Kilim is a traditional flat-woven textile made by tightly interlacing warp and weft threads on a loom.
Unlike knotted carpets, kilims have no pile - the pattern is created entirely from the weave itself. This makes kilim strong, lightweight and perfect for everyday functional use such as kilim interiors and our bags!
Where Kilim Is Made
Kilim weaving has been part of textile culture for centuries across regions including the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
Each area developed its own style, materials, and motifs. This is why kilims can look so different depending on where they come from.
What Makes Indian Kilim (Dhurrie) Different
While Indian kilim belongs to the wider global kilim family, sharing the same flat-weaving techniques and heritage; it is often referred to locally as a dhurrie.
Indian Kilim 'Dhurrie' has its own distinctive history and style, especially in regions like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
A tighter weave: Compared to many Middle Eastern kilims, Indian weavers traditionally use a denser interlocking technique, resulting in stronger, more durable textiles.
Bolder motifs: Indian kilims blend geometric, tribal, and Mughal-inspired designs, making them visually distinctive.
Versatile materials: India is one of the world’s largest producers of jute, and jute kilims have been a staple of the subcontinent for centuries.
The result is a kilim with character and strength - a textile designed to endure and be lived with.