kilim

[ kee-leem, kil-im ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a pileless, tapestry-woven rug or other covering made in various parts of the Middle East, eastern Europe, and Turkestan.

kilim

/ kɪˈlim; ˈkiːlɪm /

Origin of kilim¹

1880–85; < Turkish < Persian gilīm coarse-woven blanket

Origin of kilim¹

C19: from Turkish, from Persian kilīm

They watched us from a distance as we dozed on kilim rugs after lunch.

Borders find slight favour with kilim weavers, and in most pieces they are entirely wanting or only present at one end.

The colours, by which alone the patterns are distinguished, are largely responsible for the character of the kilim.

The Kiz-Kilim rugs have no nap, and are woven with a needle.

The Kiz-Kilim rug in the illustration was copied from a genuine rug.

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