Large Sivas kilim from the Anatolia region of Turkey. This is an old kilim in fantastic shape. 65.5 in by 149 in and approximately 80 years old. The colors are muted and beautiful. It is a typical split carpet. This means it is sewn together the length of the carpet at the center. This is necessary as these were woven by nomadic tribes with limited loom sizes. The looms they use need to be able to break down and fit on a camel or donkey. But they need a kilim large enough to cover the footprint of their tent. To accomplish this they weave the two halves of the rug separately and then sew them together when they are complete.
Kilims like this are no longer being manufactured. And, many, if not most, have been cut apart and sewn into bags, cushion covers or other items in Europe. Kilims and tribal rugs used to be unappreciated by collectors, and cutting up a wonderful kilim like this one was a common occurrence.
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