HERKI Vintage Rug 337x97cm
Woven Memory from Anatolia
This hand-woven vintage Kilim is a unique piece – created from the silent strength of Anatolian women who translated their world into patterns. Made from 100% hand-spun sheep's wool (partially combined with cotton or goat hair), each rug carries its own story – of protection, beauty, and connection.
Kilim Symbols & Their Interpretation
The patterns and motifs in our Kilims originate from a centuries-old language of symbols, deeply rooted in Anatolian culture. Common symbols include:
- Göz (Eye): Protection, clarity, warding off evil
- Su Yolu (Watercourse): Flow of life, change, renewal
- Elibelinde: Feminine power, fertility, honesty
- Kurt Ağızı: Vigilance, protection from all directions
- Küpe: Love, harmonious relationships
- Bukağı: Responsibility, family cohesion
These symbols make the rug a silent bearer of meaning – palpable to all who inhabit it.
Color World & Texture
Our Kilims display a natural, warm color palette – from terracotta to sand, from indigo to pistachio green. Subtle abrash variations lend depth and vibrancy, while the flat, hand-woven structure reveals a pleasant tactile quality and archaic beauty.
Spatial Effect & Use
Whether as a central statement in the living room, a quiet island in the bedroom, or as wall art – a vintage Kilim brings more than just style: it brings atmosphere, history, and a tangible grounding to your space.
Gently Restored & Cared For
Like all items at Wild Heart Free Soul, this Kilim has been carefully cleaned – with olive soap, water, and sunlight – and, where necessary, gently restored. This preserves its soul while making it ready for new journeys.
A Kilim from Wild Heart Free Soul is more than a rug.
It is a piece of woven memory – warm, meaningful, and full of quiet strength.
A home for your feet. And for your heart.
HERKI Vintage Rug 337x97cm
Wild Heart Free Soul
Kastanienallee 55
10119 Berlin
Germany
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- Unique vintage rug - only one 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. Circa 1960s
- Condition: Vintage in mint condition due to elaborate cleaning and restoration process
- Origin: Herki, Anatolien
- Dimensions: 337cm x 97cm, Height: 3mm
Anatolian kilims are much more than mere textile items – they are woven memories, personal messages, and expressions of lived 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 attentively, it can last for many more generations. It doesn't require elaborate care, but above all, the right kind of care.
We recommend gently vacuuming or shaking out the kilim once or twice a month to remove dust and dirt. Please do not use a rotating vacuum cleaner for this, but ideally a brush attachment or a gentle hand-held device. Too frequent, intensive vacuuming can tire out the fibers in the long run.
Every few months, it's worth turning the kilim over and vacuuming the back as well. If you slightly rotate the rug once a year, it ensures even wear and maintains the balance in the fabric.
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 out. Please never put your kilim in dry cleaning or steam cleaning – this would damage the fibers. If you need assistance in choosing a suitable cleaner, we are 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 through. For stubborn dirt, please consult a specialist directly. Liquid that spreads along the fibers can be permanently trapped, especially in flatweaves.
Dried food residues can usually be carefully scraped off or brushed out – ideally with a steady hand and without haste.