Bessarabian Kilims
Bessarabian kilims were originally woven in Romania now known as the region of Bessarabia. They range from 20-40 years in age and are made from 100% wool. Most often the design is floral but can be geometric and the colors used are often shades of red, blue, and black. We have sizes ranging from 2X3 to 10X13.
Bulgarian Kilims
Bulgarian Kilims are woven by Turkish people living in Bulgaria. They are generally 10-50 years old. Woven with 100% wool and made from naturally-dyed wool. Sizes range from 2X3 to 10X13.
Soumak
Soumaks are woven in the village of Shemkha in the Caucasus. The weave is thicker than a kilim and is made of wool and cotton. Some Soumaks are made using wool and silk which give a shiny, softer texture. Most soumaks have a geometric design with a fairly large central motif. The dominant colors are shades of red and blue. Sizes range from 5X12 to 5X16.
Old Turkish
Kars kilims are made in the town of Kars, Turkey on the Turkish Armenian border. Most Kars feature a variety of repeating medallions and geometric composition and in general are made using shades of brown, pink, and orange. Fethiye kilims originate from Fethiye, a small town in the southwest corner of, Turkey. Most of Fethiye kilims have a geometric design with center medallion or diamond design. Mut kilims are originally from Mut, Turkey located in the Taurus Mountains of southern Turkey. The Mut design is based on hexagonal medallions in a repeated design. Malatya kilims are made in the area between Sivas and Malatya in east-central Turkey. The pattern is often geometric and colors are shades of red, blue and white.
Dhoku Kilim
Dhokus are one-of-a-kind pieces that complement the contemporary urban lifestyle. These kilims are handmade in Turkey using a new weaving technique similar to that of the kilim. Our goal was to create new, uncommon textures and patterns. Dhoku draws its inspiration and guidance from nature. Hand-woven using organic materials and natural dyes. Sizes ranging from 5X7 to 10X14. We can custom make a rug for you in any size, pattern and color.
