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What is a kilim rug?

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What is a kilim rug?
A kilim rug is a tapestry-woven rug known for its brilliantly colored, geometric patterns. This type of rug is traditionally made in parts of the Middle East. It can be purely decorative or even function as a prayer rug.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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"Jijim" Flat-Weave Rug
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"Jijim" Flat-Weave rug. Very nice brocaded flat-weave rug from Western Turkey with soft, sun-washed
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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Brocade, Wool, Cotton, Goat Hair

Swedish Flat Weave Rug
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Swedish Flat Weave Rug Handwoven
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20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Swedish Flat Weave Rug
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Swedish flat weave rug Sweden, circa 1950 Handwoven
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
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Swedish flat-weave rug Sweden circa 1979 Handwoven.  
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Finnish Flat Weave Rug
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Finnish Flat Weave Rug Finland, circa 1930s Handwoven
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Swedish Flat Weave Rug
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Swedish Flat Weave Rug Sweden ca. 1930 Handwoven
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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