Kilim rugs

The Kilim carpet is made solely with natural materials, and comes in a wide range of sizes, patterns and colors. Oriental or Moroccan, this historical carpet, is an essential element of nomadic life.

 

The Les Losanges shop offers a collection of Berber carpets (Boucherouite, Boujaad, Beni Ouarain…) all authentic, and coming from various tribes from the Moroccan Atlas mountains. Before purchasing your cheap Kilim carpet on our online site, you will find below some explanations on its characteristics.

What does Kilim mean ?

The term “Kilim”, or (“Klim”) refers to a specific manufacturing technique, that is your carpet will be embroidered and not, like most of the Berber rugs, knotted. This means there will be no velvet on your carpet. Therefore, in Morocco, one will use the expression Hanbel carpet, whereas in Turkey, one will say Kelim carpet, when both belong to the kilim carpet category, but come from different tribes, and mostly different countries. A Kilim carpet can therefore be Afghan, Turkish or Moroccan.

What is the Kilim story ?

You can find Kilim rugs coming from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Morocco and several other countries. Each country has its own bright, red, black … tint. That is how one can determine the origin of your Kilim carpet. In the same way, the patterns of the carpet tell from which nomadic tribe it comes from.

What is the manufacturing technique of a Kilim carpet ?

The weaving method of Kilim carpets is a flat wool weaving, which gives a tapestry touch to your carpet. One of the great advantages of that technique is that your carpet can be used on both sides. This Moroccan carpet is mainly made out of sheep wool, but it is also possible to find goat or camel hair. Nowadays, the modern Kilim carpet has evolved, it can be made out of coton, but the manufacturing method remains the same : traditional and handmade !

One can clearly identify 3 main periods for Kilim carpets

• The ancient Kilim carpet : it is a 90 years old carpet, that is defined by the absence of any chemicals for the wool dye. You are guaranteed that the dye is made of 100% natural dye.
• The vintage Kilim carpet : it is at least 30 years of age, there might be chemicals in the wool
• The modern Kilim carpet : it is less than 20 years old, it can contain coton, and the dye is either natural, or chemical.

This distinction is true for all Kilim rugs, whether they come from Afghanistan, Pakistan, or Morocco.

A Berber rug, with a multitude of colors

It is way possible to find a multicolored woolen Berber rug (with or without coton). Indeed, the wool fiber, on top of having a very strong fiber, it is easily colored. So, you will easily find a blue, red, beige Kilim carpet. You choose the colors you like the most ! By choosing a white Berber rug, you can enhance the natural and refined style of your home. The brown Berber rug, on the other hand, wil perfectly adapt in a more bohemian chic decoration. Lastly, the multicolored carpet will brighten and cheer up the room.

According to the origin of your Kilim carpet, should it come from Afghanistan, Pakistan or Morocco, the pink, red, gray… colors will vary. It is totally normal, as dying the wool may differ according to the country it is done in.

These natural materials can be coming from plants or minerals, for example the use of a pink plant from Afghanistan will give a pink tint to the wool, the color will vary for a pink plant in Morocco. Each plant therefore has its own shimmering color scheme. Some ancient Berber carpet colors do not exist any more, due to the loss of several types of plants, in that’s where it becomes a true collection item.

Choose your carpet within a wide variety of patterns !

Whether your Kilim carpet comes from Afghanistan, Turkey or Morocco, it has a story to tell. The most frequent shapes on Kilim carpets are the diamond shape, and the triangle. But one can also find a zig-zag pattern (giving the impression of a staircase), and which, in Touaregs symbols, represents a celebration.

In reality, each pattern has its own meaning, and all the geometrical shapes you will see on your carpet relate to a form of writing.

Living room, bedroom, dining room, the Kilim carpet fits in everywhere !

Your Kilim carpet will fit in everywhere ! even if it comes from Afghanistan, or Morocco, even if ancient, vintage, or modern, it will adapt to your home. You can place it on the floor, as a carpet in your lounge. That is the most classic version. Nonetheless, you can also use it as a bedcover to give an oriental touch to your bedroom. Some also hang it on their wall, like a tapestry.

If you choose to put your black, white or brown Berber rug in you lounge, it will definitely enhance your home. The pattern and design of your Kilim carpet will fit in, whether you have chosen a bohemian chic style, or a modern Kilim carpet. And if you fancy throwing yourself in a 100% oriental style, why not just add pink, orange or red cushions.

But your Kilim carpet will just as well fit in your bedroom, or in your child’s bedroom. It is a piece of decoration by itself. Light, the Kilim carpet is easily carried around, so you can place your carpet anywhere quite easily. So, if you need change, you can just switch your lounge berber rug to the one in your bedroom.

Thanks to its simple but modern design, the Berber Kilim carpet is ideal for your home, as it can fit in with any style or decoration.

Kilim carpets available in the following sizes

Your Kilim can have the following sizes

• The Kilim corridor carpet : ideal if you need a narrow carpet
• The small Kilim carpet : ideal size for a house entrance
• The large Berber Kilim / classical : to be place under your dining table, in front of your couch or even in a bedroom

You will always find the right size, whether your carpet is ancient, vintage or modern !

How do I clean my carpet ?

 

Beige, red or black, whatever color, you must know that the Kilim rugs are easy to clean.

Indeed, in case of a stain, even on a white Kilim, it can be removed with a simple sponge with water and soap. Still, when your carpet is multicolored, make sure that the colors (black, brown) are properly fixed, that will prevent the colors to fade.

In doubt, just go to a professional cleaner.

Why should I buy my carpet at the Les Losanges boutique ?

 

Purchase your Kilim, Azilal, Boujaad or Mrirt carpet at Les Losanges ! In this way, you are guaranteed to buy a unique and authentic rug. Our carpets are handmade, following the tradition by Berber women from rural tribes. Les Losanges practice fair trade, ensuring the price is also fair. Les Losanges guarantees a fair price for the weavers, but also a fair price for you. Indeed, at Les Losanges, you will find cheap Berber carpets, as we work directly with weavers from each tribe, hence avoiding intermediary costs.

So do not hesitate any more ! choose your carpet from our online catalog, and just order. Benefit from our quick and free delivery (72h).

The other Berber tribes that might be of interest

Check our website leslosanges.com, where you can find a wide variety of available Berber carpets, not just Kilim carpets. You can also come to our Biarritz showroom, where you will find and important stock of Moroccan available rugs.

Set off to explore the Azilal or Boucherouite or eht Boujaad tribes.

Whatever your choice, with Les Losanges, stand assured to find a Berber carpet cheap, and of proper quality. It will most definitely adapt to your lounge, your dining room or your corridor. Indeed, Les Losanges can be proud of practicing fair trade, and pay the Moroccan weavers at a fair price.