Hotamiş Kilim - Mid 19th century

€6,916.67
330 x 154 cm
MH9610158
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Mid-19th century Kilim from the Hotamiş tribes of south-west central Anatolia

This piece is exceptional because of its age.
Its motifs are both very primitive and very elaborate, and the colours used give a real vibrancy to the weaving.

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The Hotamiş tribes are nomadic peoples who settled in the Konya region during the Seljuk period.
Their kilims are woven from medium to fine wools.
These tribes integrated the Anatolian decorative and symbolic repertoire while adapting it according to their own traditions.
The weavings of these tribes are generally very fine and very precise.
The colours used are generally dense: red, blue, beige, orange, brown and green.

Kilims were woven by hand, using hand-spun wool, which they dyed as they went along.

Patterns and colors: Each region had its own way of spinning wool, its own patterns and its own palette of colors.

These antique kilims were intended for domestic use.
They were woven without drawing boards, which adds a real personal touch and makes them unique pieces.
Their beauty depends on the way the weaver has interpreted the motifs and combined the colors.
That's why we choose our kilims one by one, to select only the most beautiful.
MH9610158
330 x 154 cm

Data sheet

Colors :
Vegetables dyes
Area :
Konya
Country :
Turkey
Kind of piece
Collector's kilim
Material :
100 % wool - Hand-spun wool

Every day: you can vacuum, but not at maximum power. Avoid vacuum cleaners with rotating brushes.

Liquid spills: mop up as much liquid as possible and rub gently with a damp cloth. 

Grease stains: soak up as much grease as possible with paper towels or terre de Sommières.

Accidents involving animals: in this case, it's very important to act quickly, as animals release acids that will damage wool. Treat your kilim following the same advice as for spilled liquids. 

For a more thorough cleaning: it may be that the stains have not been completely treated, or that over the years, despite regular maintenance, dust has settled in and a grey veil has set in. In such cases, it's time to turn to a professional. 

That's why we offer a cleaning service, carried out by a company specialized in manual and wet carpet cleaning.

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