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
Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
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
Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
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
Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
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 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 does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recom...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4418
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4352
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4309
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4327
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4386
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4305
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4307
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Flatweave
Located in Istanbul, TR
Design elements on the weavings are our additions as an Accent to the piece and they are all hand done.
It does not come with an ınsert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Ceal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3481
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3504
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3036
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3506
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3490
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Turkish Yastik Modern Pillow KC3539
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC1796
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3404
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3414
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Mid 20th C. Pillow Cover Made from Vintage Anatolian Covers
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case is made from a vintage Anatolian Cotton Cover. Hand done silk stitching on it is our addition to the piece to give it a fine detail.
It does not come with inserts.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Mid 20th C. Pillow Cover Made from Vintage Anatolian Covers
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case is made from a vintage Anatolian Cotton Cover. Hand done silk stitching on it is our addition to the piece to give it a fine detail.
It does not come with inserts.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccomended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccomended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccomended
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccomended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccomended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccomended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from a Vintage Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccomended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 1960s Hemp Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp rug
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Ivory stitching is in silk and hand d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Hemp
Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Ivory stitching is in silk and hand done.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Hemp
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
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
t is made from an early 20th C.Anatolian kilim.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from an early 20th C.Anatolian kilim.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from an early 20th C.Anatolian kilim.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from an early 20th C.Anatolian kilim.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from an early 20th C.Anatolian kilim.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from an early 20th C.Anatolian kilim.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from an early 20th C.Anatolian kilim.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from an early 20th C.Anatolian kilim.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from an early 20th C.Anatolian kilim.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish 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
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
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
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
Linen, Cotton, Goat Hair
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
Linen, Cotton, Goat Hair
Ivory Yellow Indian Dhurrie Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Indian Dhurrie flat-weave in white and soft yellow
Measures: 16" x 23".
Category
20th Century Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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, 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,...
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.