Vintage Kilim Anamur 184 x 145cm
This original vintage kilim was hand-woven in Anatolia in the second half of the 20th century by a nomad woman. It's made of hand spun, naturally dyed sheep wool. Before starting the weaving, the artist was sheering her sheep, cleaning, combing and spinning the wool to have the best yarn for her kilim. After spinning the wool she was dying it in a complex process with natural dyes. This whole process could take one year or even longer.
This woven piece of art is one-of-a-kind and was made for self use. Nomads and farmers were using their kilims as rugs on the floor, as tent or wall hangings, as covers or transportation bags. The pattern and symbols on kilims always have special meanings. They are standing for protection, blessings, abundance or the unity of lovers.
All Wild Heart Free Soul kilims are cleaned in a natural way and restored professionally under our guidance and control. We guarantee for authenticity, high quality and fair trade.
We are happy to answer all your questions and to give interior design consultations. Just drop an email to bazaar@wildheartfreesoul.com or visit our Kilim Temple in Berlin.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 184 x 145cm
Period: ca 1950. Semi-antique
Origin: Anamur, Anatolia
Vintage Kilim Anamur 184 x 145cm
Wild Heart Free Soul
Kastanienallee 55
10119 Berlin
Germany
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Anatolian, flat-woven Kilim rug made of sheep's wool. Woven from recycled wool from old Kilims.
Natural irregularities are characteristic of our handmade vintage rugs.
- Material: 100% hand-spun sheep's wool, highest quality
- Workmanship: Flat-woven by hand on a traditional, horizontal wooden loom
- Age: New
- Origin: Manisa, Anatolia
- Size: 184x145cm, Height: 3mm
REGION OF ORIGIN
Central Anatolia
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
All our vintage kilims and carpets are entirely handmade. The sheep wool yarn was hand-spun and dyed. Due to its high lanolin content, the high-quality sheep wool has a particularly beautiful sheen, a shine that cannot be achieved with industrially produced yarn. After the elaborate production of the yarn, the kilim was hand-woven on a traditional wooden loom. This process usually took several months, sometimes even over a year.
CLEANING AND RESTORATION
Our cleaning process takes place cyclically, in harmony with nature.
Our carpets are cleaned only once a year at the beginning of summer. For this, we use only water and pure olive soap. Afterwards, we utilize the power of the sun to intensify the cleaning process. The strong sun in Antalya between June and September bleaches stubborn stains and discolorations, removes odors, is antibacterial, and keeps moths and insects away. Thanks to the power of nature, we can completely do without environmentally harmful chemicals.
Subsequently, our kilims are mechanically dusted and sent to Istanbul. In our atelier in Sultanahmet, each carpet is individually stretched into shape, the ends are re-knotted using the Iranian knot technique so that the weave cannot unravel. In addition, holes and discolored areas are faithfully restored. The complete cleaning and restoration process takes between six months and two years, depending on the kilim.
MATERIAL
Sheep's wool is a natural and very high-quality material. All our carpets are woven from hand-spun sheep's wool yarn, which consists of long fibers and has a very high lanolin (wool grease) content. This makes the wool particularly dirt-resistant, water-repellent, and antibacterial.
Sheep's wool is also a living material that becomes softer and shinier with use and the influence of sun, air, and water over the years. A material that ages beautifully, is absolutely environmentally friendly and free of harmful substances, cleans itself, and regenerates.
CARE
With loving handling and regular care, a Kelim from Wild Heart Free Soul will still look like new after many years of use. Real Kelims can thus last for several generations.
Our Kelims do not require much care, but the right kind. A Kelim should be regularly and carefully vacuumed or beaten. Stains can always be removed with a slightly damp cloth. Food residues can simply be scraped off or brushed out when dry.
A Kelim should not remain wet for long, because it can warp.
Sheep's wool is a natural and very high-quality material. All our carpets were woven from hand-spun sheep's wool yarn, which consists of long hairs and has a very high lanolin (wool fat) content. This isnn. Therefore, we do not recommend washing it yourself. If you have a need to give your kilim a wash, please contact a professional, trustworthy carpet cleaner or us. We offer Wild Heart Free Soul customers discounted conditions for carpet cleaning and restoration.