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
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an intricately woven multicolored floral pattern on a brown ground, surrounded by a complementary geometric border.
Category
Early 1900s Asian Antique 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 floral motif, surrounded by multiple complementary floral borders.
Category
1910s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Unusual Early 20th Century Varamin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual early 20th century Persian Veramin Kilim runner with an intricately woven multiple-colored almost geometric in form tree-of-life pattern on an indigo background. The borde...
Category
1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Veramin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Vermin Kilim runner containing five large crimson diamond medallions on an abrash black background. The border is extraordinary with multicolor...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Colorful Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rug 2'6" x 8'9"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Small Vintage Persian Kilim Rug. Country of Origin: Vintage Persian / Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Harsin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian, Harsin Kilim runner with a wonderful, all-over, multicolored diamond pattern surrounded by multiple contrasting geometric borders.
Category
1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Mazanderan Kilim, Long Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian Mazandran Kilim 2' x 20'. Hand made Persian Oriental vintage rug.
Mazandaran kilims are unique, decorative and textiles that hail from a remote part of north central Iran. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful Early 20th Century Shahsevan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Shahsevan bag face rug with several stylized floral patterned stripes on one side, and the reverse containing several multicolored solid stripe...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Mid-20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing mid-20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern woven in a way that creates a diamond pattern of gold, indigo, and natural wool colored ...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Shiraz Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with a fantastic central chartreuse diamond medallion midst a field of stylized flowers on a cream...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Outstanding Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding and beautiful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a densely woven tree-of-life pattern across the main field. Tree-of-life patterns are not uncommon wi...
Category
1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Shahsevan Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Persian Shahsevan Kilim runner woven with all natural, undyed, wool creating a variegated pattern across the field.
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Size: 7'0" × 9'4" (213 × 284 cm)
A striking vintage Persian Kilim rug dating back to circa 1955. This handmade flatweave exemplifies minimalist elegance th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bold Vintage Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold vintage, mid-20th century, Zarand kilim rug with a beautiful all-over multicolored zigzag pattern woven in crimson, orange, lavender, pink, green, ...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim rug with an all-over stylized floral pattern woven in myriad colors in a way that a large-scale zigzag patt...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful 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...
Category
1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amazing Mid-20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing mid-20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern woven in a way that creates a diamond pattern of gold, lavender, black, and natural wool...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Persian Flatweave Safari Kilim 8x11 Ivory & Brown Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 21st Century Persian Flatweave Safari Kilim 8x11 Ivory & Brown Handmade Area Rug. This piece is made with 100% hand-twisted wool fibers, featuring a beauti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Early 20th Century Ersin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A large early 20th century Persian Ersin Kilim runner with a fantastic bold geometric pattern woven on a beautiful dark indigo field, surrounded by a wonderful border with a wide cri...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amazing Mid-20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing mid-20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim rug with an multi-colored diamond pattern woven in such a way that a larger diamond pattern of orange, lilac, back and natural wool c...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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.
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,600
Vintage Asymmetrical Gabbeh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible vintage Persian Gabbeh Kilim rug woven in crimson and indigo wool with an asymmetrical design containing two white stripes and central stylized floral medallion.
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Gabbeh Kilim runner woven in beautiful red and indigo dyed wool, with one octagonal medallion floating in the field.
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Baluch Sofreh
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Baluch Sofreh with a beautiful abrash undyed wool field surrounded by two different zigzag and stripe borders woven in crimson, orange, and natural cre...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Shahsavan Kilim runner with a traditional multicolored crimson, sage green, indigo, and natural colored wool diamond pattern composed in a striped patt...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century, Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Qazvin Kilim rug with a beautiful all-over tree-of-life pattern woven in indigo, gold, and yellow vegetable dyed...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Mid-20th Century Kirmanshah Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic mid-20th century Kirmanshah Runner with a wonderful all-over triangle pattern forming two diamonds in the field. The border is wide, with three distinct geometric pattern...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Incredible Mid-20th Century Ghashgaei Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible mid-20th century Persian Ghashgaei kilim with a beautiful asymmetrical woven pattern containing three large diamond medallions each co...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Exceptional Late 20th Century Saveh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Late 20th century Persian Saveh Kilim rug with a brilliant and beautifully woven bold pattern with four large white diamond medallions each with multiple multicolored ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Special 19th Century Petite Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A special, petite, late-19th century Persian Baluch rug with an all-over small-scale diamond pattern woven with light and dark indigo, and crimson dyed wool. The border is wonderful,...
Category
1870s Asian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Fine Senneh Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century fine Kilim with beautiful central medallion fine designs, and beautiful colors with pink, orange, yellow, green and dark brown, entirely and finely handwoven w...
Category
Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,324 Sale Price
20% Off
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Caucasian Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful large Kilim, late 19th century with a wonderful geometrical design and nice natural colors, with blue, red, pink, brown and green. Entirely handwoven with wool on wool...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,424 Sale Price
20% Off
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 complementary geometric borders.
Category
1920s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Verneh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Turkish Verneh Kilim rug with an all-over eight-pointed star pattern with multiple complementary geometric borders at each end.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,800
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Jajim Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury Jajim Kilim with a geometrical decorative design and nice colors with blue, orange, yellow, pink and green, entirely handwoven with wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over tree-of-life pattern on a natural, un-dyed, background, surrounded by multiple complementary geometric borders.
Category
1930s Asian 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 a beautifully woven tree-of-life pattern, surrounded by multiple complementary geometric borders.
Category
1920s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin rug with all-over tree-of-life pattern in natural, un-dyed, wool surrounded by a complementary geometric patterned border.
Category
1930s Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Keivan Woven Arts Flat-Weave Afghan Kilim Rug with Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Flat-Weave Afghan Kilim Rug with Modern Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug AFG-6287, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim.
Measures: 6'4 x 7'10
This fun and...
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
'Jallot' design
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$69,934
Vintage Persian Mazandaran kilim Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Kilim or flat weave, natural dye or un dyed wool.
Mazandaran Kilim 7'1" x 9'1". Hand made Oriental vintage rug. Originally made for transporting water.
Mazandaran kilims are unique,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Kermanshah Persian Kilim Gallery Runner with Medallions Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 5x14 vintage Persian Kilim connotes a Kermanshah rug design, exemplifying bold tribal aesthetics of its traditional style.
On the Design:
T...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Unusual Antique Persian Flatweave Carpet, Blue & Pink Palette, Circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
In a supplemental weft technique, this blue and pink carpet shows an angular poetic inscription runs along the border sides. Heavy weave, all wool construction.
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Minimalist Design Vintage Kilim Runner with Stripes in Brown and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Minimalist Design Vintage Kilim Runner with Stripes in Brown and Ivory.
Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15171, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950
Measures: 3'2 x 11'9
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
2010s Afghan 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 handwoven by expert artisans. It’s a lovely area rug that can be incorporated with virtually any home interior design. It has a dimension of 3'11" x 8'3" which works well for living rooms, hallways and bedrooms.
Kilims are flat-woven rugs that trace its roots in ancient Turkey...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Wool
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
New Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
New 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 handwoven...
Category
2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Wool
$2,340 Sale Price
20% Off
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 kilim rug....
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,512 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Materials
Wool
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Wool
$1,559 Sale Price
20% Off
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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