Date:05/08/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/05/stories/2008080558330200.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Traditional rugs from Central Asia

Staff Reporter

BANGALORE: This one is right from traditions of Central Asia. Kynkyny Home has a sale of kilim rugs in distinctive patterns woven by the nomadic tribes such as Basheer, Turkman, Shiraz, Quashgai and Afshaar and many more.

Woven by using simple tools such as a loom, a beating comb, a shuttle (optional) and a knife or scissors these kilims were primarily made of wool. Cotton, silk and animal hair (goat, camel, or horse) may sometimes be used, mostly in conjunction with wool. Traditionally, kilims, together with jewellery, clothing, tent furnishings and animal trappings, help to form the identity of the village or nomadic tribal group.

The exhibition is on till August 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kynkyny Home, 33/200 N.S. Iyengar Street, Nehrunagar, Kumara Park. Call 3294700 or 23449570