![Here the finished product hangs up in a shop. We want one for the office! Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_weaving-turkey20181116_2_33449245_39060238.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
![Weaving these traditional rugs is quite a process! Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_weaving-turkey20181116_2_33449245_39060233.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "Tradition of weaving same motifs for 1400 years")
Weaving these traditional rugs is quite a process. Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]
![A Kilim is a traditionally woven flat-tapestry rug. Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_weaving-turkey20181116_2_33449245_39060232.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "Tradition of weaving same motifs for 1400 years")
A Kilim is a traditionally woven flat-tapestry rug. Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]
![All the wool collected from sheep is handwoven into yarn. Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_weaving-turkey20181116_2_33449245_39060237.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "Tradition of weaving same motifs for 1400 years")
All the wool collected from sheep is handwoven into yarn. Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]
![The vibrant colours are made of boiled tree roots, leaves or fruit! Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_weaving-turkey20181116_2_33449245_39060247.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "Tradition of weaving same motifs for 1400 years")
The vibrant colours are made of boiled tree roots, leaves or fruit! Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]
![The wool is dyed and then hung out to dry. Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_weaving-turkey20181116_2_33449245_39060250.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "Tradition of weaving same motifs for 1400 years")
The wool is dyed and then hung out to dry. Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]
![Weaving kilims are an incredibly intricate process Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_weaving-turkey20181116_2_33449245_39060240.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "Tradition of weaving same motifs for 1400 years")
Weaving kilims are an incredibly intricate process Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]
![Traditional weaving dates back as far back as the 6th Century! Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_weaving-turkey20181116_2_33449245_39060241.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "Tradition of weaving same motifs for 1400 years")
Traditional weaving dates back as far back as the 6th Century. Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]
![And all the beautiful patterns are all hand woven, as is tradition. Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_weaving-turkey20181116_2_33449245_39060243.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "Tradition of weaving same motifs for 1400 years")
And all the beautiful patterns are all hand woven, as is tradition. Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]
![Not a spinning Jenny in sight... Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_weaving-turkey20181116_2_33449245_39060242.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "Tradition of weaving same motifs for 1400 years")
Not a spinning Jenny in sight… Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]
![The hard work always pays off! See these Kilims being sold in shops Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_weaving-turkey20181116_2_33449245_39060248.jpg?w=596&h=397&ssl=1 "Tradition of weaving same motifs for 1400 years")
The hard work always pays off. See these kilims being sold across Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]
![Here the finished product hangs up in a shop. We want one for the office! Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_weaving-turkey20181116_2_33449245_39060238.jpg?w=596&h=397&ssl=1 "Tradition of weaving same motifs for 1400 years")
Here the finished kilims hangs up in a shop. Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]
![And here is the gorgeous finished product... Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-21_weaving-turkey20181116_2_33449245_39060244.jpg?w=1196&h=797&ssl=1 "Tradition of weaving same motifs for 1400 years")
And here is the gorgeous finished product, kilim patterns… Turkey, 15 November 2018 [Abdullah Coşkun/Anadolu Agency]
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