what is a kilim?
Kilims (Persian: Ú¯ÙÛÙââ gelÄ«m, Azerbaijani: Kilim Ú©ÛÙÛÙ, Turkish: Kilim, Turkmen: Kilim) are flat tapestry-woven carpets or rugs produced from the Balkans to Pakistan. Kilims can be purely decorative or can function as prayer rugs. Modern kilims are popular floor-coverings in Western households.