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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Sun-Washed Sage Turkish Kilim • Handmade Vintage Flatweave Rug (5×8)
Located in Burlingame, CA
This rug brings a light, sun-washed calm into a space, offering gentle rhythm and relaxed character through its softly faded stripes and delicate tribal details. Handwoven on the we...
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x8 Denim Blue Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue And White Shooting Star Indian Rug-8'x8' (240x240cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the spec...
Cotton
$62Sale Price|40% Off
16"x16" Hand-Woven Kilim Cushion Cover. Lace Pillow. Traditional 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 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
$206Sale Price|20% Off
3'4"x4'9" Orange Afghan Kilim Geometric Pattern Hand Woven Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Flame Orange, Afghan Kilim with Colorful Geometric Pattern, Vegetable Dyes, Pure Wool, Hand Woven, Flat Weave, Reversible, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...
Wool
Antique Erzurum Kilim Rug Old Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Wool 19th Century
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian antique Kilim from the Erzurum region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and ...
Wool, Natural Fiber
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
Floor Cushion Made from an Antique Avar Kilim from Dagestan , Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dagestan, land of mountains, is situated in North Caucasus is famous for their fine rugs and kilims as well as embroideries. This very cuhion is made from one. It does not come with ...
Wool
$705Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage New Sarkoy Kilim Western Anatolian Rug, Sharkoy Turkish Runner Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a long and thin runner-size, newly woven Sarkoy Kilim from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. We have been dealing with k...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$5,302Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Rug Serbian, Handmade Carpet, Vintage Kilim Rugs, Geometric Oriental Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This handmade carpet antique rug Pirot Kelim is an excellent example of Eastern European handwoven and flat-weave tapestry rugs, traditionally produced in Pirot, a town in southeaste...
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton
$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
$8,636Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Sarkishla Kilim Carpet Oriental Rug Antique Anatolian Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Wembley, 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...
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
$710Sale Price|40% Off
5x8.3 Ft Hand-Woven Vintage Anatolian Kilim Rug, Flat Weave Carpet, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This authentic hand-woven rug made to be used by the villagers in Central Anatolia. 100% organic wool. Good condition and cleaned professionally. Ideal for both residential and comme...
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
$1,227Sale Price|20% Off
10'x16' Colorful Hand Woven Afghan Kilim Vibrant Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful, Hand Woven Afghan Kilim with Geometric Design, Flat Weave Veggie Dyes Vibrant Wool, Reversible Oversized Oriental Rug. It has been Wov...
Wool
$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
$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
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Beige Brown and Green Wool Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in distinguished natural wool with a unique blend of exotic yarns, this modern rug hails from the latest flat-weave additions to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Kilim collec...
Wool
Handmade Kilim Wool Rug, Geometric Stripe Design, Turkish, 9' x 12'
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave Kilim hand knotted wool rug. This rug has a field of gray, blue, and brown color in a gorgeous all-over geometric stripe design. This rug measures 9' x...
Wool
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4146
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
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
Vintage Turkish Kilim with Soft Pastel Stripes in Sage, Sand, Blush, and Sky
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'1 x 5'5 Vintage Turkish Kilim with Soft Pastel Stripes in Sage, Sand, Blush, and Sky. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/EN-11693-1, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950. Woven in a refined and understated palette, this vintage Turkish kilim showcases a beautifully balanced striped composition with gentle tonal variation. Soft sand and warm beige form the foundation, layered with pale sage green, muted blush, dusty sky blue, and subtle hints of antique ivory. The colors shift delicately across the surface, creating a calm sense of movement and an appealing, naturally aged patina. The design is defined by narrow vertical bands and faint, handwoven linear details that give the kilim its quiet character and textural depth. Slight abrash throughout the wool adds visual interest without disrupting the harmony of the piece. Handwoven using traditional flatweave techniques, the rug offers a versatile and timeless look well suited to both contemporary and classic interiors, bringing warmth, softness, and authentic Anatolian craftsmanship into the space. SEO Keywords vintage Turkish kilim, pastel Turkish kilim rug, striped kilim rug, Anatolian flatweave, neutral kilim rug...
Wool
Pillowcase Made from an Antique t 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
Vintage Mut Kilim Rug Wool Old Eastern Anatolian Handwoven Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian Old Vintage Kilim from the Mut, Adana region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colo...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique 19th Century Handwoven Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Add timeless character to your home with this antique handwoven striped wool pillow, crafted from an original 19th Century village textile. Featuring elegant horizontal bands in rich...
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4056
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
Madder Red Pirot / Sharkoy Kilim • Vintage European Flatweave Tribal Rug 10×10
Located in Burlingame, CA
This rug carries a grounded warmth and quiet strength, with a composition that feels both rhythmic and deeply rooted in tradition. The field is filled with evenly spaced, small prot...
Cotton, Wool
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
Kilim Pillowcase made from a 19th C. Eastern Anatolian kilim Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.
Wool
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
Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim in Navy Blue and Ivory in Striped Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim in Navy Blue and Ivory In Striped Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15523, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 Measures: 4'5 x 5'10 This...
Wool
Contemporary Neutral Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
This kilim is woven with undyed wool yarns in narrow stripes and then hand stitched. It has a soft handle.
Wool
$4,318Sale Price|20% Off
LOVELY GEORGE SMITH OF CHELSEA KILIM & DARK BROWN LEATHER HOWARD STYLE ARMCHAiR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage George Smith Brown Leather & Aztec Kilim upholstered Howard model armchair with fe...
Leather, Upholstery
Turkish Vintage Kilim Rug with Ivory Field and Warm Brown Stripes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'10 x 5'10 Turkish Vintage Kilim Rug with Ivory Field and Warm Brown Stripes. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/TU-NED-4999, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950. ...
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Indigo Blue Shooting Star Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue & White Shooting Star Indian Rug-8'x10' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufactu...
Cotton
$3,170Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Wool Kilim Rug Handmade Tribal Anatolian Pirot Turkish Carpet Geometric
Located in Wembley, GB
This antique Anatolian Kilim rug from the early 1900s showcases a rare and beautifully saturated turquoise-blue field richly decorated with tribal floral and geometric motifs in red,...
Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4411
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
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
2'6''x6' Ice Blue, Hand Woven, Durie Kilim, Wool, Reversible, Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ice Blue, Hand Woven, Durie Kilim, Geometric Design, Wool, Flat Weave, Reversible, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional ...
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
$2,049Sale Price|40% Off
3.2x5 Ft Antique Navajo Storm Pattern Rug, Wool, Natural Colors, Circa 1930–1950
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely handwoven Navajo Storm Pattern rug from the early to mid-20th century, purchased in Colorado Springs over 25 years ago. Woven in soft hand-s...
Wool
Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Flatweave
Located in Istanbul, TR
Design elements on the weavings are our additions as an Accent to the piece and they are all hand done. It does not come with an ınsert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cealn...
Wool
$146Sale Price|40% Off
20"x20" SET OF 2 - HandWoven Kilim Cushion Covers. Throw Pillows. Accent Pillows
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
$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
$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, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Modern Kilim Geometric Gold Orange Flat-Weave by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern Kilim represents a selection of distinct new patterns joining Rug & Kilim’s titular Kilim and flat-weave collection, with this piece representing a subcollection uniq...
Wool
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
Modern Kilim Wool Rug Flatweave with Multicolor Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Kilim flat-weave wool rug in a beige color field with multicolor accents in a gorgeous abstract design. This rug measures 10'5" x 13'6".
Wool
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
$2,437Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Central Anatolian Old Runner Kilim, Geometric Wool Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Vintage with a rare and beautiful color composition. It is a long and thin runner that reaches up to three meters. What is amaz...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique Aydin Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Western Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Aydin region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Turkish Vintage Kilim Rug Ivory Beige with Brown Stripes Wool Flatweave
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'8 x 4'9 Turkish Vintage Kilim Rug Ivory Beige with Brown Stripes Wool Flatweave. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/TU-NED-4979, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 19...
Wool
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
Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Flat-Weave Rug in Shades of Browns and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ivory and brown vintage Kilim from Turkey with Minimalist design in stripes, rug/TU-NED-4720, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 This vintage striped design Kili...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Suzani-Inspired Kilim, Whimsical Polychromatic Folk Art Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 4x6 Kilim represents an exciting new line of Modern Classics and contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim—a series of designs inspired by antique Suz...
Wool
Modern Kilim Flatweave Orange Geometric Abstract Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Kilim flat-weave wool rug with an orange field. This kilim rug has a blue and brown accent in a gorgeous geometric abstract design. This rug measures: 8'3" x 11'3"....
Wool
Midcentury Green Floral Flat-Weave Vintage Bessarabian Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Turkish approach to a style that originated in Romania, this vintage Bessarabian Kilim rug was handmade in Turkey with a wool flat-weave circa 1950-1960. Set against a picturesque ...
Wool
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
Vintage Turkish Konya Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish cotton kilim rug constructed of three panels stitched together with a striped pattern woven in pale indigo against a c...
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