Origin and history of kilims
Derived from the Turkish word “ kilim ,” these pileless rugs embody a rich tradition that spans from Turkey (Anatolia and Thrace) to North Africa, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia, and China. Kilims (also spelled kelim, gelim, or killim) occupy a unique place in the world of textiles, distinguished by their flat weaving techniques.
The origins of kilim rugs date back to nomadic peoples and serve a variety of practical purposes, such as blankets, saddle blankets, seat mats, or wall decorations. These early kilims , believed to date back several hundred years BC, resembled the flat-woven rugs known today. Unlike knotted rugs, which evolved from weaving techniques, kilims are hand-woven using distinct methods. Today, kilims predominantly come from regions of southern Iran or Afghanistan, continuing to embody cultural and craft traditions that have evolved over millennia.
Like many traditional fabrics and processes, they inspire today's designers and artisans to use them in a totally different way than originally intended.
This is how our bags are created, for example, in various modern shapes such as
- the shoulder bucket in different sizes and shapes,
- backpacks
- laptop cases
- purses
- shopper
- tote bag etc.
