Kelim or Gabbeh rugs: the difference in weaving technique
You’re torn between a Kelim and a Gabbeh rug. Both have a calm and informal look compared to a classic Persian rug,…
Features of Kelim Rugs
Moroccan or kilim rug: what’s the difference?
Kelim and Moroccan rugs are often mentioned in the same breath, and that’s hardly surprising: both techniques have a long history…
Turkish or Moroccan kilims: the difference in origin and style
You’re looking for a kilim and come across both Turkish and Moroccan examples, both flat-woven but of different origins…
Wool or cotton kilim: what the material means
A kilim is sometimes regarded as a single, specific type of material, but that is not correct. This category includes both woollen and…
Kelim or Persian rug: the difference in technique and pattern
Kilim and Persian rugs both sound like distinct, recognisable styles, but the two differ fundamentally in terms of technique. A kilim is…
Reversible kilims: what flat weaving means
Did you know that a kilim can, in principle, be used on both sides? This is due to the flat weaving technique: without…
Kelim with a geometric pattern
As you scroll through the Kelims, you see the same repeating diamond patterns, stripes and zigzag lines appearing again and again. That’s no coincidence: geometrically speaking, it’s…
Vintage and semi-antique kilims
At Kelims, ‘vintage’ and ‘semi-antique’ are often used as synonyms, but that isn’t entirely correct. At the moment, there is…
Berber rug or kilim: the difference lies in the technique
Would you like a thick, soft rug to walk on barefoot? Choose a Berber rug. Are you looking for a flatter, airier…
