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.
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Style: Kilim
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Throw Pillow – 18” x 10”
Located in Los Angeles, US
This antique 19th century Caucasian kilim throw pillow offers a vibrant blend of tradition and design versatility. Featuring intricate geometric patterns, including diamond and roset...
Category
19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Colorful 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Pillow – 15” x 9”
Located in Los Angeles, US
Celebrate timeless artistry with this vibrant 19th century Caucasian kilim pillow, richly adorned in intricate diamond and medallion motifs. Han...
Category
19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Lumbar Pillow – 20” x 9”
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vibrant, geometric, and full of cultural richness, this 19th century Caucasian kilim lumbar pillow is a striking accent that blends time-honored design with contemporary styling. Wov...
Category
19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Ghashghai Kilim Pillow – Handwoven Geometric Wool Accent, 15" x 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Celebrate the artistry of Persian tribal weaving with this stunning 19th Century Ghashghai Kilim pillow. Handwoven from richly dyed wool, the pillow features a dynamic geometric desi...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
$357 Sale Price
30% Off
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 4246
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4500
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4219
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4429
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4475
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4477
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4479
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4481
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4499
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4455
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4382
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4308
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
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Goatskin, Fabric, Wool, Linen, Hemp, Down, Feathers
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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
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 Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool
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 Textiles
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
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles
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 Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Turkish Jajim Flat-Weave Textile
Located in New York, NY
Jajim in predominant accents in gray, red, white
7'2''x 9'7''
With the Jajim weaving technique, different colored threads are applied between the weft and warp threads, on the rev...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool
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
Wool, Goat Hair, Linen, Down, Feathers
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
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Goat Hair, Linen, Hemp, Down, Feathers
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool, Hemp, Down, Feathers
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
Fabric, Wool, Goat Hair, Linen, Hemp, Down, Feathers
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
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 Textiles
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair, Linen, Hemp, Down, Feathers
Vintage Persian Kilim Composition Cushion
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Composition Cushion
Deco Fan design
Mid-20th century Persian panels are hand woven and are joined together by hand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Textiles
Materials
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 Textiles
Materials
Textile, Wool, Goat Hair, Linen, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, ...
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 Textiles
Materials
Linen, Hemp, Down, Feathers
Vintage Persian Kilim Composition Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Composition Pillow
Spinning Wheel design
Mid-20th century Persian panels are hand woven and are joined together by hand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian 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.
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