Kilims, aka kilim rugs, are a hugely popular flat tapestry-woven carpet that have been produced since ancient times in the middle east from the Balkans in the West to Pakistan in the East. Kilim rugs have been identified as old as from 4th or 5th century China. The term kilim is Turkish and originates from […]
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The wonderful and very great Khal Mohommadi
One of our favorite rugs at West End Co. is the Khal Mohommadi. The rugs are named after a legendary Ersari Turkmon named Khal Mohommad. This gent was said to have perfected the art of red dying, and this is evident in the rich, deep colours of the rugs that bare his name. He is […]
Read moreKilim rugs @ West End Co. Brisbane
Nothing finishes a room like a well chosen rug. A kilim rug, with all its colour and vibrancy, is the perfect choice for a Brisbane home. Kilim rugs are woven, so more portable than their rug knotted cousins. Origins of the kilim rug Kilims are thought to have originated in Mongolia and soon became popular […]
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