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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, Irag 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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