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What is the difference between kilim and Dhurrie rugs?

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What is the difference between kilim and Dhurrie rugs?
Generally speaking, Dhurrie rugs are cotton flat weaves from India while Kilims are flat woven wool rugs from different location around the world.
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NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
The difference between Kilim and Dhurrie rugs is the location of creation. Kilim is a name for a flat-woven rug created in Persia. Dhurrie, on the other hand, is a name for a flat-woven rug made in India. Shop Kilim and Dhurrie rugs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Nazmiyal Collection Folk Art Antique American Quilt Textile 2' 1" x 3' 3"
Located in New York, NY
Ivory Floral Folk Art Antique American Quilt Textile, Country of Origin: America, Circa Date: 1860-1880
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

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Nazmiyal Collection Modern Contemporary Swedish Rug 8 ft 10 in x 10 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Modern Contemporary Swedish Design Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern
Category

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Swedish Style Modern Kilim Rug 10 ft x 14 ft 3 in
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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Geometric Antique American Quilt 5 ft 4 in x 6 ft 2 in
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Early 20th Century American American Classical North and South American ...

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Tribal Rug 4 ft x 6 ft 4 in
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Vintage Persian Gabbeh Tribal Geometric Grid Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Vintage
Category

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Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Chinese Rug 14 ft x 15 ft 5 in
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Large Decorative Antique Chinese Dragon Design Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1900
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Wool

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Magnificent Verdant Jewel Garden Antique Agra Rug, Country of Origin: India, Circa Date: 1880
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Qashqai Kilim Rug 4 ft 9 in x 9 ft 3 in
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 3 ft 9 in x 6 ft 1 in
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 6 ft x 8 ft 4 in
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 4 ft 3 in x 7 ft
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Vintage Persian Gabbeh Red and Green Diamond Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1960
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