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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Pillowcase Made from an Antique t Anatolian Cicim Kilim, 19th C.
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an Insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning Recommended.
Wool
Vintage Mut Kilim Rug Wool Old Eastern Anatolian Handwoven Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian Old Vintage Kilim from the Mut, Adana region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colo...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$62Sale Price|40% Off
16"x24" Hand-Woven Kilim Cushion Cover. Vintage Pillowcase. Wool Accent Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish wool kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkey Flatweave Kilim Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish flatweave kilim in a wool-on-wool construction, this large carpet presents a richly layered, panel-based composition defined by vertically oriented bands o...
Wool
21st Century Modern Turkish Flatweave Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 8' 6" x 11' 9", showcases an expressive and richly textured design composed of horizontal striations in a diverse palette of ...
Wool
$74Sale Price|40% Off
12"x20" Vintage Cushion Cover. Handmade Accent Pillow. Kilim Lumbar Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish wool kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Sarkoy Kilim Rug, Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet, Balkan Style Unique
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Şarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in a...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool
$72Sale Price|30% Off
12"x24" Vintage Kilim Lumbar Pillow Cover. Cushion Cover. Hemp Throw Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish hemp kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton, Hemp
$984Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Southern Anatolian Rug Turkish Runner Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Runner Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Patchwork Rug in Multicolor with Geometric Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in cotton and wool, this 5x7 vintage Turkish patchwork rug, dating to circa 1950–1960, captures the essence of mid-century craftsmanship. A part of Rug & Kilim’s collec...
Wool, Cotton
Modern Striped Kilim Rug Handmade Carpet Blue Cream Wool Flat Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This modern flatwoven kilim is a handwoven piece constructed in Afghanistan. The design is woven with a bold stripe pattern with a simple blue and cream Scandinavian colour palette. ...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$139Sale Price / set|40% Off
16"x16" SET OF 2 - Handwoven Cushion Covers. Striped Turkish Accent Pillows
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
$948Sale Price|25% Off
10'x13' Colorful Afghan Kilim Geometric Pattern Hand Woven Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Colorful Afghan Kilim with Geometric Pattern, Vegetable Dyes, Flat Weave, Pure Wool, Hand Woven, Reversible, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim, 1970s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A cintage swedish kilim with one repaired spot.
Wool
$2,852Sale Price|50% Off
12.8x18 ft Adjustable Vintage Oversize Rag Rug, Handmade Striped Kilim Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add warmth, texture, and history to your home with this Striped Rag Rug – a colorful, handwoven Turkish Kilim made from 100% natural cotton. These authentic flat-weave rugs were orig...
Cotton
Antique Lebanese Silk and Silver Thread Panel, Late 19th / Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare Lebanese tapestry worked in silk and silver thread.
Metallic Thread
$502Sale Price|40% Off
5.2x6.6 Ft Handmade Nomadic Vintage Striped Anatolian Wool Flat Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A simple wool rug with a minimalist aesthetic handwoven by the Nomadic tribes in South Central Turkey in the 1960s featuring a design of colorful stri...
Wool
Antique Konya Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Traditional Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$9,513Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Dhurrie Rug in Blue with Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 8×14 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed collection. Handwoven in cotton, it originates from India circa 1950-1960. On the Design: ...
Cotton
$816Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Old Striped Kilim Balikesir Rug Western Anatolian Natural Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This Striped Old Runner Kilim is a traditional handwoven piece from Western Turkey. It measures approximately 98cm x 245cm and is made from 100% high-quality wool. Design & Features...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug in Pink & Blue Abstract Field - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x5 vintage Scandinavian Rya rug is a vintage piece that reflects a bold, artistic interpretation of traditional Anatolian weaving techniques. On the Desi...
Wool
21st Century Tribal Kilim
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Bold, flatwoven, and effortlessly stylish, this tribal kilim rug brings a fresh perspective to a time-honored weaving tradition. Handcrafted using 100% wool, the rug features a low-p...
Wool
$682Sale Price|30% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Pink And White Shooting Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Pink And White Indian Shooting Star Rug - 8'x10' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special ma...
Cotton
$139Sale Price / set|40% Off
12"x20" SET OF 2 - Handmade Wool Kilim Cushion Covers. A pair of Lumbar Pillows
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
Jaime Hayon Silhouette Tapestry 3'11" x 4'11" for NaniMarquina
Located in New York, NY
The imaginary characters of artist and designer Jaime Hayón come to life through the technique of embroidery. A laborious handmade process that adds texture and a soft volume emphasi...
Wool
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 14x20 oversized rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and v...
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 10" x 12' 0", showcases a bold and expressive design rich with traditional tribal motifs. The rug is divided into two ...
Wool
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Yahyali Kayseri Kilim Central Anatolia Old Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Central Anatolian Kilim from the Yahyali region in Kayseri with a rare and beautiful color composition. The earliest recorded occupation of Kayseri dates back to ...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Swedish Kilim with Geometric Folk Motifs in Beige & Teal - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and cotton circa 1950, this 6x8 vintage Swedish rölakan flatweave is an exceptional addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. This piece distills tradi...
Wool, Cotton
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4310
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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...
Wool
Large Anatolian Neutral Wool Kilim Rug, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims from Konya region of Central Turkey are flat-woven rugs made from high-quality sheep's wool in the Konya region of Turkey. These neutral-colored kilims feature mostly p...
Wool
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4113
Located in Tokyo, JP
Crafted from carefully selected sections of exceptional old and antique kilims, these cushion covers are created from textiles whose remaining areas could no longer be preserved or r...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Eastern Anatolia kilim, woven with un-dyed wool, 1st half 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
a rustic example to kilim with undid wool, Eastern Turkey.
Wool
$155Sale Price / set|40% Off
20"x27" SET OF 2 - Turkish Cushion Covers. Flatweave Kilim Accent Pillows
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
Pillowcase Made from Antique Kilim Fragment and Contemporary Hemp Fabric
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase Made from Antique Kilim Fragment and Contemporary Hemp Fabric It does not come with an Insert. The same hemp fabric in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning Recommended...
Wool, Hemp
$72Sale Price|30% Off
20"x20" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Hemp Accent Pillow. Throw Pillow Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish hemp kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton, Hemp
$1,150Sale Price|25% Off
10'x16' Colorful Hand Woven Afghan Kilim Vibrant Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful, Hand Woven Afghan Kilim with Geometric Design, Flat Weave Veggie Dyes Vibrant Wool, Reversible Oversized Oriental Rug. It has been Wov...
Wool
$138Sale Price|40% Off
16"x24" SET OF 2 - Hand-Woven Kilim Cushion Covers. Vintage Hemp Throw Pillows
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
Early 20th Century Saveh Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Saveh runner with multicolored diamond pattern, surrounded by multiple contrasting borders.
Wool
Antique Aydin Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Western Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Aydin region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$456Sale Price|20% Off
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4394
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$9,375Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Square Turkish Kilim Wool Rug with Geometric Tan Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Turkish Kilim rug from 2017 boasts a square shape and a large size. The rug features a tasteful design of horizontal stripes in beige and brown hues laid out on a n...
Wool
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4135
Located in Tokyo, JP
Crafted from carefully selected sections of exceptional old and antique kilims, these cushion covers are created from textiles whose remaining areas could no longer be preserved or r...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$2,013Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Old Kars Kilim Eastern Turkey Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an old vintage kilim from the Kars region in northeastern Anatolia. This old kilim has a wonderful chic color scheme and a mature softness. If you look at the precise beauty...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$577Sale Price|25% Off
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
Antique Rug Serbian, Handmade Carpet, Vintage Kilim Rugs, Geometric Oriental Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This handmade carpet antique rug Pirot Kelim is an excellent example of Eastern European handwoven and flat-weave tapestry rugs, traditionally produced in Pirot, a town in southeaste...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$3,199Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Perpetually Posh
Located in Dallas, TX
60803 Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug,10'05 x 10'10. Infusing a touch of Ivy League sophistication into contemporary allure, this handwoven...
Wool, Cotton
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Frazada Square Kilim in Pink Striped Geometric Pattern- Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 5x5 vintage Kilim, woven in the tradition of a Frazada textile, is a nuanced example of mid-century flatweave craftsmanship. A compelling addi...
Wool
$3,141Sale Price|50% Off
14.8x17.3 ft Colorful Oversize Carpet, Vintage Cotton Rag Rug, Adjustable Size
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add warmth, texture, and history to your home with this Striped Rag Rug – a colorful, handwoven Turkish Kilim made from 100% natural cotton. These authentic flat-weave rugs were orig...
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 scen...
Wool, Oak
$161Sale Price|30% Off
20"x20" SET OF 2 - Hand-Woven Hemp Kilim Cushion Covers. Vintage Throw Pillows
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
$950Sale Price|25% Off
10'1"x13'1" Colorful, Hand Woven Afghan Kilim Flat Weave Soft Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful, Hand Woven Afghan Kilim with Geometric Design, Vegetable Dyes Flat Weave, Soft Wool Reversible, Oriental Rug. It has been Woven for mo...
Wool
$62Sale Price|40% Off
20"x20" Handmade Turkish Kilim Cushion Cover. Accent Pillow. Rustic Throw Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of history and warmth to your space with this vintage handmade Turkish wool kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4399
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Aydin Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Western Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Aydin region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$979Sale Price|30% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 10x10 Blue Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue & White Shooting Star Indian Rug-10'x10' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufact...
Cotton
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Indian Dhurrie Rug in Red and Purple Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim’s Indian Dhurrie Rug in Red and Purple Geometric Pattern Rug & Kilim Website Title: Rug & Kilim’s Indian Dhurrie Rug in Red and Purple Geometric Pattern Descr...
Cotton
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Caucasian Kuba Super Fine Kilim Caucasus Old Rug Quba Traditional Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a large, Caucasian Old Kilim from the Kuba (Quba) region with a red geometric medallion and beautiful color composition. This Kilim is from Kuba, a city in Azerbaijan in the...
Wool, Natural Fiber