Kurdish Patchwork Kilim / Tapestry

Five vertical stripes, each from a different mood.

Kurdish weavers of Turkey made this patchwork kilim, or tapestry, in wool in the 20th century. Kilims are flatwoven textiles used as floor coverings and hangings, and patchworks like this are commonly pieced from separate panels. Five long strips are joined side by side: dark brown, deep teal with a subtle check, a bright ochre-orange, red, and a mottled brown. The strips differ in tone and surface, so the whole reads like a bold color study.

Hang it long and narrow, or lay it down and step carefully.