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
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 6' 9" x 11' 8", features a timeless striped design woven across three vertical panels. The alternating bands of black and...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 7" x 12' 10", features an expressive striped design composed of alternating dark and light bands. The earthy color pal...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 6" x 12' 8", features a richly textured striped design that reflects the traditional artistry of Persian tribal weavin...
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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' 1" x 12' 3", features a bold, timeless striped design that exemplifies the artistry of Persian tribal weaving. The alt...
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Mid-20th Century 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' 10" x 9' 4", features a bold striped design that highlights the beauty of traditional tribal weaving. Its alternating ...
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Mid-20th Century 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' 10" x 8' 10", showcases a delightful interplay of horizontal stripes in varying widths and tones. The design reflects ...
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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 4' 7" x 9' 4", features a lively composition of vertical stripes in varying widths and colors. The palette blends soft to...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Konya Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful mid-20th century Turkish Konya kilim runner with repeated red and white stripes, and with embroidered multi-colored diamonds across the...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Armenian Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Armenian kilim rug with a central medallion with stylized flowers woven in myriad colors against a dark crimson background, and flo...
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Mid-20th Century Armenian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
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
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool
21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 8' 6" x 11' 9", showcases a modern interpretation of traditional weaving techniques. Its design features a series of vertical...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 3" x 12' 4", presents a refined and contemporary aesthetic rooted in traditional craftsmanship. The design is characterize...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mazandaran Kilim. Size: 8 ft x 11 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mazandaran Kilim, origin: Persia, circa early 20th century. Size: 8 ft x 11 ft (2.44 m x 3.35 m)
Defying rustic ideals and the provincial stereotype, this striking a...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Outstanding 19th Century Talish Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding late 19th century Persian Talish rug with a wide central field of abrash crimson wool, surrounded by an exceptional border containing several geometric and stylized fl...
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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking late 20th century Turkish Anatolian kilim runner with an all-over repeated diamond pattern woven in brilliant oranges, pinks, violets, crimsons, and greens.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Senneh Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible vintage Persian Senneh kilim runner with the most intensely woven all-over floral pattern with several diamond medallion in crimson ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Earl 20th Century Senneh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian camel hair Senneh Kilim rug with a wonderful diamond medallion on a field of flowers, surrounded by multiple com...
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Early 1900s Asian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'3" × 14'7" (68 × 444 cm)
This vintage Persian kilim runner showcases a classic flat-weave design with geometric patterns arrang...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Flat Weave Rug from Mehraban
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Revealing the magnificent art form, this amazing rug will definitely fascinate you upon laying your eyes on this Vintage Persian Kilim Flat Weave Rug. Featuring captivating neutral t...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag
Located in Evanston, IL
Kilim or flat weave rug and also pile made for storage arer part of the saddle bag, it has been used in past for caring food by mule and today they use by collectors or simply as a d...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$137 Sale Price
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Vintage Turkish Bergama Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish Bergama kilim rug with a striped pattern of alternating thin violet, cranberry, cream, and gold colored stripes, with wider c...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Konya Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and bold mid-20th century Turkish Konya kilim rug with two large geometric pattered medallion with myriad styled flowers and surround...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful 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 boldly multicolored stripes and stripes with stylized flowers, woven in crimson, in...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Vintage Gabbeh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A brilliant vintage Persian Gabbeh Kilim rug woven in crimson and indigo wool with a wonderful stylized flower and simple whipstitched edge trim.
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1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Square Persian Flat-Weave Striped Kilim in Taupe, Brown, and Tan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Minimalist stripe design Kilim rug from Iran, Keivan Woven Arts / rug 1911-193, country of origin / type: Iran / Kilim, circa 1950
This vintage flat-...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin kilim rug with an all-over diamond pattern woven in multi-colored wool, and surrounded by a complex border of geometr...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim rug with a simle, but beautiful, field woven in natural undyed wool with varying shades of brown. A geometric-styled diamond me...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool
Gorgeous Vintage Blue and White Yadz Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage mid-20th century Persian Yadz rug woven with indigo dyed cotton creating a beautiful geometric pattern. The rug is reversible and shows more or less blue dependin...
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1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Extraordinary Early 20th Century Shirvan Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Shirvan kilim rug with myriad multicolored and geometric patterned stripes woven in indigo, crimson, gold, cream, coral, and brown vegetab...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim runner with multiple crimson, indigo and gold diamond shaped medallions running down the center. The border is interesting in...
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1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Jejim Kilim Flat-Weave Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This beige flat-weave rug has a simple, yet elegant, design that will look great in any design space. Thin brown stripes only add a touch to its simple and beautiful nature. Persian ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over multicolored tree-of-life pattern surrounded by multiple complementary geometric...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Saveh Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Persian Saveh Kilim runner with a beautiful all-over diamond pattern of diamonds each with a geometric pattern, all woven in crimson, green, salmon, and grey veget...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Kilim Flat-Weave
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A beautiful ivory and navy blue Persian Kilim flat weave. A simple yet interesting design with the blue stripes designed with a zipper-tooth effect. Persian flat weaves are made up o...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,240
Square Hand Woven Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Stripes in White & Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'6 x 7'2
Square Hand Woven Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Stripes in White & Brown. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug EN-14191, count...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian Kilim rug with myriad multicolored and geometric patterned stripes woven in black, crimson, orange, cream, and green vegetable dyed wool.
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Ziri Kilim Flat-Weave Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A Persian Ziri Kilim flat-weave rug in purple, blue, and natural tones. The rug's texture and use of the color blocking technique brings dimension to any space and is both decorative...
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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Bashir Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Afghani Kilim with an all over diamond pattern woven with an indigo diamond zigzag pattern against a golden diamond field. The top and bottom bor...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Artistic Colorful Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rug 2'5" x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Artistic Colorful Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rug. Country of Origin: Vintage Persian / Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Early 20th Century Shahsevan Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Shahsevan kilim rug with an all-over diamond pattern woven in light and dark indigo, coral, cream, and green vegetable dyed wool. There is no b...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Flat-Weave Jejim Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This Persian Jejim Kilim is a banded flat-weave with alternating navy blue and ivory colors. The stripes have a unique toothing pattern that adds even more character. Persian flat we...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Harseen Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persin Hersari Kilim runner with a beautiful multicolored diamond field, surrounded by a complementary multicolored geometric border.
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Early 1900s Asian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a masterfully woven pattern of stylized tree-of-life patterns woven in brown, gold and pale red vegetable dyed wool. The border is composed of three distinct patterns. The center is a white stripe covered in multicolored geometric patterns. The inner border is a brown, gold and pale red zigzag, and the outer border is brown and lavender...
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1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Konya Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Turkish Konya Kilim runner with a wonderful striped pattern woven in beautiful greens, oranges, golds, and lavenders, embellished with embroidered styli...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Shahsevan Saddle Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
A wondeful early 20th century Persian Shahsevan flat-weave saddlebag with a fantastic multicolored diamond pattern surrounded by a wide white geometric pattern. The back side is wove...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Turkomen Bag Face
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Turkoman flat-weave bag face with embroidered diamonds and across the field woven in teal, indigo, white, orange, and ...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern surrounded by multiple contrasting geometric borders.
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1920s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Cenrury Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with four large-scale diamond medallions amidst a field of stylized flowers on an indigo background. The border is contras...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Vintage Gabbeh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 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
Materials
Wool
Bold Vintage Konya Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic bold vintage Turkish Konya Kilim runner with an alternating orange, crimson and black striped pattern.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Baluch Saddle Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Baluch saddle bag with a beautiful woven geometric pattern woven in brown and crimson wool, flanked by a geometric border of red, gold, and bro...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvi Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a beautiful all-over tree-of-life pattern, woven with a subtle diamond pattern. The border is wide, with three distinct geomet...
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1920s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Shahseven Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic mid-20th century Shahseven Kilim runner with a bold pattern containing natural, undyed, wool in creams and browns, with a wide dark brown zigzag striped border.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Shahsevan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Shahsevan Kilim rug with alternating boldly colored multicolored stripes of geometric and striped design. The border is thin with striped and z...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a beautiful all-over multicolored diamond pattern woven in orange, lavender, black,...
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1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Mid-20th Century Shahseven Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic mid-20th century Shahseven Kilim runner with a pattern comprised of alternating solid black, cream, and brown, natural undyed wool stripes, and multiple zigzag and diagon...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kilim runner with a fantastic geometric pattern containing multiple diamond form medallions and triangles, with a beautiful cream colored groun...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag, AS IS
Located in Evanston, IL
Kilim or flat weave rug made for saddle bag, it has been used in past for caring food by mule and today they use by collectors or simply as a decorative textile.
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
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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