Vintage Kilim Usak 117 x 87cm
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 shearing her sheep, cleaning, combing and spinning the wool to have the best yarn for her kilim. After spinning the wool she was dyeing 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 to 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: 117 x 87cm
Period: ca 1950. Semi-antique
Origin: Usak, Anatolia
Vintage Kilim Usak 117 x 87cm
Wild Heart Free Soul
Kastanienallee 55
10119 Berlin
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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, which cannot be achieved with industrially manufactured 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 is cyclical, 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 avoid environmentally harmful chemicals.
Subsequently, our kilims are mechanically dusted and sent to Istanbul. In our studio in Sultanahmet, each carpet is individually stretched into shape, the ends are re-knotted with the technique of the Iranian knot 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 hairs 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 over the years through use and the influence of sun, air, and water. A material that ages beautifully, is absolutely environmentally friendly and free of pollutants, cleanses itself, and regenerates.
CARE
With loving care and regular maintenance, a Kelim from Wild Heart Free Soul will look as good as new even after many years of use. Real Kelims can thus last for several generations.
Our Kelims don't require much care, but they require the right care. A Kelim should be vacuumed regularly and gently or beaten out. Stains can almost always be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth. Dried food residues can easily be scraped off or brushed out.
A Kelim should not remain wet for a long time, as this can cause it to warp. Therefore, we do not recommend washing it yourself. If you feel the need to give your Kelim a wash, please contact a professional, trustworthy carpet cleaner or us. We offer all Wild Heart Free Soul customers discounted rates for carpet cleaning and restoration.