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
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Red, Blue, Brown and Orange 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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beige Modern Kilim Flat-Weave Oversize Wool Rug With Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Modern flat-weave Kilim handmade wool rug with a beige color field. This Kilim rug has gray accents in a gorgeous all-over stripe design.
This rug measures: 12'1" x 15'6".
Category
2010s Pakistani Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77824 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'10 x 05'04. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wov...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rug in Orange and Red Floral Pattern in Black Field
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 in...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
Flatweave Modern Kilim Wool Rug with Taupe Color Field by Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful kilim handmade wool rug with a beige-taupe color field. This custom modern flatweave rug of our Nantucket collection has white accents and a gorgeous, all-over geometric co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Antique Fine Senneh Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful fine Kilim with a decorative Herati or Mahi design and nice natural colors with blue, green, grey, red, pink, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets
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Cotton, 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
Blue Flatweave Modern Turkish Kilim Wool Rug with Minimalist Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Contemporary Kilim flatweave wool rug with a blue color field. This Turkish rug features a gorgeous minimal design in brown.
This rug measures 7'10" x 9'10".
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nice Vintage Senneh Kilim Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century fine Kilim with a fine design and beautiful colors, entirely and finely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blue Geometric Design Modern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 8'6" x 11'1"
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Large Antique Transylvanian Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite large Kilim featuring a captivating geometrical design in vibrant colors such as yellow, orange, green, and dark purple. Meticulously handwoven with wool on a cotton founda...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Orange, Red and Beige 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 orange, red and beige pencil stripes...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Multicolor Vinatge Cotton Durrie Wool Rug with Geometric Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
A Vintage Cotton Durrie kilim rug showcases a detailed geometric motif throughout. It employs various multicolored tones, making it a modern interior design.
This rug measures 6'1...
Category
1980s Pakistani Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug in Mixed Brown, Beige and White Color Palette
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rug with Black and Brown Stripes on Beige Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary 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 des...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blue Geometric Design Modern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 9' X 12'7"
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Red and Navy Stripes Decorated with Tribal Details
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 5x9 vintage Moroccan Kilim rug is a rare piece like so few of its provenance—an exciting new curation from Rug & ...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversize Brown Wool Rug with Modern Geometric Design, Flat Weave Kilim Style
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning flat-weave Kilim-style wool rug adds a touch of contemporary elegance to your home. Its oversize dimensions and unique geometric design makes it a standout piece.
Th...
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
New 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...
Category
2010s Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Maimana Kilim Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77882, vintage Afghani Maimana Kilim rug with Modern Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tri...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Modern Geometric Wool Kilim Blue Green Multi-Color Chevron Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern Kilim represents a selection of distinct new patterns joining Rug & Kilim’s new and modern collection, uniquely handwoven from the yarns of Classic textiles and Kilims to...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Apadana's Flatweave Kilim Brown Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Nantucket Collection wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order.
Material: Wool
Techniques: Flatweave
Style: Geometric-Coastal
Lead time: Approx. 15-16 wks a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Romanian Geometric Kilim Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77811, vintage Romanian Geometric Kilim rug with boho chic Tribal style. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand woven wool vintage Romanian Kil...
Category
Late 20th Century Romanian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Striped Flatweave in Beige and Cream Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 flatweave rug joins the modern and contemporary additions to the renowned Kilim & Flat Weave Collection from Rug & Kilim—hand woven in all-natural hemp with a marriage of f...
Category
2010s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug Runner 5'1 x 10'4
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Kilim rug runner. This vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim was handwoven in the 1950s.The simplicity and boldness of these pieces can also give a contemporary feel and c...
Category
20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Bohemian Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77935 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style 03'08 x 05'07. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this...
Category
Late 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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Beige and Rust Stripe on Brown 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
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
Bobyrug’s Antique Caucasian 19th Century Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique Kilim from Caucasus with nice natural colors with blue green, orange and red, and geometrical tribal design. A collectible piece, entirely handwoven with wool ...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Patch Kilim Rug with Colored Stripes on Brown Field
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 Patch Kilim flat-weave des...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Flat-Weave Kilim Vintage Rug Turkey with Horizontal Stripes in Ivory & Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flat-Weave Kilim Vintage Rug Turkey with Horizontal Stripes in Ivory & Brown. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-13711, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950
Measures: 4'10 x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Striped Flat-Weave Handmade Blue and Brown Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave Kilim hand-knotted wool rug. This rug has a field of blue and brown colors in a gorgeous all-over geometric stripe design.
This rug measures: 6' x 13'4".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Kilim Green and Gray Abstract Handmade Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Kilim flat-weave wool rug with a green and gray field. This piece of art has a gorgeous abstract retro pattern design.
This ru...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribal Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a Classic South Persian tribal flat-weave with a 4 by array of serrated squares in royal blue, mustard yellow, green and red against an ivory ground, with narrow chevron-patterned stripes at each end. Good condition authentic fine tapestry...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Kilim Flatweave Multicolor Abstract Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Kilim flat-weave wool rug with a tan field. This piece of art has a multicolor accent in a gorgeous abstract retro pattern design...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Large Indian Dhurrie Flat-Woven Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful large flat rug from India, with a nice geometrical design and beautiful colors with green, pink, brown, yellow, blue and purple, entirely han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Turkish Patch Kilim Rug with Colored Diagonal Tile Patterns
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 Patch Kilim flat-weave design featuring vibrant and colorful diagonal tile patterns...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Jajim Rug with White and Gold Geometric Details on Striped Field
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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Jajim Flat-Weave Rug with Green, Red and Blue 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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Flatweave Kilim Wool Rug with Multicolor Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary kilim flatweave rug of Turkish origin features a colorful and intricate geometric design spread across its entirety.
This rug measures 10'7" x 13'.
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blue and Brown Modern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug Made-to-Order Custom Sizes
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversized Kilim in White and Beige Tones from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 9x14 vintage kilim is among a special new curation of simple, near monochromatic flatweaves of bright color and a handsome flat weaving style...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage 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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Room Size Striped Flatweave Kilim Wool Rug in Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary kilim wool rug showcases a detailed and lively stripe design incorporating shades of beige, brown, and tan throughout.
This rug measures 10' x 13'10".
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Beige Turkish Kilim Wool Rug with Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Kilim rug has been expertly hand-knotted with a captivating beige field design complemented by subtle hints of brown and pink within the geometric pattern.
This ...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Geometric Modern Turkish Kilim Wool Rug Flatweave in Beige & Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Kilim rug is meticulously handwoven with a dominant beige field, highlighted by intricate geometric patterns in shades of blue, providing subtle yet elegant accents...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beige & Brown Flatweave Kilim Turkish Wool Rug with Abstract Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
The meticulously crafted Kilim rug boasts a contemporary design, featuring a dominant beige field accentuated by abstract geometric patterns in shades of brown.
This rug measures ...
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
New Persian Kilim Rug with Alternating Beige and Brown Stripes on Ivory Field
Located in Dallas, TX
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 featuring...
Category
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...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversize Modern Kilim Flatweave Wool Rug With Dark Gray Field By Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful kilim handmade wool rug with a gray-charcoal field. This custom modern flatweave rug of our Nantucket collection has white accents and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug with Modern Northwestern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74962, Vintage Persian Kilim Rug with Modern Northwestern Tribal Style. Down-to-earth vibes and rustic sensibility meet Modern Northwestern Tribal style in this handwoven wool vintag...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Flatweave Black and White Striped Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
An oversized flatweave rug with a modern black and white stripe design. Made from quality wool for a long-lasting addition to any space.
This rug measures 14' 3" x 17' 7".
Category
2010s Pakistani Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Uzbekistan Ghudjeri Tribal Kilim Rug from Wool, Room Size, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Uzbekistan Ghudjeri Kilim's dramtic appearance is achieved using only four colours; navy blue, yellow, red & white. Uzbek Ghudjeri are Kilims made up of narrow harizonal...
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Light Blue Modern Turkish Kilim Flatweave Wool Rug with Beige Abstract Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Contemporary Kilim flatweave wool rug with a light blue color field. This Turkish rug features a gorgeous abstract design in beige.
This rug measures: 12' x 16'5".
Category
2010s Turkish 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.