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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
Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition in Leningrad design composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition in Leningrad design composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kilim Compostion
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition with Persian Hezar Djerib panels, Circa 1940. Red and brown panels with black & white striped edges.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

5.8x12.4 Ft Vintage Handwoven Striped Kilim Made of Hemp Flatweave Rug in Ivory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
5.8 x 12.4 ft Vintage banded Kilim made of hemp with stripes in faded brown and peach against an ivory background. This flat-weave floor covering was handwoven in Turkey circa 1970. ...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Hemp

Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition composed of Persian panels, circa 1940.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

7.4x12.7 Ft Vintage Striped Pattern Cotton Rag Rug. Flat-Weave Kilim Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Vintage Sarkisla Red Wool Kilim Rug with Vibrant Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat-woven in high-quality wool originating from Turkey between 1930-1940, this vintage Sarkisla Kilim rug enjoys an exceptionally fine weave, complemen...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Rugs, Anatolian Turkish Kilim Rugs, Turkish Carpet from Anatolia
Located in Hampshire, GB
This red rug is a Turkish carpet rug has woven by very skilled weavers in Turkey, who used the highest quality wool and cotton. The flat-weave rug has dark & light red, ivory, blue, ...
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1990s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool

Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

5x13.3 Ft Handwoven Striped Vintage Runner Kilim, FlatWeave Wool Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage handwoven flat-weave (kilim) runner, All Wool Very good condition, sturdy and clean. We can modify the dimensions if requested, ie. make it shorter and/or narrower. Reversib...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Green Tones Vintage Swedish Wool Kilim, ca. 1950
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique Swedish kilim woven circa 1950 and measures 247 x 157 CM. This kilim has an all-over design and has been woven using different hues of green to create an abstr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Colorful Turkish Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the exquisite beauty of our Anatolian Kilim – a stunning masterpiece meticulously handwoven with wool on cotton. Adorned with a captivating geometrical design in vibrant col...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kayseri Beige Brown and Rustic Pink Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey between 1930-1950, this vintage Kayseri wool Kilim rug enjoys an atypical background of the finest natural dye, an uncommon rustic pink colorway complementing...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Turkish Kilim Traditional Wool Rust-Red Flat-woven Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This antique tribal kilim is a bold accent rug woven with elegance and delicacy. This kilim has been woven with a rich red background with accents of black, yellow, green and light b...
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Composition composed of Persian panels circa 1940 Linear design using cream and beige striped panels.
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kayseri Red and Golden-Yellow Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat-woven in high-quality wool originating from Turkey between 1930-1940, this vintage Kayseri Kilim rug enjoys inviting floral and subtle tribal imagery throughout the expansive fi...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Sivas Red and Green Wool Kilim Rug Pink and Blue Accents by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hailing from Turkey between 1930-1940, this vintage Sivas Kilim rug enjoys an uncommon, inviting mirroring of the borderless field and colorways along its length, complemented by a r...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish textile flat-woven Kilim carpet from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Hemp

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Flat-Weave Striped Orange Brown Square
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and all-natural hemp, this contemporary flat-weave by Rug & Kilim enjoys lustrous tones of golden-beige and red with subtle variations in the hues, complementing th...
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Early 2000s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Hemp

Modern Turkish Striped Kilim Area Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
52216 Modern Turkish Striped Kilim Rug. 08'00 x 12'03. Immerse yourself in the nomadic charm of our handwoven wool Turkish Kilim rug, a vibrant testament to classic style and intri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Antique Needlepoint Rug in Medallion Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade in wool originating from England circa 1910-1920, this antique rug connotes an early 20th century needlepoint rug design, remarking one of the most beautiful traditions of c...
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1910s English Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tan, Taupe, Gray Vintage Turkish Embroidered Rug with Geometric Diamond Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Embroidered vintage flat weave rug from Turkey in shades of tan, taupe, Gray cream and neutrals with geometric pattern, rug EN-176959, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Geometric Kilim Antique Rug Turkish Pirot Handwoven Mustard Kilim Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
Symmetrical and sophisticated, this Oriental Turkish Kilim has been woven in Pirot with a bold geometric design. The central design features a blue background with mustard, pink and red accents that make up the trio of motifs that run through the centre. A repeating pattern tribal border then frames this. The geometry of these rugs complements modern furnishings and their warm colours, and artistic depth enhance antiques of all kinds. Constructed with organic hand-spun wool and cotton that has been dyed with organic vegetable techniques. The traditional construction of this fine wool kilim makes it durable and sure to last for generations if cared for correctly. Our team source only the finest interior accessories, with years of experience, let our team help you find the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With a huge range of colours and sizes available now. Geometric Kilim antique rug...
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Turkish Vintage Kilim Flat-Weave Rug in Brown and Cream with Stripe Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish vintage Kilim flat-weave small gallery rug in brown and cream with stripe design, with Minimalist design and stripes, rug TU-NED-33, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim,...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Fine Senneh Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century fine Kilim with beautiful central medallion fine designs, and beautiful colors with pink, orange, yellow, green and dark brown, entirely and finely handwoven w...
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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Midcentury Geometric Solid Brown and Blue Wool Flat-Weave by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand woven in wool originating from Turkey between 1950-1960, this vintage mid-century flat-weave rug represents one of the most visually unique lines to join Rug & Kilim’s collectio...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Charmo Flatweave Rug with an Allover Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This Charmo flatweave rug is made with handspun wool and natural dyes. It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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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. ✨✨✨ "Exper...
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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Wool

Vintage Kilim Rugs, Traditional Turkish Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This handmade carpet colourful Turkish carpet rug is woven by very skilled weavers in Turkey, who use the highest quality wool and cotton. The flat-weave rug has light blue, orange S...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Large Striped Area Rug, Modern Handmade Kilim Carpet Black and Cream
Located in Hampshire, GB
This monochrome style handmade rug is constructed with the best hand-spun organic cotton and wool. Minimalist in both design and colour, this rug will complement any modern or tradit...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Midcentury Vintage Rug Beige and Blue All-Over Diamond Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade with flat-woven wool originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this vintage rug is a mid-century Kilim rug with a time-honored slit tapestry weave, connoting the dynamic natu...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Very Beautiful Transylvanian Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Transylvanian Kilim very decorative with a nice unusual design and beautiful colors with yellow, blue, red and green. Entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Wool

Modern Turkish Multicolor Geometric Diamond Pattern Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Turkish wool rug with an orange, red, beige, and purple field layout in a gorgeous geometric diamond pattern design. This rug measures: 8'6" x 11'7". Our rugs are ...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Desert Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
77826 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'09 x 05'05. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wov...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Midcentury Mut Beige-Brown and Red 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 town of Mut, celebrating the Turkish tradition of marrying sharp geometric dim...
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1950s Turkish Vintage 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

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Wool

Vintage Midcentury Afyon Geometric Multicolor Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
handwoven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this vintage mid-century wool Kilim hails from the Afyon province, presenting a bold multi-color pallet of tribal blue, red, green,...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Diamond Blue Orange Multi-Color Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury 6 x 11 wool Kilim hails from the Sivas province, a widely regarded locale of acclaimed Central Anatolian ra...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Turkmen Tekke Tribe Cicim Torba / Bag with Silk Highlights
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is an example to a group of bags used as animal and tent trappings. This is as complete as they get in reasonably good condition and full decor on, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Turkmen Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Modern Kilim Flatweave Multicolor Abstract Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Kilim flat-weave wool rug. This Kilim rug full of art has an orange, yellow, and blue field in a gorgeous geometric color abstract design. This rug measures: 7'9"...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Rug Serbian, Handmade Carpet Vintage Kilim Rug, Geometric Oriental Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
Pirot Kilim rug is traditionally produced in Pirot, a town in southeastern of Serbia. This Pirot Kelim is an excellent example of Eastern European handwoven and flat-weave tapestry r...
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1920s Serbian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Midcentury Kilim Rug Blue All-Over Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade in flat-woven wool originating from Turkey circa 1950-160, this midcentury rug is a vintage Kilim of notable tribal nature, employing both an arresting geometric all-over pa...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Minimalist Damavand Flatweave Rug with a Subtle, Allover Design
Located in New York, NY
This Damavand flatweave rug is made with handspun wool and natural dyes. It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their ri...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pillow Cases Made from Anatolian Angora Siirt Blanket, 1960s-1970s
Located in Istanbul, TR
The do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Angora

Vintage Mid-Century Azerbaijan Green and Red Wool Kilim Rug Beige by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury 6 x 11 wool Kilim enjoys a design reminiscent of many patterns from neighboring Azerbaijan, enjoying rar...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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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 ...
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

5.6x9.2 Ft Colorful Hand-Woven Vintage Turkish Kilim, Flat-Weave Wool Rug in Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Midcentury Fethiye Diamond Tribal Red Blue Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat-woven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury Fethiye wool rug enjoys a classically appealing diamond field design, marrying a bold tribal pallet of bur...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Midcentury Beige and Red Wool Kilim Rug, Blue Medallion by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat-woven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury wool Kilim hails from the city of Obruk, enjoying rich and warm colo...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Kilims Carpet Oriental Rug Antique Rug Anatolian Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
The handmade carpet S¸arkis¸la Kilim rugs are one of the most decorative rugs; Turkish Kilim can be an additional design element to one's home decor. Most Kilims can always be in har...
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1910s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Old Kilim Pillow Cases Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Wool Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
The do not come with inserts. Linen in the back Dry clean only Measures: 63 x 46 cm / 24.8 x 18.11 in. 66 x 46 cm / 25.98 x 18.11 in.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Wool Kilim Rug Handmade Tribal Anatolian Pirot Turkish Carpet
Located in Hampshire, GB
This bold oriental Kilim is a great example of antique kilims. The central design has been woven in blue, red and yellow accents that make up the decorative symmetrical floral motif ...
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy / Ivory Runner
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy / Ivory Runner. Size: 3'-5" X 17'-7"
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20th Century 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.

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