Kilim Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4379
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 Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3500
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 Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Turkish Yastik Modern Pillow KC3541
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 Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Mid 20th C. Pillow Cases Made from Vintage Anatolian Cover
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mid 20th C. Pillow Cases Made from Vintage Anatolian Cover
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Mid 20th C. Pillow Cases Made from Vintage Anatolian Cover
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Mid 20th C. Pillow Cases Made from Vintage Anatolian Cover
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Mid 20th C. Pillow Cases Made from Vintage Anatolian Cover
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool, Silk
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Throw Pillow – 19” x 11”
Located in Los Angeles, US
Infuse your space with bold character and rich history through this antique 19th century Caucasian kilim throw pillow. Woven from hand-dyed wool in warm terracotta, deep indigo, and ...
Category
19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Textiles
Materials
Feathers, Down, Linen, Goat Hair, Wool
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 Textiles
Materials
Feathers, Down, Hemp, Linen, Wool, Fabric, Goatskin
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 Textiles
Materials
Feathers, Down, Hemp, Linen, Goat Hair, Wool, Textile, Fabric
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 Textiles
Materials
Feathers, Down, Hemp, Linen, Goat Hair, Wool, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Pillow – 19” x 14”
Located in Los Angeles, US
Rich with history and intricate craftsmanship, this 19th century Caucasian kilim pillow is a striking showcase of traditional tribal design. Han...
Category
19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Lumbar Pillow – 21” x 8”
Located in Los Angeles, US
This antique 19th century Caucasian kilim lumbar pillow showcases a captivating tapestry of traditional motifs in a vibrant, grid-style layout. Handwoven from richly dyed wool, it fe...
Category
19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4218
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Pillow – 14” x 10”
Located in Los Angeles, US
This antique 19th century Caucasian kilim pillow brings timeless craftsmanship and cultural richness to your home decor. Expertly handwoven, it ...
Category
19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Ghashghai Kilim Pillow – 19" x 15" Handwoven Tribal Geometric Wool
Located in Los Angeles, US
Elevate your interior with this exquisite 19th-century Ghashghai Kilim pillow, repurposed from a handwoven tribal rug. Rich in history and saturated with vibrant natural dyes, this o...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, 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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
19th Century Ghashghai Kilim Pillow – Handwoven Wool Tribal Accent, 17" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Embrace the charm of nomadic artistry with this 19th Century Ghashghai Kilim pillow, a handwoven masterpiece rich in history and cultural depth. Featuring traditional diamond motifs ...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Fashioned from an Antique Caucasian Mafrash ( storage Bag ) Panel
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning recommended.
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool
5x6.8 Ft Flat-Weave Kilim Rug. Decorative 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,...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
19th Century Ghashghai Kilim Pillow – Handwoven Tribal Wool Lumbar, 19" x 13"
Located in Los Angeles, US
This 19th Century Ghashghai Kilim pillow is a refined piece of Persian textile history, handwoven by nomadic artisans with extraordinary detail. Showcasing symbolic motifs in rich ea...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4501
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
19th Century Caucasian Kilim Accent Pillow – 14” x 17”
Located in Los Angeles, US
Add a bold cultural statement to your space with this exquisite 19th century Caucasian kilim accent pillow. Handwoven from richly dyed wool, the design features intricate diamond and...
Category
19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4413
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4511
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool
Pillowcase Made from a 20th C. Navajo Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Category
20th Century American Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4324
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 Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4523
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4372
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4515
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
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,...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
3.6x5.7 Ft Flatweave Kilim Rug. Kurdish Blanket. New Bed Cover. Striped Throw
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,...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
3.7x5.6 Ft New Flat-weave Kilim Rug made of goat's wool, Plain Cream Bed Cover
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,...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4503
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4518
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4407
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3515
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 Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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
19th Century Turkish Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4367
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4498
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4383
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 Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
Kilim textiles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Kilim textiles 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 textiles 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 textiles 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 textiles, 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 textiles 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 $3,750 while the average work can sell for $200.