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Kilims
were weaves constructed with two sets of
threads by crossing them at 90-degree angles.
In these weaves the perpendicular threads are
called the warp and the horizontal threads the
weft. This technique was first used for making
cloth, but at the same time it set the
foundation for weaving kilims. All of these
productions are referred to as "flat weaves".
Wooden or metal combs were used to push the
weft down, so these weaves are called "combed
weaves". |
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The difference between a kilim and a pile rug
is that whereas the design visible on the
kilim is made by interweaving the variously
colored wefts and warps, thus creating a flat
weave, in a pile rug individual short strands
of different color, usually of wool, are
knotted onto the warps and held together by
pressing the wefts tightly against each other.
In this case the whole design is made by these
separately knotted strands which form the
pile, and the patterns become clearly visible
after any excessive lengths of the knotted
materials are shorn off to create a level
surface.
The common
aspect of kilims is the technical manner in
which they are produced, which influences the
shapes of the patterns. For this reason, the
motifs were strongly stylized and were changed
into geometrical forms.
Kilims are
made in different colors, designs, and
compositions and it is possible to find them
in various sizes.
This group of weaves is
often used in contemporary decorations in
various locations, making them at the same
time valuable objects in the field of
art.
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