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Ormanents of Serbia   The Pirot Kilim

Tradition woven with feelings and craft

Milica Živadinović

Laguna, Belgrade 2022, 272 pages,  22 x 23 cm, Hardcover, ISBN  978-86-521-4625-3

euro 60,00

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Searching for the origin and possible meanings of the Pirot kilim ornaments, this book offers a particular overview into the tradition of this female craft. This particular collection of rare and carefully curated photographs has been presented for the first time, especially for this luxury edition. The beauty, harmony and craftsmanship of the kilims inspire and amaze, and their aesthetics enrich contemporary interiors. The Serbian tradition is rich in colorful symbols, and some of the most famous ones are found on Pirot kilim-rug.The Pirot carpet is known in the world for its beauty and quality, the weaving technique, the raw material from which it is made and loomed, the stylized ornamentation, the richness of patterns and colors, durability. The peculiarity of the Pirot rug is that it has no reverse, is smooth and identical on both sides, which is achieved by firm weaving of the weft. They are woven in the technique of kneeling by making multicolored weft threads with patterns that are narrower than the entire width of the weave.

30/12/22

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