weave and weft are cotton and a very fine, closecut wool is used for the pile.


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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Tree of Life

Tree of Life rugs (or Tree rugs) are distinct in that they represent one of the oldest spiritual symbols in human history, predating Christianity and Islam. References to a "Tree of Life" that links mankind to heavenly worlds have been found in ancient cultures spanning from Europe to the Orient. Historically and in the oriental rug weaving region, Tree of Life rugs have been produced by many of the weaving centers