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Modern Persian Rugs

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Tones of Blue with Stripes and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Rez K...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray and Cream Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Rez K...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Gray with Mustard and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on Classic pane...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray Cream
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Rez K...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary 21st Century Persian Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Accent Rug in Black
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flat-weave Kilim room size accent rug handmade during the 21st century with a contemporary design in black. Measures: 6' 2" x 10' 2".
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Blue with Gray Stripes and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic p...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 6" x 3' 6".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gold and Blue with Stripes and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on Classic panel-weaving, our latest “Rez Kil...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Custom Kilim Design in Beige-Brown and Gray
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this custom Kilim design is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on clas...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige and Mustard Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x15 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic pane...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 7" x 5' 2" Persian rugs carpets: Persia (Iran) ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Deco carpet from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 7" x 5' 4".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flatwoven Kilim small room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 6' 4" x 10' 0".
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Blue and Cream Wool Persian Rug with Detailed Textured Patterns, 2 x 3
Located in New York, NY
This modern blue and cream wool Persian rug with detailed textured patterns, sized 2' x 3', brings a striking blend of subtle color and expert craftsmanship to any space. The rug’s a...
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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Orley Shabahang "Flutter" Abstract Persian Carpet, Indigo and Gold Wool, 5 x 7
Located in New York, NY
Orley Shabahang's "Flutter" abstractly depicts the briefest instants as falling leaves in autumn sit transfixed in their moment of weightlessness as they waft to the ground. Deep ind...
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Early 2000s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mazandaran Kilim Rug Blue Ombré Panel Flatweave Hand-Spun Wool Custom Size
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, textural, and minimalist in tone, this Mazandaran Kilim Flatweave Rug by Nasiri Carpets distills traditional Persian craftsmanship into a clean, modern expression. Woven in ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Rust Tone Orange and Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim rug is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug Kilim. On the design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 3".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 11" x 3' 9" Persian rugs carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 6" x 2' 6".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 10" x 7' 9" Persian rugs carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large c...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Rug in Beige-Brown and Gold Floral Patterns by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents a rare antique 13x25 Persian rug with their latest curation of iconic classics. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930. On the Design: This all over pattern ...
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1920s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handwoven Persian Shiraz Rug Minimalist Natural Wool in Neutral Tones
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted Persian Shiraz rug is woven from hand-spun wool and dyed with natural vegetable pigments, creating a warm, organic aesthetic. The subtle neutral tones and understate...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Custom Kilim Design in Black White
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this custom Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, these photos represent an 8x10 flat weave...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Orange Cream Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Re...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Area Rug - Brown Ivory - Taupe Design
Located in Dallas, TX
A Modern Abstract Wool Rug This beautiful area rug is a stunning piece of contemporary art for the floor, a masterpiece that plays with texture and abstract form to create a look of...
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20th Century Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

India Modern Area Rugs - Black Ivory Orange Red Design
Located in Dallas, TX
A Royal Statement: A Modern Masterpiece of Persian Design I am almost certain that the attractive and eye-catching color scheme of this rug has drawn you here. It is a rare and magni...
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20th Century Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige with Black and Yellow Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel w...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Sky Blue and Off-White Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Rez K...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Colorful Persian Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian tribal flat-weave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with 4 striped colorful columns with white bindings. Measures: 6'7" x 8'9".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Blue and Cream Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Rez Ki...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gold and Sky Blue Stripes with Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x3 square Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug Kilim. On the Design: Our “Rez Kilim” collection represents a uni...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gold and Blue Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Rez Ki...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gold and Sky Blue Stripes with Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x5 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Our “Rez Kilim” collection represents a unique modern ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Navy Blue with Beige-Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “R...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Orange with Gray-Blue Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Rez...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Blue Muted Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, an 8x11 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “R...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Gold Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Rez K...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Grey Black Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Rez K...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Pink and Beige Chevrons
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x11 Kilim is from a new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. Its construction uses a paddle-weave technique that plays complementary colors t...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Persian carpet from the city of Tabriz with a modern design.
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1960s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray with Sky Blue and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on Classic panel...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Blue and Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic pane...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Custom Kilim Design in Gold and Blue Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “R...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Off-White and Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 custom Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our lat...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Pink with Yellow and Green Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 4x5 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel w...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilims Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige with Black and Yellow Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 4x5 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel w...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige with Black and Yellow Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige with Black and Yellow Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel w...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Green with Teal and Pink Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on Classic panel...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Green with Teal and Pink Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 4x5 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Ochre with Beige and Pink Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Gray and Blue
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 6x8 piece is from a bold new line of contemporary rugs by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: This new addition to “Rez Kilim” is a play of pile and flat weave...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Black, Beige and Green Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x13 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic pane...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige-Brown with Gray Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on Classic pane...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Mustard with Sky Blue Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic pane...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Red, Green, and White Chevrons
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x11 Kilim is from a new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Its construction uses a paddle-weave technique that plays complementary colors toget...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury Handmade Persian Runner in Beige, Purple, and Blue
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz rug in runner format handmade in the mid-20th century with a beige field, and minor secondary tones in light purple and light blue. Measures: 3' 6" x 9' 3"
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Pink and Beige Chevrons
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x11 Kilim is from a new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Its construction uses a paddle-weave technique that plays complementary colors toget...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

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