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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$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
$910Sale Price|35% Off
Colorful Vintage Turkish Textile Throw
Located in New York, NY
Colorful Turkish textile that can be used as a floor covering or throw.
Cotton
$376Sale 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
$1,450
Vintage Indian Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 20th century Indian hand-woven kilim rug with an indigo ground covered in white diagonal stripes in the center with horizontal stripes at each end.
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
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4144
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
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x8 Sky Blue, Cream Star Dash Indian Durrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Cream, Sky Blue And Sage Green, Tan Star Dash Striped Star Rug - 5'x8' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn....
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
$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
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
Blue Flatweave Modern Turkish Kilim Wool Rug with Minimalist Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Contemporary Kilim flatweave wool rug with a blue color field. This Turkish rug features a gorgeous minimal design in brown. This rug measures 7'10" x 9'10".
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
Vintage Dhurrie Rug in Blue with Beige Geometric Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
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...
Cotton
Flat-Weave Kilim Vintage Rug Turkey with Horizontal Stripes in Ivory & Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flat-Weave Kilim Vintage Rug Turkey with Horizontal Stripes in Ivory & Brown. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-13711, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 Measures: 4'10 x...
Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3414
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
$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
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
$2,375Sale Price|50% Off
Modern Flatweave Kilim Wool Rug with Multicolor Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Modern Kilim flatweave wool rug with a beige color field features a gorgeous multicolor geometric motif. This rug measures: 11'1" x 13'6".
Wool
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Western Anatolian Tulu Carpet, Shaggy Kilim Wool Long Hair Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Tulu Carpet from Central Anatolia, the Konya region with shaggy wool long hair, good condition, and beautiful color composition. Central Anatolian Tulu rugs, als...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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
$926Sale Price|50% Off
6.8x11.2 ft Adjustable Handwoven Turkish Rag Rug, Colorful Vintage Cotton Kilim
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
Vintage Striped Dhurrie Runner Rug with Blue Stripes Gold Accents Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x6 vintage Dhurrie runner 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 cott...
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Green And White Shooting Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Forest Green & White Indian Shooting Star Rug - 5'x7' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the speci...
Cotton
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, Cotton, Organic Material
$3,950Sale Price|50% Off
Abstract Modern Kilim Flatweave Wool Rug in Earthy Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Contemporary Kilim flatweave wool rug with a brown color field. This Turkish rug features a gorgeous abstract design in gray. This rug measures: 12'8" x 16'2".
Wool
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Balkan Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Balkan Kilim rug. A large old Kilim rug from the Balkan peninsula, from the border region between Serbia and Bulgaria. Older and more colorful than most examples of this type of rug.
Wool
$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
20"x20" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Hemp Accent Pillow. Throw 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
$793Sale Price|45% Off
4.2x12.3 Ft Vintage Turkish Jijim Runner, Unique Colorful Flat-woven Wool Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This attractive flat-weave runner rug is handwoven in fine local wool to create a sturdy floor covering featuring an all-over burdock design in soft, warm shades of dark and light mo...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Inspired Rug in Teal Blue Geometric Grid
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 Swedish-style rug, handwoven in a wool flatweave, is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. On the Design:...
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Kilim Wool Rug with Brown Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Contemporary Kilim wool rug with a brown color field. This flatweave rug features a gorgeous geometric deco design in beige, orange, and blue accents. Combining brown, beig...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Striped Yellow and Black Wool Kilim Runner
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
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
$62Sale Price|40% Off
19"x20" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Turkish Accent Pillow. 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
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Central Asian Kilim
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"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
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
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 10" x 9' 2", embodies the minimalist beauty and timeless appeal of traditional Anatolian weaving. Its design features ...
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
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
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Circle Jute Rug in Beige-Brown and Cream Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade with jute, this 2x2 contemporary circular jute gift-sized rug represents Rug & Kilim's commitment to sustainable luxury through natural fiber innovation. On the Design: ...
Jute
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Solid Kilim in Ice Blue and Gold Tomes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x12 contemporary Kilim is from Rug & Kilim’s modern Rez flatweave collection. This piece embodies a sophisticated minimalist aesthetic, combining durabil...
Wool
$3,625Sale Price|50% Off
Handmade Modern Kilim Wool Rug, Geometric Design, 9' x 12'
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave handmade wool rug. This Kilim rug has a beige field with accents of blue and brown in a gorgeous geometric expressionist design. This rug measures: 9' ...
Wool
$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
$1,908Sale Price|30% Off
6.4x7.8 Ft Vintage Turkish Kilim 'Flat-Weave', All Wool, Unique Handmade Rug
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 comm...
Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4388
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
$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
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 10x10 Blue Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue & White Shooting Star Indian Rug-10'x10' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufact...
Cotton
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
$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
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
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
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
$79Sale Price|40% Off
16"x28" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Handwoven 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
$5,120Sale 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
$616Sale 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
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
$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
$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
$62Sale Price|40% Off
14"x28" Handmade Turkish Kilim Cushion Cover. Lumbar Pillow Cover. 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