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Lion Kilim

Persian Lion Kilim
Persian Lion Kilim

Persian Lion Kilim

$2,750

W 61 in L 77 in

Persian Lion Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a lion sitting on a striated black grey

Category

Late 20th Century Pre-Columbian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Gorilla Face Lion Kilim
Persian Gorilla Face Lion Kilim

Persian Gorilla Face Lion Kilim

$2,250

W 50 in L 80 in

Persian Gorilla Face Lion Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a yellow lion featuring abstract elements

Category

Late 20th Century Pre-Columbian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug In Polychromatic Lion Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug In Polychromatic Lion Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug In Polychromatic Lion Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 6x9 rug is a new addition to the Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Polychromatic Lion Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Polychromatic Lion Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Polychromatic Lion Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 6x9 rug is a new addition to the Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Polychromatic Lion Pictorial Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Polychromatic Lion Pictorial Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Polychromatic Lion Pictorial Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 4x4 rug is a new addition to the Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool, its

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Polychromatic Lion Pictorial Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Polychromatic Lion Pictorial Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Polychromatic Lion Pictorial Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 4x4 rug is a new addition to the Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool, its

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Polychromatic Lion Pictorial Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Polychromatic Lion Pictorial Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Polychromatic Lion Pictorial Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 4x4 rug is a new addition to the Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Rust with Polychromatic Lion Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Rust with Polychromatic Lion Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Rust with Polychromatic Lion Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Collection by Rug & Kilim is inspired by vintage and antique tribal rugs and folk art, with a particular

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Gabbeh Style Rug in Red with Colorful Lion Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Gabbeh Style Rug in Red with Colorful Lion Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Gabbeh Style Rug in Red with Colorful Lion Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 7x7 rug inspired by antique Persian Gabbeh rugs—from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim Persian Gabbeh-Inspired Rug in Charcoal and Black Lion Pictorial
Rug & Kilim Persian Gabbeh-Inspired Rug in Charcoal and Black Lion Pictorial

Rug & Kilim Persian Gabbeh-Inspired Rug in Charcoal and Black Lion Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

in a blend of wool and silk. It features the large silhouette of a lion filled with abstract

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Lion Persian Kilim
Lion Persian Kilim

Lion Persian Kilim

$2,400

W 53 in L 77 in

Lion Persian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Accent size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a purple lion on an ivory ground

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim Modern Persian Gabbeh Inspired Rug in Coral and Gold Lion Pictorial
Rug & Kilim Modern Persian Gabbeh Inspired Rug in Coral and Gold Lion Pictorial

Rug & Kilim Modern Persian Gabbeh Inspired Rug in Coral and Gold Lion Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Collection is a bold, whimsical homage to the historical "Lion Rug" tradition. While inspired by the fierce

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

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Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

$2,400

W 57 in L 91 in

Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Accent size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a lion on a striped field Measures

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Lion Souf Kilim
Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Lion Souf Kilim

Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Lion Souf Kilim

Located in New York, NY

A Modern Souf Persian carpet depicting a lion on an abrashed gray and ivory colored field Details

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bessarabian Kilim, Black with Lion Pictorials and Florals - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Bessarabian Kilim, Black with Lion Pictorials and Florals - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Bessarabian Kilim, Black with Lion Pictorials and Florals - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool and originating from Moldova circa 1950-1960, this 5x7 vintage Bessarabian Kilim

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Bessarabian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Scatter size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a lion on a striped field. can be used

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Mini square size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a flurry of animals covering a blue

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream with Gold Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream with Gold Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream with Gold Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 5x3 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Karavar Rug with Polychromatic Lion Pictorial, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Karavar Rug with Polychromatic Lion Pictorial, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Karavar Rug with Polychromatic Lion Pictorial, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Karavar rug features a colorful adaptation of lion pictorial. On the Design Though one of its many

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Turkish Rug, Green with Brown Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Turkish Rug, Green with Brown Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Turkish Rug, Green with Brown Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage gift-sized 1x2 Turkish Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Red with Rust Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Red with Rust Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Red with Rust Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 6x8 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug in Red with Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug in Red with Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug in Red with Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 4x7 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug in Gray with Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug in Gray with Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug in Gray with Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 4x9 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Japanese Tapestry in Beige-Brown Lion Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Antique Japanese Tapestry in Beige-Brown Lion Pictorials by Rug & Kilim

Antique Japanese Tapestry in Beige-Brown Lion Pictorials by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

of male and female lions in the wild. A subtle artist’s signature in Japanese Kanji is found in the

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Samarkand Rug in Red with Rare Lion Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Samarkand Rug in Red with Rare Lion Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Samarkand Rug in Red with Rare Lion Pictorial Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

rug is an exciting entry to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of Vintage Oriental creations, featuring a

Category

Vintage 1930s East Turkestani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Recent Sales

Lion Kilim Wall Hanging
Lion Kilim Wall Hanging

Lion Kilim Wall Hanging

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W 38 in L 45 in

Lion Kilim Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Scatter square size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a flurry of deers, cats, foxes, a

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Lion Kilim Wall Hanging
Vintage Lion Kilim Wall Hanging

Vintage Lion Kilim Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Scatter square size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a flurry of fox and cats covering

Category

Late 20th Century Barbizon School Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Scatter size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a large brown lion on a beige solid

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Scatter square size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a colorful lion on a blue striped

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lion Cat Fox Kilim Wall Hanging
Lion Cat Fox Kilim Wall Hanging

Lion Cat Fox Kilim Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Scatter square size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a flurry of fox and cats covering

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Gabbeh Style Rug in Red with Colorful Lion Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Gabbeh Style Rug in Red with Colorful Lion Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Gabbeh Style Rug in Red with Colorful Lion Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 7x7 rug inspired by antique Persian Gabbeh rugs—from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner, Red with Twin Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner, Red with Twin Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner, Red with Twin Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Lion Kilim For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lion kilim you’re looking for. Each lion kilim for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric and wool. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lion kilim, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each lion kilim bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Lion Kilim?

Prices for a lion kilim start at $480 and top out at $3,680 with the average selling for $1,920.

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.