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Kilim Rugs and Carpets

KILIM STYLE

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.

Find kilim rugs and textiles and other vintage rugs on 1stDibs.

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Style: Kilim
Antique Konya Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian antique Kilim from the Konya - Hotamis region with a rare and beautiful color composition. It belongs to the scallop from the Konya region of Central Anato...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Flatweave Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20361, Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Flatweave Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style. A blend of lilac afterglow with earthy cirrus streaks come together...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77830 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'08 x 05'08. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design co...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Swedish Kilim Flat Weave Rug Yellow, Signed GS Sverker Greuholm Geometric
Located in Hampshire, GB
This modern style flatwoven Kilim is a handwoven piece constructed in Sweden. The design is woven with a bold solid geometric pattern with a simple mustard yellow and cream palette. ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

6.2x10 Ft Colorful Vintage Striped Kilim, Hand-Woven Wool Carpet. Flat-weave Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This authentic handwoven flat-weave (Kilim) from Eastern Turkey was made by Nomads to be used as a floor covering in their tents or summer houses around in third quarter of 20th cent...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Jajim Kilim Rug 5'1 x 7'8
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish flat-weave Jajim Kilim rug 5'1 x 7'8. The Jajim (cecim) technique is followed in Turkey, Persia and the Caucasus and consists of a plain weave (equal warps and wefts)...
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Scandinavian Swedish Style Flatweave Deco Rug 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Swedish Style Flatweave Deco rug, 8' x 10'. Handwoven in India using a combination of wool & viscose this Kilim has been styled on the clean and simple look of Swedish ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Kilim Fabric Carpet India
Located in RÉDING, FR
"Kilim Fabric Carpet India" “Kilim” is a Turkish word designating the technique of flat weaving (or tapestry). This carpet manufacturing technique is different from that of knotted s...
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20th Century Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Beige Brown 18th Century European Style Contemporary Flat-Weave
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool initially for a collaboration with renowned designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy, this flat weave addition to the European Collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from a...
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2010s Nepalese Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Modern Flat-Weave Beige Brown Geometric Striped Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade flat-weave runner joins the modern and contemporary additions to the renowned Kilim & flat-weave Collection from Rug & Kilim—handwoven in a blend of all-natural hemp an...
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Early 2000s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Colorful Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rug 2'6" x 8'9"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Small Vintage Persian Kilim Rug. Country of Origin: Vintage Persian / Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Large Kilim Blue Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary large Kilim blue rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 15'1" × 20'10" (459 × 635 cm) This contemporary minimalist flat-woven kilim rug is hand-made of wool. The main field feat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

7.7x10.3 Ft Handmade Turkish Kilim, Flatweave Wool Carpet, Vintage Geometric Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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 comme...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Artistic Colorful Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rug 2'5" x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Artistic Colorful Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rug. Country of Origin: Vintage Persian / Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Bohemian Tribal Style, Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51324, vintage Turkish Striped Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style, flat-weave rug. This handwoven wool vintage Turkish flat-weave striped Kilim rug features horizontal bands dotted...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Soumak Caucasian Kilim Rug/Bag
Located in Evanston, IL
Caucasian rugs are among the most valuable oriental carpets in the world. Since ancient times, rugs from the mountainous Caucasus region have been prized for their superb wool, brig...
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Kilim Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Kilim Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 15'6" × 21'7" (472 × 657 cm) This stunning contemporary Turkish kilim rug is a perfect mix of modest and elegant. It was hand woven ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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 fro...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4439
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

All Wool Colorful Kilim Runner
Located in Winnetka, IL
Fantastic quality, reversible, all wool with vegetable dyes. Kilim, a word of Turkish origin, denotes a textile of many uses produced by one of several flatweaving techniques. The...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Turkish Kilim Wool Rug Allover Geometric In Blue and Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing a beautiful vintage kilim wool rug, meticulously hand-knotted with a captivating geometric design in rust and beige against a striking blue backdrop. This rug measures 6...
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Blue Vintage Turkish Kilim Wool Rug With Allover Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A vibrant vintage kilim hand-knotted wool rug with a geometric design on a navy blue background. This rug measures 5' x 10'5". Our rugs are professionally cleaned before shipping.
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Geometric Designed Vintage Turkish Kilim Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing a stunning vintage kilim wool rug, meticulously hand-knotted with a captivating geometric design set against a striking beige, blue, and red backdrop. This rug measures ...
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1990s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Flat-Weave Striped Orange Brown Square
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and all-natural hemp, this contemporary flat-weave by Rug & Kilim enjoys lustrous tones of golden-beige and red with subtle variations in the hues, complementing th...
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Early 2000s Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Hemp

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4483
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4415
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Square Green/Pink Dhurrie/Kilim Rug in Scandinavian Design
Located in Floral Park, NY
Square Tobacco is a modern dhurrie or Kilim rug in Scandinavian design. It is available in different sizes - see customization options below. A classic design that gives a sophistic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Small Vintage Persian Kilim Rug 6'2" x 7'7"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Small Vintage Persian Kilim Rug. Country of Origin: Vintage Persian / Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

5.8x11 Ft Embroidered Jijim Kilim, Handwoven Rug, Colorful Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This attractive flat-weave rug is handwoven in fine local wool to create a sturdy floor covering. This type of Kilims (woven in the intricate "Jijim" brocading technique) were produc...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4500
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4470
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4219
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4420
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4480
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...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4206
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...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4169
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

6'3"x11'4" Colorful Vintage Banded Cotton Kilim, Flat-Weave Rag Rug, Adjustable
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These authentic flat-weaves (Kilims) from Eastern Turkey were handwoven by Nomads circa mid-20th century to be used as floor coverings in their tents and winter homes. They were made...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Blue Denim Designed kilim Flatweave Wool rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug showcases a modern Kilim flatweave design crafted from wool. It features a blue denim color base with a geometric abstract motif. This rug measures 9'11" x 13'2".
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Extra Long Vintage Ivory Turkish Kilim Runner 2'3 x 26'3
Located in New York, NY
Extra long vintage ivory Turkish kilim runner, 2'3 X 26'3. An extra-long Turkish hand-woven runner.
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson Style Flatweave in with Beige-Brown Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 flatweave from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim is a contemporary take on 18th century Aubusson rugs and tapestries. Handwoven in fine quality wool, this piece is...
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2010s Chinese Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Striped Wool rug Flatweave kilim In Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug features a modern Kilim flatweave design made from wool, with a blue denim color base and a stripe motif. This rug measures 9'9" x 14'3".
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

21st Century Anatolian Handwoven Colorful Kilim Carpet Vintage Wool
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
This Kilim is handwoven from vintage wool traditionally by our master weavers in Anatolia. Kiran's vintage kilims interpret old-fashioned symbols and patterns in a new, fresh way. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78805 Vintage Tribal Afghan Kilim Rug, 01'02 x 01'10. Afghan kilim rugs are traditional flat-woven carpets from Afghanistan, known for their bold geometric patterns, rich colors, and...
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Late 20th Century Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Kilim With Subtle Striped Patterns in Earth Tones 6' 4" x 7' 10"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Kilim With Subtle Striped Patterns in Earth Tones Measures: 6'4" x 7'10" This Vintage Turkish Kilim showcases a flat weave with subtle patterns scattered across horizonta...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Modern Kilim Striped Beige Gray and Green Transitional Flat-Weave
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool originating from one of our most reputed looms in Turkey, this modern striped Kilim rug hails from the latest additions to Rug & Kilim’s modern and contemporary Kil...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Flatweave kilim Modern Wool rug With Stripe Design In Denim Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug is a modern Kilim flatweave design made from wool, featuring a blue denim color base with a stripe motif. This rug measures 9'8" x 14'1".
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Black & White Striped Vintage Kilim
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
This vintage Kilim was handwoven in the second half of the 20th century. The flat-woven rug is woven from uncolored natural wool in the colors dark brown to black and creamy white.
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1960s Asian Vintage Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

6x12.3 ft Vintage Turkish Wool Jajim Kilim, Embroidered Handwoven Bohemian Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This attractive flat-weave rug is handwoven in fine local wool to create a sturdy floor covering. This type of Kilims (woven in the intricate "Jijim" brocading technique) were produc...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

6x8.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Kilim Rug in Red with Geometric Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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 comme...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern kilim Flatweave Wool rug Designed With Geometric Denim Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug showcases a modern Kilim flatweave design crafted from wool. It features a blue denim color base with a geometric abstract motif. This rug measures 9'10" x 13'2".
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Flatweave kilim Wool rug Designed In Ivory With Stripe Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug showcases a modern Kilim flatweave design crafted from wool. It features an ivory color base in a striped motif. This rug measures 9'9" x 13'8".
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Blue Oversize Wool Rug Flatweave kilim With Stripe Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug is an Oversized modern Kilim flatweave design made from wool. It has a blue denim color base with a stripe motif. This rug measures 13'4" x 16'6".
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern kilim Flatweave Ivory Wool rug With Abstract Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug is a modern Kilim flatweave design crafted from wool. It features an ivory-colored base with a geometric abstract motif. This rug measures 9'9" x 13'.
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

6x9 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Kilim Rug in Faded Red with Geometric Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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 comme...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

10x13.7 Ft Contemporary Turkish Double Sided Wool Kilim Rug in Black and Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern flat-weave rug with minimal design. Handwoven by female artisans in a rural village workshop in Eastern Turkey under the supervision and with the support of Ministry of Educ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Multicolored Kilim Wool rug With Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug is crafted from wool in a modern Kilim flatweave design, featuring a multicolor base with a geometric pattern. This rug measures 6'6" x 10'5".
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Room Size Modern kilim Wool rug With Multicolored Abstract Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug showcases a contemporary Kilim flatweave design crafted from wool, featuring a multicolored base and an abstract motif. This rug measures 10' x 12'9".
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

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, ...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Kilim rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Kilim rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Kilim rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $863 and tops out at $250,785 while the average work can sell for $22,179.

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