MoroccanRugs.co.uk
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Description
Kilims (a Turkish word, the arabic “hanbel” is used as often in Morocco), are flatwoven rugs as opposed to knotted, pile rugs; they can be as light as a blanket or heavier and stiffer depending on the tightness of the weave. They are usually woven by muslim women of the nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes and serve a variety of uses. An average size rug of this type will take about six months to weave.
(For a more detailed description of the rugs see our own discussion page and the links to other sites in the adjacent panel.)
- carefully stitch a backing strip to the upper end through which you can pass a pole or rod from which the kilim can be hung
