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Early 20th Century Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Ersin Kilim runner with a wonderful all-over diamond pattern on a cream background, surrounded by a contrasting geometric border.

Category

1920s Asian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over floral motif, surrounded by multiple complementary floral borders.

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1910s Asian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Harseen Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Harseen Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Harseen Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persin Hersari Kilim runner with a beautiful multicolored diamond field, surrounded by a complementary multicolored geometric border.

Category

Early 1900s Asian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern surrounded by multiple contrasting geometric borders.

Category

1920s Asian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a beautifully woven tree-of-life pattern, surrounded by multiple complementary geometric borders.

Category

1920s Asian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern surrounded by multiple complementary geometric borders.

Category

1920s Asian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a multicolored all-over tree-of-life pattern surrounded by multiple contrasting floral borders.

Category

1920s Asian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Anatolian Kilim Runner, 19th Century
Antique Anatolian Kilim Runner, 19th Century

Antique Anatolian Kilim Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Anatolian Kilim Runner Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 9'6" L x 3'11" W

Category

19th Century Turkish Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an intricately woven multicolored floral pattern on a brown ground, surrounded by a complementary geometric border.

Category

Early 1900s Asian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvi Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvi Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvi Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a beautiful all-over tree-of-life pattern, woven with a subtle diamond pattern.

Category

1920s Asian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century, circa 1920, Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with intricately woven multicolored pattern surrounded by multiple complementary borders.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over tree-of-life pattern surrounded by a complementary geometric border.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a beautiful all-over multicolored stylized tree-of-life pattern on a black background.

Category

1920s Asian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Tazik Kilim Runner
Antique Tazik Kilim Runner

Antique Tazik Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Introducing a 1920 Tazik Kilim Runner Rug, measuring 6x14'6 feet, embellished with the delicate hues of Rose Petals and Medieval Blue.

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Early 20th Century Tajikistani Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim runner with an incredible motif of geometric forms on multicolored stripes running the length of the runner.

Category

1920s Asian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Runner Rug 14'4'' X 4'10''
Antique Kilim Runner Rug 14'4'' X 4'10''

Antique Kilim Runner Rug 14'4'' X 4'10''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Kilim Runner Rug 14'4'' X 4'10''

Category

Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Kilim runner with wonderful zigzag woven diamond pattern of alternating crimson, white, indigo and natural wool, surrounded by a complementary border.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kelardasht Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Kelardasht Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Kelardasht Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Kelardasht Kilim runner with zigzag woven pattern surrounded by a complementary border.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Persian Shirvan Kilim Runner
Late 19th Century Persian Shirvan Kilim Runner

Late 19th Century Persian Shirvan Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 19th century Persian Shirvan kilim runner with a central crimson field surrounded by a wonderful geometric border.

Category

19th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over multicolored geometric crisscrossing diamond pattern surrounded by multiple contrasting borders.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Varamin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Varamin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Varamin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Varamin Kilim runner with all-over multicolored geometric floral pattern surrounded by multiple complementary borders.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kelardasht Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Kelardasht Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Kelardasht Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Kelardasht Kilim runner with all-over multicolored diamond pattern on a natural wool background surrounded by a complementary diamond border.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kilim Runner with Tribal Style
Antique Caucasian Kilim Runner with Tribal Style

Antique Caucasian Kilim Runner with Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

73271, antique Caucasian Kilim runner with Tribal style. This handwoven wool antique Caucasian Kilim runner with Tribal style is anything but boring.

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Early 20th Century Russian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Beautiful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Beautiful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a skillfully woven tree-of-life pattern with each tree having multicolored layers.

Category

1920s Asian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 1900s
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 1900s

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 5’ 5” x 12’ 5” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Turkey Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Kilim Runner, Unknown Weaver, Kurdestan, Circa 1935, 212x60 cm
Antique Kilim Runner, Unknown Weaver, Kurdestan, Circa 1935, 212x60 cm

Antique Kilim Runner, Unknown Weaver, Kurdestan, Circa 1935, 212x60 cm

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare pair of antique kilim runners from Kurdestan nomads, small embroideries adorn the striped decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Other Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner in Black, White Embroidered Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner in Black, White Embroidered Stripes by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner in Black, White Embroidered Stripes by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hailing from Turkey circa 1920-1930, a mature vintage kilim runner enjoying a symmetric geometric pattern branching symmetrically for a strong sense of movement—highlighted with rich...

Category

1920s Turkish Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Karabagh Kilim Runner, Wool Pile, Floral Design, 1900s
Vintage Karabagh Kilim Runner, Wool Pile, Floral Design, 1900s

Vintage Karabagh Kilim Runner, Wool Pile, Floral Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Vintage Karabagh Kilim runner with large floral designs and vibrant colors from the early 1900s.

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Early 20th Century Armenian Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Runner
Antique Kilim Runner

Antique Kilim Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This antique kilim rug is a beautiful example of flatwoven craftsmanship, celebrated for its lightness, durability, and artistic clarity. Handwoven from hand-spun wool, it carries th...

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Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Anatolian Striped Kilim Runner, 1960s Handwoven Wool Flatweave
Vintage Anatolian Striped Kilim Runner, 1960s Handwoven Wool Flatweave

Vintage Anatolian Striped Kilim Runner, 1960s Handwoven Wool Flatweave

Located in Wembley, GB

This 1960s Anatolian Kilim runner is a beautifully preserved example of Turkey’s renowned flatweave tradition.

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19th Century Turkish Minimalist Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Nice Antique Turkish Kilim Runner
Nice Antique Turkish Kilim Runner

Nice Antique Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Wonderful early 20th century long Turkish runner Kilim with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and light colors, entirely hand woven with wool and cotton on cotton foundation.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kilim Runner Rug in Brick Red with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Kilim Runner Rug in Brick Red with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Kilim Runner Rug in Brick Red with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven in Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 2x9 vintage Kilim runner rug is a unique piece, which draws inspiration from Uzbek rug designs.

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1920s Turkish Tribal Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Runner 10'7'' X 5'7''
Antique Kilim Runner 10'7'' X 5'7''

Antique Kilim Runner 10'7'' X 5'7''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique KILIM Stylish Runner Rug 10'7'' X 5'7''

Category

Early 1900s Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Turkish, circa 1920 Handwoven.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim/Runner
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim/Runner

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim/Runner

Located in New York, NY

Turkey, circa 1920 Handwoven Measures: 15'8" x 2'7" (478 x 79 cm).

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Bessarabian Kilim Runner
Late 19th Century Bessarabian Kilim Runner

Late 19th Century Bessarabian Kilim Runner

Located in Dublin, NH

Like many Bessarabian kilims, this runner shows a synthesis of local folk motifs and designs inspired by 18th century French carpets popular at the Russian Court and in aristocratic ...

Category

19th Century Romanian Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, ...

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Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Tribal Red Turkish Gallery Kilim Runner
Tribal Red Turkish Gallery Kilim Runner

Tribal Red Turkish Gallery Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century tribal geometric wide gallery size runner Measures: 4'10" x 12'3".

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Early 20th Century Turkish Navajo Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Runner Rug - 3'3'' X 7'9''
Antique Kilim Runner Rug - 3'3'' X 7'9''

Antique Kilim Runner Rug - 3'3'' X 7'9''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, ...

Category

Early 1900s Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Runner Rug 17'2'' X 6'11''
Antique Kilim Runner Rug 17'2'' X 6'11''

Antique Kilim Runner Rug 17'2'' X 6'11''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, ...

Category

Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Geometric Kilim Runner Rug - 5'10'' X 3'8''
Antique Geometric Kilim Runner Rug - 5'10'' X 3'8''

Antique Geometric Kilim Runner Rug - 5'10'' X 3'8''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, ...

Category

1920s Unknown Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Rug, Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug Turkish Kilim Runner
Antique Rug, Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug Turkish Kilim Runner

Antique Rug, Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This handmade carpet colorful rug is a Turkish carpet rug has woven by very skilled weavers in Turkey, who used the highest quality wool and cotton. The flat-weave rug has a light or...

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1880s Turkish Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Shahsavan Tribal Kilim Runner Rug with Eye-Dazzler Design
Antique Shahsavan Tribal Kilim Runner Rug with Eye-Dazzler Design

Antique Shahsavan Tribal Kilim Runner Rug with Eye-Dazzler Design

Located in Milan, IT

A stunning antique kilim from the Shahsavan tribal confederacy, located in the southern Caucasus.

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Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Wide Kilim Runner from Avars of Daghestan I Caucasus, 1920s
Wide Kilim Runner from Avars of Daghestan I Caucasus, 1920s

Wide Kilim Runner from Avars of Daghestan I Caucasus, 1920s

Located in Istanbul, TR

A wide runner kilim with soft blues from Afar peoples of Daghestan in Caucasus.

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique 1880 French Geometric Aztek Kilim Runner Hallway Rug Carpet
Antique 1880 French Geometric Aztek Kilim Runner Hallway Rug Carpet

Antique 1880 French Geometric Aztek Kilim Runner Hallway Rug Carpet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this large country house, Antique French runner rug with lovely Aztek Kilim style design circa 1860-1880 This piece was last sold for 2500 euros...

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1880s French Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Rug, Anatolian Handmade Carpet Runner, Oriental Rug Turkish Kilim Runner
Antique Rug, Anatolian Handmade Carpet Runner, Oriental Rug Turkish Kilim Runner

Antique Rug, Anatolian Handmade Carpet Runner, Oriental Rug Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This handmade carpet colourful Rug is a Turkish carpet rug has woven by very skilled weavers in Turkey, who used the highest quality wool and cotton. The flat-weave rug has a light o...

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1880s Turkish Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 20th Century
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 20th Century

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 20th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

Vintage Turkish gallery rug or a wide runner flat woven kilim from the early 1900s. The kilim has beautiful soft colors including pale brick red in the field which is formed by 5 la...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kurdish Kilim Runner in Allover Geometric Design, Turkey, 1920s
Vintage Kurdish Kilim Runner in Allover Geometric Design, Turkey, 1920s

Vintage Kurdish Kilim Runner in Allover Geometric Design, Turkey, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

In addition, the use of the ivory color background makes the larger geometric patterns of diamonds and multi-sided rectangles stand out. Since the kilim is wide and long, it can be ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 20th Century
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 20th Century

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 20th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

Vintage Turkish gallery rug or a wide runner flat woven kilim from the early 1900s. The kilim has beautiful soft colors including pale brick red in the field which is formed by 5 la...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Shahsavan Antique Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1920
Shahsavan Antique Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1920

Shahsavan Antique Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1920

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Nr. 926 - Antique very rare Shahsavan runner, gorgeous in colors and easy in sizes. It may be beautiful also on a long table. From my private collection, now in sale.

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Reyhanli Kilim Runner Rug Wool Old Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Antique Reyhanli Kilim Runner Rug Wool Old Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet

Antique Reyhanli Kilim Runner Rug Wool Old Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is an Eastern Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Reyhanli region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Due to its outstanding quality, the old Reyhanlı kilim is highly acc...

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Rashwan Malatya Kilim Runner Rug Wool Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Antique Rashwan Malatya Kilim Runner Rug Wool Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet

Antique Rashwan Malatya Kilim Runner Rug Wool Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Southern Anatolian Antique Rashwan Runner Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Old Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Turkish Origin, Early 20th Century
Old Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Turkish Origin, Early 20th Century

Old Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Turkish Origin, Early 20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 887 - A pleasant old kilim gallery, with soft pale elegant colors ( but these colors are more beautiful in person !) Perfect in a sleeping room, or even on the wall.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Other Antique Kilim Runner

Materials

Wool

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Antique Kilim Runner For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique kilim runner you’re looking for. Each antique kilim runner for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique kilim runner, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique kilim runner is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Kilim Runner?

Prices for an antique kilim runner start at $500 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $2,327.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.