USAK Vintage Kilim 229x162cm
Woven Symbolism from Usak
This hand-woven vintage Kilim originates from the Usak region in the heart of Anatolia – crafted in the 1960s, from 100% hand-spun sheep's wool and interwoven with symbols that tell stories. Each pattern is the expression of a woman who, with every knot, created protection, beauty, and meaning for her home.
Kilim Symbols & Their Meaning
Its pattern conceals a language of symbols – each a woven wish, each shape a silent companion:
- Elibelinde: Female power, uprightness, creative energy
- Göz: Protective symbol against evil, clarity, perception
- Küpe: Love, emotional connection
- Bukağı: Bond, responsibility, family connection
- Yıldız: Star, orientation, luck, light in dark times
- Tarak: Comb, care, nurturing, and feminine presence
- Çengel: Double hook, connection of opposites, protection