kilim Iranian art

kilim Iranian art

Kilim is one of a variety of looms and coatings that are woven from silk, goat hair, sheep wool or other domestic animals. In its traditional form, kilim is usually used to cover land, walls, or curbs for bear animals, but today it is also purchased as a modern cover for town houses.
The colors used in traditional kilim are herbal. Sometimes the kilims are washed with tea and walnut skin for a more luxurious look and color.
The difference between kilim and carpet is in many ways and mainly in texture and size. The kilim does not have a map and is thus woven into the senses and is rarely seen larger than 2 meters by 5 meters. Traditional kilim sizes are based on the dimensions of the nomadic tents that weave.
Kilim is one of a variety of looms and coatings that are woven from silk, goat hair, sheep wool or other domestic animals.

Geography

It is woven in almost all parts of Iran especially Kermanshah province, Kurdistan province, Fars province, Kerman province, Khorasan province and so on. Sirjan Kerman, Anbar, Ardebil, Harsin Kermanshah kilims are among the best in Iran.
Kilim is also found in other Asian countries such as Turkey, Tibet, Nepal and Turkmenistan.

Famous kilim designs

• Linear Design (Muharram or Afshari)
• Shamlou’s plan
• Screw valve design
• Kurdish tablecloth design
• Simple floor plan
• Striped layout
• adobe design (or frame frame)