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Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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
Colorful Jajim Flat-Weave, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Colorful midcentury Turkish Jajim also known as Jijim. Measures: 3'7” x 4'11” With the Jijim weaving technique, different colored threads are applied between the weft and warp ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Beige Brown 18th Century European Style Contemporary Flat-Weave
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool initially for a collaboration with renowned designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy, this flat weave addition to the European Collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from a...
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2010s Nepalese Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Geometric Colorful Jajim Flat-Weave, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Colorful midcentury Turkish Jajim. Dominant Accents in bright pink, orange, electric blue Measures: 3'8” x 6'9” With the Jijim weaving technique, different colored threads are ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A plain hand-knotted modern Kilim rug with a linear pattern design. This rug measures 2'9" x 9'7".    
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Midcentury Kilim Brown Red Vase Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool originating from Afghanistan, circa 1950-1960, this vintage Kilim connotes a midcentury adaptation of a vase floral pattern in a distinctly rich burgundy and crimso...
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1950s Afghan Vintage Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Kayseri Style Prayer Saph Rug, Mid-20th Century, Pakistan
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kayseri style Prayer Saph rug, mid-20th century, Pakistan Signed by the weaver and finely woven in Pakistan, cotton warp, the weft and pile are wool. Prayer ...
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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Striped Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful hand knotted modern Kilim wool rug. This rug has an ivory field with blue striped accents. This rug measures 8'11" x 12'2".
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Flat-Weave Modern Kilim Rug with Stripes in Shades of Blue, Charcoal and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flat-weave Kilim rug with stripes with modern design in shades of blue, taupe, charcoal and ivory, Keivan Woven Arts / rug afg-27798, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim T...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Caucasian Kilim Rug. Size: 6 ft x 11 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Caucasian Kilim rug, country of origin: Caucasus, date circa mid-20th century. Size: 6 ft x 11 ft 9 in (1.83 m x 3.58 m).
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Mid-20th Century Caucasian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Kilim Striped Beige-Brown Orange Embroidery Angora Wool by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven circa 1980, this vintage Kilim enjoys a play of embroidery and flat-weave technique, creating the subtle high-low definition in the central geometry with an alluring sense ...
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1980s Afghan Vintage Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Oriental Carpet Traditional Afghan Kilim Rug Multicolored Wool Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This Afghan Kilim rug is an excellent example of traditional Kilim rugs with the geometric design woven symmetrically with various vibrant and muted color pallets. These rugs were wo...
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1990s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Large Afghanistan Kilim Modern with Stripes in Shade of Light Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flat-weave Kilim rug with stripes with modern design in shades of blue, taupe gray and ivory, Keivan Woven Arts rug afg-27788, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim This pla...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Minimalist Modern Flat-Weave Kilim Rug in Diamond Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Kilim from Afghanistan with fine wool. Keivan Woven Arts Rug AFG-27580. This light Lavender/pink and gray colored piece features a repeating diamond pattern, perfect for any ...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Colorful Modern Striped Kilim in Unique Colors for Modern or Classic Rooms
Located in Atlanta, GA
Versatile and unique color-tone flat-weave Kilim for a Modern or Classic design Flat-weave Kilim rug with vivid tones, rug AFG-6296, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim ...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A modern hand knotted Kilim square rug with an all-over geometric design. This rug measures 5'1" x 6'6".
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted modern Kilim rug with a geometric design. This rug measures 3'5" x 9'10".  
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

End-20th Century Sileh Style Kilim, Handwoven, Anatolian, Vintage
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
End-20th Century Handwoven Wool Anatolian Vintage Kilim This vintage kilim from Turkey was handwoven in the second half of the 20th century. This kilim was traditionally handwoven. ...
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1980s Turkish Vintage Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Goat Hair, Cotton, Linen

Modern Kilim Black And White Flatweave Wool Rug With Striped Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Kilim Flatweave rug with the black and antique white field that features a gorgeous stripe pattern design This rugmeasures: 12'1" x 15'0".
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2010s Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Flatweave Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 21st Century Contemporary Kilim Rug, hand-woven wool in an allover black and white striped design. This rug measures 12' 5" x 18' 0"
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Southwestern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80116 vintage Afghani Kilim rug 06'09 x 08'04. Full of tiny details and nomadic charm, this handwoven wool vintage Afghan kilim rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The eye-c...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Brown Flaweave Kilim Wool Rug With Trellis Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful hand-knotted flat-weave kilim wool rug. This rug has a dark brown field with ivory accents in an all-over tracery design. This rug measures 8' 7" x 9' 10".
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2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Flat-Weave Kilim Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 21st century contemporary Kilim handwoven wool rug with an ivory field in an all-over and blue diamond geometric design. This rug measures 12' 9" x 15'1".
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Natural Dye Flat-Weave Kilim Puro Collection
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A natural dye flat-weave Kilim in a neutral stripe pattern. This flat-weave is made up of natural wool that create an interesting texture and vibe. A simple yet interesting rug that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Neutrals, Charcoal, Gray and Brown Diamond Afghan Modern Kilim Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern and casual flat-woven Kilim rug. Neutrals, charcoal, gray, blue and brown diamond Afghan Modern Kilim Geometric design. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug AFG-13481, country of origin / ...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Handwoven Traditional Modern Mixed Kilim Carpet
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
21st Century Handwoven Traditional Modern Mixed Kilim Carpet This geometric flat kilim is handwoven with wool. Having no borders this type of pieces will focus perfectly on a decora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Colorful Vintage Turkish Jajim Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Intermediate colorful midcentury Turkish Jajim also known as Jijim. Great price and great size Measures: 4'11" x 7'4" With the Jijim weaving technique, different colored threa...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Fine Flat weave Modern Kilim in Neutrals, Browns and Greens Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine Flat weave Modern Kilim in Neutrals, Browns and Greens Colors, Green and various Brown tone modern design kilim, Keivan Woven Arts/ rug AFG-6317, country of origin / type: Afgh...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Flat-Weave Large Kilim with Blue, Ivory, Brown and Charcoal Stripes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic modern design for modern interiors flat-weave large Kilim rug with stripes in shades of blue, gray, ivory, rug afg-6367, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim This m...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Silver Background Tribal Flat-Weave Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Versatile and neutral color-tone flat-weave Kilim for a Modern interiors as well a casual interiors. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug 17-0908, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim ...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Afghan Flat-Weave Rug in Steal Blue and Multicolored Blocks
Located in Atlanta, GA
This flat-weave Kilim bears a repeating box design. Set on a gray and steal blue background, accent colors include green, maroon, red, charcoal, dark blue, cream, and pinkish color. ...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Tribal Kilim in Shades of Blue's and Gray's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flat-weave Kilim rug with diamonds design in shades of blue, gray, greens, rug afg-6490, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim This playful piece features a diamond design...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Handwoven Sunshine Yellow Mazandaran Kilim Carpet
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
21st Century Handwoven Sunshine Yellow Mazandaran Kilim Carpet Mazandaran Kelims captivate with their fine color gradients. Sometimes in earthy tones, sometimes brightly colored. This handwoven Mazandaran shines like a sun rise in summer times. Woven is the extra fine and tightly spun wool as in ancient times in narrow lanes. These are sewn together to form very large kilims...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Abstract Handwoven Two-Tone Kilim Carpet
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
21th Century Modern Abstract Handwoven Two-Tone Kilim Carpet Wonderfully graphic and suitable for many modern furnishing styles. This fantastic abstract Kilim will definitely transf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handwoven Asian Wool Kilim Carpet
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-20th Century Handwoven Asian Wool Kilim Carpet This handwoven Kilim is made of durable, but soft, textured wool. The red and beige toned ornaments in the middle are surrounded b...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 21st century contemporary Kilim rug, handwoven wool in an all-over blue and white striped design. This rug measures: 9' 9" x 14' 4".
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 21st century contemporary Kilim rug, handwoven wool in an allover black and white striped design. This rug measures 11' 8" x 14' 10".
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 21st century contemporary Kilim Rug, handwoven wool in an all-over blue and white striped design. This rug measures 12' 2" x 14' 8".    
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Afghan Kilim Style Rug with Colored Stripes on Beige Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Afghan rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave design fea...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Fiery Red Handwoven Mazandaran Kilim Carpet
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
21st Century Fiery Red Handwoven Mazandaran Kilim Carpet Mazandaran Kilims captivate with their fine color gradients. Sometimes in earthy tones, sometimes brightly colored. This handwoven Mazandaran Kilim is brand-new, an unused item and not previously owned. It shows absolutely no signs of wear. True works of art for the floor or the wall. Woven is the extra fine and tightly spun wool as in ancient times in narrow lanes. These are sewn together to form very large kilims...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Ethno Handwoven Modern Kilim Carpet
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
21th Century Ethno Handwoven Modern Kilim Carpet This geometric flat Kilim is handwoven with wool. Having no borders this type of pieces will focus perfectly on a decorative environ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Mix Technique Kilim from Kungrad, Uzbekistan, Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims, from the region of Kungrad in Uzbekistan, are called 'Gyz Gilam' and they are mainly done in two different techniques: warp faced jajim and embroidered.   
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Handwoven Colorful Kilim Carpet Vintage Wool
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
21st Century Handwoven Colorful Kilim Carpet Vintage Wool This kilim is handwoven from vintage wool traditionally by our master weavers in West Anatol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Handwoven Contemporary Black and White Kilim Carpet
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
21st Century Handwoven Contemporary Black and White Kilim Carpet This is a flat-weave Kilim from western part of Turkey, woven with vintage wool...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Handwoven Woolen Traditional Asian Modern Mixed Kilim Carpet, Pink
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
21st Century Handwoven Woolen Traditional Asian Modern Mixed Kilim Carpet, Pink This Kilim was made in central Anatolia and is inextricably linked to diverse and varied symbols that...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Handwoven Modern Black and White Pakistani Kilim Carpet
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
21st Century Handwoven Modern Black and White Pakistani Kilim Carpet Wonderfully graphic and suitable for many furnishing styles are black and white Ki...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted modern Kilim rug with a linear pattern design. This rug measures 3'6" x 10'2".  
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handwoven Caucasian Kilim Carpet
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-20th Century Handwoven Caucasian Kilim Carpet This handwoven Kilim comes from the Caucasus and is made of durable, but soft, textured wool. The ornaments in the middle are surro...
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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 21st century contemporary Kilim rug, handwoven wool in an all-over black and white striped design. This rug measures 12' 2" x 14' 11".
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 21st century contemporary Kilim Rug, handwoven wool in an all-over black and white striped design. This rug measures 12' 1" x 17' 6".       
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted modern Kilim rug with a geometric design. This rug measures 3'3" x 10'0"     
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted modern Kilim rug with a geometric design. This rug measures 2'9" x 11'9".  
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 21st century contemporary Kilim rug, handwoven wool in an all-over black and white striped design. This rug measures 12' 0" x 17' 8".
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Flat-weave Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 21st century contemporary Kilim rug, handwoven wool in an all-over black and white striped design. This rug measures 12' 0" x 15' 10"  
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 21st century contemporary Kilim rug, handwoven wool in an all-over black and white striped design. This rug measures 12' 1" x 15' 1".
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted modern Kilim rug with a linear pattern design. This rug measures 3'2" x 9'7".  
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Turkish Handwoven Colorful Kilim Carpet Vintage Wool
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
21st Century Turkish Handwoven Colorful Kilim Carpet Vintage Wool This Kilim is handwoven from vintage wool traditionally by our master weavers in Ana...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Handwoven Light and Softcolor Kilim Carpet
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
21th Century Handwoven Light and Softcolor Kilim Carpet Wonderfully graphic and suitable for many modern furnishing styles. This fantastic soft and ab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Kilim central asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Kilim central asian rugs 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 central asian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, more furniture and collectibles, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Kilim central asian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, Central Asia, and Afghanistan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original central asian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Keivan Woven Arts, Mehraban Rugs, and Nasiri. 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 central asian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $165 and tops out at $19,999 while the average work can sell for $3,879.

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