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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Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Tribal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77008, muted tones of red, tan, beige, cream, green, grey and black provide a beautiful color scheme for the intricate design featured on this vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim rug...
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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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The Atlas Rhythm: A Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Masterpiece of Tribal Modernity
Located in Dallas, TX
20416 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Kilim Rug, 06'03 x 13'03. Bold, graphic, and unapologetically confident, this hand-woven vintage Taznakht kilim from the Berber tribes of Morocco capt...
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Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug with Stripes and Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20563 Vintage Berber Moroccan Striped Kilim Rug with Nautical Style 06'06 x 17'06. With its simplicity, relaxed nautical style, and Breton stripe, this h...
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Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim High-Low Texture Rug with Lodge Cabin Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20412 Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim High-Low Texture Rug with Lodge Cabin Style 06'04 x 14'01. Displaying clean lines and a bold colorway, this hand-woven vintage Berber Moroccan ...
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Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug with Modern Cabin Style, Flat-weave Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20418 Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug with Modern Cabin Style, Flat-weave Kilim Rug 06'07 x 12'07. Displaying clean lines and a bold colorway, this hand-woven vintage Berber Morocc...
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Striped Moroccan Kilim Rug 5 ft x 6 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Striped Vintage Moroccan Tribal Kilim Rug, Country of origin: Morocco, Circa date: Vintage
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Vintage Moroccan Rag Rug with Diamond Pattern in Multicolor Tones 5'5 x 5'10
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'5 x 5'10 Vintage Moroccan Rag Rug with Diamond Pattern in Multicolor Tones 5'5 x 5'10. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/KBE-211102, country of origin / type: Morocco/ Moroccan, ...
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Colorful Moroccan Kilim Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The eggplant ground of this tribal flat-weave carpet displays eleven rows of colorful stars set closely around a small central rectangle with a polychrome lozenge mosaic. At one end ...
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Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug with Modern Cabin Style, Flat-weave Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20414 Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug with Modern Cabin Style, Flat-weave Kilim Rug 06'02 x 13'01. Displaying clean lines and a bold colorway, this hand-woven vintage Berber Morocc...
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Modern Tribal Afghan Kilim with All-Over Design in Shades of Silver and Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 10 x 13. Modern Tribal Afghan Kilim with All-Over Design in Shades of Silver and Gray. Keivan Woven Arts / rug ABT-8120832, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kili...
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Vintage Moroccan Rug with Tribal Designs in Beige & Brown - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 7x10 mid-century tribal flatweave is an extraordinary new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan curations. Handwoven in wool, it originates from the Atlas Mountains reg...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Astronomical Tapestry in Polychromatic Hues
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in natural silk and cotton, this 7x4 contemporary Ghanaian tapestry is a sophisticated masterpiece in Rug & Kilim’s curation. This piece reinterprets traditional Kente ...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tapestry with Geometric Patchwork in Black & Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in natural silk and cotton, this 4x5 contemporary tapestry is an exceptional piece from our new production. This work functions as a unique, collective art piece that honor...
Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tapestry with Abstract Patchwork in Rich Red & Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in natural silk and cotton, this 4x5 contemporary Ghanaian tapestry is an avant-garde masterpiece in Rug & Kilim’s collection. This textile blends traditional strip-wea...
Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary African Tapestry with Sky-High Dreamscape in Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in natural silk and cotton, this 5x4 contemporary rug is a vibrant example of mid-century West African creativity. Originating from Ghana, this piece serves as a playful e...
Cotton, Silk
The Caravan Codex: A Vintage Zemmour Berber Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78409 Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Kilim Rug, 02'09 x 03'11. Full of nuance and quiet power, this hand-woven wool vintage Zemmour Berber Moroccan kilim is a rare textile manuscript—each band a line of history, each motif a whispered symbol of identity and passage. Woven by Berber artisans from the Zemmour region, this piece reflects a deeply rooted nomadic tradition where rugs served not only as adornment, but as vessels of memory, protection, and status. Its presence feels storied and intentional, offering collectors a work of cultural depth and undeniable distinction. The exceptional composition unfolds in rhythmic horizontal bands across a richly abrashed red field, alternating between wide and narrow...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Astronomical Tapestry in Black, Gray & White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in natural silk and cotton, this 5x4 contemporary tapestry is a sophisticated addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection. This piece functions as a new perspective that honor...
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Vintage Berber Moroccan Striped Kilim Rug with Raised Design
Located in Dallas, TX
20557 Vintage Berber Moroccan Striped Kilim Rug with Raised Chevron Design 05'04 x 10'06. With its lively colors and rugged beauty, this hand-woven wool vintage Berber Moroccan strip...
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Kilim Rug 4ft 6in x 8ft 4in
Located in New York, NY
Artistic Multicolored Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Kilim Rug, Country of origin: Morocco, Circa date: Vintage
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug 4 ft 3 in x 7 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Earthy Hues Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug, Country of origin: Morocco, Circa date: Vintage
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Bobyrug’s pretty mid century tribal Moroccan Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century tribal Moroccan Kilim with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice colours with a beige and brown, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation. ...
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Vintage Moroccan Runner with Tribal Designs & Multicolor Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x10 mid-century tribal runner flatweave is a remarkable addition to Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan collection. Handwoven in wool, it originates from Morocco circa 1950-1960...
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855 - Ancient African Kilim
Located in Paris, FR
855 - ancient African Kilim.
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Vintage Berber Taznakht Moroccan Kilim Rug with Southwestern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77654 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Kilim Rug, 06'07 x 07'05. In the heart of the Atlas Mountains, where the Berber tribes have passed down their artistry through countless generations, ...
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Vintage Moroccan Handira Kilim, Neutral Flat-weave Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20815, Vintage Moroccan Handira Kilim, Neutral Flat-weave Rug. This neutral flat-weave Kilim rug emanates function and versatility with relaxed hygge vibes. This handwoven wool vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Moroccan Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 4' 9" x 8' 3", features a bold and graphic design with a striking interplay of color and form. The central field is fill...
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Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic vintage Moroccan kilim rug with a wonderful indigo, crimson, and cream striped pattern with embroidered stylized flowers across the entire ...
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Vintage Moroccan Souf Kilim Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style, High-Low Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
72764, vintage Moroccan Souf Kilim rug with boho chic Tribal style, high-low rug. Woven using a mixed technique of both pile and flat-weave, this handwoven wool vintage Moroccan Kili...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tapestry with Structured Geometry in Rich Red & Pink
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven natural silk and cotton, this 4x5 tapestry functions as a prestigious reminder of African creativity that honors classical patchwork motifs from a contemporary p...
Cotton, Silk
Geometries of Legacy: A Maximalist Taznakht Moroccan Kilim of Prestige
Located in Dallas, TX
20912 New Modern Colorful Taznakht Moroccan Kilim Rug, 10'08 x 14'10. Step into the opulent world of Moroccan artistry with this handwoven wool Taznakht Moroccan kilim rug, a piece t...
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Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug with Modern Cabin Style, Flat-weave Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20424 Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug with Modern Cabin Style, Flat-weave Kilim Rug 06'00 x 11'05. Displaying clean lines and a bold colorway, this hand-woven vintage Berber Morocc...
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Mid-Century Modern Style Vintage Moroccan Striped Kilim Rug with High-Low Pile
Located in Dallas, TX
74464 Mid-Century Modern Style Vintage Moroccan Striped Kilim Rug with High-Low Pile. A warm and inviting design, this vintage Moroccan striped Kilim rug with Mid-Century Modern styl...
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Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug with Beige-Brown Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 5x9 vintage Moroccan Kilim rug is a gorgeous example of its provenance—an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim....
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Vintage Moroccan Kilim Runner Rug with Beige-Brown Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 4x7 vintage Moroccan Kilim and runner rug is a gorgeous example of its provenance—an exciting new curation from R...
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Modern Moroccan Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Moroccan flat-woven carpet with a raised pile (known as souf) from the fourth quarter of the 20th century.
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Sunny Moroccan Flatweave Rug 5 ft 2in x 9 ft
Located in New York, NY
Warm Colors Vintage Moroccan Flatweave Rug, Country of origin: Morocco, Circa date: Vintage
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Vintage Moroccan Berber Kilim Rug with Natural Undyed Wool
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and unique Berber flat-weave called haik originating from the Mejjat tribe, located in the most southern part of the Moroccan Anti Atlas region. Woven in alternating shades of...
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Eye-Catching Sunny Hues Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug, Country of origin: Morocco, Circa date: Vintage
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Kilim 5 ft 2 in x 7 ft
Located in New York, NY
Tribal Earthy Tones Primitive Vintage Moroccan Kilim, Country of origin: Morocco, Circa date: Vintage
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Multicolored Kilim 4 ft 6 in x 5 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Multicolored Kilim, Country of origin: Morocco, Circa date: Vintage
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Handwoven Modern Afghan Kilim Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Blue Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 1'10 x 3'4 Modern Afghan Kilim Rug in Soft Blue and Gray Tones 1'10 x 3'4. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/KBE-230201, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim, circa 21st ...
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Runner Flat-Weave in Modern design in Shades of Blue, Green and Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flat-weave Kilim runner with Minimalist modern design in shades of blue, Green and Taupe, Keivan Woven Arts rug AFG-31974, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim This modern ...
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1930s Ivory Stripe Antique Moroccan Kilim Flatweave Pile Carpet 5' 4" x 9' 6 Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Moroccan Mixed Technique Flat-Weave & Pile carpet This is a flat weave ivory and brown striped Moroccan Kilim rug. The piece was handmade with fine wool in the 19...
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug Size: 6'5" × 11'3" (195 × 342 cm) Rich in cultural heritage and artisanal craftsmanship, this stunning vintage Moroccan Kilim from the 1940s is a true test...
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Kilim rug Size: 5'1" × 12'10" (155 × 391 cm). This striking vintage Moroccan rug presents an engaging composition that merges traditional tribal aesthetics with a re...
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug Size: 8'7" × 11'9" (261 × 358 cm). A striking expression of mid-century North African textile artistry, this vintage Moroccan Kilim from the 1950s features...
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Modern Afghan Kilim Runner in Variegated Shades of Cream and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flat-weave Kilim rug with all-over in shades of cream and blue, Keivan Woven Arts/rug/ AFG-31760, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim Measures: 3'1 x 9'7 This minimalist...
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Colorful Moroccan Kilim Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A five column pattern of closely set geometric petal-stars is accented in orange, cerulean and straw, all on the black ground of this nomadic tapestry woven carpet. Side borders of i...
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Brown Kilim Rug 4ft 8in x 6ft 4in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage Moroccan brown Kilim rug, country of origin: Morocco, date circa mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 4 in (1.42 m x 1.93 m).
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Modern Kilim Rug in Multi-Panel Striped Design with Brown, Gray, White and Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Kilim Rug in Multi-Panel Striped Design with Brown, Gray, White and Taupe. Keivan Woven Arts / rug RSC-76609-HS-04, country of origin / type: India / Kilim 21st Century. Meas...
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Modern Hand Woven Kilim Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Striped Design, 8'6 x 12'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 8'6 x 12'6. Modern Hand Woven Kilim Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Striped Design, 8'6 x 12'6 Flat-weave Kilim rug with stripes with modern design in shades of blue's, brown's ...
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Colorful Tribal Kilim Flat Weave Rug by Keivan Woven Arts 9'3 x 11'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful Tribal Vintage Kilim, rug ABT-8120937, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim, circa late-20th Century. Keivan Woven Arts, Afghan Kilim Rug. This flat-woven kilim rug from Afghanistan features a bold geometric design consisting of a variety of colors, including brown, purple, light green, teal, yellow, green, red and blue. A stand-out piece, this fun rug...
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Striped Kilim Blue and Brown Hand Woven Wool By Keivan Woven Arts 9'3 x 12'0
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 9'3 x 12. Striped Kilim Blue and Brown Hand Woven Wool By Keivan Woven Arts 9'3 x 12'0 Flat-weave Kilim rug with stripes with modern design in shades of blue, taupe/brown...
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Kilim 4 ft 2 in x 10 ft 1 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan rug, Morocco, mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft 2 in x 10 ft 1 in (1.27 m x 3.07 m) This exceptional mid-century Moroccan kilim rug features rich brown stripes reminisce...
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Flat-Weave Kilim Rug with a Modern Design in Blue, and Creams
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern flat-weave Kilim rug with stripes in shades of light blue, blues, and creams, Keivan Woven Arts / rug AFG-88, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim This flat-woven ...
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Hand-Woven Wool Flatweave Kilim by Keivan Woven Arts 6'9 X 9'8
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Hand-Woven Flatweave Kilim in Wool with Sub-Geometric Diamond Design. Modern Kilim Rug, Keivan Woven Arts / rug AFG-127, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim, circa E...
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Modern Earth Tones Kilim Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Striped Design, 9' x 11'9"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern flat-weave Kilim rug with stripes in shades of taupe, charcoal, gray and cream, Keivan Woven Arts / rug AFG-119, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim This flat-wov...
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Modern Red Taznakht Moroccan Kilim Rug, Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
20910 Authentic Taznakht Moroccan Kilim Rug, 09'03 x 12'10. A Taznakht Moroccan kilim rug, traditionally crafted by the Berber people in the Taznakht region of Morocco, is a flat-wov...
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Modern Kilim Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Hand-Woven Wool 9'0 x 11'8
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 9'0 x 11'8. This flat-weave kilim has been hand-woven. The rug features a modern diamond design, rendered in grays and earthy tones, making this rug a superb fit for a var...
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