kilim
a pileless, tapestry-woven rug or other covering made in various parts of the Middle East, eastern Europe, and Turkestan.
Origin of kilim
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How to use kilim in a sentence
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.
Oriental Rugs | Walter A. HawleyThe colours, by which alone the patterns are distinguished, are largely responsible for the character of the kilim.
Oriental Rugs | Walter A. HawleyThe Kiz-kilim rugs have no nap, and are woven with a needle.
Hand-Loom Weaving | Mattie Phipps ToddThe Kiz-kilim rug in the illustration was copied from a genuine rug.
Hand-Loom Weaving | Mattie Phipps Todd
British Dictionary definitions for kilim
/ (kɪˈlim, ˈkiːlɪm) /
a pileless woven rug of intricate design made in the Middle East
Origin of kilim
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