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
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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.
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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 hexagonal 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 in Leningrad design composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
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1940s Turkish 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.
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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 in Leningrad design composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
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 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, 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, Cotton
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Hezar Djerib, Persian panels.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool, Linen
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
Linear design using cream and beige striped panels.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Pacific Northwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77896 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 01'07 x 02'11. 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
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Wool
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940
Goat hair
F.J. Hakimian #23125.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Goat Hair
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
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
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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...
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Late 20th Century Persian 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.
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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
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Cotton, Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Modern Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77901 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-wov...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Handwoven Vintage Persian Rug in Beige-Brown Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim is elated to present this rare 9x17 vintage kilim addition from its coveted Kilim & Flat Weave Collection. Handwoven circa 1950-1960, this Persian piece is an exceptional...
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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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Desert Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
77905, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven w...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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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
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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
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Jajim Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury Jajim Kilim with a geometrical decorative design and nice colors with blue, orange, yellow, pink and green, entirely handwoven with wo...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kilim 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 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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77857, 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
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
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...
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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
77925, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Runner with Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven wool vi...
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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
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
Materials
Wool
Antique Geometric Beige and Red Wool Persian Kilim-Senneh Runner by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat-woven in high quality wool from Persia in 1880, this antique Persian Kilim Senneh runner enjoys a bold geometric series of aqua blue and red outline...
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1880s Persian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
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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, Modern Desert Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
77893 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 02'01 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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77903, 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...
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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
77910 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...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Desert Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
77826 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'09 x 05'05. 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
Mid 20th Century Vintage Persian Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Spinning Star Design using 1940's Persian beige and brown panels.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown 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 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 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
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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
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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
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy / Ivory Runner
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy / Ivory Runner. Size: 3'-5" X 17'-7"
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Reversible Saveh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century reversible Persian Saveh cotton kilim rug with an all-over geometric star pattern woven in indigo and crimson, and surrounded by a wide geometric pattern...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Cotton
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Modern Navajo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77646 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Modern Navajo style 05'07 x 08'07. With its bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand-woven wool vintage Persian Sh...
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Mid-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
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
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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
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Fine Senneh Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century fine Kilim with beautiful central medallion fine designs, and beautiful colors with pink, orange, yellow, green and dark brown, entirely and finely handwoven w...
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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77824 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'10 x 05'04. 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
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Caucasian Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful large Kilim, late 19th century with a wonderful geometrical design and nice natural colors, with blue, red, pink, brown and green. Entirely handwoven with wool on wool...
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Mid 20th Century Persian Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Deco fan design using 1940's Persian panels.
Measures: 19'0" x 12'0" (579 x 366 cm).
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Mid 20th Century Persian Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Modernistic design using 1940's Persian panels.
Measures: 18'1" x 12'4" (551 x 376 cm).
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Mid 20th Century Persian Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Leningrad design using 1940's Persian panels.
17'11" x 11'1" (546 x 338 cm).
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Mid-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...
Category
20th Century 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.
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