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.
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$224Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4514
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$704Sale Price|20% Off
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in silk. They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
Wool
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4360
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Custom Made Modern Ottoman with Vintage Turkish Anatolian Kilim Cover & Oak Wood
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made an oak wood ottoman using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery ...
Wool, Oak
$906Sale Price|50% Off
7.3x10.2 ft Adjustable Turkish Rag Rug, Vintage Handmade Kilim, Colorful Stripes
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add warmth, texture, and history to your home with this Striped Rag Rug – a colorful, handwoven Turkish Kilim made from 100% natural cotton. These authentic flat-weave rugs were orig...
Cotton
Custom Made Modern Ottoman with Vintage Turkish Anatolian Kilim Cover & Oak Wood
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made an oak wood ottoman using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery ...
Wool, Oak
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4506
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4447
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$72Sale Price|30% Off
14"x28" Vintage Kilim Lumbar Pillow Cover. Hemp Throw Pillow Cover. Lace Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish hemp kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton, Hemp
$72Sale Price|30% Off
14"x24" Hand-Woven Kilim Cushion Cover. Striped Traditional Wool Accent Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish wool kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. Kilim. Azarbaijan, 19th c.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.
Wool
Antique Sarkoy Kilim Rug, Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet, Balkan Style Unique
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique & Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Şarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Kilim in Teal and Beige Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x13 contemporary Kilim is from Rug & Kilim’s modern Rez flatweave collection. This piece reflects a sophisticated balance of texture, durability, and min...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Indian Dhurrie Rug in Red and Purple Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim’s Indian Dhurrie Rug in Red and Purple Geometric Pattern Rug & Kilim Website Title: Rug & Kilim’s Indian Dhurrie Rug in Red and Purple Geometric Pattern Descr...
Cotton
$3,425Sale Price|30% Off
13x19.4 ft Adjustable Size Vintage Turkish Patchwork Rug, Overize Kilim Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring character and heritage into your space with this Adjustable Size Vintage Turkish patchwork rug, a beautifully crafted handmade flat-weave kilim that reflects the timeless artis...
Wool, Cotton
$72Sale Price|30% Off
20"x20" Vintage Kilim Pillow Cover. Accent Cushion Cover. Hemp Throw Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish hemp kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton, Hemp
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Wool, Natural Fiber
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$72Sale Price|30% Off
16"x24" Hand-Woven Kilim Cushion Cover. Vintage Pillowcase. Wool Accent Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish wool kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton
$72Sale Price|30% Off
12"x35" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Hand-Woven Bohemian Throw Pillow Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish wool kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton
$193Sale Price|25% Off
3'7"x5' Orange Afghan Kilim Geometric Pattern Flat Weave Hand Woven Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Flame Orange, Flat Weave, Afghan Kilim with Colorful Geometric Pattern, Vegetable Dyes, Pure Wool, Hand Woven, Reversible, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...
Wool
George Smith Kilim Lounge Chair English Country Style Boho Tribal Rug
By George Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic Kilim Rug Upholstered Lounge Chair, designed by George Smith Ltd., England, circa 1990s. Signed with George Smith label underneath cushion. Please see our other 1stdibs listi...
Brass
New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary India Dhurrie in Red and Pink Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 3x 5 dhurrie rug from India presents a striking interpretation of geometric flatweave design through a rhythmic arrangement of tonal stripes. Handwoven in cotton, the rug...
Cotton
$72Sale Price|30% Off
20"x20" Striped Kilim Pillowcase. Handmade Cushion Cover. Vintage Accent Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish wool kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton
Large Wool Anatolian Kilim, 1960s/70s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A colourful , pure wool Central Anatolian kilim from 1960s.
Wool
$161Sale Price|30% Off
20"x20" SET OF 2 - Hand-Woven Hemp Kilim Cushion Covers. Vintage Throw Pillows
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring history and warmth into your home with this vintage handmade hemp cushion cover set. This pair of cushion covers is carefully crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims...
Wool, Cotton, Hemp
Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in silk. They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
Wool
Mid 20th C. Pillow Cover Made from Vintage Anatolian Covers
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case is made from a vintage Anatolian Cotton Cover. Hand done silk stitching on it is our addition to the piece to give it a fine detail. It does not come with inserts. ...
Cotton
$72Sale Price|30% Off
16"x24" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Hand-Woven Bohemian Lumbar Pillow Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish wool kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4345
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$72Sale Price|30% Off
24"x24" Handwoven Kilim Cushion Cover. Colorful Accent Pillow. Throw Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish wool kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Lebanese Silk and Silver Thread Panel, Late 19th / Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare Lebanese tapestry worked in silk and silver thread.
Metallic Thread
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Egyptian tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Egyptian woven tapestry, in style of Wissa Wassef school tapestries with beautiful childish design and nice colours, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation.
Wool, Cotton
$2,940Sale Price|30% Off
13.2x16.5 ft Adjustable Size Vintage Turkish Patchwork Rug, Overize Kilim Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring character and heritage into your space with this Adjustable Size Vintage Turkish patchwork rug, a beautifully crafted handmade flat-weave kilim that reflects the timeless artis...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Konya Turkish Kilim • Tribal Anatolian Flatweave Rug (6×9) • 1930s
Located in Burlingame, CA
✔ This rug carries the soulful gravity of time, grounding a space with historic depth, tribal rhythm, and beautifully aged character that only nearly a century can create. Handwoven...
Wool
$329Sale Price / item|40% Off
4.5x6.3 Ft Vintage Anatolian Kilims Re-Imagined, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This floor covering is made of pieces of assorted vintage handmade Anatolian kilims. Made of wool and cotton. There is a durable cotton twill sewn on the back as an underlay and for ...
Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton
Antique Sarkoy Kilim Rug, Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet, Balkan Style Unique
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Şarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in a...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool
The Verdant Symphony: A Romanian Oltenian Kilim Masterpiece of Earthly Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78014 Vintage Oltenian Romanian Kilim Rug, 08'09 x 12'00. Infused with the poetry of nature and the discipline of master craftsmanship, this handwov...
Wool
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4310
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Konya Karapinar Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Vintage Wool Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Karapinar region near Konya with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has a wonderful spec...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique Yahyali Kayseri Kilim Central Anatolia Old Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Central Anatolian Kilim from the Yahyali region in Kayseri with a rare and beautiful color composition. The earliest recorded occupation of Kayseri dates back to ...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Jaime Hayon Silhouette Tapestry 3'11" x 4'11" for NaniMarquina
Located in New York, NY
The imaginary characters of artist and designer Jaime Hayón come to life through the technique of embroidery. A laborious handmade process that adds texture and a soft volume emphasi...
Wool
$193Sale Price|25% Off
3'6"x5'2" Burnt Orange Geometric Afghan Kilim Flat Weave Hand Woven All Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Burnt Orange, Afghan Kilim with Colorful Geometric Pattern, Flat Weave, Vegetable Dyes, Pure Wool, Hand Woven, Reversible, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...
Wool
Vintage Peruvian Textile Figurative Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78295 Vintage Peruvian Textile Tapestry, 01'00 x 01'00. Exuding artisanal craftsmanship, this handwoven vintage Peruvian kilim textile flawlessly captur...
Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4387
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Turkish Patchwork Kilim Runner in Warm Red Tones - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in hemp and dating to circa 1950–1960, this vintage 2x9 Turkish kilim runner features a compelling patchwork composition in rich red tones. The composition showcases a rich...
Hemp
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug in Pink & Blue Abstract Field - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x5 vintage Scandinavian Rya rug is a vintage piece that reflects a bold, artistic interpretation of traditional Anatolian weaving techniques. On the Desi...
Wool
Stripes Multicolor Handmade Vintage Kilim Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful mid-century vintage Kilim flatweave wool rug with multicolor field features a gorgeous allover stripe motif. This rug measures: 6...
Wool
$86Sale Price|30% Off
20"x20" Handmade Ethnic Kilim Cushion Cover. Vintage Accent Pillow. Throw Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish wool kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4404
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Konya Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Traditional Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Blue, White and Green Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary...
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkey Flatweave Kilim Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish flatweave kilim in a wool-on-wool construction, this large carpet presents a richly layered, panel-based composition defined by vertically oriented bands o...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue & Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Reimagining Swedish sensibilities, this 5x7 Scandinavian Kilim enjoys a defined geometric pattern in gorgeous repetition, exemplified in rich play of earthy beige-brown with a gray-b...
Wool
21st Century Modern Turkish Flatweave Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 8' 6" x 11' 9", showcases an expressive and richly textured design composed of horizontal striations in a diverse palette of ...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rug in Pink, Gray and Cream Floral Medallion Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 1x2 gift-sized vintage Turkish rug originating circa 1950-1960, is from the collection of mid-century rugs with antique washes giving them that old...
Wool
$1,763Sale Price|30% Off
Large Striped Area Rug, Modern Handmade Kilim Carpet Black and Cream
Located in Wembley, 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...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Pillowcase Made from Antique Kilim Fragment and Contemporary Hemp Fabric
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase Made from Antique Kilim Fragment and Contemporary Hemp Fabric It does not come with an Insert. The same hemp fabric in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning Recommended.
Wool, Hemp