Hand-Woven Rugs and Carpets

Vintage Swedish Rölakan flat-weave rug, handwoven in wool, measuring 142 x 194 cm. This mid-century Scandinavian textile features a central light green field, bordered by a cream ba...

52729 Vintage Turkish Kilim Area Rug, 09'03 x 12'04. A striking testament to the enduring artistry of Anatolian weaving, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim rug is a breathtaki...

30958 New Scandinavian Swedish Inspired Röllakan, 10'01 x 12'10. A study in refined minimalism and elegant proportion, this handwoven wool Scandinavian Swedish-inspired röllakan rug ...

This is a beautiful minimalistic flatweave rug in the style of Scandinavian modern. It's clean, well-designed lines give the rug a minimal sophistication that can work for any aesth...

4'4 X 13'11. Handwoven in the 1940s, this vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim exemplifies timeless craftsmanship. Its bold geometry and understated elegance create a striking balance—eq...

These photos represent a recently sold 8x10 rug in this construction—handwoven in wool. From our exquisite range of weather tested outdoor kilim rugs, this piece is durable, sustaina...

This traditional handwoven Persian Fereghan rug has an extremely fine tomato-red field with an overall design of polychrome flower heads issuing prominent blue-green and ivory vines ...

Old Turkish kilim circa 1950 - N°753 Close to the Eiffel Tower, We are a family business specialized in the purchase, sale and expertise of tapestries, carpets, kilims and textiles o...

This contemporary wool rug showcases a classic Persian-inspired aesthetic with a densely layered allover floral pattern set against a vibrant red ground. The navy border frames the d...

nr. 404 - Simple typical Turkish kilim, solid and inexpensive, with beautiful colors. Until a few decades ago it was woven by girls, but now they tell me that there is no longer that cheap labor, because they go to school...

Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with cotton on cotton foundation.

This modern Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...

A Franco-Flemish mythological harvest tapestry from the 17th century, featuring the Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana, aiding people who are fishing in...

30930 Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'07 x 11'05. Emanating Scandinavian Modern style with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven Swedish inspired kilim rug is a captivating vi...

This handcrafted wool rug, designed in the Gabbeh style, features a solid design highlighted by black fringes and a beige background. This rug measures 7'9" x 10'1". Our rugs are p...

This modern Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...

70479 Vintage Chain Stitch Floral Area Rug with French Provincial Aubusson Style 09'01 x 11'09. Whispering of aristocratic salons and sun-dappled châteaus, this vintage chain stitch ...

Handwoven in wool, this 5x10 rug from the European Collection by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Aubusson flatweaves. Its design favors rich browns and dark greens in a vivid pict...

53137, vintage Turkish Kilim runner with Rustic Modern style. With its warm hues and rugged beauty, this handwoven wool striped Kilim rug manages to meld contemporary, modern, and Tr...

This 5x8 vintage Dhurrie rug is an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s latest acquisition of rare and exemplary mid-century flatweaves of the same style—handwoven in cotton in I...

This contemporary 5x8 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...

The weaving of flat-woven cotton carpets known as dhurries is cited in Mughal chronicles of the 15th century. Probably one of the earliest forms of floor covering, dhurries were wove...

660 - beautiful late 19th century Kilim Senneh with decorative design and pretty natural colors with blue, green, gray, red, pink, completely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.

Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow Size: 5'3" × 7'8" (160 × 233 cm) This vintage Swedish flat-woven rug, designed by celebrated textile artist Ingegerd Silow, is a deli...

This vintage 5x7 Persian kilim is a mid-century Qashqai tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: The mid-century Persian kilim is divided into vertically band...

73698 New Garden View Tapestry Inspired by Jacob Wauters, 05'03 x 05'07. Inspired by the majestic designs of Jacob Wauters and the distinguished Manufacture of Antwerp, this Garden V...

53634 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug Pillow Cover, 01'06 x 01'06. This handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim rug pillow cover captivates with its vibrant and dynamic tribal design, invitin...

1071 - Very beautiful French Aubusson carpet from the middle of the 19th century with a beautiful floral design in Empire style, and a beautiful background color green, characteristi...

This striking vintage Persian Heriz runner, woven in the second quarter of the 1900s, features a classic geometric medallion design set on...

A rare 19th century Persian Kerman Lavar rug featuring a radiant red medallion on a gold field with delicate silk highlights. Brilliantly woven with refined artistry and rich colors,...

Introducing our exquisite handwoven wool modern Moroccan-style rug, a stunning blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. Measuring 9'8" X 14'7" , this captivating r...

1940s Chimayo flat weave ( 4'8" x 6'8" - 142 x 198 cm)

Very beautiful late 19th century tribal qashqai Kilim with beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely hand woven with wool on wool foundation.

A vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim accent carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 10" x 9' 7" Flat-weave rugs & carpets: Knotted pile rugs are just one small part of a vast universe of textile techniques suitable for heavy use. If you can imagine it, some weaver has tried it out. Pieces can be roughly divided into those reversible from the start and those never, or at least not initially, reversible. Thus, kilims are considered reversible, while everything else is not. Kilims are tapestry woven rugs with both sides the same, in either slit technique where colors change, or with various methods of avoiding slits. Slit tapestry weave goes back to ancient times and Coptic Egyptian weavers used it for ornaments on garments and larger wall hangings. Slits can be avoided by dovetailing of colors (warp sharing) or by interlocking the wefts. The Navajo weavers of the Southwest practice the first while the Fine shawl weavers of Kashmir and Kerman employed the second. Interlocking produces a one-faced fabric, with smooth and rough, ridged faces. The typical Turkish, Caucasian, or Persian rustic Kilim shows slits, but never long ones. Aubusson French carpets are also slit tapestries and the long color transitions are sewn up as part of the regular maintenance. Some kilims are very Fine. The best antique urban Sehna (Senna) kilims on wool, cotton or silk warps approximate the comparable rugs in refinement and are the most desirable of all Persian kilims. Although the various flatweave techniques are usually expressed in geometric, simple, often repeating, patterns, Sehna kilims demonstrate that even the most intricate designs can be effectively rendered in flat-stich. The term ‘Kilim’ has been extended to cover any pileless, weft-faced heavy textile. Thus, the sectioned and joined northeastern Persian horizontally striped wool rugs are called ‘kilims’. So are the plain-weave end finishes of pile rugs. All these are weft-faced, weft patterned flatweaves. These sectioned pieces are woven not on a frame loom, but one steadied by the weaver at one end and with the warps fastened down at the other. Only relatively recent have these tribal pieces become available. They are used as floorcoverings, hangings, room dividers, furniture covers. They are mostly bitonal in shades of natural dark brown and beige. Some more recent pieces show weaver innovations with ikat and moire effects. Work proceeds quickly and a skilled weaver can complete a thirty foot strip in almost no time. Wefts, the elements added as weaving progresses, play an essential part in what is a flatweave. The best-known example of an extra-weft, wrapping technique is on Caucasian and tribal Persian Soumaks, where a pattern weft wraps around the fixed warp, changing as weaving progresses. Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars). The Soumak technique is fast, and a weaver can work much more quickly than tying knots. The left-over wefts are cut off on the back, so the front and back are initially different. As a Soumak on the floor gets used, these weft yarns wear away and the two sides converge although the exact texture remains distinct. There are other ways of pattern by weft. Often on smaller tribal pieces, the pattern weft(s) is (are) part of the weft structure, moving in an out, and holding the whole thing together. These wefts can be complementary or added (supplementary), continuous across the flatweave or cut off as they travel unneeded across the verso. Supplementary weft flatweaves are often very compact and substantial. The nomadic Turkmen and Balouch tribes employ both supplementary and complementary weft techniques on their pieces. Supplementary wefts are often raised on the recto (front) while complementary wefts are flat to the surface. Tribal Kurds employ this extra-wefting technique. The Balouch of Pakistan use complementary wefts almost exclusively on their small woven paraphernalia like salt bags. Flatweave techniques may be combined on a single piece. Afshar rugs employ plain-weave end strips, preceded by Soumak bands, with pile sections between. The large Bakhtiari saddlebags feature Soumak work, pile “islands” an areas of plain-weave. Qashqai rugs and kilims frequently displays checkerboard end strips in continuous, complementary wefting. Another distinct flatweave type is the jajim (jijim, cecim) in which a pattern is added with colored wefts as the weaving of the plain-weave ground progresses. Here the wefts are discontinuous and the pattern stands proud from the voided ground. Often made in two pieces on narrow looms and edge-sewn together, these may have geometric patterns. The term ‘jajim’ also refers to the assembled warp-faced strip and stripe covers from the Shah Savan of northwest Persia, the pattern is defined by warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the color changing warps are continuous. Most are wool, a few are silk. Better to call these something else. Indian ‘Dhurries’ are all cotton kilims and ‘shatrangis’ employ wool wefts on cotton warps. Dhurries are slitless. The cotton texture is more appropriate to the humid and warm climate of the Indian subcontinent. Modern Dhurries...

51331, vintage Turkish Kilim rug with Tribal style, boho chic flat-weave Kilim rug. This handwoven wool vintage Turkish Kilim rug features a series of double bands and symbolic triba...

Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...

This mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 10" x 12' 3", features a timeless striped design that reflects the simplicity and elegance of traditional Persian craf...

1010 - beautiful mid-20th century Aubusson French rug, with a modern Art Deco design, and pretty colors entirely hand-woven with wool on a cotton foundation.

74082 Vintage Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug, 05’05  08’07. Bathed in a golden palette that recalls both sunlit fields and the warmth of gilded age interiors, this handwoven wool vintag...

This modern Turkish Oushak rug made from reclaimed vintage wool is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features ...

This antique vintage Moroccan rug came from the Beni Mguild tribe from the central middle Atlas mountains from the region of the Guigou valley. This rug features beautiful dye, exhib...

This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical pink floral design on an ivory blue background with cream green and ivory accents. This elegant piece's colour...

This elegant traditional Bukhara carpet area rug was woven by hand in the 1930s. The main design features repeat pattern which is created by large scale geometric patterns, woven in ...

21190 Vintage Berber Moroccan Sequined Kilim rug runner - wedding textile room divider. Full of tiny details and embellished with sequins combined with boho chic tribal style, this hand-woven wool vintage Berber Moroccan kilim rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. Commonly used as a room divider for weddings, tapestry, wall hanging, bed coverlet...

9'8 X 15'5. This vintage Turkish flat weave Kilim was hand-woven in the 1950's. The simplicity and boldness of this piece can also give a contemporary feel and is able to look at hom...

A chic and modern mid-20th century Persian Gabbeh kilim rug woven in with indigo nd crimson wool in large color blocks that are seamed together in the center.

This vintage Moroccan floor covering is a 12x17 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds and leather circa 1950-1960, its natural materials enjoy warm brown, beige and red tones in its geometric patterns. On the Design: Connoisseurs will admire Tuareg mats as distinct works with their own rich history and unique, masterful craftsmanship. This design is also one of few in its kind to favor a minimalist approach to the primitivist Berber geometric patterns. The large size further connotes a particularly intricate work—likely made by two or more weavers with meticulous detail. It’s as much a collectible piece of folk art and nomadic culture as a comfortable, durable floor covering today. Condition: This vintage Moroccan Tuareg mat...

An elegant late 19th century Chinese Peking rug featuring a refined open-field design. The soft tan ground is adorned with two delicate floral bouquets, creating a sense of balance a...

Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage tribal kilim rug from the Baluch tribe is the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s prestigious collection of flatweaves. On the Design: Spe...

This antique vintage Moroccan rug came from the Beni Mguild tribe from the central middle Atlas mountains. One of the earliest rugs in our collection, this piece was made in the 1920...

Swedish Rya Rug Size: 11'0" × 19'1" (335 × 581 cm) Showcasing a fusion of tradition and innovation, this modern rug, sourced by Doris Leslie Blau, redefines contemporary luxury. This...

The kilims known as 'Bessarabian' were woven in the Russian regions of Ukraine and Moldovia. Intended to satisfy the demands of the Russian aristocracy at a time when continental int...

Bring warmth and elegance to your space with this luxuriously soft, handmade shag pile rug — expertly crafted from 100% natural mohair wool in a serene beige tone. Each rug is metic...

A vintage American rag rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 8" North American rugs & carpets: North American has never developed a unified handmade rug tradition, but rather it is the unassimilated confluence of several. From Mexico comes the Saltillo serape wearing blanket, and this stimulates the Navajo and Rio Grande (Colorado) weavers, first as blankets, then as rugs. The thrifty habits of rural America gave rise to the New England (and Western Canadian) hooked rug types, while the farmers of the Midwest recycled their disused garments into braided and rag rugs. The closest to a real ongoing tradition are the Southwestern (New Mexican) Navajo rugs. By the 1860s the native tribes were weaving wearing blankets with wool from the Spanish churro sheep. These were in stripe design, with combinations of undyed wool with cochineal reds and indigo blues. The multi-phase “Chief’s Blankets” from the 1870s-80s are a natural outgrowth of these. Machine spun red wool from Germantown in Pennsylvania appeared in the 1870s with a bright red hitherto unobtainable. The weavers loved it and blankets appeared with bright reds, generally aniline, in “eye dazzler” patterns. Anglo traders established posts beginning in the 1890s. Navajo weavings were perfect accompaniments not only for Western-themed decors, but for East Coast apartments, only they needed to be thicker and more rug like to be truly accepted. The traders brought Caucasian and Turkish village rugs to copy, borders were introduced and central medallions devised. The weavers continued to create on vertical looms, with a shared warp (dovetailing) weft structure to avoid slits. The warps were cotton string. Sizes were generally scatters, but occasionally a special order came in, hence antique room size Navajos are very rare and very pricey. Distinct village/pueblo styles developed. Among the best are: Two Grey Hills (considered the tightest, closest of all Navajo weaving), Crystal Springs, and Ganado. Certain new patterns such as the “Storm pattern” with jagged lightning bolts emanating from a dark cloud developed. The Yei rug with dancing Kachina doll figures became popular. The palette has been expanded beyond the classic grey, tan, dark brown, and cream natural wool combination to again include reds, blues, and greens. Navajo pictorials include American flags, trains, and automobiles, domestic and local scenes and scenery. Individual artist weavers now command gallery shows and correspondingly elevated prices. There are several levels of Navajo work, and antique and vintage scatters with simple flat designs, medium weaves, and tritonal palettes, and in good floor worthy condition are still available reasonably. The Native American weaving tradition extends into Colorado with two-piece scatters with sharp sawtooth medallions and striped end borders, with wool tapestry weave on cotton warps. These descend from the Saltillo blankets...

Introducing our exquisite handwoven wool modern Moroccan-style rug, a stunning blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. Measuring 10'10" X 16'2" , this captivating...

This modern Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...

This vintage 6x8 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed collection. Handwoven in wool, it originates from India circa 1950-1960. On the Design: Fro...

A distinguished Mahajiran Sarouk Farahan area rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century, handwoven with exceptional craftsmanship and preserved in beautiful condition with a full ...

This modern Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...

Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical tribal design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.