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
Turkish Paneled Kilim Vintage Rug in Off-White
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish paneled off-white Kilim vintage, rug tu-ned-1203 country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa mid-20th century
Woven during the mid-20th century in Turkey, this designe...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Large Kilim with Vertical Bands 'DK-114-53'
Located in New York, NY
A very large tribal flat-weave from Southeastern Turkey, woven with goat hair and wool in multicolored bands. A kilim like this would have been used as a utilitarian, everyday floor ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Goat Hair
Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim rug with a simle, but beautiful, field woven in natural undyed wool with varying shades of brown. A geometric-styled diamond me...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Diamond Yellow Multi-Color Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat-woven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury tribal Kilim hails from the city of Denizli, and enjoys a lively and playful variation of golden-yellow, o...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Geometric Designed Vintage Turkish Kilim Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing a stunning vintage kilim wool rug, meticulously hand-knotted with a captivating geometric design set against a striking beige, blue, and red backdrop.
This rug measures ...
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1990s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Flatweave Modern Kilim Light Blue Wool Rug with Tribal Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This premium wool Kilim flatweave rug displays a stunning modern beige motif. It features a light blue background with a comprehensive tribal pattern.
This rug measures 12'1" x 15'7...
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2010s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Tisse Kilim Flat-Weave Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This Turkish Tisse Kilim weaves together beautiful colors to create an organic stripe pattern. Bright orange, purples and hues of red are just some of the many colors that create a c...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Apadana's Flatweave Kilim Style Multicolor Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Kilim Style Flatweave wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order.
Material: Wool
Techniques: Flatweave
Style: Kilim
Lead time: Approx. 15-16 wks available
C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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 st...
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2010s Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Rug Midcentury Red Black Gold All-Over Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A midcentury red, black, and gold piece from the Konya region of Turkey, this geometric vintage wool rug features many intricate details with a lot of color and character-hand knotte...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
854 - Très Beau Kilim Turc Vintage
Located in Paris, FR
854 - pretty Turkish Kilim from the mid-20th century, with an exceptional design and pretty colors with red, orange, yellow, entirely handwoven with wool on wool.
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1950s East Turkestani Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Silk Turkish Hereke Small Rug 4'2'' X 2'5''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage Silk Turkish Hereke Small Rug 4'2'' X 2'5''
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Beige Modern Kilim Flatweave Wool Rug With Stripe Motif By Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a beautiful kilim handmade wool rug with a beige field. This custom modern flatweave rug from our Nantucket collection has gray accents and a gorgeous, all-over geometric des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.7x11 Ft Handmade Vintage Wool Turkish Kilim Runner, Nested Diamonds Design Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage handwoven flat-weave (kilim) runner with a design of nested stepped diamonds in soft earthy tones. Made of 100% wool. Size: 4.7 x 11 ft.
Reversible; both sides can be used. L...
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Kilim Fragment 3' x 9'09"
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Rare Collectible Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Kilim Fragment, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa date: 1880
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19th Century Turkish Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rug with Green and Pink Geometric Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x7 vintage rug is one of a rare set of exceptional works curated by Rug & Kilim—each a unique marriage of mid-century Kilims and pile rugs by a respected Turkish atelier, handm...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim Area Rug 5'5x7'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Kilim Area rug, 5'5 x 7'. This vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim was handwoven in the 1940s. The simplicity and boldness of these pieces...
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
852 - Ancient Kilim from Central Anatolia 'Turkey'
Located in Paris, FR
852 - ancient Kilim from Central Anatolia 'Turkey'.
Category
1920s Turkestan Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.3x8.3 Ft One-of-a-Kind Geometric Vintage Turkish Jijim Kilim Rug Made of Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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 produc...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Flatweave kilim Wool rug Designed In Ivory With Stripe Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug showcases a modern Kilim flatweave design crafted from wool. It features an ivory color base in a striped motif.
This rug measures 9'9" x 13'8".
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rug with Green and Pink Geometric Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x5 vintage rug is one of a rare set of exceptional works curated by Rug & Kilim—each a unique marriage of mid-century Kilims and pile rugs by a respected Turkish atelier, circa...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
759 - Very Beautiful Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in Paris, FR
759 - lovely midcentury Turkish flat rug or Kilim, with geometric design and pretty colors with red, pink, orange, yellow, blue and gray, completely hand-woven with wool on wool.
Category
1920s Turkestan Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10x13.7 Ft Vintage Anatolian Kilim, Hand-Woven Striped Rug, Cotton Rag Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
These authentic flat-weaves (Kilims) from Eastern Turkey were handwoven by Nomads to be used as floor coverings in their tents and winter homes. They were made to use for everyday li...
Category
20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
5.8x10 Ft Multicolored Handmade Turkish Wool Kilim, One of a Kind Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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 comm...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blue Antique Kuba Kilim Wool Rug With Allover Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite, hand-knotted wool Kuba kilim rug, originating from the northeast Caucasus, showcases a vibrant, multicolored geometric design set against a rich, navy blue background...
Category
1890s Caucasian Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.6x11.2 Ft Colorful Vintage Striped Handwoven Turkish Kilim 'Flat Weave'
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage handwoven flat-weave (Kilim) with striped design, 100% wool. Measures: 4.7 x 11.2 Ft
We can modify the dimensions if requested, i.e. make it shorter and/or narrower.
Revers...
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8.6x11.7 Ft Vintage Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Floor Covering. Gray, Orange, White
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handwoven Turkish Kilim.
The Kilim is made up of five individually hand-woven pieces hand-sewn together. A beautiful piece, a cherished remnant of the lifestyle of almost ...
Category
1980s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Goat Hair, Wool
1920s Antique Portuguese Needlepoint Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...
Category
1920s Portuguese Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim
Measures: 16'' x 20''.
Category
20th Century Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
206 - Kilim 19th Century Senneh
Located in Paris, FR
206 - kilim 19th century senneh.
Category
1850s Asian Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century, Anatolian Turkish Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Anatolian Turkish kilim rug with the most wonderful stylized crab pattern woven in myriad brilliant colors, and woven in two narrow panels...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.6x9.2 Ft Colorful Hand-Woven Vintage Turkish Kilim, Flat-Weave Wool Rug in Red
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A colorful vintage Turkish Kilim. A flat-weave rug made of wool in excellent condition.
This captivating Kilim features stepped diamond patterns nestled within each other, free-f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
225 - Old Fine Senneh Kilim 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
225 - Beautiful fine Kilim 19th century with decorative design and pretty natural colors with blue, green, gray, red, pink, completely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
1850s Central Asian Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Afghan Tribal Kilim rug. An impressive tribal flat-weave rug from Northwestern Afghanistan, in characteristic wide and long format, featuring a des...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.4x9.6 Ft Dazzling Handmade Anatolian Wool Kilim, One of a Kind Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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 comm...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern kilim Flatweave Wool rug Designed With Geometric Denim Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug showcases a modern Kilim flatweave design crafted from wool. It features a blue denim color base with a geometric abstract motif.
This rug measures 9'10" x 13'2".
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Kilim Runner Rug with Green and Yellow Tribal Medallions on Red Field
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Kilim Tribal Rug With Abstract Geometric Design in Soft Blues 6'4 X 9'5
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'4 x 9'5
Modern Kilim Tribal Rug With Abstract Geometric Design in Soft Blues 6'4 X 9'5. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/ AFG-13526, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim,...
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Kilim Flat-Weave Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave handmade wool rug. This Kilim rug has a brown field with accents of blue and beige in a gorgeous geometric expressionist design.
This rug measures: 9'2...
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fethiye Camel Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fethiye Camel Kilim rug. A lovely old tribal flat-weave from Southwestern Turkey, rug is woven in alternating bands and decorated with motifs in "jijim" br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand-Woven Anatolian Runner Kilim, Geometric Vintage Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage handwoven runner kilim with geometric design, 100% Wool.
We can modify the dimensions if requested, i.e. make it shorter and/or narrower.
Reversible; both sides can be us...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
West Anatolian "Zili" Rug
Located in New York, NY
West Anatolian "Zili" rug. A lovely old tribal flat-weave rug from Western Turkey, woven in the intricate and labor-intensive "zili" brocading technique. The bright and happy colors ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Goat Hair, Wool
Beautiful Vintage Indian Flat-Woven Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice 20th century Indian Durhi flat-woven rug with beautiful geometrical design and light colors with blue and beige, entirely handwoven with cotton on cotton.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
11'5"x14'5" Adjustable - Vintage Cotton Striped Kilim. Handmade Turkish Rag Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
These authentic flat-weaves (Kilims) from Eastern Turkey were handwoven by Nomads, circa mid-20th century to be used as floor coverings in their tents and winter homes. They were mad...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Patchwork Rug Made from Vintage Village Kilim Rug. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This Patchwork rug is hand-made from assorted pieces of vintage Turkish Kilims (flat-woven rugs), it is reinforced with a durable cotton twill/underlay stitched on the back for a smooth finish and extra thickness.
The banded kilims used...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
6x7.2 Ft Colorful Handwoven Turkish Kilim Rug with Vertical Bands, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This authentic handwoven flat-weave (Kilim) from Central Turkey was made by Nomads to be used as a floor covering in their tents or summer houses circa mid-20th century. These vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Kurdish "Jajim" Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kurdish "Jajim" rug. A large tribal flat-weave rug by the Kurdish tribes of Southeastern Turkey, woven in the "jajim" technique.
(Rug length can easily be shortened, if necessary. P...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Exceptional West Anatolian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
West Anatolian Kilim rug. A very attractive and high quality example of kilim weaving from Western Turkey. Such rug pieces display the ability of talented weavers to interpret classi...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Beige-Brown and Gray Stripes and Panels
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 13x16 oversized Kilim is a particularly exciting new Rug & Kilim original—representing a custom-capable line of flatweaves with a unique take on vintag...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
842 - Beautiful Kilim with Tribal Design 'Shahsavan'
Located in Paris, FR
842 - Very beautiful antique Kilim from the Shahsavan with beautiful natural colors with blue green, orange and red and geometric tribal design. A collector's item, entirely handwove...
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1930s Azerbaijani Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Banded "Jajim" Rug
Located in New York, NY
Banded "Jajim" rug. A small tribal cover or rug with unusual colors. Can be a floor rug, a table cloth or a bed cover. Rug has great texture and handle.
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.3x6 ft Colorful Hand-Woven Vintage Anatolian Kilim Flat-Weave
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This lively handwoven rug was produced by Kurdish villagers in Central Turkey for daily use in third quarter of the 20th century. These splendid vintage weavings were used in various ways such as wall-hangings, bedding covers...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
693 - Pair of Caucasian Kilim Pieces
Located in Paris, FR
693 - pair of Caucasian Kilim pieces.
Category
1950s Caucasian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mazandaran Handwoven Flat-Weave Rug in Multi-Colors
Located in New York, NY
Made of the finest Persian wool, our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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.