Vintage Kurdish Kilim Runner in Allover Geometric Design, Turkey, 1920s
Located in Barrington, IL
This Kurdish Kilim is unique since its design resembles the kilims from the southern Caucasus.
Wool
$1,398Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Kurdish Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Design, 1950
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 304 - Old Kurdish kilim with a strong personality, accentuated by karge geometric medallions and bold shades of blue.
Wool
Gold Rug Kurdish Kilim Handwoven Oriental Wool & Silk Area Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
These two bold area rugs are handmade Kurdish Kilim rugs woven in the early 21st century, circa 2010.
Wool, Cotton, Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Pair of Wool Silk Kurdish Kilims Handmade Flatwoven Coffee Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
These beautifully handmade wool area rugs are new Kurdish kilim rugs woven in the early 2000s, circa 2010.
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Silk
Red Wool Kurdish Kilim Handmade Flat Woven Oriental Living Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This beautiful flatwoven area rug is a Kurdish kilim woven in the early 2000s, circa 2010.
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Red & Beige Van Tribal Kurdish Kilim • Handmade Vintage Flatweave Rug (5×8)
Located in Burlingame, CA
Handwoven in the Van region of Eastern Anatolia, this vintage Kurdish kilim reflects the strong geometric language the area is known for.
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Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Long Tribal Kurdish Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful long Kilim mid-20th century, with a geometrical design and an orange field color, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of lu...
Wool, Cotton
Blue Kurdish Kilim Rugs Pair of Handmade Flatwoven Wool Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
These elegant flatwoven area rugs are beautifully handmade kilim rugs, constructed with only the finest wool & cotton. The design features a large diamond medallion woven in accents ...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Silk
Earthy Vintage Tribal Kurdish Kilim • Handmade Embroidered Flatweave Rug (6×8)
Located in Burlingame, CA
Earthy Tribal Vintage Kurdish Cicim Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 6x8 Flatweave Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔ This rug brings grounded warmth and rhythmi...
Wool, Goat Hair
Gold Rug Kurdish Kilim Handmade Carpet Modern Flatwoven Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This beautiful cotton and wool rug is a handmade, flatwoven kilim woven in the early 21st century, circa 2010. It is unused and so is in excellent condition. The design features a bo...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Exclusive Kurdish Kilim Rug Geometric Silk Wool Area Rug Handmade Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
This beautiful silk and wool carpet is a handmade, flatwoven kilim woven in the early 21st century, circa 2010. This Geometric rug is brand new and so is in excellent condition. The ...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Rose Pink Vintage Kurdish Kilim • Handmade Flatweave Statement Runner Rug (4×10)
Located in Burlingame, CA
Vintage Kurdish Village Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 4x10 Wide Statement Runner for Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Kitchen & Study ✔ This rug carries a quiet sense of history a...
Wool
$2,704Sale Price|20% Off
Hand-Woven Kurdish Kilim Rug, Wool, Central Asia, 1945, 276x108 cm
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 624 - For this carpet : wool dyed with vegetable substances: brown by walnut husk, yellow with saffron. Very beautiful and elegant in its simplicity, even in front of a wardrobe...
Wool
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Kagizman Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kagizman Kilim rug. An antique Kurdish Kilim rug with great design and colors.
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Antique Kagizman Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kagizman Kilim rug. Beautiful Kurdish kilim rug from Eastern Turkey, with a warm color palette, enhanced by the use of natural brown wool.
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Handwoven Antique Kilim Rug in Beige-Brown Red Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a wool flat-weave originating from Turkey circa 1910-1920, this antique Kilim rug enjoys an early 20th century Kurdish Kilim design, a wide runner in size with both trad...
Wool
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Kurdish Herki Rug, Eastern Anatolian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
Characteristics of Kurdish kilims include a weft-wrapping technique that leaves long floating wefts on the reverse of the kilim and ends that are often plaited with long fringes.
Wool, Natural Fiber
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Kurdish Herki Rug - Eastern Anatolian Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
Characteristics of Kurdish kilims include a weft-wrapping technique that leaves long floating wefts on the reverse of the kilim and ends that are often plaited with long fringes.
Wool, Natural Fiber
$4,688Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Kurdish Herki Rug Eastern Turkish Anatolian Carpet Handwoven Natural Dye
Located in Tokyo, JP
Characteristics of Kurdish kilims include a weft-wrapping technique that leaves long floating wefts on the reverse of the kilim and ends that are often plaited with long fringes.
Wool, Natural Fiber
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Kurdish Herki Rug Eastern Anatolian Turkish Rug Handwoven Natural Dye
Located in Tokyo, JP
Characteristics of Kurdish kilims include a weft-wrapping technique that leaves long floating wefts on the reverse of the kilim and ends that are often plaited with long fringes.
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique Kurdish Herki Rug Eastern Turkish Anatolian Carpet Handwoven Natural Dye
Located in Tokyo, JP
Characteristics of Kurdish kilims include a weft-wrapping technique that leaves long floating wefts on the reverse of the kilim and ends that are often plaited with long fringes.
Wool, Natural Fiber
Charmo Flatweave Rug with an Allover Pattern
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This Charmo flatweave rug is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool, Cotton
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Geometric Cubist Checkered Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Ombre Orange Pelas Flat Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the Antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Style Modern Flatweave Grey Wool Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Striped Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Goat Hair, Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Brown Anatolian Kurdish Wool Runner, Earth-Toned Brown Kilim Tribal Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Kurdish Kilim Runner, Eastern Turkey, Circa 1925, 3'3" x 11'7", Undyed Brown Wool, Hallway Rug Origin: Kurdish, eastern Anatolia, Turkey Circa: 1925 Type: Kilim (flatweave), ...
Wool
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool, Cotton
$18,500
Ref No. Mazandaran 8899
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the Antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Herringbone Flatweave Runner Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Mykonos Pattern Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pattern Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired from the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired from the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Pattern Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired from the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Spearhead Pattern Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired from the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pattern Charmo Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired from the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Pattern Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Herringbone Zig Zag Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Herringbone Zig Zag Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Style Checkered Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the Antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique Kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique Kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique Kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flat-Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flat-Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the Antique Kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flat-Weave Stripe Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Style Tribal Flat-Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Signed and Dated Quochan Kurdish Kilim
Located in Aspen, CO
Woven in Eastern Khorrossan district of present day Iran. The weavers were Quachan Kurds and were unique minority centered around Meshod.
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Unusual Antique Kurdish Hamadan Kilim
Located in Aspen, CO
They were woven between 1920 and 1950, by the Kurdish weavers of Hamadan. These particular Kilims are unique because the weavers would use small amounts of left over dyed yarns and ...
Wool
Vintage Kurdish Rug
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Kurdish rug.
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Antique Hamadan Kilim Runner
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine, durable, flat-woven Kilim. Woven by Kurdish women. 100% wool on cotton foundation.
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Unusual Old Persian Hamadan Kilim Runner
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine, durable, flat-woven Kilim. Woven by Kurdish women. 100% wool on cotton foundation.
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Kurdish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Very large Kurdish kilim woven in "jajim" technique. Vibrant color palette.
Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton
Kurdish Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kurdish kilim runner woven in multiple brocading techniques.
Early 20th Century Kurdish Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Kurdish kilim runner with four central geometric diamond medallions with an all-over stylized paisley pattern, surrounded by multiple complementary borders.
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Amazing Mid-20th Century Kurdish Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing mid-20th century Kurdish Kilim runner with a fantastic abrash crimson field surrounded by a wonderful diamond pattern border.
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Early 20th Century Kurdish Kilim Carpet Runner, 4'3" x 10'2"
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kurdish Kilim carpet runner with repeated diamond pattern surrounded by a complementary diamond pattern border.
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Small Kurdish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A small tribal flat-weave from Eastern Turkey woven in two distinct brocading techniques, creating a very interesting texture and sturdy structure.
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Fantastic Kurdish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A great tribal kilim from the far eastern provinces of Turkey, displaying the authentic vibrancy of Kurdish weaving traditions.
Wool
Krazy Kurdish Kilim-Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kurdish tribes use such weavings as horse covers but this one is certainly unique and much larger than usual. As individualistic as tribal art gets.
Wool
Vintage Persian Kurdish Kilim
Located in Atlanta, GA
Geometric, Kurdestan, Western Iran
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Brown Kars Kurdish Kilim • Handmade Neutral Flatweave Rug (2′×5′) • 1950s
Located in Burlingame, CA
Brown & Cream Vintage Kurdish Kilim Rug • Handmade Wool Carpet • 2x5 Tribal Flatweave Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Entryway, & Study ✔ This 1950s vintage Kars kilim has a grounded...
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Sold
H 79.93 in W 61.03 in D 0.79 in
5x6.7 Ft Kurdish Kilim Rug. Kurdish Sofa Throw. Striped Bed Cover, Blanket
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Decorative flat-weave Kurdish rug made of goat's wool, New production. Very Soft, floppy weave, ideal to use on the floor with a rug-pad or as a table cover, bed cover, wall hanging,...
Wool, Goat Hair
Fine 1940's Senneh Flat-Weave Kurdish Kilim with Vibrant Bird Pattern
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare and intricate bird patterns beautifully juxtaposed in a medley of vibrant hues, this kilim exudes refined weaving. An excellent size and unique subject matter makes it a must ha...
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Herki Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A great vintage Kurdish kilim from SE Turkey.
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Kars Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent, large scale Kurdish kilim from Eastern Turkey
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Balikesir Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kurdish kilim with great colors and excellent quality weave.
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Van Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Small vintage Kurdish kilim with great colors and excellent quality weave.
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Old Persian Kilim
Located in Atlanta, GA
Multi colors Persian Kurdish kilim with all over geometric design
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Malatya Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Small Kurdish kilim, probably a fragment from a much longer piece.
Brocade, Wool
Kars Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A lovely little Kurdish kilim from Eastern Turkey with unusual colors.
Wool
Khoy Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A sturdy Kurdish kilim, woven in a brocading technique, in a rare small size.
Wool
Malatya Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A very sturdy Kurdish kilim with a cheerful color palette. Unusually large for this type.
Brocade, Wool
Van Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A lovely Kurdish kilim with a lighter, more cheerful color palette than most from this region
Wool
Van Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
A Kurdish kilim runner in small format, featuring the deep, saturated color palette of the region.
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Kagizman Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
A superb Kurdish kilim from Eastern Turkey. Great colors and very dynamic design.
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Van Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A lovely old Kurdish kilim from Eastern Turkey, woven in two halves - a typical feature of nomadic weavings.
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Kars Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A great Kurdish kilim from the Turkish-Iranian border, in the characteristic long format.
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Van Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Old Kurdish kilim from Eastern Turkey. Woven in two symmetrical halves like many nomads' kilims.
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Kars Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A large Kurdish kilim from Eastern Turkey, in the characteristic long format.
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Kagizman Kilim, Wide Runner
Located in New York, NY
A great Kurdish kilim from Eastern Turkey. Superb quality weave and wool, great colors and design.
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Van Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A cheerful Kurdish kilim with very dynamic design and lots of color including pink, a favorite of tribal women when they can get their hands on it.
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Khoy Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kurdish kilim runner woven in multiple brocading techniques.
Brocade
Khoy Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kurdish kilim runner woven in multiple brocading techniques.
Brocade
Van Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A lovely old Kurdish kilim from Eastern Turkey, woven in two halves - a typical feature of nomadic weavings.
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Khoy Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kurdish kilim runner woven in multiple brocading techniques.
Brocade
Vintage Ivory Black Striped Tribal Kilim
Located in Milan, IT
Characterized by a very sturdy weave, this Kurdish Kilim is the perfect choice as a floor covering in any Modernist interior.
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Kurdish Striped Kilim
Located in Milan, IT
Kilims of this type have been very much in demand for their refined simplicity.
Kurdish "Sofra" Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A small tribal kilim intended for use as a "sofra", a meal mat for a family. Woven in two panels and joined with multi-colored stitching.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Kurdish Pink and Brown Wool Kilim with Mihrab Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey in 1920, a symbol of the gateway to paradise as seen in the three central field designs. Flat woven in durable wool, the bright pink, rich brown, golden-yello...
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Kurdish "Jajim" Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kurdish "Jajim" rug. A large tribal flat-weave rug by the Kurdish tribes of Southeastern Turkey, woven in the "jajim" technique. (Rug length can easily be shortened, if necessary. P...
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Early 20th Century Kurdish Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kurdish camel hair Kilim runner with four diamond medallions surrounded by a wonderful multicolored geometric border.
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Rare Tribal Gallery Size Antique Persian Kurdish Bidjar Kilim and Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kurdish rugs are as diverse as the ethnic weavers who created them. The presence of Kurdish weavers in the northwestern area of Persia and the Iranian Kurdistan region has led to som...
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Van Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A great Kurdish tribal kilim from Eastern Turkey. Very well preserved and sturdy.
Wool
Bidjar Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A lovely tribal kilim from the Kurdish provinces of Western Iran.
Wool
Kars Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A very handsome Kurdish tribal kilim fro NE Turkey with great design and color palette.
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Banded Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
Long kilim runner by Kurdish tribes of SE Turkey. Very high quality, woven with pure angora.
Antique Malatya Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A lovely Kurdish tribal kilim from Eastern Turkey, woven in two panels on a narrow loom.
Wool, Cotton, Goat Hair
Antique Persian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A very refined, elegant example of Kurdish weaving from Western Persia. Kilims like these were ordered from skilled weavers of the tribe for the use of families of higher status.
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Pair of Banded Kilim Runners
Located in New York, NY
A pair of long kilim runners by Kurdish tribes of SE Turkey. Very high quality, woven with pure angora.
"Jijim" Wide Runner
Located in New York, NY
A lovely kilim runner by Kurdish tribes from SE Turkey woven in the so-called "jijim" brocading technique.
Brocade
Kurdish Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Kurdish kilim rug with a beautiful modern color palette containing natural brown and cream colors, with orange and yellow stripes.
Wool
Kurdish Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kurdish Kilim rug. A lovely old tribal flat-weave rug from Eastern Turkey in a style attributed to one of the many Kurdish groups in that region.
Wool
Exquisite Early 20th Century Kurdish Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional early 20th century Kurdish Kilim runner with an amazing brilliant color pallet of crimson, coral, gold, indigo, and natural wool.
Wool
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.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
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