ATES Vintage Kilim Cushion 40x40cm
They hail from another era – from hands that knew how to weave wool into stories.
Each of our kilim pillows is a preserved fragment of a vintage rug, woven from hand-spun sheep's wool and steeped in decades of Anatolian history.
Beyza Nur Özler personally selects each fragment – with the eye of an archivist and the love of a collector.
We do not cut up intact kilims.
We rescue fragments that would otherwise be lost – rare, precious, full of symbolism.
Gently cleaned, carefully crafted, and finished with a cotton back and zipper.
The matching recycled down pillow insert is available separately.
A warm, quiet accent for your sofa, bed, or armchair – earthy, timeless, and rich in heritage.
A small piece of lived Anatolian history – carried forward by Wild Heart Free Soul.
ATES Vintage Kilim Cushion 40x40cm
Wild Heart Free Soul
Kastanienallee 55
10119 Berlin
Germany
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The traditional and timeless patterns of Anatolia make each vintage Kilim pillow truly special. The meaningful symbols of a millennium-old nomadic tradition are believed to bestow love, blessings, and protection upon the home and its inhabitants.
High-quality materials such as hand-spun sheep's wool, goat hair, or cotton ensure a durable, high-quality product.
This pillow cover was lovingly sewn in our Wild Heart Free Soul Atelier in Istanbul from a fragment of a hand-woven vintage Kilim. The Kilim was carefully cleaned before processing. Traces of age and natural irregularities are part of its history and make each piece unique.
The back is made of recycled cotton and features a zipper.
Anatolian kilims are much more than utilitarian textile objects – they are woven memories, personal messages, and an expression of lived culture. For generations, women wove their wishes, hopes, and protective symbols into the fabric – freely, intuitively, and full of symbolic power.
The kilim from which this cushion was made also originated in an Anatolian home – from the wool of their own sheep, hand-spun and dyed in colours that reflect Anatolian nature. Many of these pieces date from the 1960s and 1970s, when tradition and modernity met in a play of colours.
In our studio, these woven treasures are treated with the utmost respect – cleaned with olive soap, dried in the sun, and transformed with time and dedication into new companions.
A kilim from Wild Heart Free Soul is not a product. It is a legacy. A woven wish – and perhaps a silent companion for your home of tomorrow.
A kilim cushion is a long-lasting companion – with careful treatment, it will stay beautiful for many years. Regular gentle vacuuming with a brush attachment or light beating will remove dust and preserve the structure. Please do not use a rotating vacuum cleaner.
Blot fresh stains immediately with a clean, dry cloth. If necessary, a little olive soap can be used with a slightly damp cloth – without rubbing, without soaking. This keeps the wool elastic and vibrant.
For a thorough cleaning, we recommend professional hand washing every few years. We work with experienced oriental rug specialists and are happy to share our recommendations with you.