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.
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$62Sale Price|40% Off
20"x20" Handwoven Kilim Cushion Cover. Accent Pillow. Hemp 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
$1,672Sale Price|40% Off
7.6x10 Ft Vintage Handwoven Red Kilim. Turkish Flat-Weave Rug. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Embark on a journey through Turkish tradition with this exquisite vintage handwoven Turkish wool kilim rug, a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of Anatolian artisans. Woven wit...
Wool
$186Sale Price / set|40% Off
16"x46" SET OF 2 - Handmade Lumbar Pillow Covers. A pair of Kilim Cushion Covers
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 Striped Wool Jajim / kilim Pillow, Caucasus
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Hand Woven Vintage fabric in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.
Wool
$672Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color composition. Today it is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordering Romania and Ukrai...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Peruvian Square Kilim, Blue & Orange Diamond Lattice Design-Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-woven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 5x6 square vintage Peruvian Kilim—traditionally known as a Frazada—is a sophisticated departure from the classic striped aesthetic. A distinc...
Wool
Madder Red Bessarabian Kilim • Vintage European Flatweave Village Rug • 8×10
Located in Burlingame, CA
Madder Red & Golden Brown Bessarabian Vintage Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 8x10 Floral European Flatweave Area Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Nursery ✔ T...
Wool, Cotton
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover Rectangular Turkish Yastik Modern Pillow 3541
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...
Organic Material, Natural Fiber
$2,437Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Central Anatolian Old Runner Kilim, Geometric Wool Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Vintage with a rare and beautiful color composition. It is a long and thin runner that reaches up to three meters. What is amaz...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$476Sale Price|30% Off
Ivory & Taupe Mut Kilim • Navajo-Style Turkish Tribal Flatweave Rug (3'x4')
Located in Burlingame, CA
Handwoven in the Mut region of southern Turkey, this compact mid-century kilim showcases a repeating bow-tie motif arranged in horizontal bands, punctuated by a central stepped medal...
Wool, Natural Fiber, 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
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Old Bayburt Kilim North Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an old vintage kilim from Bayburt in the Black Sea region in northeastern Anatolia. The unique use of black colors makes the patterns stand out and lively, and they have a m...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Madder Red Pirot / Sharkoy Kilim • Vintage European Flatweave Village Rug • 7×10
Located in Burlingame, CA
Madder Red Semi-antique Pirot / Sharkoy Kilim Rug • Handmade Flatweave Wool Carpet • 7x10 European Vintage Area Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔ This rug car...
Wool
Sun-Washed Sage Turkish Kilim • Handmade Vintage Flatweave Rug (5×8)
Located in Burlingame, CA
Light Sage Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug • Handmade Wool Carpet • 5x8 Muted Flatweave Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔ This rug brings a light, sun-washed ca...
Wool
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Blue Flatweave Modern Turkish Kilim Wool Rug with Minimalist Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Contemporary Kilim flatweave wool rug with a blue color field. This Turkish rug features a gorgeous minimal design in brown. This rug measures 7'10" x 9'10".
Wool
$72Sale Price|30% Off
20"x20" Rustic Kilim Pillowcase. Handmade Cushion Cover. Vintage 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
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
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkey Flatweave Kilim Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish flatweave kilim in a wool-on-wool construction, this room size carpet presents a bold, compartmentalized composition organized into two vertical panels, ea...
Wool
$72Sale Price|30% Off
14"x24" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Handwoven Lumbar Pillow Cover. 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
$4,275Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Kilim Flatweave Orange Geometric Abstract Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Kilim flat-weave wool rug with an orange field. This kilim rug has a blue and brown accent in a gorgeous geometric abstract design. This rug measures: 8'3" x 11'3"....
Wool
$1,368Sale Price / item|40% Off
Handmade Vintage Striped Turkish Kilims Re-Imagined, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This floor covering is made of pieces of assorted vintage handmade Anatolian kilims. Made of wool, cotton and goat hair. There is a durable cotton twill sewn on the back as an under...
Wool, Cotton, Goat Hair
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4425
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
Blue Geometric Design Modern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 8'2" x 10'6"
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite Turkish flatweave kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...
Wool
$1,400Sale Price|50% Off
8.6x13.3 ft Adjustable Turkish Kilim, Handmade Cotton Rag Rug, Flat-Weave 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
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4370
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
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 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
$926Sale Price|50% Off
6.8x11.2 ft Adjustable Handwoven Turkish Rag Rug, Colorful Vintage Cotton Kilim
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
$7,175Sale Price|30% Off
5.6x13.5 Ft Antique Anatolian Konya Kilim, Ca 1880, Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A splendid antique Kilim flat-woven rug from Central Anatolia in excellent condition. Traditionally the rug is finely handwoven in two panels and connected in the centre, it is made ...
Wool
Rose Pink Vintage Kurdish Kilim • Handmade Flatweave Statement Runner Rug (4×10)
Located in Burlingame, CA
Vintage Kurdish Village Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 4x10 Wide Statement Runner for Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Kitchen & Study ✔ This rug carries a quiet sense of history a...
Wool
Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Sumac Rug, Caucasian Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a large Antique Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail. Soumak weave is a technique in which new weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region. Soumak Kilims have a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this sumac, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak. It has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere. The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice kilim under a long wooden dining table.
Wool, Natural Fiber
$645Sale Price|40% Off
6.3x8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Kilim with Vertical Bands Natural Un-Dyed Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-woven kilim (flat-weave) rug from Turkey with a minimalist design of vertical bands made by nomadic families in the 1960s for their own daily use. 100% natural un-dyed...
Wool
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3494
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
$5,925Sale Price|25% Off
Brown Modern Turkish Handmade Tribal Motif Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave Kilim hand-knotted wool rug. This rug has a field of brown color with purple, gray, and beige accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric stripe design. T...
Wool
Coral Pink Pirot / Sharkoy Kilim • Vintage European Flatweave Village Rug • 5×8
Located in Burlingame, CA
Coral Pink Pirot Vintage European Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 5x8 Muted Flatweave Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔ This rug brings a calm, time-softened el...
Wool, Cotton
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4323
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
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Dhurrie Rug with Blue and Gray Geometric Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x7 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...
Cotton
$4,080Sale Price|20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Rust and White Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 6x9 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
Cotton
Antique Rashwan Kayseri Kilim Rug Wool Old Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian Antique Rashwan Design Kilim, from the Kayseri region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful spec...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$1,645Sale Price|30% Off
12x14.2 ft Vintage Gray Kilim, Turkish Handwoven Cotton & Goat Hair Rug Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring a touch of timeless craftsmanship to your home with this Vintage Handmade Turkish kilim rug, a unique example of traditional Anatolian weaving. This handwoven flat-weave kilim...
Wool, Cotton, Goat Hair
$292Sale Price|25% Off
5'x6'6" 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
New & Not Used Handwoven Wool Kayseri Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian 'New / Not Used' Handwoven Kilim from the Kayseri region with a rare and beautiful color composition. The earliest recorded occupation of Kayseri dates b...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3504
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
Beige & Burgundy Balkan Kilim • Vintage European Flatweave Floral Rug 8×10
Located in Burlingame, CA
Floral European Vintage Kilim Rug • Handmade Wool Carpet • 8x10 Vintage Flatweave Area Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔ This handmade vintage rug from Southea...
Wool, Cotton
4.5x6.3 Ft Vintage Anatolian Kilim Patchwork Rug, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This patchwork rug is made from assorted vintage handmade Anatolian kilim pieces, carefully combined to create a unique composition of texture, color, and character. The front side i...
Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton
Chocolate Brown Karabagh Caucasian Kilim • Vintage Flatweave Runner Rug (6x13)
Located in Burlingame, CA
Chocolate Brown Karabagh Vintage Caucasian Kilim Rug • Handmade Flatweave Wool Carpet • 6x12 Floral Wide Runner / Area Rug for Hallway, Living Room, Bedroom, Dining & Kitchen ...
Wool, Cotton
$704Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color composition. Today it is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordering Romania and Ukrai...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$77Sale Price|40% Off
22"x22" Kilim Cushion Cover. Handwoven Turkish Accent Pillow. Wool 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
$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
Turkish Anatolian Wool 3x4 Ivory & Blue Handmade Throw Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New Origin: Turkey Design: Anatolian Flatweave Actual size: 2.11x3.7 Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors: Ivory, Blue, Red, Green Content: Wool
Wool
$93Sale Price|40% Off
16"x45" Kilim Lumbar Pillow Cover. Handwoven 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
Antique Erzurum Kilim Rug Old Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Wool 19th Century
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian antique Kilim from the Erzurum region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and ...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Mersin Mut Tribal Kilim • Vintage Turkish Flatweave Wide Runner Rug (5x11)
Located in Burlingame, CA
Mersin Mut Vintage Turkish Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 5x12 Vibrant Tribal Flatweave Wide Runner Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway & Kitchen ✔ This rug immediately brings a ...
Wool
$62Sale Price|40% Off
20"x20" Vintage Kilim Cushion Cover. Turkish 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 wool kilim cushion cover. Crafted from authentic hand-knotted Turkish kilims, each piece is one-of-...
Wool, Cotton
Diamond Caucasian Kilim • Handmade Multicolored Vintage Flatweave Rug (5x9)
Located in Burlingame, CA
Charcoal Plum Diamond Caucasian Vintage Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 5x10 Flatweave Rug for Hallway, Living Room, Bedroom, Kitchen & Study ✔ This rug brings a grounded, stead...
Wool
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4500
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
$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, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Turkish Safari Kilim Wool 7x9 Multicolor Striped Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New Circa: 2000s Origin: Turkey Design: Safari Kilim Flatweave Actual size: 6.6x9.0 Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors: Brown, Red, Orange, Yellow, Ivory, Aqua, Gree...
Wool
$163Sale Price / set|30% Off
16"x24" SET OF 2 - Handmade Lumbar Pillow Covers. A pair of Kilim Cushion Covers
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