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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
Antique Bakhshayesh Runner With Intricate Persian Geometric Patterns 13'5" X 3'5
Located in Los Angeles, US
Step into a world of timeless artistry with this antique Bakhshayesh runner, a Persian treasure that embodies the rich heritage of traditional craftsmanship. Handwoven with meticulou...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Square Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian square 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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Desert Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
77905, 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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Wool

Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Brown with Floral Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 19x19 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and ...
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1810s Persian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 5' 5" x 6' 3", features a vibrant array of closely spaced vertical stripes in soft yet lively colors. The palette include...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99302
Located in Dallas, TX
The Geometric Fire of a Turkish Wool Kilim A Canvas of Earthy Grandeur and Intricate Artistry Envision your floor transformed into a vibrant expanse, a handwoven textile resonating w...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Wool

Vintage Flat Weave Turkish Kilim with Stripes in Ivory and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Flat Weave Turkish Kilim with Stripes in Ivory and Brown. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-13467, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa Mid-20th Century. Measures: 4'5 x ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99231
Located in Dallas, TX
Azure Horizon: A Bold Hand-Woven Turkish Kilim Area Rug Anchor your space with the striking beauty of this hand-woven Turkish Kilim area rug. Its captivating design features a vast e...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kilim Runner Rug with Tribal Details on Red/Orange Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique handmade Persian runner rug from high quality sheep’s wool and colored with eco-friendly vegetable dyes that are proven safe for humans and pets alike. It’s a Classic Kilim d...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99157
Located in Dallas, TX
Structured Panel Kilim Wool Rug Skilled craftsmanship defines this wool area rug. It is from Turkey. Designed for traditional living. This flat-woven piece presents a unique, geometr...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Shiraz Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Shiraz Kilim runner with all-over multi-colored diamond and geometric pattern surrounded by a complementary geometric border.
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1930s Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bold Mid-20th Century Turkish Bessarabian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold mid-20th century Turkish Bessarabian runner with all-over trellis floral and vine pattern woven in crimson, dark burgundy, light and dark ind...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99261
Located in Dallas, TX
Earthy Vertical Lineage Traditional Wool Rug Skilled craftsmanship defines this wool area rug. It is from Turkey. Designed for traditional living. It presents a unique, striped patte...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Extra-Long Runner Rug with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1900-1920, this 3x16 antique Persian runner rug of Mahal provenance is one of the most exciting new curations from Rug & Kilim’s rare classics—a bre...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Pacific Northwest Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77850 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'00 x 03'09. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wov...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 8' 11" x 9' 3", features a beautifully understated horizontal striped design, woven in a soft, earthy palette of warm bei...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Persian Flatweave Kilim Room size Carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 8' 7" x 12' 2"
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

21st Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Large room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 12' 1" x 15' 1"
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 5' 3" x 7' 2", features a lively and colorful composition of vertical stripes in varying widths. The palette includes sha...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 10' 2" x 13' 5", features a beautifully structured yet free-flowing design composed of vertical panels. Each panel showcases ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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

Materials

Wool

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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Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand knotted modern Kilim rug with a rust field and beige borders. This rug measures 3' 1" x 9' 10".
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77851, 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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Wool

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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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 3" x 8' 3", features a striking vertical stripe design rich with traditional tribal character. Deep tones of black and...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99222
Located in Dallas, TX
Linear Diamond Kilim Wool Rug Skilled craftsmanship defines this wool area rug. It is from Turkey. Designed for traditional living. This flat-woven piece presents a unique, bold patt...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Multi Colored Wool Kilim 4'6''x15'1''
Located in Torrance, CA
Featuring an intricate tribal geometric design, this rug showcases vibrant hues of orange, pink, red and blue, harmoniously blended with traditional motifs. Its unique pattern and el...
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20th Century Asian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99235
Located in Dallas, TX
Earthy Vibrance: A Hand-Woven Turkish Kilim Area Rug Infuse your space with the rustic charm and rich heritage of this captivating hand-woven Turkish Kilim area rug. Its vibrant blen...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99244
Located in Dallas, TX
Embrace Rustic Elegance: The Serene Turkish Kilim Area Rug Discover the understated charm of this exquisite Turkish Kilim Area Rug, a true celebration of natural beauty and authenti...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim in Beige with Brown Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x7 Persian tribal kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960. The design favors neutral tones with a beige field, rich brown stripes in the outer fie...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 5" x 12' 11", showcases a bold and graphic design of alternating black and ivory horizontal stripes. The stripes are arran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 5" x 10' 3", exemplifies the timeless beauty and practicality of traditional Persian weaving techniques. The design fe...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 6' 11" x 8' 11", presents a playful and vibrant striped design across three vertical panels. The palette features soft pi...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 7' 6" x 9' 11", features a warm and earthy horizontal stripe design. The color palette consists of soft browns, tans, and...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 11" x 13' 8", showcases a striking interplay of horizontal stripes and subtle color variations. Organized into vertical pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 1" x 7' 7", showcases a rustic striped design rooted in traditional Persian tribal weaving. The alternating bands of e...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 4" x 11' 5", showcases a mesmerizing vertical stripe design rich with color and texture. The narrow bands alternate be...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77875, Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 01'10 x 02'09. 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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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 7' 1" x 8' 1", features a graceful vertical stripe design rendered in a soft, natural palette. Earthy tones of beige, tau...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 7' 6" x 8' 10", features a bold vertical stripe design in a classic palette of deep navy blue, ivory, red, and green. The...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Senneh Kilim
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 19th century Persian Senneh Kilim. Untouched and kept in it's original state for over a century. has a tropical feel to it Senneh Kilims were finely woven in slit tapes...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 9" x 12' 6", features a bold and graphic design composed of alternating black and ivory stripes. The stripes are arranged ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 10" x 12' 3", features a timeless striped design that reflects the simplicity and elegance of traditional Persian craf...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim square rug, measuring 9' 8" x 9' 8", features a timeless striped design that exudes warmth and simplicity. The composition is defined by...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 6' 5" x 9' 10", features a bold composition of horizontal stripes arranged across three distinct panels. Each panel displ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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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 Persian Rugs

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Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Saveh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Savek Kilim rug, woven with naturally dyed cotton, with a beautiful all-over geometric lattice-work field of red stylized diamonds on an indigo backgrou...
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1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton

Antique Persian Flat-Weave Jajim Rug with Tribal Details & Colored Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique 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 Jajim flat-weave design f...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Square Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian square 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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Wool

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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Wool

Mid-20th Century Hand Knotted Persian Runner Rug Flat Weave Design
Located in Dallas, TX
A Mid-20th century hand knotted Persian runner rug made from fine wool and all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for people and pets. This beautiful piece is an exquisite flat-weave featuring tribal geometric elements common in traditional Kilim rugs. This rug has dimensions of 3'3" x 15'10" which is great for hallways, kitchens, and bedrooms. Flat-weave carpets are great for layering due to its low pile construction. Design-wise, Kilims are often adorned with simple and minimalist patterns that make them easy to pair with other rug designs. Fun facts about rug names: Kilims are flat-woven rugs that trace its roots in ancient Turkey...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Persian Flat-Weave Rug with Brown Geometric Stripes on Ivory Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Turkish 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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Wool

Antique Persian Kilim Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian flat-woven Kilim carpet from the turn of the 20th century with a pictorial design.
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Wool

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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