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Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim It does not come with an insert. Linen in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
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H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.12 in
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim It does not come with an insert. Linen in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
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H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 0.12 in
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
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H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 0.12 in
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
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H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 0.12 in
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
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H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 0.12 in
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
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H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.12 in
XXL Lumbar Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

XXL Lumbar Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
XXL Lumbar Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
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H 15.75 in W 57.49 in D 0.12 in
Multicolor Hand-Woven Rag Rug, Flat-Weave Cotton Kilim. 13.9x17 "Adjustable"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and harder to find especially in good condition. We now hand-stitch these old flat woven Kilim rugs
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Christmas Stockings Made from Anatolian Kilim Fragments
Located in Istanbul, TR
These Christmas Stockings were made from mid 20th C. Anatolian Kilim Fragments. Please note, this
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Decorative Art

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Cotton

Christmas Stockings Made from Anatolian Kilim Fragments
Christmas Stockings Made from Anatolian Kilim Fragments
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H 18.9 in W 12.21 in D 0.2 in
6.5x12.8 Ft Cotton Hand-Woven Striped Kilim Rug in Pastel Colors, Reversible
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cotton. Size: 6.5 x 12.8 ft. These vintage utilitarian Kilims were made to use for everyday life rather
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Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Cotton Cicim Pillowcase Made from an Anatolian Cicim Kilim, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

10x13.7 Ft Cotton Mid-Century Anatolian Kilim Hand-Woven Vintage Striped Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
good condition. Measures: 10 x 13.7 Ft We now hand-stitch these old flat woven Kilim rugs together in
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Cotton Cicim Pillow Case Made from an Anatolian Cicim Kilim, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Cotton Cicim Pillow Cases Made from an Anatolian Cicim Kilim, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

7.8x12.3 ft Vintage Nomadic Hand-Woven Cotton and Goat Hair Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-woven Turkish nomadic patchwork kilim/flat-weave, made up hand-stitched pieces. This
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Goat Hair, Cotton, Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Jute Kilim in White and Beige-Brown Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design: This all-natural Kilim employs handwoven jute and cotton in a cozy play of neutral
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2010s Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

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Wool

8.4x10.3 Ft Hand-Woven Vintage Cotton Anatolian Kilim in Gray with White Stripes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to find especially in good condition. We now hand-stitch these old flat woven Kilim rugs together in
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Vintage 1970s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Jute Kilim in White and Beige-Brown Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Further On the Design: This all-natural Kilim employs handwoven jute and cotton in a cozy play of
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2010s Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

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Wool

Pillow Case Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from a 19th C Anatolian kilim and unusual with the use of cotton along with wool. It
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Antique 19th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Cotton

Pillow Case Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim
Pillow Case Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Pillow Case Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from a 19th C Anatolian kilim and unusual with the use of cotton along with wool. It
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Antique 19th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pillow Case Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim
Pillow Case Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
5.9x8.4 ft Hand-Made Anatolian Patchwork Kilim Rug 'Flat-Weave', Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This floor covering is made of pieces of assorted vintage handmade Anatolian kilims. Made of wool
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Goat Hair

Pillow Case Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from a 19th C Anatolian kilim and unusual with the use of cotton along with wool. It
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Cotton

Pillow Case Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim
Pillow Case Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
& Kilim. Handwoven in wool, cotton and undyed, natural yarns, this flatweave is inspired by Swedish Deco
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Large Cotton Rag Kilim (DK-123-14)
Located in New York, NY
A large floor cover from Western Turkey, flat-woven with colorful cotton rag, made in two panels on
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Antique Rug, Hand Made Carpet Oriental Rug, Turkish Kilim Rugs for Sale
Located in Hampshire, GB
weavers in Turkey, who used the highest quality wool and cotton. The flat-weave rug has light red, orange
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Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

6.3x10 Ft Hand-Woven Cotton Kilim in Cream. Flat-Weave Rug with Floral Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant and colorful vintage kilim rug was handwoven in two panels and made of cotton. It
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Beige-Brown and Green Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
& Kilim. Handwoven in wool, cotton and undyed, natural yarns, this flatweave is inspired by Swedish Deco
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Orange, Gray & Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This smart 8x10 Swedish style kilim is the next addition to Rug & Kilim's award-winning
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Seafoam, Teal & Gray Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 Swedish style kilim is the next addition to Rug & Kilim's award-winning Scandinavian flat
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Slate & Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 9x12 Swedish style kilim rug from the new texture in our award-winning Scandinavian flat
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Kilim Pillow Cases Made from a Vintage Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Dry clean only.     
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Orange, Gold & Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 8 x 10 Swedish style kilim from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Slate & Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 9x12 Swedish style kilim rug from the new texture in our award-winning Scandinavian flat
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Beige, Gray and Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 Swedish style kilim is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Kilim in Green and Gray Lattice Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Swedish style custom kilim design is new to Rug & Kilim's award-winning Scandinavian flat
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Gray and Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 8x10 Swedish style kilim rug from the new texture in our award-winning Scandinavian flat
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Beige, Gray and Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 Swedish style kilim is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand Made Carpet Kilim Rugs, Oriental Rugs from Turkey, Turkish Rugs for Sale
Located in Hampshire, GB
large rugs are in excellent condition. The workshop Kilims of Konya are mostly known for their
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Antique 1890s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Kilim Style Custom in Beige and Brown Trellis Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Swedish style custom kilim from Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Kilim in Green and Blue Geometric Patter
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A refreshing Swedish style custom kilim design from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Gray and Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 8x10 Swedish style kilim rug from the new texture in our award-winning Scandinavian flat
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Blue and White Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6x9 Kilim rug from the acclaimed Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handspun with a unique
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Red Sabra Kilim Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in BARCELONA, ES
woven base. Made entirely of vegetable silk. Hand woven and knotted rug. Measures: 85 x 145 cm.
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2010s Moroccan Hollywood Regency Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Red Sabra Kilim Rug
Red Sabra Kilim Rug
W 57.09 in L 33.47 in
Double Sided Christmas Stockings Made from Vintage Turkish Kilim Fragments
Located in Istanbul, TR
were made from vintage Turkish Kilim fragments.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Decorative Art

Materials

Goat Hair, Cotton

Hand Made Carpet Kilim Rugs, Oriental Rugs from Turkey, Turkish Rugs for Sale
Located in Hampshire, GB
large rugs are in excellent condition. The workshop Kilims of Konya are mostly known for their
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Antique 1890s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Runner in Polychromatic Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This abstract 3x8 runner is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern rug collection. Hand
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Runner in Polychromatic Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This abstract 3x8 runner is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern rug collection. Hand
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Black & White Cleo Handwoven Kilim Rug | Cotton
Located in Mississauga, CA
Made of Egyptian cotton Colours: White, Beige\Gold, Black Designed in Canada Handmade in Egypt A pad
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Beige and Gray Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 8x10 Swedish style kilim rug from the new texture in our award-winning Scandinavian flat
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed style Abstract Rug in Gold
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Hand-knotted in wool and cotton, this piece is a collaboration with Lead Designer Nikita Nagpal
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Colorful Vintage Banded Cotton Kilim, Flat-Weave Rag Rug, Adjustable
Located in Philadelphia, PA
harder to find especially in good condition. We now hand-stitch these old flat woven Kilim rugs together
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Vintage 1970s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Cotton Striped Kilim. Handmade Turkish Rag Rug. Flat-Weave
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to find especially in good condition. We now hand-stitch these old flat woven Kilim rugs together in
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Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed style Rug in Blue Medallion Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection. Hand-knotted in distressed
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2010s Indian Indian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed style Abstract Rug in Gold
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Hand-knotted in wool and cotton, this piece is a collaboration with Lead Designer Nikita Nagpal
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed style Abstract Rug in Polychromatic Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 6x9 abstract rug is a new addition to the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed style Abstract Rug in Polychromatic Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 4x8 abstract rug is a new addition to the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed style Abstract Rug in Polychromatic Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 8x10 abstract rug is a new addition to the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary rug in Solid Beige-Brown Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color Collection. Hand-knotted in
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

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Hand Made Kilim Cotton For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hand made kilim cotton you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of cotton, fabric and wool, every hand made kilim cotton was constructed with great care. There are 62 variations of the antique or vintage hand made kilim cotton you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a hand made kilim cotton — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right hand made kilim cotton, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made hand made kilim cotton has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Seref Ozen and Paolo Giordano are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hand Made Kilim Cotton?

The average selling price for a hand made kilim cotton at 1stDibs is $225, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $7,551 for the highest priced.

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.