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Ordinary kilims: this type of kilim is
woven with hemp, cotton and also woolthreads.
Gunny kilim: this special type is woven with varicolored pieces of
cloth.
Suzāni kilim: this type is embroidered with raised figures after the
ordinary kilim is woven.
Needlework kilim: this type of kilim is hung on the wall and is woven
with cotton threads.
Jol: is a kind of kilim the surface of which is embroidered. With its
decorative designs, it is used as horse saddle.
Palās: is a kinds of kilim in which each color is used for weaving
several rajs, it does not have a pile. Palas is also the name used for
the coarse woollen robes dervish wear.

Jājim or chador-shab: is a kind of striped carpet thinner than palas
woven with colored threads.
Zilu: is a kind kilim woven with cotton threads and simple designs quite
in harmony with rural life. It has cotton warp and weft.
Rakht-e-khāb pich (bed-packing kilims): this type of kilim is used in
migrating tribes.
Charkhi-bāf kilim: is a kind of sturdy and thick kilim only one side of
which can be used.
Khorjin (Saddle-bags) and Juwals: these kilims are used for carrying
goods.
Gilimcheh (small kilims): these are woven like kilims but these could be
tiny and stylin.
Masnads: these are sturdy and fine-woven decorative kilimeches.
Navār-chādor (tent-band): this type of kilim is decorative.
Sajādeh (prayer kilims): these are woven with altar designs and are used
for prayers.
Ghigh: this kilim is used for the walls of tents; both of its side are
the same and can be used alike.
Rah Rah: Rah Rah Kilims are mostly knitted in Sirjan region and also are
called Khatti Design Kilims. Ardebil and Moghan knit the same design but
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