How to Use kilim in a Sentence

kilim

noun
  • The variations of kilims, which refer to any flatweave rug, are endless.
    — Sophia Markoulakis, San Francisco Chronicle, 2018-05-10
  • Or maybe an Uzbek lamb fest among the cushions and floor-to-ceiling kilims at Suzani.
    — Craig Laban, Philly.com, 2018-02-12
  • From silk and kilim to sea grass and bamboo, these fabrics and materials weave their way into this fruit-basket makeover.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2023-08-02
  • Over the bridge, the old city’s bazaar — lined with shops selling souvenirs, trinkets, kebabs and goatskin and kilim rugs — is deserted.
    — Kim Willsher, Los Angeles Times, 2019-10-03
  • For houses with felines, Finley recommends low-pile flatweaves, such as kilims, since there are no large loops for little claws to yank out.
    — Michelle Brunner, Washington Post, 2023-06-15
  • The apartments are luxurious but subtle, equipped with kilim rugs, Wright mattresses, and linen sheets.
    — Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 2024-09-23
  • Vintage Moroccan rugs with Berber motifs and Turkish kilims are hallmarks to the look of this style.
    — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 2019-07-02
  • For Jane, the ideal option falls somewhere in the middle between short pile rugs, which include flat-weave kilims, and long-pile rugs, like shags or faux fur options.
    — Bridget Mallon, Sunset Magazine, 2023-09-07
  • The kilim is from West Elm, and the French faux-bois table and vintage subway signs were found in nearby Hudson.
    — Kevin West, ELLE Decor, 2016-09-22
  • Poufs, made from vintage kilims, cleverly nestle up under the six-foot-square custom coffee table that Mazzarini designed for game nights in the family room.
    — Robert Ruffino, House Beautiful, 2019-05-28
  • But Res Ipsa, an eclectic clothier specializing in kilim loafers and one-of-a-kind garments made from repurposed fabrics, has been on a store-opening streak.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2023-05-10
  • The museum was closed for renovation, but lunch with Ms. Iuga, who wrote her thesis on rug-making in Maramures, paid off in terms of tips on where to look for kilims along the way.
    — New York Times, 2018-05-04
  • The furnishings consisted of mid- century pieces that Komenda juxtaposed with leather sofas, rustic tables, and vintage kilim pillows.
    — Chantal Lamers, Sunset, 2018-01-22
  • Perla’s handsome banquets and walnut tables have been replaced by décor suggestive of a Pinterest-perfect living room: slouchy leather couches, midcentury arm chairs, rumpled kilim rugs and many, many succulents.
    — Elizabeth G. Dunn, WSJ, 2017-12-20

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