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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
21st Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 7' 10" x 9' 3", features a bold and graphic black and ivory striped design. The horizontal stripes are arranged within vertic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 5" x 12' 5", features a captivating patchwork design that merges traditional weaving techniques with a bold, modern aesthe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Kilim Ghashghai Rug With Tribal Diamond Pattern 10' X 5'4"
Located in Los Angeles, US
This striking vintage Kilim Ghashghai rug showcases a bold and vibrant tribal design, handwoven with geometric diamond motifs in a captivating palette of red, ivory, green, and indig...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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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...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Rustic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77800, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Rustic Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven woo...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 6' 6" x 7' 6", features a timeless striped design across three vertical panels. The earthy color palette consists of alte...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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

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Cotton

Mid-20th Century Vintage Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 10' 6" x 11' 3", beautifully embodies the traditional craftsmanship of Persian weaving culture. Featuring a rhythmic seri...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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

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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...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim square rug, measuring 6' 3" x 6' 5", presents a subtle and finely textured design rooted in traditional Persian weaving. Its surface is ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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

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Wool, Cotton

Kilim rug hand-woven carpet tribal design with vibrant natural dye colors
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Kilim rug hand-woven carpet tribal design with vibrant natural dye colors A almost square sized rug with vibrant colors and natural dyes. This beautiful rug was handmade using the ...
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1980s Azerbaijani Vintage 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

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Wool

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

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Cotton

Antique Gashgai Wool Kilim Rug - No. 461
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and rental of cars. expertise in tapestries, rugs, kilims and antique, modern and co...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Antique Fine Senneh Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful fine Kilim with a decorative Herati or Mahi design and nice natural colors with blue, green, grey, red, pink, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Exper...
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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs

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

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Cotton

Vintage Persian Kilim Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kilim flat-woven rug from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Flat-Weave
Vintage Persian Kilim Flat-Weave
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 6' 5" x 10' 3", showcases a dynamic interplay of bold stripes and vibrant color contrasts. Divided into three distinct pa...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Beautiful antique fine seneh Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty late 19th century fine seneh Kilim with beautiful stylized and geometrical designs and nice natural colours with orange red, green, yellow, beige, purple and dark brown, ...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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"
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim in Navy Blue and Ivory in Striped Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim in Navy Blue and Ivory In Striped Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15523, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 Measures: 4'5 x 5'10 This...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Plain Kilim in Beige-Brown Striations, Solid Hues by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Connoting mid-century aesthetics in handwoven wool, a 5x9 vintage kilim rug from our recently curates flatweaves. This particular kilim rug features a distinctive beige–brown panel s...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 7' 9" x 10' 0", exemplifies the vibrant artistry of traditional tribal weaving. The design is composed of bold horizontal...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 6" x 11' 0", features a striking striped design that reflects the bold simplicity characteristic of tribal weaving tra...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kilim Runner Rug with Colored Stripes on Red/Brown Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique handmade Persian runner 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 d...
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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

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"
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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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...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Nice Little Tribal Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury Kilim with a tribal design and nice colors with red, blue, orange and brown, entirely handwoven with wool on wool.
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Nice Little Tribal Kilim
Nice Little Tribal Kilim
$613 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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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

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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 Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
78047 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Runner with Tribal style 02'08 x 08'01. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Antique Baluch Rug in Red Blue Tribal Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool originating circa 1920-1930, this antique Persian rug connotes a transitional Baluch rug design of outstanding, distinctive color, marrying tones of red with blu...
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1920s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 7' 0" x 10' 0", features a striking geometric composition of bold horizontal stripes in black, ivory, and red. The design...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Flat-Weave Jajim Rug with Tribal Details on 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...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 10' 10" x 13' 4", features a refined striped design rendered in a monochromatic palette of charcoal, slate, and soft ivory to...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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 Shiraz Kilim Rug, Southwestern Bohemian Meets Modern Desert
Located in Dallas, TX
77906 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Boho Chic Tribal style 01'11 x 02'11. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, thi...
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Late 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 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 Jajim Rug with Blue & 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...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Persian Shiraz Flat-Weave Rug with a Checkered Design
Located in New York, NY
This modern flat-weave rug is made with 100% handspun, non-dyed Persian wool. It features a checkered pattern all made of undyed wool ranging from beige, browns, taupes, and greys. I...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Dolphins
Located in Dallas, TX
61043 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, 03'04 x 04'09. This handwoven wool vintage Persian Shiraz kilim rug is a delightful piece rich with hi...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

New Persian Kilim Rug with Alternating Beige and Brown Stripes on Ivory Field
Located in Dallas, TX
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 Kilim flat-weave design featuring...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Southwestern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77923 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Southwestern Tribal Style 06'06 x 09'02. 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

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 1" x 10' 10", features a vibrant striped design that reflects the spontaneous creativity of Persian tribal weaving. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Pacific Northwest Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77926, 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...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Tribal Style, Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73172, vintage Turkish Kilim rug with Tribal style. Made by Turkish artisans in the 1940s and features wide and narrow bands of bold colors with secondary protection symbols. Rendere...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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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...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique 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

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

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940 in 'Kilnt' design.
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Linen

Vintage Kilim Compostion
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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. ...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Minimalist Orange Color Modern Pelas Flat weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Elevate Your Space with the Pelas Flatweave Rug The Pelas flatweave rug is a timeless masterpiece, skillfully crafted using handspun wool, and colored with natural dyes. Inspired by the antique kilims of the Kurdish region in Iran, this rug honors centuries of artistry and tradition. At NASIRI, we proudly preserve these heritage techniques, blending them with innovative designs to create a rug that effortlessly complements today’s modern interiors. The Pelas flatweave embodies both cultural authenticity and contemporary elegance, making it a versatile addition to any space. For a truly personalized touch, custom sizes and colors are available to ensure the Pelas rug...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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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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