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What is the difference between a rug and a kilim?

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What is the difference between a rug and a kilim?
The difference between a rug and a kilim is the specificity of the terms. A rug is any soft floor covering. Artisans produce rugs using a wide range of techniques, and rugs may have a flat surface or a raised pile. A kilim is a handmade rug that features a flat weave and is usually made of natural fibers such as wool, silk and cotton. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rugs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Midcentury Persian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Persian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 11'10" × 14'6" (360 × 441 cm) Circa: 1958 Age: Vintage Color: Brown Origin: Persia Style: Casual, Solid
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Square Sand Dhurrie/Kilim Rug in Scandinavian Design
Located in Floral Park, NY
Square Sand is a modern dhurrie or Kilim rug in Scandinavian design. It is available in different sizes - see customization options below. A classic design that gives a sophistica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Bastad Blue, Modern Dhurrie or Kilim Rug in Scandinavian Design
Located in Floral Park, NY
Bastad Blue is a modern Dhurrie or Kilim rug in Scandinavian design. Please note that lead times vary by size and range from 6 days - 9 weeks. Named aft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Modern Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77916, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven wool vinta...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Southwest Boho Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77897, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven w...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Desert Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
77893 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 02'01 x 02'10. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wov...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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