Kilim Rugs and Carpets
KILIM STYLE
Known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, antique and vintage kilim rugs are one of the most distinguishable types of rugs. The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but many variations of this type of textile share a common heritage and are practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere. There are Persian kilim rugs, kilim rugs from Central Asia and more.
It is difficult to definitively pin down the origins of kilim weaving, which is known as a “flatweave” or “slit-weave,” but historians believe that skilled artisans may have practiced versions of it as early as the eighth and ninth centuries A.D. in the Anatolia region of Turkey. Many of the Turkish iterations of these flat-woven rugs are recognizable for their arrangements of dazzling, flowing forms, but a range of motifs can appear in kilim rugs — abstract figures that reference rams’ horns, snakes or running water or motifs that are intended to symbolize concepts such as the tree of life or fertility. In Anatolia, women have used kilims to share narratives about their lives.
The difference between a kilim rug and most other kinds of carpets or pile rugs is in the aforementioned weave. They are made by interweaving variously colored, individual strands of wool (pure soft cotton, silk and goat’s hair are also used with the wool, albeit rarely) versus, say, the Tabriz rugs of Iran, which are hand-knotted rugs. This results in a smooth, frequently reversible surface. It’s a slit-weave because of the gap left between two blocks of color. Kilims are created on a loom, a typically uncomplicated structure mostly made of wood. Owing to the creative freedom that a slit-weave can afford its weaver, they tend to feature a range of bright, contrasting hues like reds, oranges and pinks that appear in bold combinations with deep blues and greens that are brought to life with natural dyes.
Handwoven kilim rugs are less expensive to produce and more durable than other rugs. They were traditionally used as floor coverings in mosques and yurts, as prayer rugs and saddle coverings. And these textiles are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. Because the resulting weave is lightweight, kilim rugs are well adapted for use in the hot summer months, and they are happily embraced by tribal weavers of Morocco, a part of the world that is home to many styles of rugs.
With their striking geometric patterns and provocative color pairings, kilim rugs and wall tapestries are loved by design enthusiasts and can bring charm and interest into any dining room, living room or other interior space.
Find kilim rugs and textiles and other vintage rugs on 1stDibs.
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Style: Kilim
Period: 1940s
Incredible Mid-20th Century Ghashgaei Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible mid-20th century Persian Ghashgaei kilim with a beautiful asymmetrical woven pattern containing three large diamond medallions each co...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Jajim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and striking early 20th century Persian Jajim kilim rug composed of several alternating red and white, and blue and yellow geometric patterned stripes.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Konya Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Turkish Konya kilim rug with a fantastic bold tribal pattern containing two large stylized floral medallions amidst a field of more stylized flowers, su...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zayane Moroccan Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 4x10 vintage Zayane Moroccan kilim rug, originating from Morocco, circa 1940-1950, is an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim Collection.
On the design:
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1940s Moroccan Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Silk Turkish Hereke Small Rug 4'2'' X 2'5''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage Silk Turkish Hereke Small Rug 4'2'' X 2'5''
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Handmade Kilim Rug Traditional Floral Carpet Livingroom Moldavian Kelim Brown
Located in Hampshire, GB
This luxurious antique floral rug is a Moldavian Kilim woven by hand in the 1940s. Elegantly woven roses flow through this design, woven asymmetric...
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1940s Moldovan Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Handmade Kilim Rug Traditional Floral Carpet Livingroom Moldavian Kelim Brown
Located in Hampshire, GB
This luxurious antique floral rug is a Moldavian Kilim woven by hand in the 1940s. Elegantly woven roses and paisleys flow through this design, wov...
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1940s Moldovan Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Handmade Kilim Rug Traditional Floral Carpet Livingroom Moldavian Kelim Brown
Located in Hampshire, GB
This luxurious antique floral rug is a Moldavian Kilim woven by hand in the 1940s. Elegantly woven roses flow through this design, woven symmetrica...
Category
1940s Moldovan Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Turkish vintage kilim with a checkered pattern is a stunning piece of textile art that exudes charm and character. This particular kilim stands out due to its beautiful colors an...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Turkish Kilim Rugs, Antique Rugs UK, Geometric Handmade Carpet Rugs Sale
Located in Hampshire, GB
This handmade carpet Turkish rug is an antique rug traditional handwoven runner rug that comes from Turkey. The carpet design world. This kind of carpet runner is suitable for stair ...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Early 20th Century Persian Azari Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Azari Kilim rug with four large geometric stylized flowers amidst a field of more stylized flowers arranged into stripes across the field, and ...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Minimalist White and Black Anatolian Kilim with Angora Wool
Located in Milan, IT
Woven by Kurdish people located in the eastern Anatolian village of Siirt, weft-faced plain weaves of this type employ silky, Angora goat hair using a technique which dates back to about 6000 BC, when the first textiles began to appear in the Fertile Crescent of Mesopotamia. This fine, old example is constructed over three panels, each embellished by a sequence of narrow horizontal...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Angora
Large Handwoven Multicolor Kilim Rug / Carpet Floral Tree Look
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this large country house, vintage Kilim rug circa 1940's.
I have a collection of 12 rugs I’m now listing for sale of all kinds of ages, periods,...
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1940s Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century, Anatolian Turkish Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Anatolian Turkish kilim rug with the most wonderful stylized crab pattern woven in myriad brilliant colors, and woven in two narrow panels...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Age: Circa 1940
Colors: Blue, brown.
Pile: flatweave.
Material: hemp, wool.
Wear Notes: 1
Gorgeous flatweave rug in vibrant indigo, brown, caramel, and charcoal tones....
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Hemp
Early 20th Century, Persian Qazvin Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Qazvin kilim rug with an all-over tree-of-life pattern woven in muted golds, violets, indigos, and natural browns and whites, and surrounded by...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Kurdish Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Kurdish Kilim rug with an all-over stylized tree-of-life pattern woven in pink, orange, and cream colors wool, set against a black ground, and framed...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Konya Beige-Green, Blue Wool Kilim Rug & Vibrant Accent by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat-woven in high-quality wool originating from Turkey between 1940-1950, this vintage Emirdag Kilim rug stands apart from similarly ornate pieces of its family and era for the mixe...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Kilim Rug Traditional Floral Carpet Livingroom Moldavian Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This luxurious antique floral rug is a Moldavian Kilim woven by hand in the 1940s. Elegantly woven roses flow through this design woven in a symmetrica...
Category
1940s Moldovan Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian panels stitched together with herringbone stitch.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Linen
Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
- Undyed natural wool
- Colors are beige, brown, camel, gray
- Vintage panels from 1940 are joined together to create one piece.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Rugs Wool Kilim Geometric Carpet Traditional Flat-Woven Kilim Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This vintage Kilim rug features a vibrant red background with three central medallions woven in decorative blue and brown accents.
These flat-woven rugs are recognised word-wide du...
Category
1940s Caucasian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Traditional Sarkoy Kilim Runner Antique Wool Rug Handwoven Geometric Kilim Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This area rug is a handwoven kilim runner from Sarkoy, Turkey, woven by hand in the 1940s. The design has been woven on a cream background with brown, red, mustard and rust accents that make up the geometric stripe design. The rustic colour palette and bold design make this rug the perfect accent accessory for any home interior.
Kilim rugs have been used for generations on both floors and walls for decor and warmth and created by nomads out of necessity to keep them warm. Constructed with only the most delicate hand spun, organically dyed wool and cotton. The techniques and materials used to create a durable piece suitable as a stair runner or any high traffic area in your home or office.
Traditional Sarkoy Kilim...
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1940s Serbian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Vintage Rugs Wool Kilim Geometric Rust Carpet Traditional Flat-Woven Kilim Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This vintage Kilim rug features a vibrant red background with four central medallions woven in decorative rust and beige brown accents.
These flat-woven rugs are recognised word-wi...
Category
1940s Caucasian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian and Turkish panels Crica 1940.
'Flower Rosette' design (round).
Cotton & linen panels with ribbed Cotton elements around the rim. ...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Rugs Wool Kilim Geometric Traditional Flat-Woven Kilim Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This vintage Turkish Kilim rug features a vibrant red background with three central medallions woven in decorative blue and brown accents.
These flat-woven rugs are recognised word...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
Rosso Design.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
'Leningrad' Design
Handmade.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940
'Spinning Star' design with abrush.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
'Leningrad' design.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
Handmade black and white striped rug with red detail.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940
5 Panels across
'Linear' design.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian and Turkish panels, circa 1940
'Leningrad' design.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940.
Persian Soumak wool panels.
'Linear' design.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
Handmade runner.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Circular Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition in a circular design with geometric pattern. Composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Rug, Allover Field, Green Accents
Located in New York, NY
The ecru field shows a broken lozenge/diamond lattice enclosing squares with four-way projecting triangular pinecones. Partial motives at sides and ends. Ecru border with paired hear...
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1940s Indian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition. Turkish Panels ca. 1940.
Linear Design. Cream panels with fine brown stripes and a blue striped border.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Kilim Compostion
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
Linear design with Lahafi panels.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940
'Leningrad' design.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
'Deco Fan' design.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Iraqi Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940
'Leningrad' design.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
'Lucca' design.
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
Langley design.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair, Linen
Kilim rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Kilim rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Kilim rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $863 and tops out at $250,785 while the average work can sell for $22,179.
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