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Kilim Textiles

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
Pillowcase Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
t is made from an early 20th C.Anatolian kilim. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

14"x24" Hand-Woven Kilim Cushion Cover. Striped Traditional Wool 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-...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

20"x20" Vintage Kilim Pillow Cover. Cushion Cover. Handmade 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-...
Category

1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

16"x24" SET OF 2 - Hand-Woven Kilim Cushion Covers. A pair of Lace 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...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid 20th C. Pillow Cases Made from Vintage Anatolian Cover
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case is made from a vintage Anatolian cotton cover. Hand done silk stitching on it is our addition to the piece to give it a fine detail. It does not come with inserts...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Silk

14"x24" Kilim Cushion Cover. Hand-Woven Pillowcase. Brown 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-...
Category

1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

12"x35" SET OF 2 - Colorful 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 Turkish wool cushion cover set. This pair of cushion covers is carefully crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkis...
Category

1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

20"x20" Handwoven Kilim Cushion Cover. Vintage Pillowcase. Striped Accent Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish wool kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Category

1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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-...
Category

1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

12"x28" Multicolor Kilim Cushion Cover. Vintage Lumbar Pillow. Wool Throw Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish wool kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Category

1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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-...
Category

1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in silk. They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Pillow – 14” x 9”
Located in Los Angeles, US
This antique 19th century Caucasian kilim pillow is a masterful blend of tradition, color, and craftsmanship. Featuring alternating round medall...
Category

19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

20"x20" SET OF 2 - Hand-Woven Kilim Cushion Covers. A pair of Lace 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...
Category

1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Hemp Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert. -Hemp in the back. -Zipper closure. -Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Hemp

31x49 in Flat-weave Wool Kilim Rug, Kurdish Blanket, Wall Hanging, Siirt Throw
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Decorative flat-weave Kurdish rug made of goat's wool, New production. Very Soft, floppy weave, ideal to use on the floor with a rug-pad or as a table cover, bed cover, wall hanging,...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Hemp Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert. -Hemp in the back. -Zipper closure. -Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Hemp

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4388
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...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Pillowcase Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from an early 20th C.Anatolian kilim. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

Pillowcase Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim, Early 20th Century.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from an early 20th C.Anatolian kilim. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

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...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Flatweave
Located in Istanbul, TR
Design elements on the weavings are our additions as an Accent to the piece and they are all hand done. It does not come with an ınsert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cealn...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

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...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase made from a 1960s hemp rug. It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended. Ivory stitching is in silk and hand d...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Silk, Hemp

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in silk. They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4513
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 Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Pillow – 17” x 14”
Located in Los Angeles, US
This antique 19th century Caucasian kilim pillow is a vibrant and richly detailed textile piece, handwoven with bold geometric symmetry and symb...
Category

19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Floor Cushion Made from an Antique Avar Kilim from Dagestan , Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dagestan, land of mountains, is situated in North Caucasus is famous for their fine rugs and kilims as well as embroideries. This very cuhion is made from one. It does not come with ...
Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4492
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 Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in silk. They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

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...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4307
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...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

llowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in silk. They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

Cushion Made from an Antique Avar Kilim from Dagestan , Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dagestan, land of mountains, is situated in North Caucasus is famous for their fine rugs and kilims as well as embroideries. This very cuhion is made from one. It does not come with ...
Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in silk. They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4498
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 Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim Measures: 16'' x 20''.
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20th Century Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in silk. They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

Kilim from Konya, Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a pure wool small kilim woven with un-dyed wool from Central Anatolia Turkey. These simple weavings are usually done for home use and bears all the characteristics of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

Pillowcase Made from a Contemporary Cotton Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4477
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 Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Mid 20th C. Pillow Cover Made from Vintage Anatolian Covers
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case is made from a vintage Anatolian Cotton Cover. Hand done silk stitching on it is our addition to the piece to give it a fine detail. It does not come with inserts. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Vibrant 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Pillow – 15” x 8”
Located in Los Angeles, US
Bring centuries of textile tradition into your home with this vivid 19th century Caucasian kilim pillow, showcasing classic diamond lattice moti...
Category

19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4440
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 Textiles

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...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended. Ivory stitching is in silk and hand done.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Silk, Hemp

19th Century Ghashghai Kilim Pillow – 24" x 14" Handwoven Tribal Wool Geometric
Located in Los Angeles, US
Add rustic elegance and centuries-old craftsmanship to your space with this 24" x 14" pillow, made from a genuine 19th-century Ghashghai kilim. Featuring bold, stepped diamond motifs...
Category

19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pillow Case Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from a 19th C Anatolian kilim and unusual with the use of cotton along with wool. It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recom...
Category

19th Century Turkish Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Caucasian Kilim Accent Pillow – 14” x 17”
Located in Los Angeles, US
Add a bold cultural statement to your space with this exquisite 19th century Caucasian kilim accent pillow. Handwoven from richly dyed wool, the design features intricate diamond and...
Category

19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in silk. They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

19th Century Ghashghai Kilim Pillow – 18" x 11" Handwoven Tribal Wool Lumbar Tex
Located in Los Angeles, US
Add authentic texture and bold pattern to your home with this 18" x 11" lumbar pillow, crafted from a 19th-century Ghashghai kilim. Showcasing traditional tribal motifs in a rhythmic...
Category

19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4402
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 Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ Cover’, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in silk. They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool

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...
Category

19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Ghashghai Kilim Pillow – 16" x 16" Handwoven Wool Tribal Accent
Located in Los Angeles, US
Bring depth and heritage into your space with this 16" x 16" square pillow crafted from a 19th-century Ghashghai kilim. Woven by Persian nomads, the design showcases bold diamond med...
Category

19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pillow Case Made from an Antique Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from a 19th C Anatolian kilim and unusual with the use of cotton along with wool. It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recom...
Category

19th Century Turkish Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5x6.8 Ft Flat-Weave Kilim Rug. Handmade Sofa Throw. Striped Bed Cover, Blanket
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Decorative flat-weave Kurdish rug made of goat's wool, New production. Very Soft, floppy weave, ideal to use on the floor with a rug-pad or as a table cover, bed cover, wall hanging,...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

3.6x5.7 Ft Flatweave Kilim Rug. Brown Blanket. New Bed Cover. Striped Throw
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Decorative flat-weave Kurdish rug made of goat's wool, New production. Very Soft, floppy weave, ideal to use on the floor with a rug-pad or as a table cover, bed cover, wall hanging,...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

19th Century Ghashghai Kilim Pillow – 19" x 15" Handwoven Tribal Geometric Wool
Located in Los Angeles, US
Elevate your interior with this exquisite 19th-century Ghashghai Kilim pillow, repurposed from a handwoven tribal rug. Rich in history and saturated with vibrant natural dyes, this o...
Category

19th Century Persian Antique Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Kilim textiles for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Kilim textiles 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 textiles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Kilim textiles made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original textiles, popular names associated with this style include Ararat Rugs, Seref Ozen, and George Smith. 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 textiles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $77 and tops out at $3,750 while the average work can sell for $200.