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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20"x20" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Accent Pillow. Colorful 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
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4356
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
828 - Beautiful Vintage Kilim Floral Design Transylvania
Located in Paris, FR
828 - very nice Kilim from the middle of the 20th century with a nice pattern and beautiful colors with red, blue, yellow, and green, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton.
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug, Southwest Desert Chic Meets Contemporary Santa Fe
Located in Dallas, TX
80151 Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug, 06'03 X 07'06. Afghan kilim rugs, also known as Afghan flatweave rugs, are traditional handwoven textiles originating from Afghanistan. Renowned for t...
Wool
$3,141Sale Price|50% Off
14.8x17.3 ft Colorful Oversize Carpet, Vintage Cotton Rag Rug, Adjustable Size
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
$494Sale Price|30% Off
3.7x6.2 Ft Hand-Woven Turkish Kilim. 100% Wool. Vintage 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
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4143
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 Swedish Kilim with Geometric Folk Motifs in Beige & Teal - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and cotton circa 1950, this 6x8 vintage Swedish rölakan flatweave is an exceptional addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. This piece distills tradi...
Wool, Cotton
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Malatya Kilim Cuval Rug Wool Goat Hair Chuval Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian Vintage Chuval Kilim from the Malatya region with wool & Goat hair threads and a rare, beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim h...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Konya Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Turkish Konya Kilim runner with a wonderful striped pattern woven in beautiful greens, oranges, golds, and lavenders, embellished with embroidered styli...
Wool
$3,271Sale Price|50% Off
13.5x19.7 ft Adjustable Oversize Kilim, Colorful Rag Rug, Vintage Banded Carpet
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
Sun-Washed Sage Turkish Kilim • Handmade Vintage Flatweave Rug (5×8)
Located in Burlingame, CA
Light Sage Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug • Handmade Wool Carpet • 5x8 Muted Flatweave Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔ This rug brings a light, sun-washed ca...
Wool
The Woven Union: A Vintage Maimana Kilim Masterpiece of Legacy & Heritage
Located in Dallas, TX
79625 Vintage Afghani Maimana Kilim Rug, 06'03 x 10'08. The Woven Union: A Vintage Maimana Kilim Masterpiece of Legacy & Heritage. There is an arresting intimacy to this handwove...
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
$1,064Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Southern Anatolian Rug Turkish Runner Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Runner Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
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
$5,970Sale Price|40% Off
Large Modern Cotton Rag Kilim (DK-119-33)
Located in New York, NY
A large modern kilim woven with upcycled cotton rag. Custom order options available.
Cotton
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4406
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
$768Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Malatya Chuval Kilim Cuval Rug Nomadic Anatolian Natural Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a beautifully detailed old Malatya Region, Anatolian Chuval kilim, featuring a bold, three-dimensional texture and precise geometric patterns. Originally used by nomadic trib...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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
$1,150Sale Price|25% Off
10'x16' Colorful, Veggie Dyes Pure Wool Hand Woven, Afghan Kilim Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful, Veggie Dyes Pure Wool Hand Woven, Afghan Kilim with Geometric Design Flat Weave, Reversible Oversized Oriental Rug. It has been Woven ...
Wool
$4,704Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Sarkoy Kilim Rug, Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet, Balkan Style Unique
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique & Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Şarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Old Caucasus Soumak Sumac Kilim Rug, Caucasian Natural Sumak Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an old Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail. Soumak weave is a technique in which weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region. Soumak has a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak which has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere. The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice kilim under a long wooden dining table.
Wool, Natural Fiber
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Rashwan Malatya Kilim Runner Rug Wool Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Southern Anatolian Antique Rashwan Runner Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. It is a large, 4-meter-long Kilim with two halves atta...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$2,128Sale Price|50% Off
13.2x13.2 ft Adjustable Vintage Banded Cotton Kilim Carpet, Flat-Weave 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
Turkish Jajim Flat-Weave Textile
Located in New York, NY
Jajim in predominant accents in gray, red, white 7'2''x 9'7'' With the Jajim weaving technique, different colored threads are applied between the weft and warp threads, on the rev...
Wool
$1,400Sale Price|50% Off
8.6x13.3 ft Adjustable Turkish Kilim, Handmade Cotton Rag Rug, Flat-Weave Carpet
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
$894Sale Price / item|50% Off
6.7x10 Ft Handwoven Vintage Turkish Kilims Re-Imagined, Custom Patchwork Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A fun floor covering made of pieces of assorted vintage handmade Anatolian kilims (flat-weaves) in cheerful rainbow colors featuring various checkered patterns. The Kilim is made ...
Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton
Paneled Vintage Turkish Stripe Kilim in Off White, Black, Brown & Dark Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Multi paneled Flat-weave vintage Turkish Kilim with vertical stripes in off white background with dark blue, charcoal, Brown and black colors. Keivan Woven Arts- Rug TU-NED-100...
Wool
$62Sale Price|40% Off
20"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
$681Sale Price|50% Off
6.3x9 ft Adjustable Vintage Kilim Carpet, Handwoven Turkish Cotton 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
$739Sale Price|40% Off
Hand-Woven Vintage Anatolian Kilim "Flat-Weave" Made of Un-Dyed Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This beautiful and simple flat-woven rug is made of wool. It is woven by villagers in Central Anatolia circa late-20th century for domestic use. Reversible; both sides can be used....
Wool
$62Sale Price|40% Off
14"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
$93Sale Price|40% Off
16"x45" Kilim Lumbar Pillow Cover. Handwoven Cushion Cover. Hemp Throw Pillow
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
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Caucasia Kuba Old Kilim Rug, Vintage Caucasian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a large, Caucasian Old Kilim from the Kuba region with a red background and beautiful color composition. Kuba kilims are often decorated with large abstract indented medal...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Cotton
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4425
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
$2,013Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Old Kars Kilim Eastern Turkey Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an old vintage kilim from the Kars region in northeastern Anatolia. This old kilim has a wonderful chic color scheme and a mature softness. If you look at the precise beauty...
Wool, Natural Fiber
19th Century Antique Aubusson Rug, Floral Medallion in Light Green - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x6 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—an elegant curation of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wo...
Wool
$1,302Sale Price|20% Off
9'1"x12' THE AQUAMARINE Hand Woven Flat Weave Kilim Natural Wool Reversible Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind THE AQUAMARINE Hand Woven Flat Weave Kilim Natural Wool Reversible Oriental Rug. It has been Woven for months and months in the centuries-old we...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Custom Contemporary Rez Kilim in Green and Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 contemporary custom Kilim is a sophisticated piece from Rug & Kilim’s “Rez Kilim” collection, an exploration of modern minimalism grounded in traditi...
Wool
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Rashwan Kayseri Kilim Rug Wool Old Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian Antique Rashwan Design Kilim, from the Kayseri region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful spec...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$384Sale Price|20% Off
New Handwoven Wool Kayseri Village Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian 'New / Not Used' Handwoven Kilim from the Bahcecik Village, Kayseri region, with a rare and beautiful color composition. The earliest recorded occupation...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$155Sale Price / set|40% Off
20"x27" SET OF 2 - Turkish Cushion Covers. Flatweave Kilim Accent 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
Vintage Dhurrie Rug with Navy Blue Stripes 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
$144Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4478
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
$74Sale Price|40% Off
16"x24" Traditional Lumbar Pillow Cover. Handwoven 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
$62Sale Price|40% Off
20"x20" Rustic Kilim Pillowcase. Handmade Cushion Cover. Vintage 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
$139Sale Price / set|40% Off
16"x24" SET OF 2 - Traditional Cushion Covers. Flatweave Kilim Accent 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
Zabihi Collection Jajim Turkish Long Narrow Vintage Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare long and narrow jajim technique kilim Runner from the middle of the 20th century Details rug no. 31273 size 1' 10" x 15' 10" (56 x 483 cm) With the Jijim weaving technique, d...
Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4335
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
$138Sale Price|40% Off
14"x28" SET OF 2 - Hand-Woven Kilim Cushion Covers. Vintage Lumbar Pillow Covers
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
$3,046Sale Price|50% Off
12.7x19.6 ft Vintage Oversize Kilim, Adjustable Cotton Rag Rug, Handwoven Carpet
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
$1,092Sale Price|40% Off
4x6.5 Ft Vintage American Indian Navajo Tribal Kilim Rug, Geometric Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This authentic hand-woven rug made of 100% organic wool. Good condition and cleaned professionally. Ideal for both residential and commercial interiors. We can supply a suitable ru...
Wool
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Large 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 an...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Old Bayburt Kilim North Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an old vintage kilim from Bayburt in the Black Sea region in northeastern Anatolia. The unique use of black colors makes the patterns stand out and lively, and they have a m...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$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
$899Sale Price|40% Off
6.2x7.7 Ft Vintage Hand-Woven Nomadic C. Anatolian Kilim 'Flat Weave', 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A simple yet beautiful wool rug handwoven by the nomadic tribes in South Central Turkey. Very good condition, sturdy and clean. Measures: 6.3 x 7.8 Ft. We can modify the dimensions ...
Wool
Scandinavian Swedish Style Ivory Flatweave Collection Deco Rug 11'7 x 14'9
Located in New York, NY
11'7 x 14'9. Handwoven in India this Kilim has been styled on the clean and simple look of Swedish designs to create a rug that has a simplicity and boldness that gives a contempora...
Wool
$1,495Sale Price|35% Off
Modern Design Kilim Rug with Vertical Strip in White, Cream, Gray and Teal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Afghan Modern Kilim rug with vertical strip in White, Cream, gray and teal. Keivan Woven Arts / rug orn-29700, country of origin / type: Afghanistan...
Wool
Djoharian Collection Kilim rug hand-woven tribal design vibrant natural dye
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Kilim rug hand-woven carpet tribal design with vibrant natural dye colors A almost square sized rug with vibrant colors and natural dyes. This beautiful rug was handmade using the ...
Wool