Kilimology

A noun denoting the study of Old World weavings, was coined and first published in 1983 by John Batki in an article in Oriental Rug Review, Volume II, No. 12. The word also describes original art work by John Batki referencing the qualities of visuality seen in traditional old weavings.

Them Central Asian Reds
Assemblage: watercolor on paper and antique Turkoman rug fragment
54 x 31 inches

Kilimo Head
Acrylic and collage on canvas board
14 x 17 inches

For Max
Watercolor, paper
9 x 12 inches

Baluch-Beshir Meld
Collage, pen and ink
14 x 11 inches

Fly YomudAire
Collage, pen and ink
14 x 11 inches