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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1920s Red Blue Yellow Central Asian Tajik Flat-Weave Rug 6'8"x15'8" Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Central Asian Tajik Flat-Weave ( 6'8" x 15'8" - 203 x 478 ) Antique Large Tajik Kilim Tajikistan Flat Weave Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional Central Asian...
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Vintage Afghan Runner Kilim with Polychromatic Tribal Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage Afghan kilim runner, measuring 3x15 and dating to circa 1950-1960, is a striking example of mid-century tribal flatweave craftsmanship. Handwoven in wool, the rug featur...
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Brown Kilim Rug 4ft 8in x 6ft 4in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage Moroccan brown Kilim rug, country of origin: Morocco, date circa mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 4 in (1.42 m x 1.93 m).
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Modern Afghan Kilim Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Handwoven Wool, Blue 9'0 x 12'2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 9'0 x 12'2 Modern Afghan Kilim Rug in Deep Blue and Gray Horizontal Stripe Design9'0 x 12'2. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/AFG-23012, country of origin / type: Iran / Kilim, ci...
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Soft Stripe Neutral Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug 4'10" X5'10"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'10" X5'10" Soft Stripe Neutral Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug 4'10" X5'10". Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EN-15873 Country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim Turkish kilim rug fea...
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Earthy Toned Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner With Geometric Motifs 2'5 x 7'3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'5 x 7'3 Earthy Toned Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner With Geometric Motifs 2'5 x 7'3. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EN-15878 Country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim The kili...
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Soft Pastel Stripes and Subtle Tribal 2'7 x 10'11
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'7 x 10'11 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Soft Pastel Stripes and Subtle Tribal 2'7 x 10'11. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/TU-NED-611, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim,...
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Turkish Kilim with Stripes and Embroideries in Green & Taupe 2'9 x 4'
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'9 x 4'0 Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim in with Stripes and Embroideries in Green and Taupe. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug EN-179264, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa ...
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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. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
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Colorful Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Rug With Geometric Stripes 3'4 x 4'7
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'4 x 4'7 Colorful Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Rug with Geometric Striped Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-5033, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circ...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim, Beige with Black Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary ...
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Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Kilim, Beige Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homa...
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Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Kilim, Beige and Cream Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary ...
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Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Kilim, Beige with Orange Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim, Beige with Black Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary ...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim, Beige with Gray Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” is a contemporary homage t...
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Vibrant Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug With Geometric Patterns 3'1 x 4'2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'1 x 4'2 Vibrant Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug With Geometric Patterns 3'1 x 4'2. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EN-15778 Country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim. The rug showc...
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Runner Soft Earthy Tones 4'0 x 14'4
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'0 x 14'4 Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Runner -Soft Earthy Tones Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EN-15596 Country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim exquisite vintage Turkish kil...
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Nazmiyal Collection Mid-Century Modern Swedish Design Kilim Rug 9'2" x 11'10"
Located in New York, NY
Charming Mid-Century Modern Swedish Design Kilim Area Rug, Country of origin: Central Asian Rugs
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Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Square Flat Weave in Brown, Orange and Gold Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand woven in wool and all-natural hemp, this 10x10 contemporary square flat weave by Rug & Kilim enjoys lustrous tones of golden-beige, rust and red with subtle variations in th...
Wool, Hemp
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary India Dhurrie Rug in Taupe and Cream Geometric
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 3 x 5 dhurrie rug from India features a refined geometric composition rendered in a soft, neutral palette. Handwoven in cotton, the flatweave construction highlights the ...
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Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Kilim, Beige-Blue Textural Stripes with Gray Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” is a contemporary homage ...
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Natural Brown and Soft Gray 1'11 x 4'0
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 1'11 x 4'0 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Natural Brown and Soft Gray 1'11 x 4'0. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/KBE-EN-15335, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950...
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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 motif and pattern is a reflection of the rich tapestry of Indian culture, ...
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1890s Multi Diamond Caucasian Verneh Flat-Weave Carpet 5'4"x5'8" Woven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Caucasian Verneh Flat-Weave Carpet ( 5'4" x 5'8" - 163 x 173 ) Antique Caucasian - Verneh Small Scatter Size Wool Multicolor Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional Ve...
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Gray and Dark Brown Stripe Design 3'0 x 5'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'0 x 5'6 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Gray and Dark Brown Stripe Design 3'0 x 5'6. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/KBE-EN-15336, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa...
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Runner with Bold Black, Red, Coral 3'11 x 15'10
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'11 x 15'10 Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Runner with Bold Black, Red, Coral 3'11 x 15'10. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/TU-NED-40, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, c...
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kuba Kilim ( 5' x 9'2" - 152 x 280 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kuba Kilim ( 5' x 9'2" - 152 x 280 cm )
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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Pillow – 19” x 6”
Located in Los Angeles, US
This antique 19th century Caucasian kilim pillow is a striking fusion of bold pattern and artisanal history. Handwoven from richly pigmented woo...
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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Lumbar Pillow – 21” x 8”
Located in Los Angeles, US
This antique 19th century Caucasian kilim lumbar pillow showcases a captivating tapestry of traditional motifs in a vibrant, grid-style layout. Handwoven from richly dyed wool, it fe...
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Colorful 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Lumbar Pillow – 18” x 10”
Located in Los Angeles, US
A vibrant celebration of antique textile tradition, this 19th century Caucasian kilim lumbar pillow showcases masterful craftsmanship and bold geometric design. The handwoven wool co...
Wool, Cotton
Colorful 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Pillow – 15” x 9”
Located in Los Angeles, US
Celebrate timeless artistry with this vibrant 19th century Caucasian kilim pillow, richly adorned in intricate diamond and medallion motifs. Han...
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Vintage Persian Meshkin Runner Kilim in Red with Diamond Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, in Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 6x15 Persian runner kilim features a refined diamond medallion design with intricate geometric patterning on a red field, an exc...
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Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Rug in Gray and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x6 rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian rug collection. Made with handwoven wool, its design is inspired by mid-century Swedish minimalist text...
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Rug & Kilim’s Indian Dhurrie Rug in Slate Gray with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x6 Dhurrie rug represents an exciting contemporary flatweave collection from Rug & Kilim—a modern take on antique and vintage Dhurrie flatweaves by one of the foremost collecto...
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Turkish Tisse Kilim Flat-Weave Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A Turkish Tisse Kilim flat-weave rug with a brown field and bands of colorful tribal stripes. This Kilim has vertical banding as well as irregular horizontal lines in yellow, red, bl...
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Modern Kilim Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Hand-Woven Wool 9'0 x 11'8
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 9'0 x 11'8. This flat-weave kilim has been hand-woven. The rug features a modern diamond design, rendered in grays and earthy tones, making this rug a superb fit for a var...
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Antique Camel Field Sarab Runner Rug With Floral Medallions – 16'9" X 3'8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
This elegant antique Sarab runner rug features a rare camel field, beautifully contrasted by a repeating series of geometric floral medallions. The central design is bordered by intr...
Wool, Cotton
Turkish Tisse Kilim Flat-Weave Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This Turkish Tisse Kilim weaves together beautiful colors to create an irregular plaid pattern. Mauve, forest green, and yellow are just some of the many colors that create a cohesiv...
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Beautiful antique fine seneh Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty late 19th century fine seneh Kilim with beautiful stylized and geometrical designs and nice natural colours with orange red, green, yellow, beige, purple and dark brown, ...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Anatolian Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This vintage Anatolian Turkish flat-weave/Kilim is composed of a natural brown and ivory colored field. A sporadic tribal motif and random strokes of color in the field creates a uni...
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Contemporary Modernist Kilim Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Modernist Kilim Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 7'10" × 14'5" (238 × 439 cm) The Doris Leslie Blau Contemporary Modernist Kilim Rug is a sophisticated flat-weave piece th...
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Modern Flaweave Wool Rug with Geometric Design In Earthy Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
A contemporary flatweave kilim rug features a beige, tan, and brown color field with an all-over geometric design and fringes on the sides. This rug measures 12'1" x 15'.
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1870s Coral Rustic Open Field Antique Flat Weave Senneh Kilim Medallion Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kilim, Senneh rug, size: 4'2" x 5'6". Antique Kilim – Senneh Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1870s. This exceptional example of weaving artistry represents the pinnacle of 19th-cen...
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Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Flat-Weave Rug in Brown, Mocha, and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 8'6 x 9'6 Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Flat-Weave Rug in Brown, Mocha, and Ivory. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-13915, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 ...
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1900s Red Geometric Antique Caucasian Kilim Rug 6'0" X 11'8" Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Caucasian - Kilim rug, size: 6'0" x 11'8". Antique Caucasian - Kilim Caucasian Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This striking textile represents the pinnacle of early 20th-ce...
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1920s Rose Medallion Vintage Turkish Anatolian Kilim Rug 4'9" x 7'9" Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Turkish Anatolian Kilim ( 4'9" x 7'9" - 145 x 235 ) Vintage Kilim – Anatolian Small Scatter Size Wool Coral Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 1950s. This ...
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Rug & Kilim's Block Print Runner Rug, Rich Brown with Light Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a luxurious blend of wool and silk, this 3x6 rug is a serene and sophisticated addition to the Block Print line of Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Repre...
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Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Rug in Red with Beige and Brown Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 rug is a striking new addition to our Distressed Homage collection, inspired by a mid-century Indian reimagining of the classic tiger-skin motif. On t...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Cream and Beige Pinstripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x11 Dhurrie rug represents an exciting contemporary flatweave collection from Rug & Kilim—a modern take on antique and vintage Dhurrie flatweaves by one of the foremost col...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Indian Dhurrie Rug in Light Blue and Brown Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 Dhurrie rug represents an exciting contemporary flatweave collection from Rug & Kilim—a modern take on antique and vintage Dhurrie flatweaves by one of the foremost coll...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue and Cream with Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 Dhurrie represents an exciting contemporary flatweave collection from Rug & Kilim—a modern take on antique and vintage Dhurrie flatweaves by one of the foremost collecto...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary India Dhurrie Rug in Navy and Beige Grid
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 Dhurrie represents an exciting contemporary flatweave collection from Rug & Kilim—a modern take on antique and vintage Dhurrie flatweaves by one of the foremost collecto...
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1930s Ivory Stripe Antique Moroccan Kilim Flatweave Pile Carpet 5' 4" x 9' 6 Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Moroccan Mixed Technique Flat-Weave & Pile carpet This is a flat weave ivory and brown striped Moroccan Kilim rug. The piece was handmade with fine wool in the 19...
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Vintage Turkish Gallery Kilim with Soft Neutral Stripes in Blue and Sand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'0 x 12'6 Vintage Turkish Gallery Kilim with Soft Neutral Stripes in Blue and Sand. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/EN-15604, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 19...
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1930s Multi Stripe Antique Kilim Anatolian Rug 11'0" x 14'4" Woven Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kilim, Anatolian rug. Size: 11'0" x 14'4". Antique Kilim – Anatolian Turkish Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional piece represents t...
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Rug & Kilim’s Indian Dhurrie Rug in Sand with Pinstripe Border
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x6 Dhurrie rug represents an exciting contemporary flatweave collection from Rug & Kilim—a modern take on antique and vintage Dhurrie flatweaves by one of the foremost coll...
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Bold Geometric Tribal Hexagon Motifs 6'0 x 7'8
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'0 x 7'8 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Bold Geometric Tribal Hexagon Motifs 6'0 x 7'8. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/B25-0415-311, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, ci...
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Tribal Kilim Jajim Blanket Hand Woven Vintage
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful vintage Kilim rug Traditional tribal rug Hand woven Pile: 100% highland wool Size: 7 x 5 ft Perfect for loft or Industrial modern rooms. L...
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Contemporary Flat-Weave Kilim Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Flat-Weave Kilim Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 16'8" × 23'8" (508 × 721 cm). Elevate your interior with this exceptional contemporary flat-weave kilim rug. Measuring ...
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