Kilims, which are much older than its relative the carpet, are a kind of flat-woven rug. These carpets have been produced in a tribal environment. Unfortunately, There is no specific information on how ancient kilims are, however, archaeologists have found evidence of their existence on the walls of Egyptian tombs dating from 1700-1800 BC.
Incredible as it may seem, is even more amazing to know that some of the reasons are in the carpet as they seem rather older than the tissue itself. A kilim designs tend to be of a geometric shape and often include various symbolic motifs. These reasons are required to be in kilims are copied to the tissue plane around the world of the tribes of the Atlas Mountains, stopping by Afghanistan's nomadic Navajo Indians in U.S. and the Indians of the Andes in South America.
The universal motifs typically found in kilims hide a very rich language based on ancient beliefs, legends and mythology. However, local variations can be easily spotted in kilims according to region and even the village where they have woven.
Most of the grounds on several occasions that occur in kilim rugs are:
The eye motif: Especially in many Asian and African countries, The eye represents an amulet against bad luck and misfortune from malicious eyes emitted by those who look with envy or bad effects. Therefore, different eye grounds seen in kilims are deliberately woven to provide protection to members of the household.
The reason for rams horn: this is a symbol dating back to Neolithic times. Besides this, the evidence of this ground has also been found between the Egyptian and Phoenician cultures. In the ancient civilizations of Anatolia rams horn was the symbol the power of the gods. Today in Turkish nomadic communities, which represents the symbol of power and fertility, showing the characteristic of being mostly associated with male virility.
The reason for the bird: It symbolizes the endless fascination of humanity towards the idea of flying, so the bird reason reveals its significance as one of freedom and the associated concept of good news brought from far away.
The reason for the spike: This symbol represents fertility land and for this reason many and prosperity are two interrelated concepts often found in kilim rugs.
The pomegranate: those reasons is quite similar in concept to the ear of corn ground because this fruit of paradise, with its hundreds of seeds in the fruit only represents wealth and abundance. There was an old custom in which every time a married couple, pomegranate seeds were sprinkled in the home of the newlyweds so they could be happy and healthy children.
The reason spider: The spider gives reason for the sacred character because of its connection to the legend of Arachne, the woman who became a fighting spider after the Greek goddess Athena, because Arachnes flaunt their superb skill as a weaver.
The tree of life, reason: This symbol is often shown with their roots embedded on the ground below, and its branches reach to heaven. The mystical connotation evidently shows a connection between mortal life and the spiritual world above portray immortality the human soul.
The reason for the snake: The snake motif is deeply rooted in the tree of life and why the snake is represented as the guardian of the tree. This paper, you can probably result from the annual snake skin to peel. Consequently, the snake represents rebirth and energy of life.
The diamond-shaped motif (hand at waist): This meaning symbols dating back to prehistory and seems to be the stylized representation of a pregnant woman and wishes of the woman who is weaving the kilim to bring healthy babies into the world.
To understand the significance of the reasons kilims and their bright colors, together with its intricate geometric patterns to help enhance your beauty and make it even more attractive to the eyes of buyers.
