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.
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...
Wool, Cotton
Custom Made Modern Ottoman with Vintage Turkish Anatolian Kilim Cover & Oak Wood
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made an oak wood ottoman 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 ...
Wool, Oak
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Throw Pillow – 18” x 10”
Located in Los Angeles, US
This antique 19th century Caucasian kilim throw pillow offers a vibrant blend of tradition and design versatility. Featuring intricate geometric patterns, including diamond and roset...
Wool, Cotton
$1,034Sale Price|40% Off
5.3x8.3 Ft One-of-a-Kind Geometric Vintage Turkish Jijim Kilim Rug Made of Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This attractive flat-weave rug is handwoven in fine local wool to create a sturdy floor covering. This type of Kilims (woven in the intricate "Jijim" brocading technique) were produc...
Wool
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Rug, Swedish Minimalist Geometry in Green
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in an intricate blend of New Zealand wool and undyed, natural yarns, this 3x5 flatweave is a premier selection from our contemporary Scandinavian rug collection—its design...
Wool
Mid-20th Century Square Geometric Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish square size Kilim. Measures: 6'8” x 7' With the Jijim weaving technique, different colored threads are applied between the weft and warp threads, on th...
Wool
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...
Wool, Cotton
Hand-Embroidered Vintage Peruvian Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78756 Hand-Embroidered Vintage Peruvian Tapestry, 02'02 x 04'07. Hand-embroidered Peruvian tapestries are intricate textile artworks crafted ...
Wool
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Baluch Rug, with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x8 vintage Baluch rug is a remarkable signature piece from Turkey. It features colorful geometric patterns—a lovely design like few even in our collection...
Wool
$1,199Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Blue And White Shooting Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Indigo Blue And White Indian Shooting Star Rug - 9'x12' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the spe...
Cotton
21st Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
This 21st-century Turkish flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 0" x 11' 9", showcases a striking geometric composition inspired by traditional Anatolian designs. The central field featu...
Wool
$5,437Sale Price|25% Off
Handmade Modern Kilim Wool Rug, Geometric Design, 9' x 12'
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave handmade wool rug. This Kilim rug has a beige field with accents of blue and brown in a gorgeous geometric expressionist design. This rug measures: 9' ...
Wool
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Lumbar Pillow – 20” x 9”
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vibrant, geometric, and full of cultural richness, this 19th century Caucasian kilim lumbar pillow is a striking accent that blends time-honored design with contemporary styling. Wov...
Wool, Cotton
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...
Wool
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Suzani Style Kilim in Cream with Polychromatic Bird Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 3x5 Kilim represents an exciting new line of Modern Classics and contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim—a series of designs inspired by antique Suz...
Wool
$612Sale Price|30% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Beige And Blue Tile Patterned Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Beige And Blue Indian Tile Checked Rug - 8'x10' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton y...
Cotton
$74Sale Price|40% Off
16"x24" Traditional Lumbar Pillow Cover. Handwoven Turkish Cushion 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-...
Wool, Cotton
$909Sale Price|20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Red Orange and Green Wool Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in distinguished natural wool with a unique blend of exotic yarns, this modern rug hails from the latest flat weave additions to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Kilim Collec...
Wool
$111Sale Price|25% Off
4'3"x5'10" Green, 100% Wool, Hand Woven, Flat Weave Kilim, Reversible Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Turquoise Green, 100% Wool, Hand Woven, Flat Weave Kilim, Geometric Design, Reversible Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Pri...
Wool
$111Sale Price|25% Off
5'x8' Yellow, Pure Wool, Flat Weave Kilim, Chevron Design, Hand Woven Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Trombone Yellow, Pure Wool, Flat Weave Kilim, Chevron Design, Hand Woven, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Primary color: Y...
Wool
$111Sale Price|25% Off
2'5"x6'1" Red, Flat Weave Reversible Kilim, 100% Wool Hand Woven Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Alabama Crimson Red, Flat Weave Reversible Kilim, Geometrical Line Design, 100% Wool, Hand Woven, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Styl...
Wool
$111Sale Price|25% Off
2'9''x6' Goose Gray, Wool, Hand Woven, Durie Kilim, Reversible, Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Goose Gray, Wool, Flat Weave, Hand Woven, Durie Kilim, Geometric Design, Reversible, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditiona...
Wool
$111Sale Price|25% Off
2'x3' Taupe Brown Flat Weave Wide Stripe Design Wool Hand Woven Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Taupe Brown, Undyed Flat Weave Kilim, Wide Stripe Design, Natural Wool, Hand Woven, Sample Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional...
Wool
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Balikesir Jijim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Balikesir Jijim rug. A beautiful old tribal flat-weave rug from Western Turkey, woven in the intricate "jijim" brocading technique, with alternating bands of...
Wool
Kilim Pillowcase made from a 19th C. Eastern Anatolian kilim Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.
Wool
21st Century Modern Kilim Rug
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...
Wool
$1,575Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Flat-Weave Handmade Striped Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave handmade wool rug. This Kilim rug has a brown and beige field with accents of blue in a gorgeous geometric striped design. This rug measures: 4'11" x 6...
Wool
$3,675Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Kilim Flatweave Wool Rug with Art Deco Design in Earthy Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite Indian rug showcases a splendid contemporary Kilim flatweave style crafted from premium wool. Its beige and brown color scheme emanates elegance, complemented by a cap...
Wool
Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim Measures: 16'' x 20''.
Wool
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Gray & Yellow Flatweave Kilim Turkish Wool Rug with Geometric Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Turkish Kilim rug features an iconic yellow stripe design with geometric elements set against a neutral off-gray field. The handwoven construction showcases excelle...
Wool
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
Hand-Knotted Turkish Kilim Rug, Wool, Striped Design, 7'10" x 9'10"
Located in Norwalk, CT
21st century Turkish Kilim rug, hand knotted wool with an all-over striped dark brown, light brown and tan field. This rug measures 7' 10" x 9' 10".
Wool
Vintage Afghani Baluch Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid 20th century Persian Afghani Baluch runner covered with diamonds all over the field and arranged into larger red diamond medallions. The border is sweet with stylize...
Wool
659 - Old Fine Senneh Kilim
Located in Paris, FR
659 - beautiful 19th century Kilim with beautiful fine central medallion patterns, and beautiful colors pink, orange, yellow, green and dark brown, entirely handwoven with wool woven...
Wool
Wonderful Antique Armenian Karabagh Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid-20th century Caucasian Karabagh Kilim with beautiful Caucasian geometrical design in center and a Aubusson floral design at borders, and with natural colors with b...
Wool
$597Sale Price|40% Off
5.8x9 Ft Vintage Hand-Woven Central Anatolian Kilim Rug with Striped Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage flat-weave (kilim) with striped design, 100% wool. Handwoven in Turkey in 1960s. Washed professionally. Sturdy and suitable for both residential and commercial interiors. Mea...
Wool
1920s Antique Portuguese Needlepoint Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...
Wool, Cotton
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Indian Flatweave Dhurrie Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Indian Flat-weave Dhurrie carpet. A totally bold horizontal serrated zig-zag in red, black and ecru in the Navajo style keeps the eye moving on this Indian tapestry-woven f...
Cotton
$477Sale Price|40% Off
Patchwork Kilim Rug, One of a Kind, Great for Eclectic, Bohemian Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This is a one of a kind handmade patchwork rug made of assorted pieces of mid to 3rd quarter 20th Century flat-woven Turkish rugs. The rug is all wool and the hand stitched denim on ...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Northeastern Anatolian Kilim Rug with Niche Design
Located in Milan, IT
A finely woven Anatolian kilim originating from the Erzurum area in northeastern Anatolia, distinguished by a directional niche pattern, which is sometimes referred to as the prayer ...
Wool
$10,560Sale Price|20% Off
Oversized Vintage Dhurrie Rug in Blue with Stripes and Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x15 vintage Dhurrie rug is an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s latest acquisition of rare and exemplary mid-century flatweaves of the same style—handwoven in cotton in...
Cotton
$752Sale Price|30% Off
6'2'' x 8' Vintage Hand-Woven Goat Hair Nomadic Kilim Rug. Flat-Weave
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A simple yet beautiful flat-weave rug made of goat hair and cotton handwoven by the nomadic tribes in South Central Turkey with a white and black speckled looking field and small bur...
Goat Hair, Cotton
$147Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x3'8" Gold Shades Reversible Kilim Pure Wool Hand Woven Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gold Shades Reversible Kilim Pure Wool Hand Woven Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weaving cra...
Wool
$2,925Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Flatweave kilim Designed Wool rug Handmade In Red- Rust Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rug features a modern Kilim flatweave design made of wool, showcasing a striped pattern on a red-rust color base. This rug measures 7'4" x 10'6".
Wool
Amazing Early 20th Century Saveh Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Saveh Kilim rug, woven with naturally dyed cotton, with a beautiful all-over coral colored lattice on an wonderful purple/indigo background flanked by a...
Cotton
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Coral, Tan and Soft Blue Stripes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'4 x 8'7 Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Coral, Tan and Soft Blue Stripes. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/EN-P13226, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950. A beautifully balanced Vintage Turkish Kilim runner featuring a refined palette of coral, sandy tan, soft sky blue, and warm brown tones. The design is composed of gently shifting horizontal stripes, where muted coral bands bring warmth, while soft blue and beige hues introduce a calming contrast. Subtle tonal variations across the surface create a softly weathered appearance, adding depth and character to the overall composition. Handwoven using traditional flatweave techniques, the texture reveals the artistry of Anatolian craftsmanship. The interplay of warm and cool tones gives the piece a versatile quality, allowing it to complement a variety of interiors. Coral and terracotta shades add energy, while the pale blue and neutral beige tones soften the look, making it feel relaxed and inviting. The elongated proportions make it especially suited for hallways, entryways, or narrow spaces where a touch of color and texture is desired without overwhelming the setting. Its understated yet lively palette works well in coastal, rustic, or modern environments, offering both visual interest and timeless appeal. SEO Keywords: Vintage Turkish kilim runner, coral striped kilim runner, beige and blue flatweave rug...
Wool
$2,200Sale Price|21% Off
Turkish Kilim Area Size Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
A colorful Turkish Kilim flat-weave rug. Large-scale lime green medallion with accents in orange, pink, gray on a burnt red field with a striped motif on both ends.
Wool
$1,110Sale Price|20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Striped Yellow and Black Wool Kilim Runner
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in distinguished natural wool with a unique blend of exotic yarns, this modern rug hails from the latest flat weave additions to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Kilim Collec...
Wool
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Flatweave Turkish Kilim Wool Rug With Multicolor Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite wool kilim rug features a stunning all-over geometric design and a vibrant multi-colored field. The meticulous, handmade craftsmanship ensures a one-of-a-kind addition...
Wool
1920's Afghan Flatweave Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
79069 Antique Maimana Afghan Kilim Rug, 02'05 x 03'03. This enchanting handwoven wool antique Maimana Afghan kilim rug epitomizes the masterful artistry of skilled weavers from the M...
Wool
$147Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x6'7" Yellow Shades Flat Weave Kilim All Wool Hand Woven Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Yellow Shades Flat Weave Kilim Pure Wool Hand Woven Runner Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries-old Persian we...
Wool
$147Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x6'3" Yellow Shades Flat Weave Kilim All Wool Hand Woven Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Yellow Shades Flat Weave Kilim Pure Wool Hand Woven Runner Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries-old Persian we...
Wool
LOVELY GEORGE SMITH OF CHELSEA KILIM & DARK BROWN LEATHER HOWARD STYLE ARMCHAiR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage George Smith Brown Leather & Aztec Kilim upholstered Howard model armchair with fe...
Leather, Upholstery
New Vintage-Inspired Turkish Kilim Area Rug with Wabi-Sabi Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52210 New Vintage-Inspired Turkish Kilim Rug, 08'05 x 12'05. Reflecting elements of Wabi-Sabi with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven vintage style Turkish kilim rug will ...
Wool
$462Sale Price|30% Off
Ivory & Rose Mut Kilim • Navajo-Style Turkish Tribal Flatweave Rug (3'x5')
Located in Burlingame, CA
Handwoven in the Mut region of southern Turkey, this mid-century kilim features a soft, stepped medallion layout that visually echoes Navajo geometry while remaining firmly rooted in...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
Geometric Stripe Design Turkish Vintage Kaysari Kilim Rug in Warm Earth Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'6" x 8'10" Geometric Stripe Design Turkish Vintage Kaysari Kilim Rug in Warm Earth Tones. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-159281, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kaysari Kilim, circa 1940. This vintage Kaysari Kilim rug features an all-over arrangement of horizontal bands accented with geometric diamond motifs. Its warm, earthy palette and balanced composition reflect the traditional weaving heritage of the Kayseri region, making it a versatile piece for both classic and eclectic interiors. SEO Keywords: geometric stripe kilim rug Turkish Kaysari kilim vintage Kaysari rug striped Turkish kilim earth tone kilim rug handwoven Turkish flatweave Anatolian kilim rug vintage geometric kilim tribal stripe kilim warm neutral kilim rug...
Wool
Mid 20th C. Pillow Cover Made from Vintage Anatolian Covers
By Seref Ozen
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. ...
Cotton
$161Sale Price|30% Off
16"x24" SET OF 2 - Vintage 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 hemp cushion cover set. This pair of cushion covers is carefully crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims...
Wool, Cotton, Hemp
New Turkish Kilim Geometric High Low Rug with Raised Design
Located in Dallas, TX
53783 new Turkish Kilim geometric high low rug 10'02 x 13'10. Full of tiny details and a bold compartmental design combined with vibrant co...
Wool
Turkish Vintage Kilim in Shades of Brown and Ivory with Stripe Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish Vintage Kilim in Shades of Brown and Ivory with Stripe Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15170, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 Measures: 4'2 x 5'0 Thi...
Wool
$9,300Sale Price|25% Off
Apadana Modern Kilim Blue Handmade Geometric Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oversize Kilim flat-weave wool rug with a blue field. This piece of art has pink, green, and yellow accents in a gorgeous geometric abstract design. This rug meas...
Wool