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The art of Kilim
A specialist in kilims since the early 1970s, the TRIFF gallery has largely contributed to making these weavings known in France and Europe. Since its creation, the gallery has always favored the criteria of quality, authenticity, aesthetics and originality for the choice of its kilims.
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L'art du Kilim
Do you know the ancestral art of the kilim? Find out more about this weaving technique that tells a beautiful story.
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Van Kilim
€1,200.00
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174 x 104 cm
KA250710
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Rug from the second half of the 20th century, from the Van region in eastern Turkey.
The wool and colors of this kilim are very characteristic of the Van region, but its pattern is unique.
The woman who wove it told the story of Lake Van (depicted in the center of the weave) with its fauna, flora, and legends.
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The city of Van is located in eastern Turkey, close to the Iraqi and Iranian borders. The many conflicts in the region, and the resulting border changes, mean that many cultural influences have blended together. Compared with the rest of Anatolia, this region remained largely isolated from the modern Western world after World War 1.
Kurdish and Caucasian influences can be found in kilims from this region, with dark colors, medallions repeating a diamond pattern and fine borders.
The wools used are medium to fine, and in the case of kilims woven for weddings, silver threads are not uncommon.
Weaving: Women learned the art of kilim weaving from their mothers or grandmothers. 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.
KA250710
174 x 104 cm
Data sheet
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- Area :
- Van
- Country :
- Turkey
- Kind of piece
- Collector's kilim
- Material :
- 100 % wool - Hand-spun wool
Every day: you can vacuum, but not at minimum 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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The city of Van is located in eastern Turkey, close to the Iraqi and Iranian borders. The many conflicts in the region, and the resulting border changes, mean that many cultural influences have blended together. Compared with the rest of Anatolia, this region remained largely isolated from the modern Western world after World War 1.
Kurdish and Caucasian influences can be found in kilims from this region, with dark colors, medallions repeating a diamond pattern and fine borders.
The wools used are medium to fine, and in the case of kilims woven for weddings, silver threads are not uncommon.
Weaving: Women learned the art of kilim weaving from their mothers or grandmothers. 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.