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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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
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
$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
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4509
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 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
$979Sale Price|30% Off
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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4232
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
$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
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4135
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
$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
$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
$624Sale 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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Konya Hotamis Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Hotamis, Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special color...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$1,414Sale Price|50% Off
4.6x25 ft Colorful Vintage Turkish Long Runner Rug, Flat-Weave Hallway 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 & 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
$144Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4421
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
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim with Brown & Gold Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x8 Swedish style kilim is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool and all-natural hemp, it’s a sust...
Wool, Hemp
$7,960Sale Price|20% Off
Large Modern Cotton Rag Kilim (DK-119-35)
Located in New York, NY
A large modern kilim woven with upcycled cotton rag with a design inspired by antique Anatolian kilim. Custom orders are available. Please inquire.
Cotton
PAIR OF ANDREW MARTIN LITTLE PROFESSOR BLACK LEATHER REVERSIBLE KILIM ARMCHAiRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Andrew Martin Halo Little Professor black leather armchairs with reversible Kilim uphols...
Upholstery
$77Sale Price|40% Off
14"x26" Striped Kilim Lumbar Pillow Cover. Handwoven 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 Turkish Bergama Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish Bergama kilim rug with a striped pattern of alternating thin violet, cranberry, cream, and gold colored stripes, with wider c...
Wool
$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
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4399
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
$1,012Sale Price|20% Off
10'x13' Colorful Afghan Kilim Geometric Pattern Hand Woven Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Colorful Afghan Kilim with Geometric Pattern, Vegetable Dyes, Flat Weave, Pure Wool, Hand Woven, Reversible, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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
$377Sale Price|20% Off
10'x14'8" Ivory, Flat Weave Durie Kilim, Dazzling Design, Hand Woven, Wool, Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory, Flat Weave Durie Kilim, Dazzling Design, Hand Woven, 100% Wool, Reversible, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Primary...
Wool
$2,443Sale Price|50% Off
11.5x17.3 ft Adjustable Vintage Oversize Kilim, Handwoven Cotton Turkish Rag Rug
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
$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
$224Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4509
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
$760Sale Price|20% 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 kilims in Turkey for many ye...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4308
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
$139Sale Price / set|40% Off
12"x20" SET OF 2 - Handmade Wool Kilim Cushion Covers. A pair of Lumbar Pillows
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
Rug & Kilim’s Suzani Kilim, Whimsical Florals with Colorful Vine Work
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 5x7 Kilim represents an exciting new line of Modern Classics and contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim—a series of designs inspired by antique Suz...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Suzani-Inspired Kilim Runner, White with Playful Bird Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 2x6 Kilim represents an exciting new line of Modern Classics and contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim—a series of designs inspired by antique Suz...
Wool
$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
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
$4,208Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Rug, Anatolian Turkish Kilim Rugs, Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
This handmade carpet colorful Rug is a Turkish carpet rug has woven by very skilled weavers in Turkey, who used the highest quality wool and cotton. The flat-weave rug has light red,...
Wool, Cotton, 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
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Kayseri Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a large antique Central Anatolian Kilim from the Kayseri region with a rare and beautiful color composition. It has a Kayseri-like medallion pattern, but it is characteriz...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$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
$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
Earthy Vintage Tribal Kurdish Kilim • Handmade Embroidered Flatweave Rug (6×8)
Located in Burlingame, CA
Earthy Tribal Vintage Kurdish Cicim Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 6x8 Flatweave Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔ This rug brings grounded warmth and rhythmi...
Wool, Goat Hair
$104Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4011
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
$1,672Sale Price|40% Off
7.6x10 Ft Vintage Handwoven Red Kilim. Turkish Flat-Weave Rug. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Embark on a journey through Turkish tradition with this exquisite vintage handwoven Turkish wool kilim rug, a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of Anatolian artisans. Woven wit...
Wool
$419Sale Price|30% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Orange And Cream Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Orange, Cream And Tan Striped Indian Rug - 5'x7' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special ma...
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
LOVELY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED KILIM UPHOLSTERED LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, hand dyed brown leather mixed with Kilim upholstery, Library armchair with Chesterfield tufte...
Leather, Upholstery
Antique Shahsavan Tribal Kilim Runner Rug with Eye-Dazzler Design
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning antique kilim from the Shahsavan tribal confederacy, located in the southern Caucasus. The flat-weaves from this area are distinguished by a very sturdy texture, rendering...
Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4234
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
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4370
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
$556Sale Price|30% Off
Ivory & Gray Mut Kilim • Navajo-Style Turkish Tribal Flatweave Rug (3'x6')
Located in Burlingame, CA
Handwoven in the Mut region of southern Turkey, this mid-century kilim features three stacked stepped medallions arranged in a rhythmic vertical layout — a geometric format deeply ro...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4468
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