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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$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
Pillowcase Made from Antique Kilim Fragment and Contemporary Hemp Fabric
By Seref Ozen
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
$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
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
$70Sale Price|40% Off
14"x28" Vintage Kilim Lumbar Pillow Cover. Hand-Woven Colorful Cushion Covers
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 Antique Kilim Fragment and Contemporary Hemp Fabric
By Seref Ozen
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
$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 Antique Anatolian Cicim Kilim, 19th C.
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an Insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning Recommended.
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
Vintage Anatolian Wool Kilim, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a pure kilim from Konya, Ventral Anatolia, Turkey and woven with undyed wool. It has been cleaned and ready to go onto a floor.
Wool
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Large 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 an...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$126Sale Price|20% Off
2'5"x6' Blue, Wool Hand Woven, Kilim Geometric Design Flat Weave Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Turquoise, Extra Soft Wool Hand Woven, Kilim Geometric Design Flat Weave, Reversible Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Woven for months and...
Wool
$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
$608Sale Price|20% Off
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
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4215
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
$62Sale Price|40% Off
14"x24" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Hand-Woven Hemp Lumbar Pillow Cover
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
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
Antique 19th Century Turkish Striped Wool Kilim Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Crafted from an authentic 19th Century Turkish handwoven kilim, this antique pillow celebrates the beauty of traditional wool weaving with striking horizontal stripes in shades of de...
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
Zabihi Collection Set of Antique Indian Dhurrie Pillows
Located in New York, NY
2 Pillows made from an early 20th-century Indian Jail Dhurrie Flat-woven Rug Measures: 19'' x 24'' and 19'' x 26'' respectively
Wool, Cotton
$62Sale Price|40% Off
20"x20" Handwoven Kilim Cushion Cover. Vintage Pillowcase. Striped 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
$74Sale Price|40% Off
20"x20" Vintage Kilim Accent Pillow Cover. Handmade Turkish 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
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
21st Century Tribal Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Bold, flatwoven, and effortlessly stylish, this tribal kilim rug brings a fresh perspective to a time-honored weaving tradition. Handcrafted using 100% wool, the rug features a low-p...
Wool
$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
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
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
$120Sale Price|20% Off
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
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Rustic Cabin Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60795 Vintage Turkish Jajim Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Rustic Cabin Style 09'10 x 12'05. With its rustic sensibility and rugged beauty, this hand-woven wool vintage Turkish stripe...
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Beige and Rust Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in high-quality wool, this 9 x 13'8 rug is from a bold new line of contemporary rugs by Rug & Kilim. This rug offers a masterful study in minimalist texture, uniquely recap...
Wool
Rose Pink Vintage Kurdish Kilim • Handmade Flatweave Statement Runner Rug (4×10)
Located in Burlingame, CA
Vintage Kurdish Village Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 4x10 Wide Statement Runner for Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Kitchen & Study ✔ This rug carries a quiet sense of history a...
Wool
21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Each pattern is a reflection of the rich tapestry of Indian culture, drawing in...
Wool
Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase made from a 1960s hemp rug. It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended. Ivory stitching is in silk and hand d...
Silk, Hemp
$456Sale 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
$2,852Sale Price|50% Off
12.8x18 ft Adjustable Vintage Oversize Rag Rug, Handmade Striped Kilim Carpet
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
Pillow Cases Fashioned from a Vintage Hemp and Goat Hair Mix Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back, dry clean only Measures: 46 x 96 cm/ 18.11 x 37.8 in. 47 x 95 cm/ 18.5...
Goat Hair, Hemp
$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
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
$74Sale Price|40% Off
13"x20" Handwoven Kilim Cushion Cover. Turkish Accent Pillow. 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
$6,880Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Konya Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Handwoven Turkish Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Old Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account of his trave...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Swedish Kilim with Geometric Folk Motifs in Beige & Teal - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and cotton circa 1950, this 6x8 vintage Swedish rölakan flatweave is an exceptional addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. This piece distills tradi...
Wool, Cotton
$472Sale Price|40% Off
5x8 ft Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Kilim, Flat-Weave Striped 100% Wool Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Handwoven by nomadic weavers in South Central Turkey, this vintage wool kilim features beautifully understated horizontal bands in warm brown, taupe and muted grey-plum tones. Its mi...
Wool
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Throw Pillow – 18” x 10”
Located in Los Angeles, US
This antique 19th century Caucasian kilim throw pillow offers a vibrant blend of tradition and design versatility. Featuring intricate geometric patterns, including diamond and roset...
Wool, Cotton
$415Sale Price|50% Off
2.6x17 Ft Extra Long & Narrow Vintage Handmade Runner Kilim. Flatweave Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This extra-long vintage Turkish runner kilim was handmade from natural wool and goat hair using traditional flatweave techniques. Its narrow proportions and understated neutral surfa...
Goat Hair, Wool
$264Sale Price|20% Off
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4132
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
Vintage Dhurrie Rug with Blue and Gray Geometric Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x7 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...
Cotton
$2,375
Turkish Jajim
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Tribal Turkish Jajim kilim. Measures: 7.8” x 10.6” With the Jijim weaving technique, different colored threads are applied between the weft and warp threads, o...
Wool
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
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4500
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
$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
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
$577Sale Price|25% 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
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4149
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
$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
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rashwan Kayseri Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian Antique Rashwan Design Kilim, from the Kayseri region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful spec...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$138Sale Price|40% Off
16"x24" SET OF 2 - Hand-Woven Kilim Cushion Covers. Vintage Hemp 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
$62Sale Price|40% Off
14"x24" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Pillowcase. Turkish 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
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sarkoy Kilim Rug, Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet, Balkan Style Unique
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a vintage Old Sarkoy ( Sharkoy / Pirot ) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$62Sale Price|40% Off
16"x24" Vintage Cushion Cover. Hand-Woven Kilim 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
$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
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
Modern Kilim Flatweave Wool Rug with Art Deco Design in Earthy Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite Indian rug showcases a splendid contemporary Kilim flatweave style crafted from premium wool. Its beige and brown color scheme emanates elegance, complemented by a cap...
Wool