Flat Woven Rugs

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Kilims:  The range of colours and compositions found in kilims is enormous, from intricate designs in natural, undyed wool to simple, vividly coloured geometric patterns.

Anatolia is the bridge and crossroads between Asia and Europe, and the intermingling of peoples and cultures that has always been part of the atmosphere continues today.   The population of modern Turkey is a mix of Kurds, Armenians, Assyrians, Yoruk and Turkik peoples, Greeks and many others.  Of these the Yoruk and Kurds have made and continue to make most of the kilims of Anatolia as part of a great tribal and family tradition.  

The Turkik and Islamic domination in Asia Minor has resulted in abstract kilim designs, and in the geometrification of natural forms, such as animals and plants.  There is a complex and uncharted evolution of designs, mixing pagan past with the rigid geometric patterns of Islam.  Adding to this is the movement of tribes all over Anatolia due to political and military reasons, resulting in a melting pot of kilim designs.  

Anatolia is the leader of the kilim producing nations in both its quality and quantity of modern production.  To satisfy the demand  of Turkish Kilims a few modifications have been made.   For example the wool used in modern production is often purchased pre-spun and dyed - ready for use.

But in spite of modern technology village production still exists, and however hard it tries, western influence will never completely take over kilim production in Turkey, because the roots of tribal traditions are deep within the weavers minds.  

Cicim:  Pronounced "gee jim", Cicim carpets are another type of flat woven carpet. In Cicim however the weaving includeds an embroidery effect. Cicim carpets can be very ornate and many owners choose to place these carpets on the wall instead of the floor. But make no mistake, this is a sturdy carpet, with many years of wear in it.