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The Ancient Art of Kilim Weaving

Since we opened our doors in 1974, we have been devoted to keeping traditional crafts alive from all over the world. And the ancient art of kilim weaving is one such craft. Every thread that’s loom-woven by deft hands is imbued with history; an artisanal expertise that’s been passed down from one generation to the next.

Our kilim rug collection is a celebration of this rich heritage, and it’s one that we would like to share with you.


What is kilim weaving?

Kilim weaving is a truly ancient technique that originated in the fourth century within the countries that made up the former Persian Empire. It’s well known for its flat, pileless weave where the warp and weft are bound together to form a beautifully rich tapestry. Its array of colour and intricate pattern are often inspired by a certain region or culture. 

A close-up of a person's hand adjusting white warp threads on a traditional loom. The threads are stretched tightly in parallel, with a blurred sandy background, suggesting an outdoor or artisanal weaving setting.A close-up of a person's hand adjusting white warp threads on a traditional loom. The threads are stretched tightly in parallel, with a blurred sandy background, suggesting an outdoor or artisanal weaving setting.
Our Kilim Rugs are skillfully crafted in India.
A close-up of the edge of a woven kilim rug with intricate patterns in earthy tones of beige, blue, brown, and pink. The rug features a fringe of loosely twisted cream-colored threads, lying on a wooden floor with visible grain patterns.A close-up of the edge of a woven kilim rug with intricate patterns in earthy tones of beige, blue, brown, and pink. The rug features a fringe of loosely twisted cream-colored threads, lying on a wooden floor with visible grain patterns.
Close-up detail of one of our beautiful kilim rugs.


"A partially visible kilim rug with a traditional geometric pattern in soft pastel tones of pink, beige, and brown. The design features symmetrical diamond motifs and intricate border details."A partially visible kilim rug with a traditional geometric pattern in soft pastel tones of pink, beige, and brown. The design features symmetrical diamond motifs and intricate border details.
Imogene Jute Kilim Rug
"A close-up of the edge of a woven kilim rug featuring earthy tones of beige and brown. The texture of the rug is visible, with thick, interwoven fibers creating a rustic appearance. "A close-up of the edge of a woven kilim rug featuring earthy tones of beige and brown. The texture of the rug is visible, with thick, interwoven fibers creating a rustic appearance.
Altan Kilim Rug

The artisans behind the craft 

The art of kilim has tracked its way all over the world since the fourth century. But today, our rugs are crafted by skilled artisans who are from rural Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan in India. And, we’re proud to say, we have been working alongside our good friends in the same workshop for over 25 years.


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Woven with care

To make our kilim rugs, the artisans begin by bundling the threads together ready to be dyed. The warp threads are then attached to a wooden punja loom – a vertical frame on which the entire weaving process is carried out by hand.

Swift, skilled artisans bring each individual weft thread under and over the warp to create the beautiful kilim tapestry we know and love. Finally, the rug is cut off the loom ready for fringing to be added and the edges serged by hand. 

A collection of vintage-style kilim rugs in warm, earthy tones displayed in a room. Some rugs are draped over a wooden rack, showcasing intricate geometric patterns in beige, brown, and gold hues, while others are rolled up and leaning against the wall.A collection of vintage-style kilim rugs in warm, earthy tones displayed in a room. Some rugs are draped over a wooden rack, showcasing intricate geometric patterns in beige, brown, and gold hues, while others are rolled up and leaning against the wall.
Our kilim rugs come in a range of beautifully soft and muted colours.
"A top-down view of a rectangular woven kilim rug with a repeating diamond pattern in warm, earthy tones of beige, gold, and brown. The rug has intricate border details with subtle pink and orange accents, and fringed edges."A top-down view of a rectangular woven kilim rug with a repeating diamond pattern in warm, earthy tones of beige, gold, and brown. The rug has intricate border details with subtle pink and orange accents, and fringed edges.
Jolie Jute Kilim Rug


A close-up of a vintage-style kilim rug with an intricate floral and vine pattern in earthy tones of beige, brown, blue, and pink.A close-up of a vintage-style kilim rug with an intricate floral and vine pattern in earthy tones of beige, brown, blue, and pink.
Our expertly hand-woven kilim tapestry
"A vintage-style kilim rug with intricate floral and vine motifs in soft earthy tones of beige, brown, blue, and pink, laid on a wooden floor."A vintage-style kilim rug with intricate floral and vine motifs in soft earthy tones of beige, brown, blue, and pink, laid on a wooden floor.
Bayar Kilim Rugs

One with nature

Our kilim rugs are made from a mix of jute blended with a little cotton – natural fibres that are well known for their hard-wearing resilience. While jute is a strong and sustainable rain-fed crop that’s spun into coarse rustic threads, cotton provides the rug’s soft texture underfoot.


We are immensely proud to be friends with a community of such talented artisans. To see more of their work, browse our woven rug collection below.