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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$180Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4511
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
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4464
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
$62Sale Price|40% Off
16"x24" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Turkish Hemp Accent Pillow. 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
$5,440Sale 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
Vintage Palas Bidjar Square Kilim in Brown with Contrasting Stripes - Rug & Kili
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x10 vintage Bidjar kilim rug is a sophisticated addition to Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & Flatweave collection; a masterwork of minimalist striped design, handwoven in wool an...
Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4499
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
Teal Modern Expressionist Flat-Weave Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave Kilim handmade wool rug with a beige field. This Kilim rug has accents of teal and blue in a gorgeous geometric expressionist design. This rug measures...
Wool
Modern Kilim Flatweave Abstract Motif Handmade Multicolor Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Kilim flat-weave wool rug with a multicolor field. This piece of art has a gorgeous abstract retro pattern design. This rug me...
Wool
$138Sale Price|40% Off
12"x35" SET OF 2 - Handmade Kilim Cushion Covers. A pair of Lumbar Pillow Covers
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring history and warmth into your home with this vintage handmade hemp cushion cover set. This pair of cushion covers is carefully crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims...
Wool, Cotton, Hemp
$62Sale Price|40% Off
14"x28" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Turkish Throw Pillow. 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
Vintage Turkish Runner with Mauve & Black Patchwork in Bold Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in hemp circa 1950-1960, this 2x10 vintage Turkish textile is a striking addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection. It features a patchwork of tonal charcoal panels with vis...
Hemp
$62Sale Price|40% Off
20"x20" Striped 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
$79Sale Price|40% Off
16"x28" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Handmade Throw Pillow Cover. Pillowcase
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
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage New Konya Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Modern Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This modern kilim is a collaboration between traditional kilim weaving and...
Wool, Natural Fiber
12 x 15 Modern Flatweave Wool rug Handmade In Ivory With Stiped Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug features a modern Kilim flatweave design made of wool, showcasing a striped gray and ivory base pattern. This rug measures 10' x 15'.
Wool
$895Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Romanian Geometric Kilim Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77804 Vintage Romanian Geometric Kilim rug with Modern Tribal style 04'01 x 06'00. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand woven wool vintage Ro...
Wool
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3034
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"x24" SET OF 2 - Kilim Cushion Covers. Lumbar Pillows. A pair of Pillowcases
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring history and warmth into your home with this vintage handmade hemp cushion cover set. This pair of cushion covers is carefully crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims...
Wool, Cotton, Hemp
$864Sale Price|20% Off
9'1"x12' Beau Blue Flat Weave Solid Design Hand Woven Afghan Kilim All Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beau Blue, Flat Weave, Solid Design, Hand Woven, Afghan Kilim, Hand Spun Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemp...
Wool
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Rustic Cabin Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60795 Vintage Turkish Jajim Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Rustic Cabin Style 09'10 x 12'05. With its rustic sensibility and rugged beauty, this hand-woven wool vintage Turkish stripe...
Wool, Cotton
$3,955Sale Price|30% Off
4.8x12.2 ft Antique Turkish Konya Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Floor Covering, Ca 1890
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Anatolian Konya Kilim. Flatweave floor covering carpet. Ca 1890. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally). Size: 4.8 x 12.2 ft.
Wool
$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
$646Sale Price|40% Off
4.4x9.3 Ft Vintage Hand-Woven Nomadic Turkish Kilim, Wool Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage hand-woven flat-weave (kilim), 100% Wool. We can modify the dimensions if requested, i.e. make it shorter and/or narrower. Reversible; both sides can be used. Ideal for b...
Wool
Modern Geometric Kilim Handmade Room Size Blue Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave Kilim handmade wool rug with a blue field. This Kilim rug has accents of brown in a gorgeous geometric expressionist design. This rug measures: 8'3" x ...
Wool
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Turkish Yastik Modern Pillow 3541
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 Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Hemp, Camel/Terracotta, 1940s 5'5x9'4
Located in New York, NY
5'5 X 9'4. A vintage circa 1940s Turkish hand-woven hemp Kilim. The simplicity and boldness of this piece gives a contemporary feel and can look at home in both a modern and traditio...
Hemp
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4246
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
$3,950Sale Price|50% Off
Brown Modern Turkish Handmade Tribal Motif Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave Kilim hand-knotted wool rug. This rug has a field of brown color with purple, gray, and beige accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric stripe design. T...
Wool
New & Not Used Handwoven Wool Kayseri Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian 'New / Not Used' Handwoven Kilim from the Kayseri region with a rare and beautiful color composition. The earliest recorded occupation of Kayseri dates b...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkey Flatweave Kilim Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish flatweave kilim in a wool-on-wool construction, this room size carpet presents a bold, compartmentalized composition organized into two vertical panels, ea...
Wool
$1,900Sale Price|50% Off
Modern Hand-Woven Kilim Rug, Wool, Striped Design, Turkish, 9' x 12'
Located in Norwalk, CT
21st century modern flat-weave Kilim rug with an ivory and blue alternating striped design. This rug measures 9'0" x 12'0".
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Rust and White Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage...
Cotton
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Reyhanli Kilim Runner Rug Wool Old Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Eastern Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Reyhanli region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Due to its outstanding quality, the old Reyhanlı kilim is highly acc...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Modern Square Turkish Kilim Wool Rug with Geometric Tan Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Turkish Kilim rug from 2017 boasts a square shape and a large size. The rug features a tasteful design of horizontal stripes in beige and brown hues laid out on a n...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary African Tapestry with Sky-High Dreamscape in Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in natural silk and cotton, this 5x4 contemporary rug is a vibrant example of mid-century West African creativity. Originating from Ghana, this piece serves as a playful e...
Cotton, Silk
$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, Natural Fiber, 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
Vintage Circa 1940 Tan Turkish Kilim Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
7'2 X 9'. This vintage Turkish flat weave Kilim is hand-woven. The simplicity and boldness of this piece can also give a contemporary feel and is able to look at home in both a moder...
Wool, Cotton
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 Maimana Kilim Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78008 Vintage Afghan Maimana Kilim Rug, 08'07 x 13'07. Experience the essence of Southwest style and contemporary Santa Fe design in this hand-woven wool...
Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim with All-Over Geometric Play in Earthy Tones - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and cotton, this 6x9 vintage Swedish Rölakan rug dates to circa 1950 and reflects the refined artistry of mid-century Scandinavian design. The composition reinterpr...
Wool, Cotton
$1,274Sale Price|20% Off
10'4"x16'1" Colorful Hand Woven Afghan Kilim Organic 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 Organic Wool, Reversible Oversized Oriental Rug. It has been Wov...
Wool
$704Sale 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
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4180
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...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Handwoven Checkerboard Rug in Multicolor "Chroma Grid" by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This light beige small rug is organized as a borderless checkerboard of rectangular color blocks, with crisp cream divisions and a tactile wool surface that softens the geometry. The...
Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4494
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
Scandinavian Swedish Style Flatweave Deco Rug 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
8' x 10'. These Scandinavian-style flat weave rugs are inspired by the clean, simple elegance of traditional Swedish design. Featuring balanced geometric patterns and soft, harmoniou...
Wool
$1,189Sale Price|58% Off
7x12.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Jajim Kilim Rug. One of a Kind Hand-Woven Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This attractive flat-weave rug is made with fine local wool to create a sturdy floor covering. This type of Kilims woven in the intricate "Jijim" brocading technique were produced by...
Wool
Garnet Red Pirot / Sharkoy Kilim • Vintage European Flatweave Village Rug • 8×10
Located in Burlingame, CA
Garnet Red Semi-antique Pirot Kilim Rug • Handmade Wool Carpet • 8x10 Geometric European Vintage Flatweave Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔ This handmade vint...
Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4429
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
701 - Nice 20th Century Turkish Kilim
Located in Paris, FR
701 - Nice 20th century Turkish Kilim with beautiful pattern, and beautiful colors pink, orange, yellow, green and dark brown, entirely hand-woven with wool woven on cotton foundation.
Wool
Vintage Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug in Brown with Textural Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and cotton and dating to circa 1950–1960, this vintage 6x8 Turkish kilim rug features a rich patchwork composition in deep brown and charcoal tones. The design is c...
Wool, Cotton
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Dhurrie Area Rug with Pastel Colors and Coastal Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
70502, vintage Dhurrie area rug with Pastel colors and coastal Bohemian style. Pale pastel hues and soft elegance bring harmony to this handwoven wool vintage Dhurrie rug...
Wool
Vintage Geometric Beige Brown and Pink Wool Runner, Deco Style by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage midcentury wool runner is the latest to join our midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and multidis...
Wool
Abstract Contemporary Kilim Wool Rug with Multicolor Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Deco flatweave wool rug exhibits a captivating brown field with orange, black, and purple accents, creating a contemporary and aesthetically-pleasing effect. Its intricate, vibr...
Wool
Antique Indian Jail Dhurrie Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th Century Indian Jail Dhurrie Flat-woven Rug Measures: 1'5''x 2'.
Wool, Cotton
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4504
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
$839Sale Price / item|30% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Mustard Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Mustard 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...
Cotton
$962Sale Price|30% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Mustard Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Mustard And White Indian Shooting Star Rug - 9'x12' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special...
Cotton
Antique Early 20th Century Caucasian Kilim Woven Cradle Part, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique collectible Early 20th century Kilim Woven Cradle Part from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of the four countries that make up ...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material