Kilims are flat woven rugs with no pile, made by weaving coloured wool through the warp threads. They are light, reversible and colourful, and many Brisbane homes use them in living rooms, bedrooms and as wall hangings. Because there is no pile to hide dirt, marks show clearly, and because the dyes are often bright and handmade, they can run if the rug is soaked or scrubbed. We take bookings for kilim rug cleaning in Brisbane and book a nearby independent rug crew for the job.
The crew we book checks the kilim's dyes before any water goes near it. Many kilims have small slits where colours meet, which are part of the weave, and these need gentle handling so they do not stretch. The rug is dusted, spot treated, then washed flat with a gentle wool shampoo and rinsed well.
- Turkish, Afghan and Persian kilims
- Soumak and other flat woven rugs
- Dhurries and cotton flat weaves
- Kilim runners and small pieces
- Kilims used as wall hangings
Flat weaves dry sooner than thick pile rugs, but they still need even drying so the colours stay put and the rug lies flat. After washing, the crew blocks the kilim square if needed and washes the fringes by hand. Because both sides are the same, a kilim can be turned over to share the wear, and the crew will tell you if one side has faded more than the other. Most kilims are back home within one to two weeks.
Kilims also slide on timber and tiled floors, so a rug underlay is worth a look. If your kilim in Brisbane needs a wash, call 07 3778 2608 and we will give you upfront pricing and a pickup time.
