Anatolia

Anatolia, where the continents of Europe and Asia meet, has been a cultural crossroads and textile hot bed since the beginning of human civilization. Its kilims in striking colours are iconic.

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Vibrant, slit-weave tapestry with alternating patterns

Malatya Kilim

Handwoven wool flatweave rug in blue, brown, and red with traditional motifs

Aleppo Kilim

White cotton towel with silk and silver threads creating floral designs

Peskir

Wool flatweave in muted earth tones with traditional iconography

Obruk Kilim

Wool flatweave carpet in bright, primary colors with large medallions and other, traditional motifs

Hotamis Kilim

Peskir 2

Wool floor covering with large guls in the center of the field, surrounded by smaller guls in the field and throughout the border

Konya Kilim

Handwoven wool blanket in red, blue, and green plaid with yellow accents

Jijim

Tapestry

Caucasus, Nomadic Iran

Madagascar