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What makes a rug a Kilim?

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What makes a rug a Kilim?
Kilim rugs are identified by their flat weaving technique using two sets of wool ropes. The rugs also have no pile because of this hand-woven technique. You’ll find a variety of Kilim rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Kuba Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kuba Kilim rug. An old tribal Kilim rug from the Caucasus with somewhat unusual design.
Category

Early 20th Century Azerbaijani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Kilim rug Measurement: 9'8" x 11'10".
Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Fethiye Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Fethiye Kilim rug. A superb antique kilim rug that would have been draped over the leading
Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Fethiye Kilim Rug
$4,760 Sale Price
42% Off
Antique Kagizman Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kagizman Kilim rug. An antique Kurdish Kilim rug with great design and colors.
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Kagizman Kilim Rug
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Kagizman Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kagizman Kilim rug. Beautiful Kurdish kilim rug from Eastern Turkey, with a warm color
Category

Antique 19th Century More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Shavak Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Shavak Kilim rug. A magnificent antique Kilim rug from a small Kurdish group in Eastern
Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish More Carpets

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