What is a kilim rug?

What exactly is a kilim rug? We'll explain it in detail in this blog! Read on and discover the wonders of the kilim rug! Kilim rugs are also called kilims. You probably know what this rug looks like, but don't know exactly what 'kilim' is? Kilim rugs are available in the most varied sizes and colours.

A kilim rug

There are rose kilim rugs and Patchwork kilims. A kilim rug brings Eastern atmosphere into your home and due to the different options you can continue to be inspired by your surroundings. Kilims often have a detailed pattern. The bright colours in this type of rug ensure that it creates its own unique expression.

A kilim rug

Traditional kilims are woven with meaning. This is expressed in a pattern or geometric lines. These kilims come from, amongst other places, Afghanistan or Turkey. Often it's the smaller motifs that carry meaning. The motifs in kilims are therefore called 'kam'.

The traditional colours of a kilim are often red, pink, blue or green.

In the past, kilims were also dyed. This was done with natural dyes. These colours were extracted from plants. Because these were natural colours, it was also always difficult to get the same 'green' colour, for example. This took a very long time. After the flock of sheep was sheared, a beautiful kilim was made from the wool that came from the sheep.

When a kilim was finished, it often received a name. A kilim was often named after the tribe or region the person who made the kilim came from.

Kilim rug, not just any rug

Besides being just a 'normal' rug, the rug had more purpose. The rug was used as a prayer mat, for warmth and to shield things. In the past, it was quite normal that when people got married, you gave them a number of kilims as a gift. Kilims are becoming increasingly popular in Europe, but even so, it remains a remarkable type of rug and each rug is a unique piece.

Style your kilim rug

Now you have a beautiful kilim rug at home but don't quite know how to style the rug best. The risk with a kilim rug is that the interior can look cluttered if you have too many colours in the house. Make sure that the kilim rug is combined with one colour. For example, green. Then go for green accessories, cushions, a pouffe and a warm blanket. You can choose to paint one wall in the house green so it matches even better! Will your kilim rug become the eye-catcher in your home?!