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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.

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Style: Kilim
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Horizontal Stripes in Light Brown and Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Kilim stripe runner in light brown and cream, Keivan Woven Arts rug EN-179869, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa Mid-20th Cen...
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Horizontal Stripes and Tribal Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Kilim runner in stripes and tribal motifs, with embroideries in taupe, light brown, light teal and light green, Keivan Woven Arts rug EN-179377, country of origin / type: Tur...
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Horizontal Stipes in Light Brown, Blue, Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Kilim with stipes in light brown, blue, taupe, Vintage Kilim Rug, Keivan Woven Arts rug EN-P13913, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa Mid-20th Century. Measur...
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Stripes in Multi Soft Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Kilim runner, rug EN-P13729 , country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa Mid-20th Century. Measures: 2'5 x 10'5.
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Vintage Turkish Kilim with Colorful Stripes in Orange, Lt. green, red gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish large Kilim rug with geometric shapes and colorful stripes, rug TU-NED-1030, country of origin / type: turkey / Kilim, circa mid-20th century Measures:6'8 x 11'4.
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Turkish Embroideries Flat-Weave Kilim with Geometric and Colorful Stripes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stripe design Embroideries Kilim flat weave with geometric motifs, Color tones include various shades of gray, blues, pinks, cream, with hints of purple throughout. rug TU-NED-1037, ...
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Colorful Stripe Runner with Tribal Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful vintage Turkish Kilim runner with a stripe and modern design, Minimalist stripe design Kilim runner from Turkey, rug TU-NED-602, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, ci...
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Colorful Stripe Runner with Tribal Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful vintage Turkish Kilim runner with a stripe and modern design, Minimalist stripe design Kilim runner from Turkey, rug TU-NED-630, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, ci...
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Flat-Weave Kilim with Embroideries in Taupe, Tan, Blue and Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage flat-weave Kilim with embroideries in tan, blue and gray with a modern design geometric stripe design Vintage Kilim from Turkey, rug EN-179260, country of origin / type: Turk...
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Stripes in Light Taupe and Neutral Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Light stripe design Kilim runner in cream and taupe, rug EN-165888, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950. Measures: 2'4 x 11'9 This flat-woven Kilim runner from...
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Large Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Stripes in Brown, White and Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flat-weave Kilim vintage rug from Turkey with stripes in brown, white, taupe, and cream Rug TU-NED-1003, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1940. Woven during the mid-2...
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Modern Afghan Kilim Runner in Variegated Shades of Cream and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flat-weave Kilim rug with all-over in shades of cream and blue, Keivan Woven Arts/rug/ AFG-31760, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim Measures: 3'1 x 9'7 This minimalist...
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2010s Afghan Kilim More Carpets

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Modern Flat-Weave Kilim Rug in Multi-Panel Striped Design in Earthy Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern flat-weave Kilim rug with stripes in shades of light ocean blue, charcoal, gray and cream, rug AFG-24713, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim This flat-woven kili...
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Modern Design Flat-Weave Kilim Rug in D. Purple Brown and Lt. Blue Green Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Modern flat-weave Fine Kilim rug in shades of dark purple, brown and light blue green highlights. rug AFG-27634, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim This unique Ki...
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Vintage Flat-Weave Kilim with Embroideries in Blush, Green, Blue and Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Flat-Weave Kilim with Embroideries in Blush, Green, Blue and Gray Vintage flat-weave Kilim with embroideries in blush, green, blue and gray with a modern design geome...
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Large Kilim Rug in Light Blue, Light Gray Cream with Minimalist Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Kilim rug with Minimalist and Modern design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/AFG-27618 , country of origin / type: Afghanistan /Kilim. The subdued design of this kilim rug makes it p...
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Tan, Taupe, Gray Vintage Turkish Embroidered Rug with Geometric Diamond Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Embroidered vintage flat weave rug from Turkey in shades of tan, taupe, Gray cream and neutrals with geometric pattern, rug EN-176959, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa...
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Shades of Brown All-Over Design Modern Afghan Kilim Runner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flat-weave Kilim rug with modern design in shades of browns, rug AFG-27760, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim This playful piece features an all-over design that evoke...
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Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Flat-Weave Rug in Shades of Browns Taupe and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ivory and brown vintage Kilim from Turkey with Minimalist design in stripes, rug EN-176194, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 This vintage striped design Kilim ...
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Vintage Turkish Embroidered Rug with Geometric Diamond Design with Soft Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Embroidered vintage rug from Turkey in shades of tan, light green, light red, and cream with geometric pattern, rug EN-179324, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1...
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Large Turkish Kilim in Tan, Blue, Taupe, Light Green Neutral Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Turkish kilim from vintage pieces skillfully put together. This fine patchwork rug has light green, tan, taupe, blue, cream, brown and neutral tones, rug/EN-179675, country of origin / type: Turkey / Patchwork, circa 1930. This vintage Turkish kilim is composed of various neutral-colored segments in a charming patchwork fashion...
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Large Kilim in Variegated gray, Silver, blue Strips with Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Casual Kilim and Modern design Kilim rug with striped design in muted blues and grays, rug OB-103715362-60180007, country of origin / type: India / Kilim This Casual modern rug feat...
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2010s Asian Kilim More Carpets

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Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Vertical Stripes in Chocolate Brown and Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flat-weave vintage Kilim vintage rug from Turkey with vertical stripes in dark brown and cream. Rug TU-NED-1123, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 Woven during ...
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Blue and Brown Flat-Weave Large Kilim Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Versatile flat-weave Kilim for a Modern interiors as well as casual interiors or any Classic design Flat-weave Kilim rug, Keivan Woven Arts / rug afg-27812, country of origin / type:...
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2010s Afghan Kilim More Carpets

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Modern Kilim Rug With Large Stripes in Shades of Blue, Taupe, Light Brown, Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts-Flat-weave Kilim rug with stripes with modern design in shades of blue, taupe gray and cream, rug afg-29515, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim This pla...
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American Made Flat-Weave Rug with Snow Scene
Located in Atlanta, GA
American finely made flat-weave rug with snow scene, 13-1104 handwoven scenic tapestry from the mid-20th century, size: 2'8 x 3'10.
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave Rug with Geometric Design in Red, Yellow, Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Kilim flat-weave rug with geometric design in red, yellow, green, rug tu-ned-22, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950 Geometric elements take center...
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Embroidered Flat-Weave Rug in All Over Diamond Pattern and Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This marvelous geometric embroidered Kilim rug showcases an all-over diamond pattern in the background and an understated border, paired with a distinct set of random colors such as ...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Bold, flatwoven, and effortlessly stylish, this modern kilim rug brings a fresh perspective to a time-honored weaving tradition. Handcrafted using 100% wool, the rug features a low-p...
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Antique 1880 French Geometric Aztek Kilim Runner Hallway Rug Carpet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this large country house, Antique French runner rug with lovely Aztek Kilim style design circa 1860-1880 This piece...
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Magnificent Vintage Turkish Embroidered Kilim Rug in Purple and Orange
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'7 x 10'5. Featuring a large diamond pattern with a spotted and speckled assortment of geometric checkered elements, this uniquely embroidered Kilim...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim More Carpets

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Vintage Turkish Embroidered Flat Weave with Diamond and Zig-Zag Pattern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'5 x 10'2. This Turkish embroidered Jajeem displays a repeating diamond pattern in the field and a simple zig-zag border. The taupe in the center gives this rug a neutral...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim More Carpets

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Stunning Extra Large Fine Antique French Country House Rug Carpet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extra large country house, antique French rug with lovely Aztek Kilim style design circa 1860-1880 I have a collection of 12 rugs I’m now l...
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21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
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2010s Indian Kilim More Carpets

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21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
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2010s Indian Kilim More Carpets

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21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
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21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Size - 8'1" x 10'1" Color - Santorini White and Blue Type - Modern Kilim **Certified and recognized as a “child labor free” rug company. As a result of our mission of creating worl...
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21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Kilim Composition Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition - Deco Fan design. Turkish linen and cotton panels with basic Herringbone stitching in natural linen.
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Kilim Composition Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage kilim composition - Modernistic design.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Kilim Composition Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition - The Gate design. Moroccan rare panels:white brown striped. The stitch: regular herringbone with button stitch on the edges.
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Kilim Composition Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition: Five white Turkish panels in composition with six pieces (stripes- camel color on white piece, coarse weave, hemp). Stitch: Regular Herringbone stitch be...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim More Carpets

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Wool, Linen

21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
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2010s Indian Kilim More Carpets

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21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
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2010s Indian Kilim More Carpets

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21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
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2010s Indian Kilim More Carpets

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Hand-Woven Diamond Kilim Wool Rug in Touch of Purple Pattern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kilim rugs range from typical, utilitarian functions to symbolic purposes, to art hanging in a home or gallery setting. The true beauty of these carpets is that they could serve several of these purposes across many lifespans. We recommend paying close attention to the motifs and colorscapes that were intentionally chosen by the weaver and visualizing where such a piece would be suited best in your space. If the choices are abundant, try unfurling this work of art in the heart of your home, far from the dirt and chaos of the outside world. Carpet weaving has an essential place in the culture, economy, and art of the “Rug Belt”, a region of countries that stretches from Morocco, through the Middle East, and ends in northern India. Persian carpets, first exported to ancient Greece and revered by great writers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
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2010s Afghan Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
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2010s Afghan Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
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2010s Afghan Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
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2010s Afghan Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...
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2010s Afghan Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Each motif and pattern is a reflection of the rich tapestry of Indian culture, ...
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2010s Indian Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Each pattern is a reflection of the rich tapestry of Indian culture, drawing in...
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2010s Indian Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Each motif and pattern is a reflection of the rich tapestry of Indian culture, ...
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2010s Indian Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. The pattern is a reflection of the rich tapestry of Indian culture, drawing ins...
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2010s Indian Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Persian Beige and Grey Handmade Wool Kilim Rug by Dorie Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Persian beige and grey handmade wool kilim rug by Dorie Leslie Blau. Size: 6'8" x 8'0" (203 x 243 cm). A modern Persian Kilim carpet. Exclusively available at Doris Leslie Bla...
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Wool

Contemporary Sandy Beige Flat-Woven Wool Kilim Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary sandy beige flat-woven wool Kilim rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 13'6" × 17'8" (411 × 538 cm) The carpet boasts a fascinating texture, which could only be achieved by a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Hand-woven Diamond Wool Kilim Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Mansour Modern collection is primarily inspired by vintage flat-weave rugs whose geometric designs are relevant as ever in the 21st century. The collection utilizes a number of f...
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2010s Indian Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Shahsevan Kilim, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Northwest Persian Shahsevan Kilim Rug, 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 5'5" W x 9'10" L Condition: Very Good Origin: Northwest Persia Period: 19th Century (...
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Large Handwoven Multicolor Kilim Rug / Carpet Floral Tree Look
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this large country house, vintage Kilim rug circa 1940's. I have a collection of 12 rugs I’m now listing for sale of all kinds of ages, periods,...
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Kilim more carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Kilim more 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 more carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Kilim more carpets 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 more carpets, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mehraban Rugs, Nasiri, and Nazmiyal Collection. 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 more carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $94,792 while the average work can sell for $2,900.

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