Kilim Pillows and Throws
KILIM STYLE
Known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, antique and vintage kilim rugs are one of the most distinguishable types of rugs. The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but many variations of this type of textile share a common heritage and are practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere. There are Persian kilim rugs, kilim rugs from Central Asia and more.
It is difficult to definitively pin down the origins of kilim weaving, which is known as a “flatweave” or “slit-weave,” but historians believe that skilled artisans may have practiced versions of it as early as the eighth and ninth centuries A.D. in the Anatolia region of Turkey. Many of the Turkish iterations of these flat-woven rugs are recognizable for their arrangements of dazzling, flowing forms, but a range of motifs can appear in kilim rugs — abstract figures that reference rams’ horns, snakes or running water or motifs that are intended to symbolize concepts such as the tree of life or fertility. In Anatolia, women have used kilims to share narratives about their lives.
The difference between a kilim rug and most other kinds of carpets or pile rugs is in the aforementioned weave. They are made by interweaving variously colored, individual strands of wool (pure soft cotton, silk and goat’s hair are also used with the wool, albeit rarely) versus, say, the Tabriz rugs of Iran, which are hand-knotted rugs. This results in a smooth, frequently reversible surface. It’s a slit-weave because of the gap left between two blocks of color. Kilims are created on a loom, a typically uncomplicated structure mostly made of wood. Owing to the creative freedom that a slit-weave can afford its weaver, they tend to feature a range of bright, contrasting hues like reds, oranges and pinks that appear in bold combinations with deep blues and greens that are brought to life with natural dyes.
Handwoven kilim rugs are less expensive to produce and more durable than other rugs. They were traditionally used as floor coverings in mosques and yurts, as prayer rugs and saddle coverings. And these textiles 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. Because the resulting weave is lightweight, kilim rugs are well adapted for use in the hot summer months, and they are happily embraced by tribal weavers of Morocco, a part of the world that is home to many styles of rugs.
With their striking geometric patterns and provocative color pairings, kilim rugs and wall tapestries are loved by design enthusiasts and can bring charm and interest into any dining room, living room or other interior space.
Find kilim rugs and textiles and other vintage rugs on 1stDibs.
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Style: Kilim
Neutral Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Wool Cover, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
The materials this pillowcase is made from purely natural, undyed wool, dating back to mid 20th C.
Embroidered design elements on it are our design and they are purely hand done on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Neutral Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Wool Cover, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
The materials this pillowcase is made from purely natural , undyed wool, dating back to mid 20th C.
Embroidered design elements on it are our design and they are purely hand done on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Neutral Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Wool Cover, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
The materials this pillowcase is made from purely natural, undyed wool, dating back to mid 20th C.
Embroidered design elements on it are our design and they are purely hand done on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Neutral Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Wool Cover, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
The materials this pillowcase is made from purely natural, undyed wool, dating back to mid 20th C.
Embroidered design elements on it are our design and they are purely hand done on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Neutral Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Wool Cover, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
The materials this pillowcase is made from purely natural , undyed wool, dating back to mid 20th C.
Embroidered design elements on it are our design and they are purely hand done on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal Wool Pillow / Natural & Black
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal pillow. Authentic one-of-a-kind handwoven heavy textural natural organic wool Kilim textile in natural & black tones. Complemented with white luxe premium...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Feathers, Down, Hemp, Linen, Goat Hair, Wool
Black and White Lumbar Pillow Cover Made from a Contemporary Textile
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim
Measures: 16'' x 20''.
Category
20th Century Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim
Measures: 16'' x 20''.
Category
20th Century Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Black and White Lumbar Pillow Cover Made from a Contemporary Textile
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Indigo Stripped Pillow Cover, Made from a Mid 20th C. Turkish Kilim
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow made from a cotton kilim with indigo stripes.
The hand stitching is done recently by hand , in silk.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal Pillow / Natural & Espresso Stripe
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal pillow, 24"x24". Authentic one-of-a-kind handwoven heavy textural natural organic wool, hemp and goat-hair Kilim textile in neutral tones of natural & bla...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Feathers, Down, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Hemp, Linen, Goat Hair,...
Vintage Berber Tribal Natural Kilim Hemp Bed/Sofa/Body Pillow
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Vintage Berber Tribal natural Kilim Hemp bed/sofa/body pillow, extra long 43". Created from our collection of authentic select on-of-a-kind global textiles. Showing desirable natural...
Category
1960s Asian Vintage Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Feathers, Down, Hemp, Linen, Wool, Fabric, Goatskin
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal Hemp & Wool Pillow / Natural & Black
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal Hemp & Wool Pillow. Authentic handwoven heavy textural natural organic hemp & wool in natural & black tone. Paired with our luxe premium white pure linen ...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Feathers, Down, Hemp, Linen, Goat Hair, Wool, Fabric
Pillow Case Made from Rustic Anatolian Vintage 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
Neutral Pillowcases Made from an Anatolian Vintage Cover, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in silk.
They do not come with inserts.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
XX-Large Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal Pillow / Natural & Black / 35"x35"
Located in thousand oaks, CA
XX-large vintage Kilim Berber Tribal pillow. Fabulous oversized cushion/pillow that measures: 35" x 35". Authentic handwoven heavy textural natural hemp & wool Kilim stripe...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Organic Material, Down, Feathers, Fabric, Textile, Wool, Cotton, Linen, ...
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal Wool Pillow / Natural & Espresso Stripe
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal pillow. Authentic one-of-a-kind handwoven heavy textural natural wool & goat-hair Kilim textile in neutral black & natural color-way. Complemented with wh...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Feathers, Down, Linen, Goat Hair, Wool
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal Pillow / Natural & Espresso Stripe
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal pillow. Measures: 24" x 24". Authentic one-of-a-kind handwoven heavy textural natural wool, hemp and goat-hair Kilim textile in neutral tone. Complemented...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Feathers, Down, Hemp, Wool
Neutral Pillowcases Made from an Anatolian Vintage Cover, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in silk.
They do not come with inserts.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Case Made from Rustic Anatolian Vintage 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
Wool, Cotton
Pillow Case Made from Rustic Anatolian Vintage 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
Wool, Cotton
Pillow Case Made from Rustic Anatolian Vintage 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
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.
Dry clean or spot cleaning only. Insert for...
Category
Early 20th Century Armenian Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal Pillow / Natural & Espresso Stripe
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal pillow. Measures: 24" x 24". Authentic one-of-a-kind handwoven heavy textural natural organic wool, hemp and goat-hair Kilim textile in neutral tones. Pai...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Feathers, Down, Hemp, Goat Hair, Wool
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal Pillow / Natural & Espresso Stripe
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal pillow. Measures: 24" x 24". Authentic one-of-a-kind handwoven heavy textural natural organic wool, hemp and goat-hair Kilim textile in neutral tones. Com...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Feathers, Down, Hemp, Linen, Goat Hair, Wool, Textile, Fabric
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal Pillow / Natural Tone & Texture / "in stock"
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Vintage Kilim Berber Tribal Pillow. Authentic one-of-a-kind handwoven heavy textural natural hemp Kilim textile in neutral tone. Complemented with white premium weight 100% pure line...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Hemp, Down, Feathers
Pillow Cases Made from Anatolian Angora Siirt Blanket, 1960s-1970s
Located in Istanbul, TR
The do not come with inserts.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Angora
Kilim Perde Pillow Case from Anatolia Turkey, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Silk
Minimalist, Kilim, Cover, Perde from Eastern Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a fine weaving in wool that can either be used on the floor or on a wall or a caoch.
Deep well saturated colors.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Kilim Perde Pillow Case from Anatolia Turkey, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Wool
Pillow Cases Made from Anatolian Angora Siirt Blanket, 1960s-1970s
Located in Istanbul, TR
The do not come with inserts.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Angora
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 the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Measures: 53 x 47 cms /20.87 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Old Kilim Pillow Cases Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Wool Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
The do not come with inserts.
Linen in the back
Dry clean only
Measures: 63 x 46 cm / 24.8 x 18.11 in.
66 x 46 cm / 25.98 x 18.11 in.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkmen Cicim Pillow Made from a 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Tribe Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cases Fashioned Out of an Mid-20th Century Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillows are made out of a mid-20th century, Turkish Kilim. They do not come with an insert but they come with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate the filling....
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Antique Turkmen Cicim Pillow Made from a 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Tribe Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Hemp Pillow Cases Made from a Vintage Turkish Hemp Kilim, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts. Cotton canvas fabric in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Hemp
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 in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Wool 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 in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cases Fashioned from a Vintage Hemp and Goat Hair Mix Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back, dry clean only Measures:
46 x 96 cm/ 18.11 x 37.8 in.
47 x 95 cm/ 18.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Hemp, Goat Hair
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pillow Case Fashioned from a Mid-20th Century Anatolian Cotton Apron
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back
Zipper closure
Dry Cleaning is recomended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
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 in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Old Pillow Cases Fashioned from a Mid-20th Century Anatolian Cotton Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back
Dry clean only.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Gabbeh Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of pillows made from an early 20th century Gabbeh kilim rug woven with natural brown and beiges wool, and with several crimson and indigo stri...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Lumbar Kilim Pillow Case Made from a Mid-20th Century, Anatolian Cover
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure
Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cases Fashioned Out of a Mid-20th Century Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillows are made out of mid-20th century cotton and goat hair Kilim. They do not come with an insert but they come with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Goat Hair, Cotton, Linen
Pillow Case Fashioned from a Mid-20th Century Anatolian Wool Quilt
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accomodate insert materials
linen in the back
zipper closure
dry cleaning is recomended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Fashioned from an Early 20th Century Western Anatolaian Pomak Apron
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but with a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Dry clean only.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cases Fashioned Out of a Mid-20th Century Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillows are made out of mid-20th century cotton and goat hair Kilim. They do not come with an insert but they come with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Goat Hair, Cotton, Linen
Pillow Case Made from an Antique Anatolian Cicim Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Antique Indigo Kilim Pillow Cover, E.20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow Cover was made from an antique cotton stripped kilim. The stitching is hand done in silk in our studio.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Colsure.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Antique Indigo Kilim Pillow Cover, E.20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow Cover was made from an antique cotton stripped kilim. The stitching is hand done in silk in our studio.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Colsure.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Indigo Kilim Pillow Cover, E.20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow Cover was made from an antique cotton stripped kilim. The stitching is hand done in silk in our studio.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Colsure.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Indigo Kilim Pillow Cover, E 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow Cover was made from an antique cotton stripped kilim. The stitching is hand done I silk in our studio.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Colsure.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Rustic Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Un-Dyed Wool Coverlet, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Un-Dyed Wool Coverlet, Mid 20th C
This pillow is made from a vintage coverlet that is hand woven using un-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Rustic Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Un-Dyed Wool Coverlet, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic pillow case made from a vintage Un-Dyed wool coverlet, Mid 20th C
This pillow is made from a vintage coverlet that is hand woven using un-dyed w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Kilim pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Kilim pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pillows and throws created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Kilim pillows and throws made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pillows and throws, popular names associated with this style include Ararat Rugs, Seref Ozen, and George Smith. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for pillows and throws differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $77 and tops out at $3,500 while the average work can sell for $200.
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