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The Souk Journal
Semi-regular updates on the art and craft of heritage rugs
A taste of what inspires us
On Functional Textiles (aka ‘Rugs with Jobs’)
The Souk Journal · On Collecting On Functional Textiles,or 'Rugs with Jobs' The most interesting rugs are the humble...
Art from Below: How Tribal Kilims Came out on Top
How evolving postwar aesthetics, modernist art, and the jet age made decorators and collectors swoon for the color and drama of tribal rugs.
Tülüs: Mohair Minimalism from Anatolia
Tülüs are thick, densely woven village rugs with simple motifs rich in symbolism. Like the gabbeh rugs made by the nomads of western Iran, tülüs are woven to meet the needs of pastoral life. Ponderously thick, they provide a soft cushion, warm a bed, and even keep scorpions at bay.