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.
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Style: Kilim
Vintage Turkish Konya Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and bold mid-20th century Turkish Konya kilim rug with two large geometric pattered medallion with myriad styled flowers and surround...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century, Anatolian Turkish Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Anatolian Turkish kilim rug with the most wonderful stylized crab pattern woven in myriad brilliant colors, and woven in two narrow panels...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Bergama Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish Bergama kilim rug with a striped pattern of alternating thin violet, cranberry, cream, and gold colored stripes, with wider c...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Turkish kilim rug with a wonderful mirrored floral pattern woven in light and dark indigo, green, gold and brown, set against a bold cr...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Afghani Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Afghani kilim rug with an all-over diamond pattern, each with a stylized flower, and woven in brilliant pinks, indigos, gol...
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1950s Afghan Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Senne Kilim
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation.
Circa 1940
Dimensions: 8'2" x 10'
Origin: Iran
Condition: Excellent
Field Color: Light-Green
Border Color: Pale-R...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-20th Century Saveh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable mid-20th century Persian Saveh kilim rug with an all-over diamond pattern woven in red and teal cotton, and surrounded by a wide geometric pat...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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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...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Square Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian square 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 han...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77941 Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, 04'11 x 09'08.
Embark on an enchanting journey where nomadic charm gracefully converges with tribal enchantment in ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
77940 Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, 04'07 x 09'00.
Embark on a captivating journey where nomadic charm gracefully converges with tribal enchantment in o...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950s, Vintage Persian Kilim Rug in Panel, Beige-Brown Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia circa 1950-1960, a vintage kilim rug style now entering our Antique & Vintage selections. Characterized by fine detailing, the 7x7 square piece revels comfort...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Gallery Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77939 Vintage Persian Kilim Rug with Tribal Style, 04'07 x 09'00.
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Southwest Desert Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
78015 Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, 04'04 x 09'07.
Embark on a captivating journey where tribal enchantment gracefully converges with modern desert chic...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Dolphins
Located in Dallas, TX
61043 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Dolphins, 03'04 x 04'09.
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Striped Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77932 Vintage Persian striped kilim rug. Measures: 04'10 x 08'04.
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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...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Pacific Northwest Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
78037 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Southwestern Tribal style 03'00 x 04'07. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Red Open Field with Multicolor Geometric Border by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Celebrating unique mid-century aesthetics, a 3x5 vintage Kilim rug from our newly unveiled flatweave curations.
On the Design: Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, the Kilim rug fea...
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1950s Persian Vintage 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 Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77820, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style. With its bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, t...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Square Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian square 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 han...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Belouch Soumac Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
Unusually narrow and long belouch soumac with flat weave soumac and Kilim. Fantastic contrast. Excellent Classic traditional tones and finely woven. ...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century, Persian Qazvin Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Qazvin kilim rug with an all-over tree-of-life pattern woven in muted golds, violets, indigos, and natural browns and whites, and surrounded by...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug with Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78213 Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim rug with cottage style 4'10 x 6'00. Effortless beauty and simplicity, this hand-woven wool vintage Persian Bijar kilim ru...
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Late 20th Century Persian 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
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77980 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 03'01 x 03'10. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wov...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Senneh Kilim in Beige with Red Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 3x5 antique Senneh Kilim rug originating circa 1930-1940. This beautiful piece showcases a brilliant floral design distinct f...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Rustic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77813, distressed vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Rustic Tribal style 04'03 x 06'02. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven wool distressed vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The weathered field features a striped pattern composed of wide and narrow horizontal...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Kurdish Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Kurdish Kilim rug with an all-over stylized tree-of-life pattern woven in pink, orange, and cream colors wool, set against a black ground, and framed...
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1940s Persian Vintage 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
Square Persian Flat-Weave Striped Kilim in Taupe, Brown, and Tan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Minimalist stripe design Kilim rug from Iran, Keivan Woven Arts / rug 1911-193, country of origin / type: Iran / Kilim, circa 1950
This vintage flat-...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Bashir Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Afghani Kilim with an all over diamond pattern woven with an indigo diamond zigzag pattern against a golden diamond field. The top and bottom bor...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Antique Persian Square Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian square 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 han...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beige Brown and Red Wool Kalat Persian Kilim Runner by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool originating from Persia between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury Persian Kilim runner is identified as a Kalat (Qalat) rug, named for the titular region and the n...
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1950s Persian Vintage 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
Antique Persian Runner Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian runner 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 han...
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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
Vintage Square Kilim Rug in Beige-Brown Stripes, Black Striations by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Connoting mid-century Persian wool panel-weaving style, a 6x6 vintage Kilim from our newly unveiled flatweave curations.
Originating circa 1950-1960, this square Kilim features a...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Konya Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Turkish Konya kilim with with the most wonderful all-over stylized floral and scrolling vine pattern and surrounded b...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Square Antique Hand-Woven Persian Kilim Rug in Wool with Striped Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Square flat-weave tribal Persian kilim has been hand-woven in wool. The rug features an all-over striped design, and is rendered in earthy tones; making this rug a superb fit fo...
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Early 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
Antique Persian Runner Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian runner 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 han...
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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 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
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 4' x 7'11" 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
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
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
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77981 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'07 x 05'09. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wov...
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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
Vintage Anatolian Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Anatolian Turkish kilim rug with several hexagonal medallions each with stylized flowers and woven in light and dark indigo, green, orange, and white aga...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Runner Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian runner 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 han...
Category
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
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Southwest Boho Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78024, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with boho chic Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven ...
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Late 20th Century Persian 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...
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Mid-20th Century 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 handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 1880 French Geometric Aztek Kilim Runner Hallway Rug Carpet
Located in GB
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...
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1880s French Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Beautifully Designed Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted Kilim rug with a striped design on a black field. Accents of ivory, green, red and blue throughout the piece. This rug measures 3'.5 x 9'.4.
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Kilim persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Kilim persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage persian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Kilim persian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original persian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Nasiri, Mehraban Rugs, Rug & Kilim, and Nazmiyal Collection. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for persian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $250,785 while the average work can sell for $2,400.
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