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.
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4130
Located in Tokyo, JP
Crafted from carefully selected sections of exceptional old and antique kilims, these cushion covers are created from textiles whose remaining areas could no longer be preserved or r...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$128Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4301
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
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
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
$160Sale Price|20% Off
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
$62Sale Price|40% 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
$62Sale Price|40% 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
$62Sale Price|40% Off
20"x20" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Handmade Throw Pillow. Striped Toss 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
$62Sale Price|40% 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
$62Sale Price|40% 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
$77Sale Price|40% Off
20"x28" Traditional Kilim Cushion Cover. Handwoven Turkish 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
$62Sale Price|40% 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
$5,840Sale Price|20% Off
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
Large Wool Anatolian Kilim, 1960s/70s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A colourful , pure wool Central Anatolian kilim from 1960s.
Wool
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4512
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4518
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$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
$704Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color composition. Today it is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordering Romania and Ukrai...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$1,056Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Signed Vintage French Aubusson Tapestry "Cybele" by René Fumeron - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1960, this 4x6 vintage modern Aubusson tapestry, titled Cybele, is a prized René Fumeron work. This signed masterpiece captures the mid-century tapisserie rev...
Wool
$62Sale Price|40% Off
20"x20" Vintage Kilim Pillow Cover. Colorful Cushion Cover. Turkish 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
$138Sale Price|40% Off
20"x20" SET OF 2 - Hand-Woven Kilim Cushion Covers. A pair of Lace Pillow Covers
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring history and warmth into your home with this vintage handmade Turkish wool cushion cover set. This pair of cushion covers is carefully crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkis...
Wool, Cotton
$62Sale Price|40% Off
16"x16" Hand-Woven Kilim Cushion Cover. Vintage Pillowcase. Colorful Lace 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 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
$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
$62Sale Price|40% 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
$62Sale Price|40% 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
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
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
$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
$62Sale Price|40% Off
20"x20" Handmade Turkish Kilim Cushion Cover. Accent Pillow. Rustic 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
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
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4326
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 ...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4333
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
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
$77Sale Price|40% Off
12"x33" Kilim Lumbar Pillow Cover. Turkish Throw Pillow. Flatweave Cushion 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
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4129
Located in Tokyo, JP
Crafted from carefully selected sections of exceptional old and antique kilims, these cushion covers are created from textiles whose remaining areas could no longer be preserved or r...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$138Sale Price|40% Off
16"x24" SET OF 2 - Hemp Kilim Cushion Covers. A pair of Lumbar Pillow Covers
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
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4396
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
$74Sale Price|40% Off
12"x20" Vintage Cushion Cover. Handmade Accent Pillow. Kilim Lumbar 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
$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 Striped Wool Jajim / kilim Pillow, Caucasus
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Hand Woven Vintage fabric in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.
Wool
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4126
Located in Tokyo, JP
Crafted from carefully selected sections of exceptional old and antique kilims, these cushion covers are created from textiles whose remaining areas could no longer be preserved or r...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Large Anatolian Neutral Wool Kilim Rug, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims from Konya region of Central Turkey are flat-woven rugs made from high-quality sheep's wool in the Konya region of Turkey. These neutral-colored kilims feature mostly p...
Wool
$138Sale Price|40% 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
$682Sale Price|30% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Pink And White Shooting Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Pink And White Indian Shooting Star Rug - 8'x10' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special ma...
Cotton
$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
Vintage Kilim Handmade Wool Rug With a Goldenrod Checker Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Mid-Century vintage Kilim flatweave wool rug with peach and orange color field features a gorgeous allover checker motif. This rug ...
Wool
$62Sale Price|40% Off
12"x24" Vintage Kilim Lumbar Pillow Cover. 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
$62Sale Price|40% Off
20"x20" HandWoven Kilim Cushion Cover. Accent Pillow. Vintage 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
George Smith Anatolian Kilim Sofa from Smith Workshop
Located in Round Top, TX
Elevate your living space with the George Smith Anatolian Kilim Sofa from Smith Workshop, with label stating "George Smith, Handmade in Newcastle, England"....
Wool
Large Anatolian Wool Kilim, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims from Konya region of Central Turkey are flat-woven rugs made from high-quality sheep's wool in the Konya region of Turkey. These neutral-colored kilims feature mostly ...
Wool
$144Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4243
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...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool, 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
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Konya Obruk Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Vintage Wool Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya - Obruk region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has a wonderful special col...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$62Sale Price|40% Off
12"x35" Hand-Woven Kilim Cushion Cover. Vintage Pillowcase. 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