Oh textiles, how you are loved! The
color, the
texture, the
graphics that tell a woven story. One of my favorite types of textiles is
antique Turkish kilims because of their classic beauty, fine craftsmanship, and cultural richness - which is exactly why
Magpie Fields has chosen to add a selected few in the form of
pillows to our
collection.
A turkish kilim is a flat woven type of turkish carpet or rug and in its most authentic form is handwoven and made of live wool. Each pillow is made with a portion of an
antique turkish kilim rug to make a one-of-a-kind pillow, a beautiful piece of art.
Not one is the same, and is made of naturally dyed live wool;
live wool with all the natural oils to allow the natural dyes to pop. The live wool is
handwoven - yes, each little knot was done by hand and not by machine giving it a story of its own. Imported from Istanbul and its neighboring villages, these
antique kilim pillows are handwoven pieces of
rich history and can add a
natural element to your space.
Magpie Fields holds true to the
mission it was built upon and this product follows suit by:
1. Green goods - recycling beautiful handwoven antique kilim carpets and rugs into classic pillows
2. Global goods- providing a unique and culturally rich found good
3. Giving chances - by your purchase you are making a difference; a portion of your purchase is given to a charity of love
