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Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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
All Wool Colorful Kilim Runner 2' 10" x 9' 9"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Fantastic quality, reversible, all wool with vegetable dyes. Kilim, a word of Turkish origin, denotes a textile of many uses produced by one of several flatweaving techniques. The...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-End-20th Century Handwoven Anatolian Multi-Color Kilim
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-end-20th century handwoven Anatolian multi-color Kilim This special kilim from Turkey was handwoven in the second half of the 20th century. It is lined with a cotton fabric to...
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1970s Asian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4391
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Mid-End-20th Century Handwoven Anatolian Kilim
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-end-20th century handwoven Anatolian Kilim This special kilim from Turkey was handwoven in the second half of the 20th century. Every time and every region has its own disti...
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1980s Asian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-End 20th Century Handwoven Woolen Traditional Asian Kilim Carpet
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-end 20th century handwoven woolen Traditional Asian Kilim carpet This Kilim was made in central Anatolia and is inextricably linked to diverse and varied symbols that were wov...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Handwoven Anatolian Soft Color Vintage Wool Kilim
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
21st century handwoven Anatolian soft color vintage wool Kilim This special Kilim from Turkey was handwoven with vintage wool in the last few years. The many pastel colors in pink...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue & Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
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...
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2010s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Turkish Yoruk Kilm, circa 1900
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Attributed to Yoruk, this flat weave kilim features a tomato red panel in the middle decorated with scattered ivory rossetts framed with a very bright yellow with abstract red lines...
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Midcentury Kayseri Geometric Beige-Brown and Red Wool Kilim Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury 5 x 11 wool Kilim hails from the city of Kayseri, local to Central Anatolia with the inspiration for the Cl...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Kilim Sivas Turkey, 19th Century - N° 698
Located in Paris, FR
N° 698 - Kilim Sivas handmade in Turkey in 19th century High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse. Perfect state of preservation. Measures: 135 x 110 cm.      
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Mid-19th Century Turkestan Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ivory Yellow Indian Dhurrie Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Indian Dhurrie flat-weave in white and soft yellow Measures: 16" x 23".
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20th Century Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Sophisticated Vintage Shahsevan Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A sophisticated vintage mid-20th century Persian Shahsevan Kilim runner woven of un-dyed natural brown wools, giving the rug a variegated color p...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

3x4.8 Ft Vintage Geometric Turkish Wool Kilim 'Flat-Weave', Colorful Accent Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This authentic hand-woven rug made to be used by the villagers in Central Anatolia. 100% Organic wool. Good condition and cleaned professionally. Ideal for both residential and comme...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Brown, Orange and Beige Tribal Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave design featuring...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Kilim Rug in Red Orange and Tribal Stripes in Green and Brown
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave design featuring...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tightly Woven Anatolian Parde / Cover Kilim, Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
This parde has a heavy enough body to go on a floor as a floor cover. It is tightly woven.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 20th Century Afghani Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and bold late 20th century Afghani Kilim rug with a large-scale geometric pattern woven in myriad colors including crimson, gold, pink, gray...
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Late 20th Century Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Kilim Runner Rug with Blue and Orange Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave design featuring blue and orange...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Kilim Runner Rug with Red, Black and Orange Diamond Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish Kilim runner rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave des...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8.8x11.5 Ft Contemporary Double Sided Turkish Kilim. Solid Gray Wool Carpet.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern flat-weave rug with minimal design. Handwoven by female artisans in a rural village workshop in Eastern Turkey under the supervision and with the support of Ministry of Educ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Tiger Blue/Black, Modern Dhurrie/Kilim Rug in Scandinavian Design
Located in Floral Park, NY
Tiger blue/black is a modern dhurrie/kilim rug in Scandinavian design. It is available in different sizes - see customization options below. Our Swedish tiger has bold black stri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Southwest Boho Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77897, 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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern kilim flatweave wool rug with beige and brown stripes
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Indian rug showcases a contemporary Kilim flatweave style crafted from wool. The rug exhibits an elegant striped pattern in shades of beige and brown. This rug measures 10'9" x...
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2010s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Flatweave Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20361, Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Flatweave Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style. A blend of lilac afterglow with earthy cirrus streaks come together...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern kilim flatweave wool rug with Light Brown Stripes
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Indian rug showcases a contemporary Kilim flatweave style crafted from wool. The rug exhibits an elegant striped pattern in beige, tan, and brown shades. This rug measures 11'8...
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2010s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and powerful late 20th century Turkish kilim rug with red and white wavy lines against a bright royal blue ground, surrounded by a green border with stylized cypress tree, and...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Embroidered Kilim with Geometric Box Design Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'1 x 9'11 Vintage Turkish Embroidered Rug with Geometric Box Design in Earthy Tones. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-14464, country of origin / ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Vintage Plaid Design Flat-Weave Rug Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 9'1 x 12'0 Turkish Vintage Plaid Design Flat-Weave Rug in Brown, Cognac, Ivory, And Tan. Turkish Vintage Plaid Design Flat-Weave Rug Keivan Woven Arts. Keivan Woven...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

4x12 Ft Vintage Handmade Kilim Runner in Yellow, Black, Red, Blue & Gray Stripes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This simple and practical flat-woven runner is made of hand-spun wool. Measures: 4 x 11.9 ft. Washed professionally. Ideal for both residential and commercial interiors and high traf...
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Keivan Woven Arts Multicolor Paneled Flat-Weave Kilim Rug with Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Multicolor Paneled Flat-Weave Kilim Rug with Modern Design. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug /AFG-14960, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim. Measures: 5'8 x 8'5 ...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Wool Rug In Rust With Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful wool kilim rug showcases a striking all-over geometric design with vibrant multi-colored accents set against a deep rust background. This rug measures 3'2" x 12'4". ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Kilim Gashgaï Fabric Rug
Located in RÉDING, FR
"Kilim Gashgaï Fabric Rug " The Gashghai or Qashqai are Turkish nomadic tribes, who live mainly in the province of Fars, particularly in the city of Shiraz in southwestern Iran. “Ki...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Kilim Fabric Rug
Located in RÉDING, FR
Modern Kilim Fabric Rug. “Kilim” is a Turkish word designating the technique of flat weaving (or tapestry). This carpet manufacturing technique is different from that of knotted sti...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8x12 Ft Vintage Handwoven Kilim, Ethnic Rug, Embroidered Jijim Kilim, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This attractive flat-weave rug is handwoven in fine local wool to create a sturdy floor covering. This type of Kilims woven in the intricate "Jijim" brocading technique were produced...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

5.8x6.8 Ft Vintage Anatolian Kilim Rug in Red with Geometric Design, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A colorful Turkish Kilim (flat-woven rug) in very good original condition. 100% wool. Measures: 5.8 x 6.8 Ft. This gorgeous Kilim features stepped diamond patterns nestled within ea...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Black Vintage Turkish Kilim Wool Rug With Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vibrant wool kilim rug with geometric design on a black background. This rug measures 3' x 12'10". Our rugs are professionally cleaned before shipping.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Brown and Orange Vintage Kilim Handmade Flatweave Striped Pattern Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handmade wool kilim rug with a brown color field and orange striped accent. Features an all-over ivory design. This rug measures 3'6" x 13'1". Our rugs are professionally cleaned b...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Size: 5'0" × 8'3" (152 × 251 cm) The vintage Persian kilim rug dating back to circa 1956. It was hand woven using the best quality wool blend, which ensured...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Wool Anatolian Kilim, 1960s/70s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A colourful , pure wool Central Anatolian kilim from 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Flatweave Kilim Wool Rug Geometric In Pink and Brown Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a handmade wool flatweave kilim rug with a dark brown field. The rug boasts an all-over geometric design in pink that adds to its aesthetic appeal. This rug measures 3' x 11...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Multicolor Geometric Flatweave Wool Rug Turkish Kilim
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a handmade wool flatweave kilim rug with a multi-colored field. The rug boasts an all-over geometric design that adds to its aesthetic appeal. This rug measures 2'11" x 14'7...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Wool Rug In Dark Brown With Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful wool kilim rug showcases a striking all-over geometric design with vibrant multi-colored accents set against a deep brown background. This rug measures 2'10" x 11'11"...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Bold Hand Knotted Wool Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bold hand knotted wool kilim rug Size: 7'6" × 16'5" (228 × 500 cm) This circa 1930 antique Kilim rug is a part of the Kilim rugs collection features a bold all-over design of...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Flatweave Turkish Kilim Wool Rug With Multicolor Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite wool kilim rug features a stunning all-over geometric design and a vibrant multi-colored field. The meticulous, handmade craftsmanship ensures a one-of-a-kind addition...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

5x9.2 Ft Vintage Striped Turkish Kilim Rug, 100% Wool, Reversible, Brown & Beige
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful and simple flat-woven/kilim runner rug is made of natural hand-spun wool in light and dark shades of brown and cream, woven by villagers in Central Anatolia, Turkey ci...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim
Located in Evanston, IL
Fine 4'3" x 10'4" Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, Circa 1900's – This gorgeous Shirvan carpet is perfect for traditional or contemporary decor. Its geometric pattern is...
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Mazandaran Kilim
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian Mazandran Kilim 7'1" x 7'2". Hand made Persian Oriental vintage rug. Originally made for transporting water. Mazandaran kilims are unique, decorative and textiles that hail f...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9x11.7 Ft Modern Turkish Double Sided Beige Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern flat-weave rug with minimal design. Handwoven by female artisans in a rural village workshop in Eastern Turkey under the supervision and with the support of Ministry of Educ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Aubusson Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 13x17 antique Aubusson rug is a new unveiling from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim—believed to originate circa 1890-1900. On the desig...
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1890s Indian Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Kilim Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Kilim Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 13'3" × 18'3" (403 × 556 cm) This stunning contemporary kilim rug is a perfect mix of modest and elegant. It was hand woven using th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Ivory Turkish Kilim Rug Runner 5'9 x 11'9
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ivory Turkish Kilim rug runner 5'9 X 11'9. This vintage Turkish flat weave Kilim was hand-woven in the 1940's. The simplicity and boldness of this piece can also give a conte...
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Geometric Green Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan geometric green handmade wool Kilim rug Size: 5'1" × 12'10" (155 × 391 cm). This antique Moroccan Kilim vintage round rug is a Fine study in abstract geometrics, int...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty vintage gabbeh style Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage Indian Kilim with the design of gabbeh rugs and nice colours with a green field, blue, yellow, red, pink and white, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundatio...
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Early 2000s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Handmade Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Moroccan handmade Kilim rug Size: 6'5" × 11'3" (195 × 342 cm) This truly mesmerizing vintage American Kilim rug beautifully illustrates the folkloristic and elegant ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

abc carpet Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug - 5'9" x 14'4"
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Anatolian kilim, circa 1930's, displays finely woven geometric forms that act to distribute a variety of vibrant naturally dyed shades, giving this piece a distinct rhyt...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Persian Qazvin kilim rug with all-over multicolored trees-of-life woven in a pattern of criss-crossing stripes creating diamonds and a trellis pattern, surrounded...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Allover Geometric Modern Flatweave Kilim Rug 12'1" x 14'10"
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Brown Color Allover Geometric Design Modern Flatweave Kilim Area Rug, Country of origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern Rugs
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21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Kilim rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Kilim rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Kilim rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $863 and tops out at $250,785 while the average work can sell for $22,179.

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