Vintage Persian Kilim Flat-Weave

An antique Persian flat-woven Kilim tribal rug from the early 20th century.

A modern Persian flat-woven Kilim from the 21st century handwoven with cotton. Measures: 2' 9" x 4' 9"

A vintage Persian flat-woven rug from the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 7" x 18' 1"

A modern Persian flat-weave Kilim accent rug handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 3' 5" x 6' 8" Flat-weave rugs & carpets: Knotted pile rugs are just one small part of a vast universe of textile techniques suitable for heavy use. If you can imagine it, some weaver has tried it out. Pieces can be roughly divided into those reversible from the start and those never, or at least not initially, reversible. Thus, kilims are considered reversible, while everything else is not. Kilims are tapestry woven rugs with both sides the same, in either slit technique where colors change, or with various methods of avoiding slits. Slit tapestry weave goes back to ancient times and Coptic Egyptian...

The world of antique rugs and Kilims is one with a long and complex history, the fruits of which are the wonderful antique rugs and Kilims that have sur...

This Persian Jejim Kilim is a banded flat-weave with alternating dark brown and ivory stripes in varying sizes and styles. Persian flat weaves are made up of some of the best wool an...

This Persian Jejim Kilim is a banded flat-weave with alternating neutral colors in ivory, taupe, and rust. Persian flat-weaves are made up of some of the best wool and weaved excepti...

This Persian Jejim Kilim is a banded flat-weave with alternating black and ivory stripes in varying sizes and styles. Persian flat weaves are made up of some of the best wool and wea...