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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
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

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

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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
77875, Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 01'10 x 02'09. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wo...
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Late 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
77841, 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 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 Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77838, 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

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

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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

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

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77877, Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 02'02 x 03'00. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wo...
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Late 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

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Runner with Southwestern Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78055, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Runner with Southwestern Bohemian style. Full of tiny details and effortless beauty combined with subdued colors and tribal style, this hand-woven...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Pacific Northwest Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77850 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'00 x 03'09. 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

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77842, 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

Modern Persian Flat-Weave Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flat-woven Kilim from the 21st century handwoven with cotton. Measures: 2' 9" x 4' 9"
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
78042 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Runner with Tribal Style 02'10 x 09'00. 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

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78054 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style 05'07 x 08'08. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with contrasting colors and tribal style,...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Modern Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77916, 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 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

Antique Persian Kilim rug in Burgundy & Blue Geometric pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this antique Kilim is the latest unveiled from R&K Principal Josh Nazmiyal’s coveted classic flat weaves. Handwoven in wool circa 1890-1900, this Basra-style rug...
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1890s Persian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Pacific Northwest Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
78056 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Gallery rug with Boho Chic Tribal style 05'03 x 11'01. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal st...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Sunny Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77891 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 02'02 x 02'10. 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

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Wool

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...
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Late 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
77892, 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 Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Southwestern Bohemian Meets Modern Desert
Located in Dallas, TX
77888 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style 02'00 x 02'10. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this...
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Late 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 in 'Boggeri' design.
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77832 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Boho Chic Tribal style 03'00 x 05'00. 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

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Southwestern Bohemian Meets Modern Desert
Located in Dallas, TX
77885, 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 Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Sunny Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77881, 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 Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77874, Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 01'11 x 02'10. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wo...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Southwest Boho Meets Palm Springs
Located in Dallas, TX
77810 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Boho Chic Tribal style 03'10 x 05'09. 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

Vintage Persian Senneh Kilim Rug with Farmhouse Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77929 Vintage Persian Senneh Kilim rug with Farmhouse Cottage Style 05'03 x 08'01. Effortless beauty and simplicity, this hand-woven wool vintage Persian Senneh kilim rug gives a liv...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Unusual Antique Northwest Persian Kilim Rug, Navajo Style, Bold Color Palette
Located in New York, NY
This striking tapestry-weave pileless long carpet shows a deep navy field with a central pole medallion of stepped, layered, conjoint diamonds and lozenges, with half hexagonal fille...
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1930s 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 with Rustic Farmhouse Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77855 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Rustic Farmhouse style 02'02 x 04'01. Take a timeless, tailored design, mix in a dash of romantic connotations to get this fresh look that...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kilim Runner Rug with Colored Stripes
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

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

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, Size: 4'8'' x 9'
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 Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940 Rosso Design.
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1940s Turkish 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 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

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

Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940 'Spinning Star' design with abrush.
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1940s Turkish 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
77843 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'00 x 04'01. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibran...
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Late 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. Persian Soumak wool panels. 'Linear' design.
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1940s Persian Vintage 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 5 Panels across 'Linear' design.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

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

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Wool

Vintage Persian Senneh Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible vintage Persian Senneh kilim runner with the most intensely woven all-over floral pattern with several diamond medallion in crimson ...
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Late 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. FJ Hakimian 'Deco Fan' design with a dark gray background and brown fans.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool, Hemp

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

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

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77851, 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 Persian Shiraz Striped Kilim Rug, Pacific Northwest Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77900 Vintage Persian Shiraz Striped Kilim rug 02'02 x 03'03. With its warm hues and rugged beauty, this hand-woven wool vintage Persian Shiraz striped kilim rug manages to meld cont...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Modern Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77915, 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 Persian Shiraz Striped Kilim Rug, Pacific Northwest Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77895, vintage Persian Shiraz Striped Kilim rug. With its warm hues and rugged beauty, this hand-woven wool vintage Persian Shiraz striped kilim rug manages to meld contemporary, mod...
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Late 20th Century 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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