Vintage Kilim Esme 315 x 190cm
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 sheared her sheep, cleaned, combed, and spun the wool to create the best yarn for her kilim. After spinning the wool, she dyed 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 used their kilims as rugs on the floor, as tent or wall hangings, as covers or transportation bags. The patterns and symbols on kilims always have special meanings. They stand for protection, blessings, abundance, or the unity of lovers.
All Wild Heart Free Soul kilims are cleaned naturally and professionally restored under our guidance and control. We guarantee authenticity, high quality, and fair trade.
We are happy to answer all your questions and provide 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: 315 x 190cm
Period: ca 1950. Semi-antique
Origin: Esme, Anatolia
Vintage Kilim Esme 315 x 190cm
Wild Heart Free Soul
Kastanienallee 55
10119 Berlin
Germany
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Anatolian flatweave kilim rug made from 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: Hand flat-woven on a traditional, horizontal wooden loom
- Age: New
- Origin: Manisa, Anatolia
- Size: 300x192cm, Height: 3mm
REGION OF ORIGIN
Central Anatolia
PRODUCTION PROCESS
All our vintage kilims and rugs are entirely handmade. The sheep's wool yarn was hand-spun and dyed. Due to the high lanolin content, the high-quality sheep's wool shines particularly beautifully. A luster 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 use 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.
Afterwards, 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 to prevent the weave from unraveling. 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 rugs 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, with use and exposure to sun, air, and water, becomes softer and more lustrous over the years. It is a material that ages gracefully, is absolutely environmentally friendly and free of harmful substances, and cleans and regenerates itself.
CARE
With loving care and regular maintenance, a Wild Heart Free Soul Kilim will look as good as new even after many years of use. Real Kilims can thus last for several generations.
Our Kilims don't require much maintenance, but they do require the right kind. A Kilim should be regularly and gently vacuumed or beaten out. Stains can almost always be removed with a slightly damp cloth. Dried food residues can easily be scraped off or brushed out.
A Kilim should not remain wet for long, as this can cause it to warp. Therefore, we do not recommend washing it yourself. If you feel the need to have your Kilim washed, please contact a professional, trustworthy rug cleaner or us. We offer all Wild Heart Free Soul customers discounted rates for rug cleaning and restoration.