Graceful like a swan, this contemporary kilim delights with its calm pattern and light colour palette. The symmetrical scheme consists of a repeated composite that resembles birds facing each other. The whole is decorated with the use of coils and other drawings in the shade of dove feathers. The background, a little bit darker, is hand-made with fibres dyed in a light grey colour. Richly ornamented contemporary kilim like this will find its place in the house of a lover of regularity, who searches for an ad able to clarify and enrich the interior. Excellent wool and flatweave technique provide perfect durability and handiness to this item. Flatweave rugs are so universal that they appear in almost every culture in the world. From Turkey to Peru, everyone can enjoy their beautiful patterns and stunning colours. Among oriental, flat-woven rugs are well-known kilim rugs as well as soaks, although Scandinavian pieces are one of the most popular carpets of this weave. What is characteristic of all types of modern shag rugs and carpets is the fact that a loom is necessary to make them. They are created by interlocking warp (vertical) and weft (horizontal) threads. Because of that, flat-woven have no pile whatsoever and tend to be thinner than knotted rugs. Their versatility makes them useful in many situations- flat-woven rugs have been used for centuries not only as flooring, but also as wall hangings, and saddle pads. Doris Leslie Blau carries an exceptional collection of original modern rugs in many styles and materials. Contemporary hand-made rugs are a bridge throughout history, they are the fruit of the constant evolution of the weaving craft that has accompanied men since the dawn of civilization.
