Kilims,are flat weave rugs. These rugs are originally produced in a tribal environment. .
The designs of a kilim tend to be of a geometric shape and often include several symbolic motifs.  . The universal motifs typically found in kilims hide  ancient beliefs, legends and mythology.
The most repeatedly occurring motifs in kilim rugs are the following:-
 
The eye motif: Specially found in lots of Asian and African countries, the eye represents a charm against bad luck and misfortune coming from the malicious eye emitted by those who gaze at them with envy or ill purpose. Therefore, the different eye motifs seen in kilims are deliberately woven to give protection to the members of the household.

The ram’s horn motif: this is a symbol which dates from the Neolithic times. civilizations, the ram’s horn was the symbol of the power of the gods. Nowadays in nomadic Turkish communities this represents the symbol of power and fertility.

The bird motif: This symbolizes fasination towards the idea of flying; its meaning is of freedom and the associated concept of good news brought from far away.
The wheat ear motif: This symbol represents the fertility of the earth and for this reason plenty. .

The tree of life motif: This symbol is often displayed with its roots embedded in the earth beneath, and its branches reaching up into the sky. representing the connection between mortal life and the spiritual world above portraying the immortality of the human soul.


The diamond shaped motif (hand on waist): appears to be the stylized representation of a pregnant woman and expresses the wish of the woman who is weaving the kilim of bringing healthy children into the world