AFYON Vintage Kilim 195x95cm
Baklava, Göz & a Touch of Ecstasy
A kilim like a dream of colors – woven in Afyon, that ancient city that was once the heart of Anatolia's poppy fields. There, where the opium poppy bloomed and the opium intoxication entered the Ottoman cafés, this textile was born. And yes – this kilim also has something intoxicating about it.
Symbolic Power in the Rhythm of Patterns
At its center: the baklava pattern, an endless weave of movement and depth. Interwoven is the Göz – the protective eye, a symbol of clarity and against everything that distracts from the essential. Next to it, the Küpe – the earring – a sign of harmonious relationships and the happiness of connection.
Vibrating Colors
The color palette is vibrant and rich, with contrasts that are memorable. Like a sunset on a magic carpet. Those who surrender to it will not just live, but travel – through time and feeling.
Unique Piece with Depth
This kilim is more than a piece of furniture. It is a woven prayer for clarity, love, and beauty. Perhaps an ecstasy. Perhaps a dream. Certainly: a work of art.
Carefully restored and curated by Wild Heart Free Soul.
AFYON Vintage Kilim 195x95cm
Wild Heart Free Soul
Kastanienallee 55
10119 Berlin
Germany
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- Unique vintage rug - only one item in stock!
- Material: 100% high-quality, hand-spun sheep's wool
- Workmanship: Flat-woven by hand on a traditional wooden loom
- Age: Vintage / Semi-antique. Approx. 1960s
- Condition: Vintage in mint quality due to extensive cleaning and restoration process
- Origin: Acipayam, Anatolia
- Dimensions: 135cm x 93cm, Height: 3mm
Anatolian kilims are far more than mere textile objects – they are woven memories, personal messages, and expressions of living culture. [...] Each kilim is restored with time, care, and respect. [...]
A kilim from Wild Heart Free Soul is not a product.
It is a legacy. A woven wish.
And perhaps a companion for your home of tomorrow.
A kilim is a long-lasting companion – if treated with love and cared for mindfully, it can survive many more generations. It doesn't require elaborate care, but above all the right kind of care.
We recommend gently vacuuming or shaking out your kilim once or twice a month to remove dust and dirt. Please do not use a rotary vacuum cleaner for this, but ideally a brush attachment or a gentle handheld device. Too frequent, intensive vacuuming can eventually tire out the fibres.
Every few months, it's worth turning the kilim over and vacuuming the back as well. If you gently rotate the rug once a year, you ensure even wear and maintain the balance in the weave.
For basic cleaning, we recommend professional hand washing every 3 to 5 years – with pH-neutral shampoo or olive soap, gently worked in by hand and thoroughly rinsed. Please never put your kilim in dry cleaning or steam cleaning – this would damage the fibres. If you need assistance in choosing a suitable cleaner, we will be happy to advise you. We work with experienced Oriental rug specialists and are happy to pass on our special conditions.
And if an accident does happen: Dab fresh stains immediately with a clean, dry cloth. If necessary, you can carefully dab with a little olive soap and a slightly damp cloth – without rubbing, without soaking. For stubborn dirt, please consult a specialist directly. Liquid that spreads along the fibres can be permanently trapped, especially in flat weaves.
Dried food residues can usually be carefully scraped or brushed off – preferably with a steady hand and without haste.