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
Early 20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with a fantastic pattern of alternating bold multicolored stripes and stripes with subtle geome...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Desert Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
77907, 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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Modern Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77859, 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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Modern Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77819, 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
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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 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
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
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
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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78036 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 05'06 x 09'08. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibran...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77853 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 02'10 x 03'07. 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
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77879, Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 02'00 x 02'11. 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
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Vintage Kilim Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful vintage Kilim runner with an all-over multi-color motif. This piece has fine details, great colors, and beautiful stripe design. It would be the perfect addition to your ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77884, Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 02'00 x 02'10. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wo...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Southwest Boho Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77808 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Boho Chic Tribal style 03'05 x 06'07. This hand-woven wool vintage Persian Shiraz kilim rug features an all-over pattern comprised of rows...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Pacific Northwest Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77835 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 02'11 x 04'11. 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
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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77830 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'08 x 05'08. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design co...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Southwest Boho Meets Palm Springs
Located in Dallas, TX
77806 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Boho Chic Tribal style 03'11 x 05'07. 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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Bohemian Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77816 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style 04'01 x 06'01. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with tribal style, this hand-woven wool vi...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mazanderan Kilim, Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian Mazandran Kilim 1'5" x 10'. Hand made Persian Oriental vintage rug.
Mazandaran kilims are unique, decorative and textiles that hail from a remote part of north central Iran. ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Southwest Desert Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77807 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal Style 04'00 x 05'10. 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
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Boho Chic Meets Patriotic Flair
Located in Dallas, TX
77822 Distressed Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal Style 04'01 x 05'09. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal ...
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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, 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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic vintage Persian Gabbeh Kilim rug woven in crimson and indigo wool with a simple whipstitched edge trim.
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1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
Artistic Colorful Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rug 2'5" x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Artistic Colorful Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rug. Country of Origin: Vintage Persian / Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mazandaran Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran Collection highlights the minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. These rugs are inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women in...
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Handwoven Modern Mazandaran Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran Collection highlights the minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. These rugs are inspired by the kilims that ...
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautifully Designed Vintage Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted Kilim rug with an artistic design on a black field. Accents of yellow, blue, brown and ivory throughout the piece.
Measures: 6'.3 x 11'.5.
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1950s Pakistani Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Salt Bag
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Persian Salt bag made pf partially flat weave or kilim and partially pile weave.
Very unusual.
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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...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 8" x 13' 3", features a bold and graphic design composed of wide vertical panels filled with alternating bands of dark...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
78051 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim runner with Tribal Style 02'07 x 07'09. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-...
Category
Late 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
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77860, Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 02'00 x 02'09. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design c...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Brown Persian Flat-weave Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76390, vintage Persian Kilim Area rug with Mid-Century Modern style, flat-weave rug. Minimalist elegance and earth-toned energy are captured in this handwoven wool vintage Persian Ki...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 8' 9" x 10' 3", features a serene horizontal striped design in a soft, neutral palette. Subtle bands of beige, taupe, and...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 8' 7" x 9' 10", features a beautifully composed panel design made up of horizontal bands in natural earth tones. Each pan...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 7' 7" x 13' 0", makes a bold statement with its striking black and white striped design. The alternating bands of color creat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77844, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with v...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Sunny Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77880, Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 02'00 x 03'00. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wo...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77858, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven wool vinta...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77889 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Modern Tribal style 02'00 x 02'11. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this h...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77898 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 02'00 x 02'11. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wov...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Earthy Southwest Meets Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77821, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with t...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian, Soumak wool panels circa 1940.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
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.