Kilims are flat weave rugs originally produced in a village or tribal environment. The designs of kilims tend to be geometric often incorporating various symbolic motifs. A prominent characteristic of kilim rugs is the slits along the warp of the rug weaver there is a change of color. Kilims were used to make many functional things such as storage bags, cushions, salt bags, grain bags, saddle blankets, pillows, even cradles . Kilims were also woven as treasures to be dowry pieces or to mark the birth of a child. These were saved or used only on special occasions.