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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
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

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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.
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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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4468
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4319
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
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 4464
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Indian Dhurrie Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th Century Indian Jail Dhurrie Flat-woven Rug Measures: 1'5''x 2'.
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Early 20th Century Kilim Textiles

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Wool, Cotton

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.
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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th C. Pillow Cover Made from Vintage Anatolian Covers
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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
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

Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3542
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

Mid 20th C. Pillow Cover Made from Vintage Anatolian Covers
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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

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...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

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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.  
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Silk, Hemp

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.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
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

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
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

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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Mid 20th C. Pillow Cover Made from Vintage Anatolian Covers
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

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
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

Mid 20th C. Pillow Cover Made from Vintage Anatolian Covers
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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Hemp Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert. -Hemp in the back. -Zipper closure. -Dry Cleaning is recommended.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Hemp

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Hemp Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert. -Hemp in the back. -Zipper closure. -Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Hemp

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
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

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.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th C. Pillow Cover Made from Vintage Anatolian Covers
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

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4387
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

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 ...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Textiles

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Fabric, Textile, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Organic Mater...

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
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

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

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...
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19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3497
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 4359
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

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...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

Pair of Gabbeh Pillows
Pair of Gabbeh Pillows
$1,032 Sale Price
30% Off
Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Hemp Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert. -Hemp in the back. -Zipper closure. -Dry Cleaning is recommended.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Hemp

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Hemp Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert. -Hemp in the back. -Zipper closure. -Dry Cleaning is recommended
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Hemp

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Hemp Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert. -Hemp in the back. -Zipper closure. -Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Hemp

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Hemp Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert. -Hemp in the back. -Zipper closure. -Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Hemp

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Hemp Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert. -Hemp in the back. -Zipper closure. -Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Hemp

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4399
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 – 15” x 14”
Located in Los Angeles, US
This bold and vibrant 19th century Caucasian kilim accent pillow brings centuries-old artistry into contemporary spaces. Expertly handwoven from antique wool textiles, it features cl...
Category

19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4377
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

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 Textiles

Materials

Wool

19th Century Ghashghai Kilim Pillow – 24" x 14" Handwoven Tribal Wool Geometric
Located in Los Angeles, US
Add rustic elegance and centuries-old craftsmanship to your space with this 24" x 14" pillow, made from a genuine 19th-century Ghashghai kilim. Featuring bold, stepped diamond motifs...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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 ...
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19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
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 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

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,...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4317
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 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

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...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
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

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

Kilim from Konya, Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a pure wool small kilim woven with un-dyed wool from Central Anatolia Turkey. These simple weavings are usually done for home use and bears all the characteristics of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

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...
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19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4351
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 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 Textiles

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair, Linen, Hemp, Down, Feathers

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.

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