kilim
Also known as kylym, gilim
thumb|Hotamis Kilim (detail), central Anatolia, early 19th century
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- Etymology
- History
- Weaving technique
- Motifs
- Rugs and commerce
- Anatolian (Turkish)
- See also
- Notes
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thumb|Hotamis Kilim (detail), central Anatolia, early 19th century
A kilim ( ; ) is a flat tapestry-woven carpet or rug traditionally produced in countries of the former Persian Empire, including Iran and Turkey, but also in the Balkans and the Turkic countries.