Is this a Turkish Kilim? Or something else?

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  1. tyeldom3

    tyeldom3 Well-Known Member

    Measures 10’6” x 2’8”.
    The people I bought it from said it was a camel saddle. Thanks for any help at all. Age?
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    tyeldom3 Well-Known Member

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  3. Red6

    Red6 Active Member

    Possibly camel saddlebags that have been unpicked and sewn together.
     
    Red6, Oct 30, 2025
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    tyeldom3 Well-Known Member

    Well with that information, it led me down a successful path of finding out what this is! Thanks so much! You are correct
     
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Looks like the weave is soumak, rather than kilim. Soumak is a tighter weave, ideal for saddlebags and other items that have to be sturdy.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soumak
     
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    tyeldom3 Well-Known Member

    Wow thank you! I appreciate it.
     
    tyeldom3, Nov 6, 2025
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