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
Vintage Romanian Floral Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78000 Vintage Romanian Floral Kilim rug 08'07 x 11'06. With its effortless beauty and timeless style, this hand-woven wool vintage Romanian floral kil...
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Late 20th Century Romanian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug with Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78048 Vintage Romanian Bessarabian Kilim rug with Folk Art Style 04'01 x 05'11. Delicately feminine and beautifully traditional, this hand-woven wool vintage Romanian floral kilim rug...
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Late 20th Century Romanian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Bobyrug’s nice Late 20th Century Anatolian Turkish Kilim Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of a 20th-century Turkish Kilim – a stunning piece adorned with intricate geometrical designs. Handwoven with care, this masterpiece features wool on a cotton f...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kilim Runner Rug with Colored Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique handmade Persian runner rug from high quality sheep’s wool and colored with eco-friendly vegetable dyes that are proven safe for humans and pets alike. It’s a Classic Kilim d...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Modern Kilim Flat-Weave Navy Blue Oversize Wool Rug with Stripe Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Modern flat-weave Kilim handmade wool rug with a navy blue field. This Kilim rug has beige accents in a gorgeous stripe design.
This rug measures: 13'11" x 16'9".
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Turkish Tribal Flatweave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
70468 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug, 04'02 x 10'05. Turkish tribal kilim rugs are traditional, flat-woven textiles made by nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes in Turkey, characterized by the...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Contemporary Flat-Weave Kilim Tribal Motif Brown Square Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful hand-knotted modern flat-weave Kilim square wool rug. This rug has a tan field with orange, blue, and purple accents in a geometric design.
This rug measures: 9'5" x 9'11".
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21st Century and Contemporary Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Flat-Weave Jajim Rug with Geometric Details and Colored Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian 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 Jajim flat-weave design f...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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 inspiration from midcentury Kilim rugs with...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Brown, Red & Yellow Block Pattern on Purple 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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Yellow Modern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 3' X 4'8"
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Square Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian square rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design han...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Long Antique Senneh Kurdish Runner Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful early 20th century long Kurdish Kilim with a beautiful geometrical stylized design and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton.
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Early 20th Century Asian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Cotton, Wool
Modern Flatweave Kilim Wool Rug with Allover Multicolor Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A contemporary kilim rug showcases an exuberant and detailed geometric motif throughout, employing a variety of multicolored tones that make it an ageless incorporation in modern int...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Floral Turkish Bessarabian Rose Flatweave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77346 Vintage Floral Turkish Kilim Rug with Chintz Style and Bessarabian Rose Design, Flat-weave Rose Kilim Gallery Rug 05'04 x 12'05. Drawing inspira...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Runner Rug with Red, Orange and Ivory Stripes Pattern
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
Materials
Wool
Modern Expressionist Flat-Weave Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave Kilim Handmade wool rug. This Kilim rug has a field of blue, brown, and orange in a gorgeous geometric Expressionist design.
This rug measures: 8'1" x ...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Gray & Ivory Triangles and Black Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern 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 fe...
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Early 2000s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Boho Chic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51282 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug, 05’04 x 06’09. Infusing the essence of Southwest Boho Chic with tribal enchantment, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish Kilim rug captures the essenc...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Red, Yellow and Orange Stripes on a Brown Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish Kilim 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 fea...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Pacific Northwest Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77925, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Runner with Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven wool vi...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Swedish Inspired Wool Flat-Weave Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Mansour Modern Swedish collection is primarily inspired by vintage Swedish flat-weave rugs whose geometric designs are relevant as ever in the 21st century. The collection utiliz...
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2010s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Oushak Souf Rug with Modern Style, Kilim Texture Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30520 New Contemporary Oushak Souf Rug with Modern Style, Kilim Texture Area Rug, Flat0wewave Kilim Rug with Raised Design. Highly stylish yet tastefully casual, this new colorful Ou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Russian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Russian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Russian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Aquamarine Stripe Design Handwoven Kilim Flat Weave Hand Spun Wool Rug 12'3"x15'
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
White Flat Weave Stripe Design Kilim Pure Wool Hand Woven Rug 12'5" x 14'10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Runner Rug in Blue, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 14x16 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed collection. Handwoven in wool, it originates from India circa 1950-1960.
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1950s Indian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Contemporary Rug in Gray Abstract Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey in 1970, this vintage wool Kilim rug is flat-woven in high quality wool with a contemporary, subtle abrash of metallic g...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Kilim Runner Rug with Pink, Navy and Red 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...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Runner Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian runner rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design han...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Flatweave Turkish Kilim Wool Rug with Geometric Motif in Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
A modern Turkish Kilim rug, meticulously crafted by hand, displays an exquisite array of intricate golden-brown stripes spanning the entirety of the rug's surface.
This rug measur...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Kilim Runner Rug with Tribal Details in Green, Blue and Pink
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish 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 design fe...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Black, Red and Blue Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern 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 fe...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beige & Tan Modern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 2'11" X 4'9"
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Red, Pink and White Pencil 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...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Red, Pink and Blue 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...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Yellow Modern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 2'10" X 4'8"
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Djoharian Collection 17 x 12 ft Palace Size Rug Kilim Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection 17 x 12 ft Palace Size Rug Kilim Scandinavian Modern Style
17 x 12 ft Room Size Palace Rug Kilim Modern Design Scandinavian Style Carpet
This is a stunning ove...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Kilim Runner Rug Stripes with Orange, Blue, Red & Black Tribal Diamonds
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 Persian Kilim Style Rug with Colored Squares on Ivory Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Persian 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 fe...
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2010s Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handwoven by expert artisans. It’s a lovely area rug that can be incorporated with virtually any home interior design. It has a dimension of 4' x 7'11" which works well for living rooms, hallways and bedrooms.
Kilims are flat-woven rugs that trace its roots in ancient Turkey...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handwoven by expert artisans. It’s a lovely area rug that can be incorporated with virtually any home interior design. It has a dimension of 3'11" x 8'3" which works well for living rooms, hallways and bedrooms.
Kilims are flat-woven rugs that trace its roots in ancient Turkey...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, Colorful Bohemian Meets Maximalist Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78741 Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug Runner, 02'04 x 12'07. The nomadic Shahsevan people are credited as the originators of the Jajim handicraft, a thicker textile akin to a blanket, traditionally utilized as a means for packing belongings during migration and for creating ceremonial tents following weddings, notably among the Qashqai community. Unlike classically woven kilims and carpets, Jajim rugs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug with Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78212 vintage Persian Bijar Kilim rug with Cottage Style 03'11 x 06'04. Effortless beauty and simplicity, this hand-woven wool vintage Persian Bijar kilim ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Square Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian square rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design han...
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20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
1960's Distressed Turkish Kilim Rug with Southern Living Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52562 Distressed Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug, 06'04 x 09'08. This handwoven wool distressed vintage Turkish kilim rug unveils a delicate symphony of timeworn beauty, where every thread...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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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 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.