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Kilim Persian Rugs

KILIM STYLE

Known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, antique and vintage kilim rugs are one of the most distinguishable types of rugs. The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but many variations of this type of textile share a common heritage and are practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere. There are Persian kilim rugs, kilim rugs from Central Asia and more. 

It is difficult to definitively pin down the origins of kilim weaving, which is known as a “flatweave” or “slit-weave,” but historians believe that skilled artisans may have practiced versions of it as early as the eighth and ninth centuries A.D. in the Anatolia region of Turkey. Many of the Turkish iterations of these flat-woven rugs are recognizable for their arrangements of dazzling, flowing forms, but a range of motifs can appear in kilim rugs — abstract figures that reference rams’ horns, snakes or running water or motifs that are intended to symbolize concepts such as the tree of life or fertility. In Anatolia, women have used kilims to share narratives about their lives. 

The difference between a kilim rug and most other kinds of carpets or pile rugs is in the aforementioned weave. They are made by interweaving variously colored, individual strands of wool (pure soft cotton, silk and goat’s hair are also used with the wool, albeit rarely) versus, say, the Tabriz rugs of Iran, which are hand-knotted rugs. This results in a smooth, frequently reversible surface. It’s a slit-weave because of the gap left between two blocks of color. Kilims are created on a loom, a typically uncomplicated structure mostly made of wood. Owing to the creative freedom that a slit-weave can afford its weaver, they tend to feature a range of bright, contrasting hues like reds, oranges and pinks that appear in bold combinations with deep blues and greens that are brought to life with natural dyes.

Handwoven kilim rugs are less expensive to produce and more durable than other rugs. They were traditionally used as floor coverings in mosques and yurts, as prayer rugs and saddle coverings. And these textiles are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. Because the resulting weave is lightweight, kilim rugs are well adapted for use in the hot summer months, and they are happily embraced by tribal weavers of Morocco, a part of the world that is home to many styles of rugs

With their striking geometric patterns and provocative color pairings, kilim rugs and wall tapestries are loved by design enthusiasts and can bring charm and interest into any dining room, living room or other interior space.

Find kilim rugs and textiles and other vintage rugs on 1stDibs.

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Style: Kilim
Wonderful Vintage Konya Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Turkish Konya cotton kilim rug with a simple pattern of stylized flowers woven in gold and pale green vegetable dyed cotton on a natural undyed cream woo...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton

Vintage Turkish Konya Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish cotton kilim rug constructed of three panels stitched together with a striped pattern woven in pale indigo against a c...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton

Fantastic Vintage Baluch Sounak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic mid-20th century Persian Baluch Soumak rug with an all-over diamond pattern containing light and dark indigo across the field, surrounded by ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Beautiful Small Vintage Persian Kilim Rug 6'2" x 7'7"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Small Vintage Persian Kilim Rug. Country of Origin: Vintage Persian / Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Konya Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish Konya Kilim runner with beautiful natural brown, black, cream, and gray stripes mixed with crimson and lavender vegetable dyed stripes, all with embroider...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Beautiful Early 20th Century Yazd Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Yazd kilim rug woven in a pale indigo and cream dyed cotton, with an all-over diamond pattern woven in various sizes. The border is complementa...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton

Wonderful Vintage Konya Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Turkish Konya cotton kilim rug with a simple pattern of stylized flowers and stripes woven in pale crimson and green vegetable dyed cotton on a natural u...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton

Wonderfiul Vintage Konya Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Turkish Konya kilim rug with a simple pattern of stylized diamond medallions woven in crimson, green, violet, and gold vegetable dyed wool on a natural u...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 98828
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish Kilim Area Rug This exceptional Turkish Kilim rug, measuring 5 ft 3 in x 8 ft 9 in, showcases unparalleled handmade wool artistry. Its flat-woven surface unfolds a captivatin...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Jajim Kilim Persian Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Cicim or Jijim or Jajim: Kilims woven in narrow strips that are sewn together. Most Kilims are slit woven. Larger antique Kilims were woven in two to three separate sections on small...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a wonderful all-over multicolored floral pattern surrounded by a complementary geometric border.
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1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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...
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1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Keivan Woven Arts Modern Gallery Kilim wool Runner 4'7 x 16'3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Modern Gallery Runner Kilim in Wool with Geometric Design. Keivan Woven Arts; rug AFG-3853, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim, circa early-21th century....
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2010s Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kilim Rug with 'Sound Wave' Pattern on Brown Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique handmade Persian area rug from high quality sheep’s wool and colored with eco-friendly vegetable dyes that are proven safe for humans and pets alike. It’s a Classic Kilim des...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Pelas Flat-Weave Stripe Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Persian flat-weave rug is in the manner of the Mid-Century Modern style and is made with handspun wool and natural dyes. It is inspired by the vintage kilims that are native to ...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique 1900s Wool Persian Jajim Kilim Rug, 9' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Jajim Kilim circa 1900 consists of a combination of handspun wools - some vegetable dyed and some undyed. It exhibits a linear, interlaced pattern in the style o...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug with Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78212 vintage Persian Bijar Kilim rug with Cottage Style 03'11 x 06'04. Effortless beauty and simplicity, this hand-woven wool vintage Persian Bijar kilim ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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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...
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Early 1900s Caucasian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Seneh Kilim Gallery Rug with Geometric and Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'10 x 14'3. Vibrant runner with a beautiful blue color-toned, Geometric Design Kilim Runner antique Kilim Gallery from Persia. Keivan Woven Arts / rug 19-0805, country of...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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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.
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs

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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.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Wool 1920s Persian Jajim Kilim, Red, Green, Cream, and Brown, 4' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Persian Jajim with decorative poms was created using organic vegetable dyes and pure handspun wool. It is an improvisational piece intended fo...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Minimalist Sophistication Discover the understated elegance of our Vintage Mazandaran Flatweave Rug, a true testament to handcrafted luxury and artisan craftsmanship. Meticu...
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1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Runner Rugs - Design - 98821
Located in Dallas, TX
A Timeless Path of Anatolian Artistry Step into a world of striking beauty and cultural heritage with this exceptional Turkish Kilim runner rug. Meticulously handwoven from 100% natu...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Baluch Rug in Indigo with Geometric Tribal Pattern Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1920-1930 from Persia, this 1x2 antique Persian Baluch rug is a bold new addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection, featuring all over geometric tribal...
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1920s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 9" x 8' 10", showcases a vibrant striped design woven with rich texture and lively color. The horizontal stripes alter...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 7' 10" x 12' 5", showcases a beautifully balanced interplay of pattern and negative space, highlighting the artistry of t...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99301
Located in Dallas, TX
The Living Tapestry of a Turkish Wool Kilim A Canvas of Ancestral Echoes Envision your floor transformed into a vibrant chronicle, a handwoven textile resonating with ancestral tales...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99357
Located in Dallas, TX
The Dynamic Spirit of a Traditional Turkish Wool Rug A Canvas of Geometric Majesty Imagine a striking mosaic of ancient forms unfurling in your home, a rug that pulses with the vibra...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rare antique Caucasian Avar flat-weave Gallery runner in blue Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare antique Caucasian Avar flat-weave Gallery rug in Vibrant blue tones. Measures:4'8 x 13'9 Featuring an all-over geometric medallion design with complementary geometric motifs ...
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Runner Rugs - Design - 98847
Located in Dallas, TX
An Intricate Turkish Kilim An Artistic Weave Unfolds This magnificent Turkish Kilim, measuring 6 ft 4 in x 13 ft 1 in, stands as a stunning testament to centuries of celebrated Anato...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Red, Brown and Off-White
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 6x8 kilim rug is from an exciting new collection in Rug & Kilim's modern flat weaves. On the Design: Handwoven in wool, this new style of our “Rez” Collection e...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Style Rug with Extraordinary Thick Pile in Ivory
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage 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 Kilim style design featuring an elega...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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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...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99205
Located in Dallas, TX
Vibrant Pathway Geometric Kilim Wool Rug Skilled craftsmanship defines this wool area rug. It is from Turkey. Designed for traditional living. This flat-woven piece presents a unique...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Turkey Kilim Runner Rugs - Design - 98883
Located in Dallas, TX
A Geometric Turkish Kilim Runner An Artistic Weave Unfolds This magnificent Turkish Kilim runner, measuring 3 ft 9 in x 16 ft 6 in, stands as a stunning testament to centuries of cel...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99356
Located in Dallas, TX
The Starry Canvas of a Traditional Turkish Wool Kilim A Grounding Echo of Ancient Journeys Imagine a floor enlivened by patterns that seem to shimmer with untold stories, a rug that ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton

Turkey Kilim Runner Rugs - Design - 99332
Located in Dallas, TX
"Turkey Kilim Runner Rug" Authentic Turkish Kilim This magnificent and colorful rug is a genuine piece of Anatolian folk art, a Traditional Turkish Kilim that radiates with the energ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of our vintage checkered flatweave rug, exclusively sourced by NASIRI and available only in our showroom. This meticulously curated piece embodies the minimalis...
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1980s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 6' 5" x 7' 9", features a lively interplay of horizontal stripes across its surface. The design consists of four vertical...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99340
Located in Dallas, TX
The Geometric Fire of a Turkish Wool Kilim A Tapestry of Radiant Energy Step onto a canvas bursting with authentic vitality. A rug that pulses with the genuine spirit of nomadic arti...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99316
Located in Dallas, TX
Authentic Handwoven Craftsmanship: Origin: Expertly handwoven in Turkey, reflecting centuries of traditional artistry. Type: Genuine flat-weave Kilim Area Rug, known for its distin...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99299
Located in Dallas, TX
Vibrant Horizontal Flow Traditional Wool Rug Skilled craftsmanship defines this wool area rug. It is from Turkey. Designed for traditional living. It presents a unique, bold pattern....
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Zarand Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A playful mid-20th century Persian Zarand Kilim rug with repeated bold stripes, each with a solid pastel color, and flanked by triangle patterned ends.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99362
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique Turkish Kilim Area Rug: Modern Geometric Chains A Masterpiece from Anatolia Immerse your space in the captivating artistry of this exceptional Turkish Kilim Area Rug. Handwove...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99334
Located in Dallas, TX
An Artisan's Tapestry: The Rich Turkish Kilim Uncover a truly captivating piece of woven artistry with this unique Turkish Kilim Area Rug. Handcrafted with passion by skilled artisa...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99211
Located in Dallas, TX
Earthy Geometric Kilim Wool Rug Skilled craftsmanship defines this wool area rug. It is from Turkey. Designed for traditional living. This flat-woven piece presents a unique, bold pa...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99342
Located in Dallas, TX
The Mosaic Heart of a Traditional Turkish Wool Kilim A Pixelated Journey of Color Imagine your floor transformed into a vibrant, pixelated canvas. A rug that pulses with the genuine ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Hezar Djerib, Persian panels.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940. Linear design with brown and cream striated panels. A touch of blue.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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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