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What makes a rug a Kilim?

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What makes a rug a Kilim?
Kilim rugs are identified by their flat weaving technique using two sets of wool ropes. The rugs also have no pile because of this hand-woven technique. You’ll find a variety of Kilim rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Kuba Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kuba Kilim rug. An old tribal Kilim rug from the Caucasus with somewhat unusual design.
Category

Early 20th Century Azerbaijani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim rug 3' x 4'11''.
Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kilim rug Measurement: 9'8" x 11'10".
Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kagizman Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kagizman Kilim rug. An antique Kurdish Kilim rug with great design and colors.
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Fethiye Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Fethiye Kilim rug. A superb antique kilim rug that would have been draped over the leading
Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Striped Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand woven striped kilim rug from Northwest Persia circa 1900. Measures 11'4 x 8'5. Made of wool
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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