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
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
Wonderful Early 20th Century Lori Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Lori runner with an incredible all-over pattern of multi-colored paisleys with alternating trees-of-life patterns on a black background. The fi...
Category
1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an unusual tree-of-life pattern across the main field. Tree-of-life patterns are not uncommon with this style of rug, ...
Category
1920s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Qazvin Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a beautiful all-over multicolored stylized tree-of-life pattern on a black background. The trees are colored in a way that they...
Category
1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a skillfully woven tree-of-life pattern with each tree having multicolored layers. The border is comprised of three ...
Category
1920s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvi Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a skillfully woven tree-of-life pattern with each tree having multicolored layers. Between the trees are white trian...
Category
1940s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a wonderful all-over stylized tree-of-life pattern on a black background, surrounded by a wide bord...
Category
1920s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Saveh Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Saveh runner with multicolored diamond pattern, surrounded by multiple contrasting borders.
Category
1930s Asian Vintage 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
Early 20th Century Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Ersin Kilim runner with a wonderful all-over diamond pattern on a cream background, surrounded by a contrasting geometric border.
Category
1920s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Saveh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Saveh Kilim rug with wonderful all-over multicolored diamond pattern surrounded by a contrasting diamond border.
Category
1930s Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$250,785
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$182,000
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$55,720
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940. Panels are made of camel hair and stitched together with linen in 'Tatami' design.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Animal Skin, Wool, Linen
$37,090
Mid 20th Century Persian Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Using 1940's Persian panels
Measures: 12'1" x 9'0" (368 x 274 cm).
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Earthy Kilim Gallery Runner with Stripe Design in Multi Colors & Motif's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Earthy Kilim Gallery Runner with Stripe Design in Multi Colors & Motif's. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-178669, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950.
Measures: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Stripes and Embroideries Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim in Various Muted Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stripes and Embroideries Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim in various Muted Colors. Rug EN-15178, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950
Measures: 5'4 x 5'10
This Kilim r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim with Embroideries in Muted Tones and Stripes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim with Embroideries in Muted Tones and Stripes. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15180, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950
Measures: 5'2 x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Vintage Paneled Kilim Flat-Weave in Blue, Pink, Taupe, Gray, Light Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Vintage Neutral Paneled Kilim Flat-Weave in Neutral Tones and Blue. Casual flat-weave Kilim design, Keivan Woven Arts /rug / EN-14433, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim with Stripes in Taupe, Green, Tan, Cream and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Vintage Turkish Kilim with Stripes in Taupe, Green, Tan, Cream and Brown. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-14763, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa Mid-20th Century.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$122,500
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Size: 15'0" × 22'4" (457 × 680 cm)
Circa: 1958
Age: Vintage
Color: Beige, Brown, Cream
Origin: Persia
Pattern: Striped
This exceptional vintage Persian Kili...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$58,000 / item
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 17'0" × 29'4" (518 × 894 cm)
Age: Vintage
Color: Beige, Cream
Origin: Persia
Style: Casual, Solid, Stripe
Subtle, sophisticated, and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940.
Persian Soumak wool panels.
'Linear' design.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$49,000
Geometric Embroidered Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Runner in Warm Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'8 x 10'9
Geometric Embroidered vintage Turkish flat-weave runner in warm tones. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-5031, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 196...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Hand Woven Embroidery with Bright & Colorful Tribal Motif Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bright colorful vintage Turkish hand woven embroidered kilim with all-over tribal motif design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-5040, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
- Undyed natural wool
- Colors are beige, brown, camel, gray
- Vintage panels from 1940 are joined together to create one piece.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$15,000
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug. Size: 8 ft 8 in x 11 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Geometric Vintage Persian Kilim Rug. Country of Origin: Vintage Persian / Circa Date: Mid 20th Century - Size: 8 ft 8 in x 11 ft 7 in (2.64 m x 3.53 m).
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century, Persian, Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim rug
Persia circa 1940
Dark Brown
Flatweave
Center seam
Measures: 17"9' x 6"1'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$33,824
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$52,325
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940
5 Panels across
'Linear' design.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$46,146
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian, Soumak wool panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$42,056
Stunning Extra Large Fine Antique French Country House Rug Carpet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extra large country house, antique French rug with lovely Aztek Kilim style design circa 1860-1880
I have a collection of 12 rugs I’m now l...
Category
1860s French Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,296 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940
'Spinning Star' design with abrush.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$78,540
Antique 1880 French Geometric Aztek Kilim Runner Hallway Rug Carpet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this large country house, Antique French runner rug with lovely Aztek Kilim style design circa 1860-1880
This piece...
Category
1880s French Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,282 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid 20th Century Persian Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Persian Panels ca. 1940
17'11" x 14'0" (546 x 427 cm)
Handwoven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$24,609
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$75,690
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
Rosso Design.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$65,140
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$43,643
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian panels stitched together with herringbone stitch.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Linen
$13,800
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persians panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$36,400 / set
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Compositions, Hand-woven in Persia, ca: 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Persian Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Modernistic design using 1940's Persian panels.
Measures: 18'1" x 12'4" (551 x 376 cm).
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug with Rosette Medallion in Rose, Sage Green and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'7 x 8'6
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug with Rosette Medallion in Rose, Sage Green and Brown. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/KB-H-401-14, country of origin / type: Iran / Kilim, circ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$70,972
Antique Caucasian Gallery Kilim Runner with Colorful Geometric Diamond Pattern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'6 x 17'10.
Antique Caucasian Gallery Kilim Runner with Colorful Geometric Diamond Pattern. Keivan Woven Arts / rug 19-0804, country of origin / type: Iran / Kilim, circa...
Category
Early 1900s Caucasian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$35,700
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$52,325
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
'Deco Fan' design.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$117,600
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
Handmade runner.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$45,865
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
'Kilim Square' design.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$91,924
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940- 'Deco Fan' design.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$44,100
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940 in 'Deco Fan' Design.
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$39,866
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
$33,366
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
'Leningrad' design.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$154,080
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
'Leningrad' Design
Handmade.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$104,370
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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