Antique Turkish Kilims - Anatolian Kelims
      from the collection of Marla Mallett
Bold geometric kilim rugs, covers and tent or wall hangings have been made by Turkish, Yoruk, Kurdish and Turkmen nomads in Anatolia. These antique ethnographic tribal Oriental rugs called "kilims" or "kelims," are tapestry-woven, brocaded, or combine techniques. These Middle Eastern pieces display some of the most powerful imagery produced by weavers anywhere.

To see complete views and larger details of the kilim art below, click on the inventory numbers as you scroll downwards. Check out our Tribal Textiles and HOME pages for other antique textile art. You may wish to take a look at Restoration Issues for a discussion of restoration and conservation considerations, or read Criteria For Selecting Tribal Textiles.


Malatya Kilim
 Eastern Anatolia. 1880-1900
Wool and cotton. 5'6"x 11'
Slit tapestry
W-7346


Karapinar Kilim
Central Anatolia.  1840-1850
Wool.  5'1x 14'4."
Slit tapestry
W-7375


Konya Kilim
Central Anatolia
Circa 1900
Wool.   27"x 10'9"
Slit tapestry
W-9058
 



Malatya Kilim
Eastern Anatolia. Late 19th century
Wool.  34"x 11'
Slit tapestry
W-7493
 

Corum Kilim
Anatolia
Late 19th century
Wool and cotton.  48"x 76"
Slit tapestry
W-6834


Konya Cicim
Central Anatolia. 1910-1920
55"x 67"
Wool
Brocading
W-8267

Pair of Malatya Cicims
Eastern Anatolia
Wool and cotton. 
30"x 11'2"and 30"x 10'7"
Brocading
W-9082
W-9083


Kagizman Kilim
Northeastern Anatolia
Late 19th century
Wool.  4'7"x 10'11"
Slit tapestry
W-7421


Cicim Panel
Anatolia
Circa 1910-1920
Wool. 18"x 14'9"
Brocaded
W-8364


Karapinar Kilim
Central Anatolia
Early 19th century.
Wool.  5' x 14'
Slit tapestry
W-7398


Herke Kilim
Iraq.  Circa 1900
Wool.  37"x 92"
Brocading
W-9049

Hotamis Kilim
Central Anatolia
19th century
Wool.  5'2"x 14'7"
Slit tapestry
W-6927


Yomut Turkmen Horse Cover
Turkmenistan. Circa 1900-1910
Wool.  60"x 70"including fringe
Warp-substitution weave;
   felt back side
W-8400

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