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
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Modern Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77909, 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Senneh Kilim Late 19th C. Wool Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Senneh Kilim Wool Rug originated from Persia in the late 19th century. Features a central medallion against a delicate paisley, or “boteh” motif.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave L. Green, Taupe, butter, Lavender & Ink Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave L. Green, Taupe, butter, Lavender & Ink Blue. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/EN-15179, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950
Measures: 5'6 x 8'0
This vintage flat-woven Kilim features a minimalist design rendered in thin ink blue, gray blue, light green, light teal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Persian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Persian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 11'10" × 14'6" (360 × 441 cm)
The vintage Persian kilim rug dates back to circa 1958. It was handwoven using a high-quality wool ...
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Mid-20th Century 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...
Category
20th Century Persian 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
Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Tribal Flat-Weave Gallery Size in Blue and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Amazing and rare antique Caucasian Avar tribal flat-weave Gallery size in blue and red, tribal Caucasian Kilim rug with all-over diamond and geometric design, rug R20-0301, country o...
Category
Early 1900s Caucasian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Persian Flatweave Kilim room size carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 10' 9" x 14' 10"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Persian Flatweave Kilim gallery carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 6" x 13' 0"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Reversible Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Reversible Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug. With an ecru and soft red palette, this cotton detailed extra-weft patterned rustic carpet has visually dominant side borders...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Reversible Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Reversible Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug. Basically bitonal, the field and main border consist of rose and ivory squares enclosing diamonds, while the secondary border...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
All-cotton construction, reversible. While Persia has a long tradition of weaving these all-cotton, extremely durable carpets, there is currently only one factory capable of producin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Blue side inscription borders, in a mix of five significant pattern stripes frame a blue field with row upon row, column upon column precise array of small squares enclosing diamonds...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
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"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Reversible Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Thousands of small dots decorate the field and spill over into the side borders on this heavily woven, supplementary weft patterned no-pile piece. The end panels feature a larger lat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Reversible Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Persian Flatweave Kilim Reversible Accent Carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 6' 0" x 10' 0"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Persian Flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 10" x 9' 10"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Reversible Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Persian Flatweave Kilim Reversible accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 9" x 9' 7"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Reversible Flatweave. The light blue and red bitonal palette of both field and border shows in the small diaper field design of densely linked squares and in the do...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Reversible Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Persian Reversible Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 8" x 8' 2"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Zilu weft-faced technique in cotton. This thick blue and white flatweave features a field of small squares and diamonds, framed by full-length side and short end borders with varied ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Floral Persian Kilim Rug with Americana Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72143, vintage floral Persian Kilim rug with Americana style. With rustic charm and timeless appeal, this handwoven wool vintage Persian floral Kilim accent rug can beautifully blend...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
7x10 Persian Kilim Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your space with this 7x10 Persian Kilim Area Rug featuring bold red and orange tones. Imported from Iran.
Exact Size: 6'10" x 10'4"
Color: Red
Age: New
Materials: Wool
Const...
Category
Late 20th Century 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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bold Early 20th Century Shahsevan Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Shahsevan Kilim rug with several abstract bold shapes woven in crimson, green, white, and black vegetable dyed wool.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bold Early 20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with a bold pattern of alternating crimson, pale indigo, black and gold zigzag, and floral patterned stripes. The border is...
Category
1930s Asian 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 9' 3" x 13' 3", showcases a vibrant and rhythmic arrangement of vertical stripes in an array of earthy and warm tones. The co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Handwoven Afshar Rug in Geometric Tribal Motif – 4'6" X 3'7"
Located in Los Angeles, US
This vintage Afshar rug is a stunning handwoven piece featuring a rich tribal design with bold geometric medallions, intricate borders, and a striking palette of deep navy, brick red...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Ghashghai Kilim Rug With Multicolor Tribal Bands – 8'2" X 4'8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
This vibrant vintage Ghashghai Kilim rug features bold horizontal tribal bands in an array of warm earth tones, rich reds, ivory, indigo, mustard, and forest green. Handwoven by noma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
NASIRI Carpets Mazandaran Collection - Multicolor Flatweave
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran Collection highlights the minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. These rugs are inspired by the kilims that ...
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim with Horizontal Stripes and Tribal Motifs in Bright Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand woven vintage Turkish Kilim in colors with hand woven motifs with stripes in various tones. Rug TU-NED-5047, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa Mid-20th Century.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
All-Over Hand Woven Geometric Kilim Diamond Design in Brown, Pink, and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
All-Over Geometric Diamond Design Kilim rug with all-over geometric diamond design, Keivan Woven Arts / rug V21-0806, country of origin / type: Afghan / Kilim, circa 1940
Measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Jajim Flat-Weave Rug with Navy & Brown Tribal 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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Circular Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition in a circular design with geometric pattern. Composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug in Red, Beige, and Blue with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 8x12 antique rug from Rug & Kilim’s latest acquisitions connotes the Isfahan rug style, which is celebrated among the tradi...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage 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 6' 5" x 7' 9", features a lively interplay of horizontal stripes across its surface. The design consists of four vertical...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Vintage Kilim, Square Rug in Teal with Geometric Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool and originating from Turkey circa 1940-1950, this oversized 15x15 vintage square kilim represents a significant addition to Rug & Kilim's collection of rare ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage 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
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
Handmade black and white striped rug with red detail.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Flatweave Kilim room size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 11' 5" x 15' 2"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition. Turkish Panels ca. 1940.
Linear Design. Cream panels with fine brown stripes and a blue striped border.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 11' 5" x 14' 2", presents a sophisticated design of subtle vertical striations in a refined palette of earthy neutrals, soft ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Kilim Runner Orange Diamond Pattern Tribal Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat-woven in wool originating circa 1950-1960, this vintage Kilim runner connotes a midcentury Afghan rug design borrowing heavily from celebrated tribal themes, including a bold diamond pattern in complementary orange, red, yellow, beige brown and varied hues rippling outward. As a 2 x 9 runner...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 8' 8" x 11' 6", showcases a bold and expressive composition with vertical panels, each woven in distinct color palettes. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian and Turkish panels Crica 1940.
'Flower Rosette' design (round).
Cotton & linen panels with ribbed Cotton elements around the rim. ...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Kilim Compostion
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Vintage Persian Kilim Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76386, vintage Persian Kilim Area rug with Mid-Century Modern style, flat-weave Kilim rug. Balancing a classic stripe design with earth-tone colors and Mid-Century Modern style, this handwoven wool vintage Persian Kilim area rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The field is composed of vertical panels stitched together in alternating shades of brown. A simple solid border frames the composition, giving it a sense of order and definition. Effortless beauty and simplicity with incredible detail and texture, this vintage Persian Kilim rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. Step it up a notch and layer over a large jute, sisal, or seagrass rug...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Aubergine and Chartreuse Green Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
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 st...
Category
2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Lori Tribal Kilim (DK-114-13)
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique kilim from Southwestern Iran, attributed to the Lori tribes, displaying one of their classic designs in a lively color palette of natural dyes. In remarkable stat...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Flat-Weave Jajim Rug with Tribal Details and 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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 8' 8" x 9' 8", features a refined linear design with alternating narrow and bold stripes. The warm ivory ground is accent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77910 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Modern Tribal style 02'00 x 02'11. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this h...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 8' 8" x 12' 8", features a bold and visually captivating striped design arranged in wide vertical panels. Each panel is f...
Category
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' 3" x 7' 2", features a lively and colorful composition of vertical stripes in varying widths. The palette includes sha...
Category
Mid-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.