Cicim kilim 154×197 cm

Kilim cicim is a type of flat weave technique, somewhat resembling but stronger and thicker than kilim, with a smooth front face and a ragged back, where kilim is smooth both sides. Cicim lacks the slits characteristic of kilim, as it is usually woven with supplementary weft threads as continuous supports.
The technique involves wrapping coloured weft threads over and under the warp threads, adding strength and embroidery like pattern.

About the motifs

Each motif comes from a symbol with numerous forms. Abstract and geometric figures for the Sunnite Muslims or stylised animals for the Chiite Muslims: these symbols of nomad origin are the expression of beliefs and superstitions. The motifs change according to the tribes and the villages. This allows the geographic origin or the ethnic group at the origin of each kilim to be determined. Each composition is the work of a particular weaver whose style and inspiration comes from his family and from village traditions