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This is a particular type of Oriental flat woven rug without a pile (which preceded the pile carpet) and is manufactured mainly by nomads in Persia, Afghanistan, Turkey and in various regions of the Caucasus. These textiles are rather small with a plain weave and no pile and they have got geometric patterns and rich colours. In order to weave them, natural materials like wool are used and sometimes silk for lightweight and delicate carpets. The colouring of yarns is done with plants and minerals that contribute to natural, beautiful colours. The long history of Kilims goes back centuries to the nomads of Central Asia. Initially the carpets were mainly used in households and much later became commercial products, following the bloom of the oriental carpeting during the 16th and 17th century. Like all old, oriental carpets, the authentic old Kilims are aimed at collectors and their prices depend not only on the date and size, but also on the scarcity of colours and designs as well as on their origin. But nowadays there are modern Kilims in wonderful designs and colours that can dress a room with a much lower cost, as modern as it may be. They have many applications and can be used on the floor, as toppings or for decorating walls. The name Kilim is derived from the Persian word gelim. In Kurdish they are called Berr. The most famous Persian carpets are Sumakh, Senneh, Fars and Qashqai. Additional names of Afghan Kilims are Golbariasta, Maimane, Taimani, Maliki etc. Many Kilims are also woven at the border between Persia and Afghanistan by the nomads of Balouch with dark earthy indicative colours.