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Kilim Persian 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.

Find kilim rugs and textiles and other vintage rugs on 1stDibs.

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Style: Kilim
Sophisticated Vintage Shahsevan Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A sophisticated vintage mid-20th century Persian Shahsevan Kilim runner woven of un-dyed natural brown wools, giving the rug a variegated color p...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77830 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'08 x 05'08. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design co...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Fantastic Vintage Gabbeh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic vintage Persian Gabbeh Kilim rug woven in crimson and indigo wool with a simple whipstitched edge trim.
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1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Early 20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with a fantastic pattern of alternating bold multicolored stripes and stripes with subtle geome...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Brilliant Vintage Gabbeh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple but chic mid-20th century Persian Gabbeh kilim rug woven in crimson and indigo wool with a wonderful stylized flower and simple whip stitched edge trim. Composed of two pan...
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1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Midcentury Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rug Size: 9'0" × 10'0" (274 × 304 cm) The vintage Persian kilim rug dating back to circa 1956. It was hand woven using the best quality wool blend, whi...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Size: 8'0" × 9'6" (243 × 289 cm) The vintage Persian kilim rug dating back to circa 1955. It was hand woven using the best quality wool blend, which ensured...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wonderful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim rug with a beautiful stylized multicolored tree-of-life patterned field woven with incredible natural vegetable dyed wool. The bor...
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1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Contemporary Beige and Brown Persian Kilim Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary beige and brown Persian Kilim wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 7'8" × 9'7" (233 × 292 cm).
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Size: 5'0" × 8'3" (152 × 251 cm) The vintage Persian kilim rug dating back to circa 1956. It was hand woven using the best quality wool blend, which ensured...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kilim Persian Rugs

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7x10 Persian Kilim Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your space with this 7x10 Persian Kilim Area Rug featuring bold red and orange tones. Imported from Iran. Exact Size: 6'10" x 10'4" Color: Red Age: New Materials: Wool Const...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rug. Size: 5'0" × 15'3" (152 × 464 cm) The vintage Persian kilim rug dating back to circa 1955. It was hand woven using the best quality wool blend, wh...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Runner Size: 2'1" × 14'2" (63 × 431 cm) The vintage Persian kilim rug dating back to circa 1960. It was hand woven using the best quality wool blend, w...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Size: 10'0" × 20'1" (304 × 612 cm) The vintage Persian Kilim rug dating back to circa 1950. It was hand woven using the best quality wool blend, which ensur...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Kilim Striped Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Striped Rug Size: 7'0" × 13'5" (213 × 408 cm) The vintage Persian kilim rug dating back to circa 1958. It was hand woven using the best quality wool blend, whic...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Beautiful Vintage Senneh Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Kilim with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation.
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Late 20th Century Asian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Keivan Woven Arts Modern Gallery Kilim wool Runner 4'7 x 16'3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Modern Gallery Runner Kilim in Wool with Geometric Design. Keivan Woven Arts; rug AFG-3853, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim, circa early-21th century....
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2010s Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs

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Keivan Woven Arts Flat-Weave Kilim in Striped Design 8'1 x 11'4
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Versatile Striped Flat-Weave Kilim Design in green, blue and Natural Colors. Keivan Woven Arts /rug /AFG-6275, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim. Measu...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Size: 12'0" × 14'7" (365 × 444 cm) The vintage Persian kilim rug dating back to circa 1950. It was hand woven using the best quality wool blend, which ensur...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Size: 12'0" × 12'1" (365 × 368 cm) The vintage Persian kilim rug dating back to circa 1950. It was hand woven using the best quality wool blend, which ensur...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Antique Persian Runner Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian runner rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design han...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Antique Persian Runner Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian runner rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design han...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Aubergine and Chartreuse Green Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 kilim rug is from an exciting new collection in Rug & Kilim's modern flat weaves. On the Design: Handwoven in wool, this new style of our “Rez” Collection ...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Southwest Boho Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77897, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven w...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Red, Brown and Off-White
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 6x8 kilim rug is from an exciting new collection in Rug & Kilim's modern flat weaves. On the Design: Handwoven in wool, this new style of our “Rez” Collection e...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Brown with Aubergine Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 5x8 kilim rug is from an exciting new collection in Rug & Kilim's modern flat weaves. Handwoven in wool, this new style of our “Rez” Collection enjoys an almost a...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Kilim Striped Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Striped Runner Size: 2'8" × 24'0" (81 × 731 cm) The vintage Persian kilim runner dating back to circa 1955. It was hand woven using the best quality wool blend,...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Square Persian Kilim Style Rug with Golden Octagon Details Allover a Brown Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Persian 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 fe...
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Early 2000s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Modern Persian Kilim Style Rug with Diagonal Colored Stripes Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Persian 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 fe...
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Early 2000s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Early 20th Century Persian Jajim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and striking early 20th century Persian Jajim kilim rug composed of several alternating red and white, and blue and yellow geometric patterned stripes.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin kilim rug with an all-over tree-of-life pattern woven with varying colored stripes creating a zigzag pattern across the field, and surro...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Modern Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
77953 Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, 05'05 x 09'03. Embark on a captivating journey where modern boho chic converges seamlessly with the free-spirited allure of nomadic charm, intr...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Modern Persian Kilim Style Rug with Colored Squares on Ivory Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Persian 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 fe...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim rug with a tree-of-life pattern woven in alternating colored stripes in various colors including violet, gold, white, and black, a...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Mazandaran Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran Collection highlights the minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. These rugs are inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women in...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Gabbeh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic vintage Persian Gabbeh Kilim rug woven in crimson and indigo wool with a simple whipstitched edge trim.
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1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Modern Persian Kilim Style Rug with Diagonal Colored Stripes on Green Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Persian 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 fe...
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Early 2000s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Southwest Boho Meets Palm Springs
Located in Dallas, TX
77810 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Boho Chic Tribal style 03'10 x 05'09. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, thi...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, Tribal Allure Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77945 Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, 06'07 x 09'01. Embark on a journey where tribal allure converges with the free-spirited charm of nomadic boho chic in our meticulously handwove...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Striking Turkish Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage mid-20th century Turkish Konya Kilim runner with a gold and gray striped pattern on a cream colored background.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Boho Gypset Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77947 Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, 05'06 x 07'10. Embark on a transcendent journey where tribal enchantment converges with the free-spirited allure of boho gypset style, encapsulated within the intricate threads of our handwoven wool vintage Persian Bijar kilim rug. Step onto this mesmerizing carpet ride, and let the magic within its fibers transport you to a world of enigmatic elegance that defies the boundaries of time. The abrashed field of this extraordinary rug unveils a symphony of symbolism, each motif a silent storyteller from ancient traditions. Scorpion and dragon motifs weave tales of protection, while the revered Elibelinde symbolizes the sacred essence of motherhood and fertility. Ram's horn and wolf's mouth motifs, entwined with cengel hooks, fetter, and amulets, form a mystical alliance against unseen forces. Robust striations of red and burnt orange in the backdrop create a captivating dance with these tribal symbols, outlining each motif to add depth and an arresting visual appeal. A distinctive feature emerges in the form of a repeating fetter motif border against a navy blue backdrop, a guardian of order in this kaleidoscopic world. As our gaze traverses the rug's expanse, we discover five large-scale comb motifs gracing the width's ends, contributing to the visual feast of this Persian flatweave rug...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Modern Desert Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
78001 Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, 03'11 x 09'00. Embark on a ruggedly enchanting saga interwoven within the threads of this masterfully handwoven wool vintage Persian Shiraz kil...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, Modern Desert Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
77942 Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, 04'01 x 09'07. Embark on a captivating journey where nomadic charm gracefully converges with tribal enchantment in our handwoven wool vintage P...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Antique Oversize Persian Kerman Rug Carpet, 16'4 x 21'4
Located in New York, NY
Antique oversize Persian Kerman rug carpet, 16'4 x 21'4. Kerman has been a center of fine carpet making in SE Persia since the late 16th century. Kerman carpet designers have always ...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77878, Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 02'01 x 02'11. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wo...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Modern Persian Souf Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flat-woven Kilim in the Souf style of a flat-weave carpet with piled motifs. Measures: 3' 6" x 6' 8"
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77841, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven wool vinta...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Distressed Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Rustic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77813, distressed vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Rustic Tribal style 04'03 x 06'02. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven wool distressed vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The weathered field features a striped pattern composed of wide and narrow horizontal...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a wonderful all-over multicolored floral pattern surrounded by a complementary geometric border.
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1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Hand Woven Turkish Kilim Runner with Stripe and Modern Motif Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'9 x 9'4 Vintage Hand Woven Turkish Kilim Runner with Stripe and Modern Motif Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-5007, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Bold Southwest Meets Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61177 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, 03'11 x 05'05. Full of tiny details and nomadic charm, this hand-woven wool vintage Persian Shiraz kilim rug ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Antique Persian Senneh Kilim, flat weave
Located in Evanston, IL
Enhancing the description of the Antique Persian Senneh Kilim Rug: Adorning your space with an exquisite piece of textile art, we present an Antique Persian Senneh Kilim Rug from the...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77832 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Boho Chic Tribal style 03'00 x 05'00. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, thi...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Fantastic Vintage Karebak Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic vintage bold Azerbaijani Karebak Kilim rug with six large crimson medallions with gold and indigo stylized flowers on a beautiful abrash indigo background surrounded by a...
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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Kilim Persian Rugs

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Vintage Konya Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish Konya Kilim runner with beautiful natural brown, black, cream, and gray stripes mixed with crimson and lavender vegetable dyed stripes, all with embroider...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Kilim persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Kilim persian 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 persian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Kilim persian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original persian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Nasiri, Mehraban Rugs, Rug & Kilim, and Nazmiyal Collection. 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 persian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $250,785 while the average work can sell for $2,400.

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