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
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
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
ORIGINAL ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH KILIM UPHOLSTERED FOOTSTOOL FOR 2 PEOPLE TO SHARE
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original George Smith Kilim upholstered two person footstool Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A good looking well made and decorative footstool, George Smith Kilim upholstered furniture...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$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
$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
Mid-Century Vintage Kilim Multicolor Handmade Patchwork Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Kilim flatweave wool rug with multicolor field features a gorgeous allover Patchwork motif. This rug measures: 7'1" x 11'7"...
Wool
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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
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
$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
$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
Vintage Dhurrie Runner Rug with Blue and Cream Stripes Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x14 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 cot...
Cotton
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
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
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
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
$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
659 - Old Fine Senneh Kilim
Located in Paris, FR
659 - beautiful 19th century Kilim with beautiful fine central medallion patterns, and beautiful colors pink, orange, yellow, green and dark brown, entirely handwoven with wool woven...
Wool
Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Runner Rug in Blue, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 14x16 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed collection. Handwoven in wool, it originates from India circa 1950-1960. On the Design: F...
Wool
Vintage Peruvian Textile Figurative Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78295 Vintage Peruvian Textile Tapestry, 01'00 x 01'00. Exuding artisanal craftsmanship, this handwoven vintage Peruvian kilim textile flawlessly captur...
Wool
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4147
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
$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
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkey Flatweave Kilim Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish flatweave kilim in a wool-on-wool construction, this large carpet presents a richly layered, panel-based composition defined by vertically oriented bands o...
Wool
Modern Kilim Black And White Flatweave Wool Rug With Striped Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Kilim Flatweave rug with the black and antique white field that features a gorgeous stripe pattern design This rugmeasures: 12'1" x 15'0".
Wool
$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 Scandinavian Style Rug, Geometric Patterns in Rose Pink & Yellow
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in an intricate blend of wool and undyed natural yarns, this 8x10 flatweave is a premier selection from our contemporary Scandinavian rug collection—its design inspired by ...
Wool
$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
Handmade Turkish Kilim Wool Rug, Geometric Stripe, 8'6\" x 11'10\"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave Kilim hand knotted wool rug. This rug has a field of beige, blue, and brown color in a gorgeous all-over geometric stripe design. This rug measures 8'6...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Indian Dhurrie Rug in Brick Red and Orange Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in cotton, this 3x5 Dhurrie rug is a vibrant expression of geometric design rooted in traditional flatweave craftsmanship. Showcasing warm terracotta and coral tones, the p...
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
$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
$364Sale Price|40% Off
3x5 Ft Vintage Hand-woven Kilim. 100% Natural Wool. Flat-weave Rug
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
Colorful Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Tribal Modern Kilim with Embroideries
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish flat-weave Tribal Modern kilim with embroideries in multi colors, rug / TU-NED-4716. Measures: 5 x 9'9 Rendered in star shapes with a spotted and speckled ass...
Wool
$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
STUNNING ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH MADE FOR LIBERTY'S LONDON KILIM THREE SEAT SOFA
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cush...
Upholstery, Beech
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
Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug with Tribal Motifs in Red Earthy Hues - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x11 antique Caucasian Soumak rug is a rare and profound curation from Rug & Kilim’s antique collection—a masterpiece of tribal weaving originating from the Northeast Caucasus c...
Wool
$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
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
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4433
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
Apadana's Nantucket Collection Grey Flatweave Kilim Coastal Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful kilim handmade wool rug with a gray field. This custom modern flatweave rug part of our Nantucket collection has ivory accents and features a gorgeous all-over geometric coastal design...
Wool
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
Rug & Kilim’s Suzani Style Kilim Runner Rug with Polychromatic Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 2x7 Kilim runner rug represents an exciting new line of Modern Classics and contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim—a series of designs inspired by anti...
Wool
Handmade Brown Kilim Rug, Wool, Geometric Design, 10'4\" x 13'11\"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave handmade wool rug. This Kilim rug has a brown field with accents of blue and beige in a gorgeous geometric Expressionist design. This rug measures: 10'...
Wool
$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
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
$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