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Armenian Kilims

Vintage Armenian Kilim Rug
Vintage Armenian Kilim Rug

Vintage Armenian Kilim Rug

$2,800

W 50 in L 90 in

Vintage Armenian Kilim Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful vintage Armenian kilim rug with a central medallion with stylized flowers woven in myriad colors against a dark crimson background, and floating amidst a field of more st...

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Mid-20th Century Armenian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Armenian Kilim , Nomadic Work, 1940 about
Old Armenian Kilim , Nomadic Work, 1940 about

Old Armenian Kilim , Nomadic Work, 1940 about

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Geometric design typical of nomads, with three central diamonds in various pastel colors on a shaded brick-colored background. Rich border with various geometric designs. ref. nr. 816.

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Mid-20th Century Armenian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Handmade Carpet Antique Armenian Kilim Rug Traditional Floral Kilim
Rare Handmade Carpet Antique Armenian Kilim Rug Traditional Floral Kilim

Rare Handmade Carpet Antique Armenian Kilim Rug Traditional Floral Kilim

Located in Wembley, GB

Rare handmade carpet antique Armenian Karabagh Kilim rug Traditional Floral Kilim 146 x 206cm.

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Antique Early 1900s Armenian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Wonderful Antique Pictural Karabagh Kilim Tapestry
Wonderful Antique Pictural Karabagh Kilim Tapestry

Wonderful Antique Pictural Karabagh Kilim Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century large Armenian Kilim from Caucasus Karabagh with a nice pictural design as tapestry, entirely handwoven with wool on wool.

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Antique Late 19th Century Armenian Aubusson Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Antique Armenian Karabagh Flat Rug Kilim
Wonderful Antique Armenian Karabagh Flat Rug Kilim

Wonderful Antique Armenian Karabagh Flat Rug Kilim

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful mid-20th century Caucasian Karabagh Kilim with beautiful Caucasian geometrical design in center and a Aubusson floral design at borders, and with natural colors with b...

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Vintage 1940s Armenian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Rugs Armenian Handmade Floral Kilim Red Wool Rug
Antique Kilim Rugs Armenian Handmade Floral Kilim Red Wool Rug

Antique Kilim Rugs Armenian Handmade Floral Kilim Red Wool Rug

$4,410Sale Price|30% Off

W 57.49 in L 81.11 in

Antique Kilim Rugs Armenian Handmade Floral Kilim Red Wool Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Both the colour and design in this wool rug make it the perfect accent piece for any room. This fine wool Kilim was woven by hand in Armenia in the 1900s, constructed with fine ha...

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Antique Early 1900s Armenian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Turkish Kilim Rug Red Multicolour Tribal Medallion Flatweave Carpet 1940
Antique Turkish Kilim Rug Red Multicolour Tribal Medallion Flatweave Carpet 1940

Antique Turkish Kilim Rug Red Multicolour Tribal Medallion Flatweave Carpet 1940

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Tribal Armenian Kilim Rug, Anatolia, 1940s Handwoven Wool Flatweave with Multi-Medallion Design, Vegetable Dyes Size: 130 × 75 cm (4'3" × 2'5") This exceptional 1940s Armenia...

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Art Nouveau Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Karabagh Kilim, Wool on Cotton, Floral Design, Armenia, 1940s
Vintage Karabagh Kilim, Wool on Cotton, Floral Design, Armenia, 1940s

Vintage Karabagh Kilim, Wool on Cotton, Floral Design, Armenia, 1940s

Located in Barrington, IL

The Karabagh area in the Southern Caucasus region is known for the use of vibrant colors in their rugs and kilims. Dimensions: 4' 8” x 7’ 10” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of th...

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Mid-20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Karabagh Kilim Rug, Floral Design, Wool, Armenia, Early 1900s
Vintage Karabagh Kilim Rug, Floral Design, Wool, Armenia, Early 1900s

Vintage Karabagh Kilim Rug, Floral Design, Wool, Armenia, Early 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 7’ 4” x 10’ 5” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Armenia Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and...

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Mid-20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Woven Nomadic Kilim Rug, Wool, Geometric Design, Armenia, 1950
Hand-Woven Nomadic Kilim Rug, Wool, Geometric Design, Armenia, 1950

Hand-Woven Nomadic Kilim Rug, Wool, Geometric Design, Armenia, 1950

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 249 - Very pleasant kilim, with a perfect workmanship and a dense geometric design. Suitable for a sofa upholstery, also. Now with a very good price for closing activities.

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Mid-20th Century Armenian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Early 20th C. Pillow cases made from a Caucasian armenian Karabagh kilim
Antique Early 20th C. Pillow cases made from a Caucasian armenian Karabagh kilim

Antique Early 20th C. Pillow cases made from a Caucasian armenian Karabagh kilim

Located in Istanbul, TR

These pillow cases made from an early 20th C. armenian Karabagh kilim, have been backed with vintage jand loomed wool and cotton textile.

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Early 20th Century Armenian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Karabagh Kilim Rug
Karabagh Kilim Rug

Karabagh Kilim Rug

$3,960Sale Price|20% Off

W 85 in L 139 in

Karabagh Kilim Rug

Located in New York, NY

Karabagh Kilim rug. Highly stylized floral designs in Karabagh, Armenia can be traced back to imperial Russian heritage of this prolofic weaving region.

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Early 20th Century Armenian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Striped Oriental Vintage Kilims
Pair of Striped Oriental Vintage Kilims

Pair of Striped Oriental Vintage Kilims

$1,646 / set

W 55.52 in L 57.49 in

Pair of Striped Oriental Vintage Kilims

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Pair of completely striped old kilims: one large cm. 126 and other large cm. 141. They may have been two blankets belonging to a nomadic family. Soft and pleasant. ref. nr. 898 and ...

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Mid-20th Century Armenian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Late 19th Century Shirvan Kilim
Antique Late 19th Century Shirvan Kilim

Antique Late 19th Century Shirvan Kilim

Located in Closter, NJ

The Shirvan region is one of the major weaving areas of the eastern Caucasus that lies on the coast of the Caspian Sea. There are many towns in this region which have become associa...

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Antique Late 19th Century Armenian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Flat-Woven Azeri Shaddah Kilim Rug
Antique Flat-Woven Azeri Shaddah Kilim Rug

Antique Flat-Woven Azeri Shaddah Kilim Rug

Located in Milan, IT

A finely woven wool flat-weave from the Azeri tribe in Armenia, located in the southern Caucasus, distinguished by a tartan-like composition of polychrome vertical bands with a zig-z...

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Early 20th Century Armenian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

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. The kilim runner has bright and beautiful colors used in the three bouquets of flower...

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Early 20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century pictorial Karabagh woven Kilim
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century pictorial Karabagh woven Kilim

Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century pictorial Karabagh woven Kilim

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Introducing a stunning vintage Karabagh tapestry or Kilim: A true masterpiece of craftsmanship. This exquisite piece features an intricate design portraying a couple surrounded by vi...

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Mid-20th Century Armenian Aubusson Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs Oriental Kilim Rugs, Traditional Rugs, Handmade Carpets for Sale
Antique Rugs Oriental Kilim Rugs, Traditional Rugs, Handmade Carpets for Sale

Antique Rugs Oriental Kilim Rugs, Traditional Rugs, Handmade Carpets for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

This handmade carpet colorful carpet Oriental rug is woven by very skilled weavers in Karabagh, who used the highest quality wool and cotton. The flat-weave rug has blue, green, grey...

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Vintage 1940s Armenian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Hand Woven Caucasian Karabagh Kilim, Floral Design, 1920s
Vintage Hand Woven Caucasian Karabagh Kilim, Floral Design, 1920s

Vintage Hand Woven Caucasian Karabagh Kilim, Floral Design, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

Early 20th Century Vintage hand woven Caucasian Karabagh Kilim.  The beautiful kilim is from the Karabagh area in the Southern Caucasus region, renowned for its bold use of color, th...

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Early 20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Burgundy Kilim Rug, 1900s Wool Flatweave Tribal Carpet 161x143 cm
Antique Burgundy Kilim Rug, 1900s Wool Flatweave Tribal Carpet 161x143 cm

Antique Burgundy Kilim Rug, 1900s Wool Flatweave Tribal Carpet 161x143 cm

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Burgundy Kilim Rug, Anatolian Tribal Flatweave, Early 1900s This antique burgundy Kilim rug from the early 1900s is an exceptional example of handwoven Anatolian tribal flatw...

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Antique Early 1900s Armenian Art Nouveau Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rust Geometric Kilim Runner, Handmade Tribal Wool Flatweave, Boho Hallway Rug
Rust Geometric Kilim Runner, Handmade Tribal Wool Flatweave, Boho Hallway Rug

Rust Geometric Kilim Runner, Handmade Tribal Wool Flatweave, Boho Hallway Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Vintage Geometric Large-Scale Pattern Orange Rust Kilim Rug, Tribal Flatweave, 1940s Make a bold design statement with this vintage geometric kilim rug, a striking large-scale patter...

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Vintage 1940s Armenian Art Deco Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century White, Black, Flowers and Portrait Kilim Karabagh Rug, circa 1940s
19th Century White, Black, Flowers and Portrait Kilim Karabagh Rug, circa 1940s

19th Century White, Black, Flowers and Portrait Kilim Karabagh Rug, circa 1940s

Located in Firenze, IT

The name Karabagh ("black garden") is linked to a group of carpets and kilims from the south-east of the Caucasus that have black or dark brown fields and are decorated with flowers ...

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Early 20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Red and Blue Nomadic Kurdish Stripes Kilim Rug in Wool, circa 1900s
21st Century Red and Blue Nomadic Kurdish Stripes Kilim Rug in Wool, circa 1900s

21st Century Red and Blue Nomadic Kurdish Stripes Kilim Rug in Wool, circa 1900s

Located in Firenze, IT

The Kilim is a rug without fur, woven like a tapestry, with only warp and weft. It is a typical product of nomadic populations, which use these artifacts for their daily use, as a co...

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Early 20th Century Armenian Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Deco Style Runner in Deep Blue White, Gold Floral by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Chinese Deco Style Runner in Deep Blue White, Gold Floral by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Chinese Deco Style Runner in Deep Blue White, Gold Floral by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 3x8 hand-knotted vintage runner connoting Chinese art deco inspirations of the 1920s, from the newest line of Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. The clean blue open field ...

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Vintage 1980s Armenian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim, Wool Pile, Medallion Pattern, Anatolia, 1900s
Vintage Turkish Kilim, Wool Pile, Medallion Pattern, Anatolia, 1900s

Vintage Turkish Kilim, Wool Pile, Medallion Pattern, Anatolia, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

The beautiful design is enhanced by the abrash colors of dark red in the field. This Turkish kilim has the color and the design of the Armenian Karabagh Kilims from the Caucasus or K...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Antique Armenian Kazak Kilim

Antique Armenian Kazak Kilim

Unavailable

W 72 in L 96 in

Antique Armenian Kazak Kilim

Located in Aspen, CO

This Kilim was woven by Armenian girls for a contribution to the dowry.

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Antique Early 1900s Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Armenian Karabagh Caucasian Kilim
Beautiful Armenian Karabagh Caucasian Kilim

Beautiful Armenian Karabagh Caucasian Kilim

Located in Aspen, CO

This stunningly decorative design is a stylized Lenkoran turtle motif, wonderfully drawn and scaled to perfection. Dyes are all natural and plant based, although some man-made colors...

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Vintage 1930s Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 19th Century Armenian Shirvan Palas Kilim
Antique 19th Century Armenian Shirvan Palas Kilim

Antique 19th Century Armenian Shirvan Palas Kilim

Located in Aspen, CO

Palas Kilims were mostly woven by Armenians of the Shirvan and Kuba districts of the Caucuses Mountains.

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Antique Early 1900s Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Lenkoran Kilim Dated 1910
Antique Lenkoran Kilim Dated 1910

Antique Lenkoran Kilim Dated 1910

Unavailable

W 65 in L 110 in

Antique Lenkoran Kilim Dated 1910

Located in Aspen, CO

This is a beautiful and artistically drawn Lenkoran Kilim rug, dated 1910 (see close-up photo). Lenkoran is a famous design in Caucasian rugs and depicts a stylized turtle, which is ...

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Vintage 1910s Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Mid-20th Century Handwoven, Handspun, Wool, Caucasian Asian Kilim
Antique Mid-20th Century Handwoven, Handspun, Wool, Caucasian Asian Kilim

Antique Mid-20th Century Handwoven, Handspun, Wool, Caucasian Asian Kilim

By Kiran

Located in Berlin, DE

This handwoven Kilim comes from the Caucasus and is made of durable, but soft, textured wool. The ornaments in the middle are surrounded by strong symbols in red shades, which resemb...

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Early 20th Century Armenian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Handmade Carpet Antique Armenian Kilim Rug Traditional Floral Kilim
Rare Handmade Carpet Antique Armenian Kilim Rug Traditional Floral Kilim

Rare Handmade Carpet Antique Armenian Kilim Rug Traditional Floral Kilim

Located in Wembley, GB

Rare Handmade Carpet Antique Armenian Karabagh Kilim Rug Traditional Floral Kilim 146x206cm

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Antique Early 1900s Armenian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique , pillow cases made from a Caucasian Karabagh Armenian Kilim
Antique , pillow cases made from a Caucasian Karabagh Armenian Kilim

Antique , pillow cases made from a Caucasian Karabagh Armenian Kilim

Located in Istanbul, TR

Pillow cases are made from an early 20th C. Caucaisan Karabagh rmenian kilim, have backings made from a hand loomed vintage wool and cotton fabric. Inserts for them are not provided ...

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Early 20th Century Armenian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Karabagh Kilim Rug
Antique Karabagh Kilim Rug

Antique Karabagh Kilim Rug

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W 78 in L 164 in

Antique Karabagh Kilim Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Karabagh Kilim rug. A large antique flat-weave rug from the Karabagh region, SW Caucasus (present-day Armenia), which consists of two identical panels stitched together - a c...

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Early 20th Century Armenian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Karabagh Kilim
Karabagh Kilim

Karabagh Kilim

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W 138 in L 76 in

Karabagh Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Stylized flowers in an unusually soft color palette. The background is woven in cotton, not wool as is the case with most kilims of this type.

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Early 20th Century Armenian More Carpets

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Karabagh Kilim
Karabagh Kilim

Karabagh Kilim

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W 68 in L 128 in

Karabagh Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Great example with an unusual design - are they trees-of-life or dragons?

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Early 20th Century Armenian More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Karabagh "Carnations" Kilim ‘DK-114-29’
Karabagh "Carnations" Kilim ‘DK-114-29’

Karabagh "Carnations" Kilim ‘DK-114-29’

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H 0.25 in W 121 in D 67 in

Karabagh "Carnations" Kilim ‘DK-114-29’

Located in New York, NY

A lovely old flat-weave from Karabagh (present day Armenia), featuring repeat design of beautifully articulated carnations. The region has a very rich weaving culture. The color pale...

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Early 20th Century Armenian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Geometric Kilim, circa 1920
Geometric Kilim, circa 1920

Geometric Kilim, circa 1920

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W 97 in L 117 in

Geometric Kilim, circa 1920

Located in Culver City, CA

Geometric Kilim, circa 1920. Wonderful graphic pattern motif in a flat-weave.

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Vintage 1920s Armenian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Green, Black, Animals and Lions Kilim Karabagh Rug, circa 1940s
19th Century Green, Black, Animals and Lions Kilim Karabagh Rug, circa 1940s

19th Century Green, Black, Animals and Lions Kilim Karabagh Rug, circa 1940s

Located in Firenze, IT

The name Karabagh ("black garden") is linked to a group of carpets and kilims from the south-east of the Caucasus that have black or dark brown fields and are decorated with flowers ...

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Early 20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Green, Black Flowers and Animals Kilim Karabagh Rug, circa 1930s
19th Century Green, Black Flowers and Animals Kilim Karabagh Rug, circa 1930s

19th Century Green, Black Flowers and Animals Kilim Karabagh Rug, circa 1930s

Located in Firenze, IT

The name Karabagh (" black garden ") is linked to a group of carpets and kilims from the south-east of the Caucasus that have black or dark brown fields and are decorated with flower...

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Early 20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Peppermint Candy" Karabagh
"Peppermint Candy" Karabagh

"Peppermint Candy" Karabagh

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W 56 in L 89 in

"Peppermint Candy" Karabagh

Located in New York, NY

Kilims with floral design have been a specialty of the Karabagh region (Armenia, Imperial Russia), but we've never seen one as sweet as this.

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Vintage 1950s Armenian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Rugs, Handwoven Traditional Rugs, Carpet from Karabagh
Antique Kilim Rugs, Handwoven Traditional Rugs, Carpet from Karabagh

Antique Kilim Rugs, Handwoven Traditional Rugs, Carpet from Karabagh

Located in Wembley, GB

This colorful carpet rug is woven by very skilled weavers in Karabagh, who used the highest quality wool and cotton. The flat-weave rug has blue, green, grey, pink, brown and red col...

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Vintage 1940s Armenian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Fabulous Oversized Avar Armenian Antique Kilim Rug
Fabulous Oversized Avar Armenian Antique Kilim Rug

Fabulous Oversized Avar Armenian Antique Kilim Rug

Located in Lyon, FR

Amazing woven tribal kilim from Georgia. All vegetable dyes. 19th century and in excellent condition! Large sizes 503 x 203 cm. Bright and warm colors on dark blue background. (...

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Antique 1880s Georgian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Cosy Karabagh Kilim Rug
Cosy Karabagh Kilim Rug

Cosy Karabagh Kilim Rug

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W 82.68 in L 149.61 in

Cosy Karabagh Kilim Rug

Located in Lyon, FR

Karabagh means 'the upper black garden.' This woven Armenian, mountain carpet is native of the district Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Mid-20th Century Armenian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Karabagh Kilim
Antique Karabagh Kilim

Antique Karabagh Kilim

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W 69 in L 109 in

Antique Karabagh Kilim

Located in Aspen, CO

This is a beautiful, bold, Armenian Karabagh flat-woven Kilim rug. This rug was woven, circa 1920 and is in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1920s Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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H 120 in W 75 in D 0.1 in

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By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th Century European Hand-Woven Aubusson Verdure Tapestry depicting a woodland nature scene. Made in France circa 18th Century. Finely woven with cloth backing.

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Armenian Kilims For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Armenian kilims available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Armenian kilims — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Armenian kilims have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Armenian Kilims?

Prices for Armenian kilims can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Armenian kilims begin at $145 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,796.

Finding the Right Rugs And 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.