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Kilim Persian Rugs

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 Bakhshayesh Runner With Intricate Persian Geometric Patterns 13 5" X 3 5
Located in Los Angeles, US
Step into a world of timeless artistry with this antique Bakhshayesh runner, a Persian treasure that embodies the rich heritage of traditional craftsmanship. Handwoven with meticulou...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Aubergine and Chartreuse Green Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 kilim rug is from an exciting new collection in Rug & Kilim's modern flat weaves. On the Design: Handwoven in wool, this new style of our “Rez” Collect...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Rug with Vibrant Red Field and Accents of Light 2 7 x 12 2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'7 x 12'2 Vintage Persian Kilim Rug with Vibrant Red Field and Accents of Light 2'7 x 12'2. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/DSP-250101, country of origin / type: Iran/ Kilim, cir...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Extra-Long Runner Rug with Floral Patterns Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1900-1920, this 3x16 antique Persian runner rug of Mahal provenance is one of the most exciting new curations from Rug & Kilim’s rare classics—a bre...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century, Anatolian Turkish Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Anatolian Turkish kilim rug with the most wonderful stylized crab pattern woven in myriad brilliant colors, and woven in two narrow panels...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Saveh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Savek Kilim rug, woven with naturally dyed cotton, with a beautiful all-over field of small-scale geometric pattern of diamonds, crosses, and square dots...
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1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton

Vintage Persian Mazandaran Kilim in Beige-Brown Striped Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 11x13 vintage Persian kilim is the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s coveted Kilim & Flatweave collection. On the Design: This Mazandaran kilim is a mid-...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Mazandaran Kilim in Beige-Brown Striped Pattern - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x10 vintage Persian kilim is the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s coveted Kilim & Flatweave collection. On the Design: This Mazandaran kilim is a mid-ce...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 6' 5" x 7' 9", features a lively interplay of horizontal stripes across its surface. The design consists of four vertical...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim, Rich Chocolate Brown Stripes and Blue Notes - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool circa 1950-1960, this 6x9 vintage flat-weave Kilim is a particularly grounding and sought-after work of an exciting new curation from Rug Kilim’s colle...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Nice Vintage Jajim Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury Jajim Kilim with a geometrical decorative design and nice colors with blue, orange, yellow, pink and green, entirely handwoven with wo...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 7' 6" x 9' 11", features a warm and earthy horizontal stripe design. The color palette consists of soft browns, tans, and...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim Runner with Polychromatic Stripes - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool in Persia circa 1950-1960, this 4x10 vintage Shahsavan Kilim is a particularly bright and sought-after work of an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s co...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Bidjar Persian Kilim, Tribal Rug in Brown Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool in Persia 1950-1960, this 9x11 vintage Bidjar Kilim is a particularly earthy and sought-after work of an exciting new curation from Rug Kilim’s collect...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Persian Kilim Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Persian Kilim rug, hand knotted wool with a tan field, red and brown accents in all-over Classic abstract design This rug measures 9' 6" x 15' 06''.   
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 5" x 12' 5", features a captivating patchwork design that merges traditional weaving techniques with a bold, modern aesthe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Wool 1920s Persian Jajim Kilim, Red, Green, Cream, and Brown, 4 x 5
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Persian Jajim with decorative poms was created using organic vegetable dyes and pure handspun wool. It is an improvisational piece intended fo...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 7' 10" x 12' 5", showcases a beautifully balanced interplay of pattern and negative space, highlighting the artistry of t...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin kilim rug with an all-over diamond pattern woven in multi-colored wool, and surrounded by a complex border of geometr...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Ghashghai Kilim Rug With Multicolor Tribal Bands – 8 2" X 4 8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
This vibrant vintage Ghashghai Kilim rug features bold horizontal tribal bands in an array of warm earth tones, rich reds, ivory, indigo, mustard, and forest green. Handwoven by noma...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Persian Pelas Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Persian flat-weave is skillfully sourced by Nasiri and is exclusive to our showroom. Our curated collection of vintage rugs embodies the minimal style that emerged in th...
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1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 8' 1" x 9' 4", features a striking graphic design composed of bold black and white horizontal stripes. Divided into four ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Kilim Colorful Stripe Runner with Tribal Motifs 3 2 x 11 5
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful vintage Turkish Kilim runner with a stripe and modern design, minimalist stripe design Kilim runner from Turkey. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-5043, country of origin / typ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Reversible Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Persian Flatweave Kilim Reversible Accent Carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 0" x 10' 0"
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton

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 Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 5" x 12' 11", showcases a bold and graphic design of alternating black and ivory horizontal stripes. The stripes are arran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Zilu weft-faced technique in cotton. This thick blue and white flatweave features a field of small squares and diamonds, framed by full-length side and short end borders with varied ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton

NASIRI Carpets Mazandaran Collection - Multicolor Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran Collection highlights the minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. These rugs are inspired by the kilims that ...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Brilliant Vintage Gabbeh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple but chic mid-20th century Persian Gabbeh kilim rug woven in crimson and indigo wool with a wonderful stylized flower and simple whip stitched edge trim. Composed of two pan...
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1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Gallery Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 7' 9" x 12' 1", features a bold and graphic design with alternating black and cream horizontal stripes. Arranged in vertical ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 5" x 10' 3", exemplifies the timeless beauty and practicality of traditional Persian weaving techniques. The design fe...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 7' 1" x 8' 1", features a graceful vertical stripe design rendered in a soft, natural palette. Earthy tones of beige, tau...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flat-woven Kilim rug from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Flat-Weave
Vintage Persian Kilim Flat-Weave
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Striking Turkish Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage mid-20th century Turkish Konya Kilim runner with a gold and gray striped pattern on a cream colored background.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim square rug, measuring 9' 8" x 9' 8", features a timeless striped design that exudes warmth and simplicity. The composition is defined by...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Persian Flatweave Kilim Room size Carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 8' 7" x 12' 2"
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton

21st Century Modern Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand knotted modern Kilim rug with a rust field and beige borders. This rug measures 3' 1" x 9' 10".
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Kayseri Style Prayer Saph Rug, Mid-20th Century, Pakistan
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kayseri style Prayer Saph rug, mid-20th century, Pakistan Signed by the weaver and finely woven in Pakistan, cotton warp, the weft and pile are wool. Prayer ...
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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 8' 6" x 10' 1", showcases a minimalist design rooted in traditional craftsmanship. The rug’s field is a soft, clean ivory...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Aubergine and Chartreuse Green Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 kilim rug is from an exciting new collection in Rug & Kilim's modern flat weaves. On the Design: Handwoven in wool, this new style of our “Rez” Collection ...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 10" x 12' 3", features a timeless striped design that reflects the simplicity and elegance of traditional Persian craf...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Fantastic Vintage Persian Cotton Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic vintage Persian cotton Kilim rug with a wonderful all-over stylized flower pattern woven in red and indigo surrounded by a border of mult...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and bold mid-20th century Turkish Konya kilim rug with two large geometric pattered medallion with myriad styled flowers and surround...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Contemporary Kilim Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Kilim hand knotted wool rug with a tan field, and a turquoises accents an all-over geometric design. This rug measures 10' 7" x 12' 1".
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Mazandaran Kilim in Beige-Brown Striped Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x15 vintage Persian kilim is the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s coveted Kilim & Flatweave collection. On the Design: This Mazandaran kilim is a mid-ce...
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1640s Persian Antique Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Runner, Tribal Rug with Vibrant Chevrons - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool circa 1950-1960, this 4x9 vintage flat-weave runner Kilim is a particularly intense and sought-after work of an exciting new curation from Rug Kilim’s ...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Aubergine and Chartreuse Green Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 kilim rug is from an exciting new collection in Rug & Kilim's modern flat weaves. On the Design: Handwoven in wool, this new st...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Desert Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
77905, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven w...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Amazing Vintage Gabbeh Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A amazing vintage Persian Gabbeh Kilim rug woven in crimson and indigo wool with a simple whipstitched edge trim.
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1960s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Pelas Stripe Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Persian flat-weave rug is in the manner of the Mid-Century Modern style and is made with handspun wool and natural dyes. It is inspired by the vintage kilims that are native to ...
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2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Turkish Konya handwoven cotton kilim rug with a cream field and multiple pairs of black stripes.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton

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 Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish cotton kilim rug constructed of three panels stitched together with a striped pattern woven in pale indigo against a c...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Cotton

Beautiful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim rug with a beautiful stylized multicolored tree-of-life patterned field woven with incredible natural vegetable dyed wool. The bor...
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1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over diamond floral pattern surrounded by multiple complementary geometric borders.
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1940s Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Plain Kilim in Beige-Brown Striations, Solid Hues by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Connoting mid-century aesthetics in handwoven wool, a 5x9 vintage kilim rug from our recently curates flatweaves. This particular kilim rug features a distinctive beige–brown panel s...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kilim flat-woven rug from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Flat-Weave
Vintage Persian Kilim Flat-Weave
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Persian Kilim Rug Wool Red Cream Floral Flat-Weave by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool with midcentury origins circa 1950-1960, this vintage 4’10 x 9’11 Northwest Persian Kilim rug features all-over geometric tribal patterns in red, green, orange, pin...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim in Beige with Brown Stripes by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x7 Persian tribal kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960. The design favors neutral tones with a beige field, rich brown stripes in the outer fie...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Vintage Kilim Striped Rug in Brown, Blue Cream 5 3 x 12 4
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish Vintage Kilim Flat-Weave Rug in Brown, Blue and Cream with Stripe Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-13206-13207, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 Measure...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Kilim persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Kilim persian rugs 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 persian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Kilim persian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original persian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Nasiri, Mehraban Rugs, Rug Kilim, 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 persian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $250,785 while the average work can sell for $2,400.

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