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What is the difference between a rug and a kilim?
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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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New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$648 Sale Price
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Antique Bakhshayesh Runner With Intricate Persian Geometric Patterns 13'5" X 3'5
Located in Los Angeles, US
Step into a world of timeless artistry with this antique Bakhshayesh runner, a Persian treasure that embodies the rich heritage of traditional craftsmanship. Handwoven with meticulou...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
$376 Sale Price
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Turkestan Old Yomut Turkoman Central Asian Yomud Cejim Jijim Kilim Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Yomut Kilim from the West Turkestan and Iran region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
The Yomut are to be found in north-east Iran, and acro...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$2,080 Sale Price
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Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3534
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$360 Sale Price
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New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$1,080 Sale Price
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