kilim

[kee-leem, kil-im]

noun

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

Origin of kilim

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

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Examples from the Web for kilim

Contemporary Examples of kilim

They watched us from a distance as we dozed on kilim rugs after lunch.
On Foot in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco
Joanna Eede
January 22, 2014

Historical Examples of kilim

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. Hawley
The colours, by which alone the patterns are distinguished, are largely responsible for the character of the kilim.
Oriental Rugs
Walter A. Hawley

British Dictionary definitions for kilim

kilim

noun

a pileless woven rug of intricate design made in the Middle East

Word Origin for kilim

C19: from Turkish, from Persian kilīm

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