Kelim Cushions

What sizes do Kelim cushions come in?

The most common are 40 × 40, 50 × 50 and 65 × 65 cm, plus a few pieces in 40 × 60 cm. As the cushions come without filling, you choose the inner pad to match the size; for a plump cushion, it can be slightly larger than the cover.

What are Kelim cushions made of?

The front is a fragment of an old Kelim, usually of sheep’s wool, sometimes on a cotton foundation; no synthetic materials are used. Diamonds, hooks and protective symbols tell of what the weaver wished for her family. The Abrash, lively colour gradations of wool dyed in small batches, shows genuine handwork. Our guide Kelim, Sumak, Sofreh: Understanding Flatweaves tells more about the weaving technique.

On a sofa, two or three patterns sharing a common base colour look calm and lively at once. You’ll find matching rugs in our Kelim & Sumak collection; with ‘View in your room’ on the product page, you can use your smartphone to place them in your room at full size.