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
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 6' 10" x 12' 10", features a beautifully balanced striped design woven across three vertical panels. The alternating band...
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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' 9" x 11' 8", features a timeless striped design woven across three vertical panels. The alternating bands of black and...
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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' 9" x 11' 3", features a refined striped design that reflects the elegance and practicality of traditional Persian trib...
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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' 7" x 12' 10", features an expressive striped design composed of alternating dark and light bands. The earthy color pal...
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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 12' 8", features a richly textured striped design that reflects the traditional artistry of Persian tribal weavin...
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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
Extraordinary Early 20th Century Shirvan Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Shirvan kilim rug with myriad multicolored and geometric patterned stripes woven in indigo, crimson, gold, cream, coral, and brown vegetab...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug with Modern Rustic Tribal Adirondack Lodge Style
Located in Dallas, TX
71845, vintage Persian Kilim rug with Modern Rustic tribal Adirondacks Lodge style. Down-to-earth vibes and rustic sensibility meet Adirondack lodge s...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Blue Toned Modern MInimalist 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 ...
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2010s Afghan 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' 1" x 12' 3", features a bold, timeless striped design that exemplifies the artistry of Persian tribal weaving. The alt...
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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
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 5' 10" x 9' 4", features a bold striped design that highlights the beauty of traditional tribal weaving. Its alternating ...
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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
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 5' 10" x 8' 10", showcases a delightful interplay of horizontal stripes in varying widths and tones. The design reflects ...
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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
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 4' 7" x 9' 4", features a lively composition of vertical stripes in varying widths and colors. The palette blends soft to...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Turkish Striped Hand Woven Kilim with Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Striped hand woven vintage turkish small kilim with geometric designs in dark brown. Rug TU-NED-5037, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa Mid-20th Century.
Measures: 2'6...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish 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
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
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Brown with Aubergine Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 5x8 kilim rug is from an exciting new collection in Rug & Kilim's modern flat weaves.
Handwoven in wool, this new style of our “Rez” Collection enjoys an almost a...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Turkish Kilim rug with a brilliant spring green diamond medallion amidst a field of geometric stylized flowers on a crimson background. The border is wide compo...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and striking early 20th century Persian Qazvin kilim rug with an all-over floral pattern woven in colored diagonal stripes, and surrounded by a complex petite floral pa...
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1930s Persian Vintage 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 8' 6" x 11' 9", showcases a modern interpretation of traditional weaving techniques. Its design features a series of vertical...
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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' 10" x 12' 8", showcases a dynamic and contemporary interpretation of traditional weaving. The design features a series of ...
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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' 3" x 12' 4", presents a refined and contemporary aesthetic rooted in traditional craftsmanship. The design is characterize...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rug
Size: 7'0" × 9'4" (213 × 284 cm)
The vintage Persian kilim rug dating back to circa 1955. It was hand woven using the best quality wool blend, whic...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Azerbaijan Saddle Bag/ Soumak Kilim weave
Located in Evanston, IL
Kilim or flat weave rug made for saddle bag, it has been used in past for household goods transportation by camel and today they use by collectors or simply as a decorative textile.
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Amazing Mid-20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing mid-20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern woven in a way that creates a diamond pattern of gold, lavender, black, and natural wool...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'10" × 9'4" (208 × 284 cm)
Circa: 1950
Age: Vintage
Color: Beige, Brown
Origin: Persia
Style: Casual
This vintage Persian kilim rug...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a beautiful all-over multicolored stylized tree-of-life pattern on a black background. The border is comprised of three distinc...
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1920s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Minimalist Design Vintage Kilim Runner with Stripes in Brown and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Minimalist Design Vintage Kilim Runner with Stripes in Brown and Ivory.
Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15171, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950
Measures: 3'2 x 11'9
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Belouch Soumac Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
Unusually narrow and long belouch soumac with flat weave soumac and Kilim. Fantastic contrast. Excellent Classic traditional tones and finely woven. ...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Afghani Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and beautiful late 20th century Afghani kilim runner with five large diamond medallions, each with large stylized flowers, living amidst a field of more stylized flowers, with...
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Late 20th Century Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Midcentury Persian Kilim Rug Wool Red Cream Floral Flat-Weave by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool with midcentury origins circa 1950-1960, this vintage 4’10 x 9’11 Northwest Persian Kilim rug features all-over geometric tribal patterns in red, green, orange, pin...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking late 20th century Turkish Anatolian kilim runner with an all-over repeated diamond pattern woven in brilliant oranges, pinks, violets, crimsons, and greens.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Mazandaran Kilim Blanket. 7' 3" x 10'
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mazandaran Kilim, Persia, Early 20th Century – This reversible antique Persian sofreh blanket features a marvelous collection of flowing stripes, modern color blocks ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Fantastic Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a skillfully woven tree-of-life pattern with each tree having multicolored layers. Between the trees are white triangl...
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1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Oversize Persian Kerman Rug Carpet, 16'4 x 21'4
Located in New York, NY
Antique oversize Persian Kerman rug carpet, 16'4 x 21'4. Kerman has been a center of fine carpet making in SE Persia since the late 16th century. Kerman carpet designers have always ...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Beige with Brown Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x7 Persian tribal kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960.
The design favors neutral tones with a beige field, rich brown stripes in the outer fie...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvi Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a beautiful all-over tree-of-life pattern, woven with a subtle diamond pattern. The border is wide, with three distinct geomet...
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1920s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of our vintage checkered flatweave rug, exclusively sourced by NASIRI and available only in our showroom. This meticulously curated piece embodies the minimalis...
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1980s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rug.
Size: 5'0" × 15'3" (152 × 464 cm)
The vintage Persian kilim rug dating back to circa 1955. It was hand woven using the best quality wool blend, wh...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish kilim rug with a complex geometric pattern with myriad stylized flowers all woven in red, green, blue, and white, and surrounded by an exciting border wit...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flat-woven Kilim carpet from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Vintage Gabbeh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 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 Reversible Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian double-sided flat-woven Kilim carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Decorative Persian Zeillu Tribal Flat-Weave Reversible Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This Zeillu flatweave rug is handwoven with 100% handspun cotton and natural dyes. It is inspired from the antique Zeillu kilims that are native to the Yazd region in Iran. NASIRI co...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Style Pelas Stripe Flat-Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This Persian flat-weave rug is in the manner of the Mid-Century Modern style and is made with handspun wool and natural dyes. It is inspired by the vintage kilims that are native to ...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Mid-Century Modern Style Mazandaran Flat-Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were originally woven by Pe...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim runner with five central diamond medallions amidst a wonderful field of natural un-dyed wool with a wonderful abrash pattern of brown wo...
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1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Aubergine and Chartreuse Green Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 kilim rug is from an exciting new collection in Rug & Kilim's modern flat weaves.
On the Design:
Handwoven in wool, this new style of our “Rez” Collect...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Fantastic Early 20th Century Shahsevan Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Shahsevan kilim rug with an all-over diamond pattern woven in light and dark indigo, coral, cream, and green vegetable dyed wool. There is no b...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim with Beige, Red and Blue Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x7 Persian tribal kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960.
This design remarks the panel-weaving technique, in which tribal weavers combine multip...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Modern Persian Souf Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flat-woven Kilim in the Souf style of a flat-weave carpet with piled motifs.
Measures: 3' 6" x 6' 8"
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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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
1950s Vintage Senneh Kilim in Red, Blue & White Tribal pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hailing from Persia circa 1950s, a mid-century kilim rug now joining Rug & Kilim’s vintage selections. The Senneh kilim design connotes a union of medallion and all-over field patte...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Baluch Persian Kilim in Blue, Rust & Beige Tribal Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 5x10 vintage Baluch Kilim originating circa 1950-1960 among our curations of the finest Persian tribal classics. Showcasing a well-defined geometric pattern in r...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim rug with a tree-of-life pattern woven in alternating colored stripes in various colors including violet, gold, white, and black, a...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold vintage mid-20th century Turkish Kilim runner with a repeated diamond pattern set against a crimson background with an asymmetrical fringe border, one side with a chevron patt...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, Mafrash, c-1900's
Located in Evanston, IL
39" x 63" Exquisite Antique Tribal Caucasian Shahsavan Bag or rug could use as part of Mafrash: A Masterpiece of Tradition and Utility
Step into the enchanting world of antique Shah...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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Wool
Square Persian Flat-Weave Striped Kilim in Taupe, Brown, and Tan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Minimalist stripe design Kilim rug from Iran, Keivan Woven Arts / rug 1911-193, country of origin / type: Iran / Kilim, circa 1950
This vintage flat-...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
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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.