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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$160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4360
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$157Sale Price|20% Off
2'3"x6'4" Natural Shades Reversible Kilim Pure Wool Hand Woven Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Natural Shades Reversible Kilim Pure Wool Hand Woven Oriental Runner Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries-old Persian w...
Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4447
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$984Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Southern Anatolian Rug Turkish Runner Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Runner Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4354
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$3,425Sale Price|30% Off
13x19.4 ft Adjustable Size Vintage Turkish Patchwork Rug, Overize Kilim Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring character and heritage into your space with this Adjustable Size Vintage Turkish patchwork rug, a beautifully crafted handmade flat-weave kilim that reflects the timeless artis...
Wool, Cotton
$144Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4243
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool, Cotton
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Old Bergama Kilim Cuval Rug Chuval Mat Anatolian Turkish Yastik Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Vintage Chuval Kilim from the Bergama ( Pergamon ) region with wool threads and a rare, beautiful color composition. This highly collectible old cuval ki...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$1,056Sale Price|21% Off
New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$608Sale Price|20% Off
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color composition. Today it is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordering Romania and Ukrai...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$954Sale Price|30% Off
6.3x9 ft Adjustable Vintage Kilim Carpet, Handwoven Turkish Cotton Rag Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add warmth, texture, and history to your home with this Striped Rag Rug – a colorful, handwoven Turkish Kilim made from 100% natural cotton. These authentic flat-weave rugs were orig...
Cotton
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Konya Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Traditional Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$384Sale Price / item|30% Off
4.5x6.3 Ft Vintage Anatolian Kilims Re-Imagined, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This floor covering is made of pieces of assorted vintage handmade Anatolian kilims. Made of wool and cotton. There is a durable cotton twill sewn on the back as an underlay and for ...
Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton
$979Sale Price|30% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x9 Blue Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue And White Shooting Star Indian Rug-9'x9' (270x270cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the spec...
Cotton
$648Sale Price|20% Off
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Mazandaran Persian Kilim , Gallery Runner Rug in Light Blue-Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x13 vintage rug is from a new collection of Dhurrie flat weaves in rare sizes and exceptional craftsmanship—an exciting new curation in the Kilim & Flat Weave Collection b...
Cotton
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4361
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$929Sale Price|40% Off
5x11 Ft Hand-Woven Vintage Banded Turkish Kilim, All Wool, Flat-Weave Runner Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A simple yet beautiful wool rug handwoven by the nomadic tribes in South Central Turkey. Measures: 5 x 11 ft. Very good condition, sturdy and clean. We can modify the dimensions i...
Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4464
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
828 - Beautiful Vintage Kilim Floral Design Transylvania
Located in Paris, FR
828 - very nice Kilim from the middle of the 20th century with a nice pattern and beautiful colors with red, blue, yellow, and green, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton.
Wool
$5,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Isparta Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Central Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim, from the Isparta region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and ...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4326
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4448
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Uzbekistan Tashkent All Over Silk Suzani Embroidered Rare Wall Hanging
Located in Tokyo, JP
This wall hanging is all over hand-embroidered Suzani design, silk & cotton ground and the embroidery thread is 100% silk. Suzani, which means "embroidery" in Uzbek, began aro...
Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
The Nomad’s Horizon: A Vintage Turkish Kilim Masterpiece of Tribal Distinction
Located in Dallas, TX
51324 Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, 06'01 x 12'03. There is a quiet confidence in this handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim—an authenticity that feels collected rather than acqu...
Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4310
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4301
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Konya Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Handwoven Turkish Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Old Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account of his trave...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Nazmiyal Collection Swedish Geometric Kilim Rug 8 ft 10 in x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Green Swedish Geometric Modern Kilim Rug, Country of origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern
Wool
Vintage Peruvian Textile Figurative Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78295 Vintage Peruvian Textile Tapestry, 01'00 x 01'00. Exuding artisanal craftsmanship, this handwoven vintage Peruvian kilim textile flawlessly captur...
Wool
Antique Bakhshayesh Runner With Intricate Persian Geometric Patterns 13'5" X 3'5
Located in Los Angeles, US
Step into a world of timeless artistry with this antique Bakhshayesh runner, a Persian treasure that embodies the rich heritage of traditional craftsmanship. Handwoven with meticulou...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Kilim Geometric Design Rug 10' X 6'1''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, each region has a different pronunciation and spelling of the name Kilim. Homers Iliad and Egyptian tomb paintings, from the same time period, depict weavers producing rugs and carpets of this kind. Since this is one of the oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug in Red, Beige, and Blue with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 8x12 antique rug from Rug & Kilim’s latest acquisitions connotes the Isfahan rug style, which is celebrated among the t...
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim, Rich Chocolate Brown Stripes and Blue Notes - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool circa 1950-1960, this 6x9 vintage flat-weave Kilim is a particularly grounding and sought-after work of an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s colle...
Wool
$753Sale Price|30% Off
6.3x8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Kilim with Vertical Bands Natural Un-Dyed Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-woven kilim (flat-weave) rug from Turkey with a minimalist design of vertical bands made by nomadic families in the 1960s for their own daily use. 100% natural un-dyed...
Wool
The Verdant Symphony: A Romanian Oltenian Kilim Masterpiece of Earthly Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78014 Vintage Oltenian Romanian Kilim Rug, 08'09 x 12'00. Infused with the poetry of nature and the discipline of master craftsmanship, this handwov...
Wool
21st Century Modern Turkish Flatweave Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 8' 6" x 11' 9", showcases an expressive and richly textured design composed of horizontal striations in a diverse palette of ...
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 2" x 12' 1", features a bold yet minimalist striped design that reflects the timeless appeal of traditional Anatolian ...
Wool
Antique Sarkoy Kilim Rug, Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet, Balkan Style Unique
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Şarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in a...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue & Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Reimagining Swedish sensibilities, this 5x7 Scandinavian Kilim enjoys a defined geometric pattern in gorgeous repetition, exemplified in rich play of earthy beige-brown with a gray-b...
Wool
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Cotton
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Erzurum Kilim Rug Old Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Wool 19th Century
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian antique Kilim from the Erzurum region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and ...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Indian Floral Dhurrie Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77934 Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug, 06'00 x 08'11. Indian Dhurrie rugs, traditional flat-woven carpets made from natural fibers like cotton, wool, jute, or silk, are celebrated for their lightweight, reversible design. Handmade on looms, they feature a diverse range of geometric and floral patterns in vibrant colors, making them versatile for use as floor coverings, bedspreads, or wall hangings. Produced in regions like Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh, each region offers distinctive weaving techniques and patterns that reflect its unique heritage and craftsmanship. This handwoven vintage Indian Dhurrie rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty, exuding a rustic charm. The soft color palette and elegant floral pattern blend harmoniously to create a timeless look. The abrashed beige field is adorned with an allover pattern of pink flowers featuring a blue core. Adding to its beauty, the rug is bordered by a delicate meandering floral design and striped outer border that frame it elegantly, providing definition and a sense of order. The careful arrangement of patterns and colors showcases meticulous craftsmanship. With its classic, formal design, graceful floral motifs, and well-coordinated color scheme, this vintage floral Dhurrie...
Wool, Cotton
$3,390Sale Price|40% Off
Blue Geometric Design Modern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 8'2" x 10'6"
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite Turkish flatweave kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...
Wool
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Yahyali Kayseri Kilim Central Anatolia Old Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Central Anatolian Kilim from the Yahyali region in Kayseri with a rare and beautiful color composition. The earliest recorded occupation of Kayseri dates back to ...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Dhurrie Rug with Navy Blue Stripes Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x8 vintage Dhurrie rug is an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s latest acquisition of rare and exemplary mid-century flatweaves of the same style—handwoven in cotton in I...
Cotton
$2,437Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Central Anatolian Old Runner Kilim, Geometric Wool Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Vintage with a rare and beautiful color composition. It is a long and thin runner that reaches up to three meters. What is amaz...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4404
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Turkish Rug in Pink, Gray and Cream Floral Medallion Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 1x2 gift-sized vintage Turkish rug originating circa 1950-1960, is from the collection of mid-century rugs with antique washes giving them that old...
Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4308
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$1,755Sale Price|41% Off
Large Striped Area Rug, Modern Handmade Kilim Carpet Black and Cream
Located in Wembley, GB
This monochrome style handmade rug is constructed with the best hand-spun organic cotton and wool. Minimalist in both design and colour, this rug will complement any modern or tradit...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Runner in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a wool flat-weave utilizing vintage yarns, this modern Kilim runner from Rug & Kilim’s Patchwork Kilim rug collection marries inspiratio...
Wool
Modern Kilim Flatweave Wool Rug with Art Deco Design in Earthy Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite Indian rug showcases a splendid contemporary Kilim flatweave style crafted from premium wool. Its beige and brown color scheme emanates elegance, complemented by a cap...
Wool
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Afyon Kilim Western Anatolian Rug Old Traditional Natural Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Western Anatolian Vintage Kilim from the Afyon region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has a wonderful special color and t...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Exceptional Kilim from Turkey , 19th Century- N° 695
Located in Paris, FR
Kilim in Turkey, representing tribal style geometric shapes. High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse. Perfect state of preservation. Measures: 62.99 in. x 39.37 in....
Wool
$1,572Sale Price|25% Off
10'2"x14' Light Green Nomadic Stripe Design Flat Weave Kilim Wool Hand Woven Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Green Nomadic Stripe Design Flat Weave Kilim Organic Wool Hand Woven Reversible Oriental Rug. It has been Woven for months and months in t...
Wool
$544Sale Price|20% Off
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Turkish Vintage Flat-Weave with Striped Design and Tribal Motifs in Blue & Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flat-woven Kilim in brown, cream, and blue, rug TU-NED-1011, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 This Turkish Kilim flat-woven is perfectl...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug With Blue and Cream Stripes 8'0"x14'2"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 8'0"X14'2" Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Blue and Cream Stripes 8'0"x14'2". Vintage Kilim Rug with Kilim Design. Keivan Woven Arts/ Rug/ EN-15404, country of origin/type...
Wool