Near the middle of anatolia.
Turkish rug shoes.
A charming and comfortable one of a kind kilim shoe originating in istanbul and reimagined by the artemis design co.
Artemis shoes are a cult favorite amongst fashionable and worldly women men and children for their comfort and originality.
Our kilim loafers are inspired by the classic design of a men s smoking shoe traditionally meant to be worn with tuxedos.
The most popular color.
Some examples of woven rugs are kilims.
Handmade from recycled vintage kilim carpets.
A turkish kilim rug is typically characterized by its flat woven texture while turkish hali rugs are usually knotted very intricately.
We only stock whole sizes so if you wear a half size we recommend that you size down in a loafer to ensure a snug fit around the heel and to avoid slippage.
It s widely believed from historians that the oldest kilim rug originated in çatalhöyük around 7 000 b c.
Our loafers run true to size.
Hand crafted from one of a kind repurposed kilim rugs in turkey.
Antique and vintage turkish rugs in particular are usually one of a kind so you get historically meaningful pieces that speak to you.
Each rug is unique so no two pairs of slippers are the same.
Most rugs from anatolia utilize the symmetrical turkish double.
The most common turkish rug shoes material is wool.
They are known for the long life span and can last 20 to 30 years or longer.
Every pattern and motif woven in the fabric has a significance and a story if looked closely you may find bird dragon or scorpion motifs or zig zag patterns among others.
From the frenzied theatrical activity in istanbul s grand bazaar to the quieter backstreets of sultanahmet the large tourist filled showrooms to the small one man businesses the polished professional city weaving workshops to the rustic rural village market stalls every.
A person who wears a size 9 1 2 you should buy a size 9 loafer the wool upper will stretch just a bit to provide a cus.
Our kilim loafers look handsome with a tux but go just as well with jeans khakis and even your favorite swim trunks.
Woven rugs tend to be more luxurious and higher quality than tufted rugs.
Welcome to our virtual rug store.
Our workshop has been crafting luxury grade shoes for generations and is now here to bring you beautiful unique havana style men s turkish kilim rug loafers.
There are 220 turkish rug shoes for sale on etsy and they cost 187 65 on average.
Woven rugs are made on looms by lacing together the yarns and the backing into one product.