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Our Product Story
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Many people think kilims and dhurries are the same thing, and, to an extent, they are correct. Both are flatweave, pileless, reversible rugs, and the terms are often used interchangeably today.
KILIM is a turkic word meaning "flat woven rug." They are produced by the large weaving communities of Turkey, Persia (Iran), Afghanistan, Morocco, Iraq and certain eastern European countries. Kilim rugs are traditionally woven in wool, though they sometimes have a cotton weft. They are most often woven by women of nomadic tribes, in traditional village patterns.
Kilims are hardwearing and retain their colors. They should be vacuumed regularly, but care should be taken not to snag or tear the weave. They should be cleaned by a reputable rug or dry cleaner.
DHURRIE is the Hindi word for a flat floor covering made of cotton. These true, Indian dhurries still exist, and many are stone-washed to give them the look of older, antique rugs. Many rugs called dhurries today are woven of wool with a cotton warp. These wool/cotton rugs should more correctly be called druggets, but "dhurrie" is seen as a more marketable label, so they are often called wool dhurries.
Cotton is a more fibrous textile than wool, so it takes dye better and the fine, tight weave confers great durability.
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Details:
- Bold fields of color and a strong, simple pattern
- Rug has a medieval air, interpreted in warm hues and tempered by sand and gray
- Handwoven flatweave rug with wool weft and cotton warp
- Dramatic stylized crosses in rich colors on neutral ground
- Sundance Catalog Exclusive
Construction:
Handwoven with wool weft and cotton warp
Dimensions:
2-1/2' Wide x 8' Long
4' Wide x 6' Long
5' Wide x 8' Long
6' Wide x 9' Long
8' Wide x 10' Long
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Care Recommendations:
Professionally clean or dry clean.
The natural characteristics of wool make it the most durable, resilient, anti-static and flame retardant natural fiber known. To help prolong the life of your rug, vacuum it regularly to remove loose dirt and soil. Blot spills immediately; do not rub.
Stains can be removed either with a dry cleaning solvent or by using a solution of one tablespoon mild detergent and one tablespoon white vinegar in a quart of warm water. Cleaning can be done by a professional, or with power-spray extraction methods and equipment.
It is characteristic of your wool rug to shed at first. Traffic causes loose wool fibers to gather on top of the rug. Frequent vacuuming helps minimize this, and as the loose fibers are removed, the rug will gradually stop shedding.
Protective rug pads help prevent excessive wear and the transfer of color over time - #22897 for bare floors or #22898 for carpeting.
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