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.
