Vintage Manisa Jijim Kilim

Vintage Manisa Jijim KilimThis jijim kilim from Manisas hinterland features an earth mother design, handwoven by local villagers as a durable floor covering. It incorporates thick, undyed mountain wool of coarse texture for the base, with patterned jijim weaving layered on top, showcasing traditional craftsmanship. These kilims & carpets were mostly woven for specific reasons, such as dowry, gift, commission based by someone, or for the decoration of ones home. That is why

as the essence of life

These birds are depicted in pairs

TIME PERIOD          :  2ND HALF OF 20 TH C

please notify us immediately so we can arrange a replacement

with the intact parts recycled and transformed into beautiful pillowcases or upholstery

I sometimes forget to mark them as sold

Below is a carpet pillow case made from a Konya antique rug fragment

It is a very unique one-of-a-kind furniture

SIZE                   :         3'6" x 5'5"

SIZE                   :         6'5" X 9'8"

Width 3’7”

The central area is adorned with dowry chests topped with ram horns