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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

Vintage Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Rug 1'2'' x 2'5''.
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Antique 1650s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Rug 4'9'' x 7'9''.
Category

Antique 1650s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim rug 3' x 4'11''.
Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim rug 5'4'' x 10'6''.
Category

Antique 1650s More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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