Kilim rugs are a type of flat-woven rug that originated in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. They are known for their distinctive designs, bright colours, and intricate patterns.

Kilim rugs are made by tightly weaving warp and weft threads together to create a flat surface. They are usually made of wool but can also be made of cotton or silk. Because they are flat-woven, they have no pile or backing, which makes them thinner and more lightweight than traditional pile rugs.

One of the unique features of kilim rugs is their decorative designs, which often feature geometric patterns, bold colours, and intricate motifs. Many kilim designs are based on traditional tribal patterns, and some incorporate symbols and images that hold special meaning within their cultural context.

Kilim rugs have been traditionally used for a variety of purposes, including as prayer rugs, wall hangings, and floor more...

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Kilim in warm tones of pink and red, 160 cm long,  78 cm wide

Warm Pink and Red Kilim, 160x78cm

Kilim in warm tones of pink and red, 160 cm long, 78 cm wide

Kilim in brown and orange tones, worn, 227 cm long,  128 cm wide

Worn Brown and Orange Kilim, 227x128 cm

Kilim in brown and orange tones, worn, 227 cm long, 128 cm wide

Kilim in red, yellow and green tones, 265 cm long,  172 cm wide

Red, Yellow & Green Kilim: 265 x 172 cm

Kilim in red, yellow and green tones, 265 cm long, 172 cm wide

Three kilim rugs, worn, largest 229 cm long,  73 cm wide (3)

Set of Three Worn Kilim Rugs - Largest 229cm

Three kilim rugs, worn, largest 229 cm long, 73 cm wide (3)

Ian Spalding, hand-knotted Kelim rug/wall hanging, with…

Charcoal Kelim Rug with Abstract Motifs

Ian Spalding, hand-knotted Kelim rug/wall hanging, with abstract motifs in tan, black, yellow and brown on a charcoal ground. Length 1720. Width 104 cm

An AfghanTurkoman Kilim floor rug, with geometric design, and a…

Turkoman Kilim Rug with Geometric Design and Brown Border

An AfghanTurkoman Kilim floor rug, with geometric design, and a brown border 550 cm long, 300 cm wide

A Kilim rug, approximately 256 x 150 cm

Large Kilim Rug - 256 x 150 cm

A Kilim rug, approximately 256 x 150 cm

A Kilim rug, 280 x 138 cm

Large Kilim Rug: 280 x 138 cm

A Kilim rug, 280 x 138 cm

A fine hand knotted Iranian Ardabil Kelim rug a centre field of…

Iranian Ardabil Kelim Rug with Diamond Medallions

A fine hand knotted Iranian Ardabil Kelim rug a centre field of linked diamond medallions with starbursts in blue and terracotta. Together with stylised birds and animals on a cream field. Triple geometric guard borders. Finely woven kelim weave in silk…

A large vegetable dyed kilim, of geometric design on a cream…

Cream Geometric Kilim, 346cm x 260cm

A large vegetable dyed kilim, of geometric design on a cream ground 346 cm x 260 cm width

A Moroccan iron red ground stitched kilim. Approx. 285 x 163 cm

Moroccan Iron Red Stitched Kilim (or Moroccan Red Kilim)

A Moroccan iron red ground stitched kilim. Approx. 285 x 163 cm

A Kilim rug with linear design. 295 x 167 cm

Linear Kilim Rug - 295 x 167 cm

A Kilim rug with linear design. 295 x 167 cm

A Large Kilim geometric rug. Approx. 350 x 170 cm

Geometric Kilim Rug - 350 x 170 cm

A Large Kilim geometric rug. Approx. 350 x 170 cm

Turkish Kilim, geometric diamond design, 264 x 140 cm

Turkish Diamond Kilim - 264 x 140 cm

Turkish Kilim, geometric diamond design, 264 x 140 cm

Three Kilim rugs, one with striped design, one triangle design…

Assorted Kilim Rugs (3) in Various Designs and Sizes

Three Kilim rugs, one with striped design, one triangle design and one geometric diamond design (3), 138 x 79 cm, 168 x 82 cm, 116 x 74 cm

Pair of large Kilim cushions, (2), 74 x 84 cm, rug457

Large Kilim Cushions Set - 74x84cm (2)

Pair of large Kilim cushions, (2), 74 x 84 cm, rug457

Large hand knotted Turkish flat weave kelim rug, 200 cm x 200 cm

Turkish Kelim Rug, 200 x 200 cm

Large hand knotted Turkish flat weave kelim rug, 200 cm x 200 cm

A Kilim of geometric design on a red and cream ground 156 cm x…

Red and Cream Geometric Kilim, 156x293cm

A Kilim of geometric design on a red and cream ground 156 cm x 293 cm

An antique Kilim rug with repeating geometric patterns in red…

Geometric Kilim Rug - Red and Blue

An antique Kilim rug with repeating geometric patterns in red and blue. Small faults. Length 240 cm. Width 160 cm

An Anatolian kilim, Konya district, circa 1880, 336 x 189 cm

Anatolian Kilim from Konya, 1880

An Anatolian kilim, Konya district, circa 1880, 336 x 189 cm

An Anatolian kilim, Konya district, circa 1880, 386 x 148 cm

Antique Anatolian Kilim from Konya, 1880

An Anatolian kilim, Konya district, circa 1880, 386 x 148 cm

An Azerbaijan kilim, North West Persian, circa 1900, 105 x 70 cm

1900 Azerbaijani Kilim, North West Persian

An Azerbaijan kilim, North West Persian, circa 1900, 105 x 70 cm

A small Anatolian kilim, Turkish, circa 1890, 173 x 114 cm

Anatolian Kilim, Turkish, Circa 1890

A small Anatolian kilim, Turkish, circa 1890, 173 x 114 cm

A Persian kilim, Senneh, circa 1930, 166 x 113 cm

Senneh Persian Kilim, 1930

A Persian kilim, Senneh, circa 1930, 166 x 113 cm

An Anatolian kilim, circa 1900, 290 x 145 cm

Anatolian Kilim, Circa 1900

An Anatolian kilim, circa 1900, 290 x 145 cm

A Persian Kilim rug. 254 x 147 cm

Persian Kilim Rug (254 x 147 cm)

A Persian Kilim rug. 254 x 147 cm

Turkmen Kilim, dark red ground with bands of colour and narrow…

Dark Red Kilim with Colorful Bands and Chevrons

Turkmen Kilim, dark red ground with bands of colour and narrow bands of chevrons

Qashqai Kilim rug, border with bands of colours and black and…

Green Hexagon Qashqai Kilim Rug

Qashqai Kilim rug, border with bands of colours and black and white geometric design, central green ground with large hexagonal pattern

Qashqai Kilim rug, brightly coloured bands of orange, blue and…

Colorful Qashqai Kilim Rug with Hexagonal Pattern

Qashqai Kilim rug, brightly coloured bands of orange, blue and yellow, multi coloured hexagonal pattern

A Kilim rug 202 cm x 310 cm

Large Kilim Rug - 202x310cm

A Kilim rug 202 cm x 310 cm

Hooded tribal Bernous & Kilim runner. Runner in two sections…

Hooded Bernous & Kilim Runner Set

Hooded tribal Bernous & Kilim runner. Runner in two sections (torn). Man size (bernous)

A Persian Kelim runner, with a geometric design and a deep blue…

Persian Kelim Runner with Geometric Design

A Persian Kelim runner, with a geometric design and a deep blue border. 410 cm long, 116 cm wide

Rug: Tribal kilim with geometric design, 20th century. 225 x…

Tribal Geometric Kilim Rug (20th Century)

Rug: Tribal kilim with geometric design, 20th century. 225 x 158 cm

Hungarian Torontali Kilim rug with geometric design, early to…

Geometric Hungarian Kilim Rug, Mid-20th Century

Hungarian Torontali Kilim rug with geometric design, early to mid 20th century. 200 x 150 cm.

Multi coloured kilim rug 150 cm x 210 cm approx.

150x210cm Multi Coloured Kilim Rug

Multi coloured kilim rug 150 cm x 210 cm approx.

Turkish Kilim modern 186 x 117 cm

Modern Turkish Kilim, 186x117cm

Turkish Kilim modern 186 x 117 cm

Yomud Kilim Northern Persia mid 20th century - faded 192 x 107…

Faded Yomud Kilim from Northern Persia, mid-20th century

Yomud Kilim Northern Persia mid 20th century - faded 192 x 107 cm (irregular)

Afghan Maimana Kilim modern rug 186 x 116 cm

Modern Afghan Kilim Rug - 186 x 116 cm

Afghan Maimana Kilim modern rug 186 x 116 cm

Large Sarkoy Kilim from Western Turkey C.1920, 368 x 328 cm

Sarkoy Kilim, Western Turkey, C.1920 - 368x328cm

Large Sarkoy Kilim from Western Turkey C.1920, 368 x 328 cm

A arköy kilim with prayer design, Thrace, South East Europe,…

Thrace Prayer Kilim, 1900

A arköy kilim with prayer design, Thrace, South East Europe, circa 1900, 158 x 106 cm

A Karabagh district kilim, southern Caucasus, circa 1930, 308…

Caucasus Kilim, Karabagh District, circa 1930

A Karabagh district kilim, southern Caucasus, circa 1930, 308 cm x 192 cm

A large Kilim rug, coral coloured background with accent…

Coral Kilim Rug with Mustard and Navy Accents

A large Kilim rug, coral coloured background with accent colours mustard yellow and navy blue. Length 400 cm, width 225 cm

A Kilim carpet with traditional design, 300 cm long, 193 cm wide

Traditional Kilim Carpet - 300 x 193 cm

A Kilim carpet with traditional design, 300 cm long, 193 cm wide

An antique Kilim rug, with geometric design, 302 cm long, 162…

Geometric Kilim Rug from Margaret Carnegie's Collection

An antique Kilim rug, with geometric design, 302 cm long, 162 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased from the late Margaret Carnegies' collection Kildrummie Station, Holbrook, New South Wales in the 1970s. Margaret Carnegie was a personal friend of the late…

A Caucasian Kilim, all over decorated with geometric design,…

Geometric Caucasian Kilim with Repeating Borders

A Caucasian Kilim, all over decorated with geometric design, repeating geometric borders (some damage). 368 x 208 cm.

Turkish Kilim rug, all over pink cabbage roses on a mottled…

Pink Rose Kilim Rug

Turkish Kilim rug, all over pink cabbage roses on a mottled brown ground, 260 x 190 cm

Two flat woven Kilim Runners, all over geometric patterns in…

Geometric Kilim Runners in Brown, Orange, and Grey

Two flat woven Kilim Runners, all over geometric patterns in shades of brown, orange and grey (2), 270 x 115 cm, 278 x 101 cm

Kilim rug, repairs, dimensions 424 cm x 151 cm

Kilim Rug Repair - Large 424x151cm Dimensions

Kilim rug, repairs, dimensions 424 cm x 151 cm

A central Anatolian kilim, Turkey, circa 1930, 386 x 142 cm

Anatolian Kilim, Turkey, 1930

A central Anatolian kilim, Turkey, circa 1930, 386 x 142 cm

Senneh Turkish Kilim rug, early 20th century, with alternating…

Senneh Kilim Rug with Animal Motif

Senneh Turkish Kilim rug, early 20th century, with alternating animal motif in geometric designs, 208 cm long, 121 cm wide

Kilim rug. Geometric bands in tones of blue, orange, beige and…

Geometric Kilim Rug in Blue, Orange, Beige and Burgundy

Kilim rug. Geometric bands in tones of blue, orange, beige and burgundy. Minor fraying to corners etc. 240 x 156 cm

A pair of vintage Persian saddle bags, the front face of each…

Vintage Persian Saddle Bags Cushions

A pair of vintage Persian saddle bags, the front face of each hand knotted with a diamond decorated field and single dominant border guard of scrolls, golden brown, soft red and indigo dominant tones, kilim backed and with tassels, each bag now filled…

A Persian Senneh Kilim, the kilim typically decorated with a…

Persian Senneh Kilim with Boteh Motifs and Floral Border

A Persian Senneh Kilim, the kilim typically decorated with a large dominant lozenge and embellished with all over small scale boteh motifs in blue, cream and red colours upon a red field, with a stylised floral main border and narrow bands, length 355 cm,…

A very finely knotted Persian rug, coral coloured central field…

Coral Vase Persian Rug with Blue Border

A very finely knotted Persian rug, coral coloured central field with vase ornamentation, main border blue background, also with vase decoration, kilim ends. 215 cm x 150 cm

A hand knotted Kilim rug, with striped decoration, 350 cm x 190…

Striped Kilim Rug - 350cm x 190cm

A hand knotted Kilim rug, with striped decoration, 350 cm x 190 cm

Large Kelim rug traditional geometric designs, multi-coloured,…

Multi-Coloured Geometric Kelim Rug, 2.95 x 1.63m

Large Kelim rug traditional geometric designs, multi-coloured, 2.95 x 1.63m

A hand knotted mixed pile Afghan Berjusta rug, decorated with…

Geometric Afghan Berjusta Rug with Kilim Stripes

A hand knotted mixed pile Afghan Berjusta rug, decorated with bold geometric designs on a flat woven background and finished with kilim striped ends. 190 cm x 128 cm.

An antique Persian Kilim rug, 132 x 116 cm

Antique Persian Kilim Rug - 132 x 116 cm

An antique Persian Kilim rug, 132 x 116 cm

A Baluch prayer rug mid 20th century, the central field of…

Mid 20th Century Baluch Prayer Rug with Floral Design

A Baluch prayer rug mid 20th century, the central field of camel-coloured wool with repeating stylised flowers forms within a stepped rectangular mihrab shape, the outer borders of continuous 'S' and wave designs, with kilim and fringe ends, 153 cm x 98 cm

Three kilim cushions, in various patterns and colours.

Kilim Trio: Vibrant Cushions for a Cozy Home

Three kilim cushions, in various patterns and colours.

A large Turkish patchwork kilim carpet, comprising 51 variously…

Turkish Patchwork Kilim Carpet - 51 Panels, 282x202cm

A large Turkish patchwork kilim carpet, comprising 51 variously sized and decorated panels stitched together to make a carpet of 282 cm x 202 cm.

An Afghan Kilim flat weave tribal rug, 295 cm x 210 cm

Large Afghan Kilim Tribal Rug

An Afghan Kilim flat weave tribal rug, 295 cm x 210 cm

Aztec rug & two Kilim Patchwork cushion covers, wool, 72 x 69 cm

Aztec Rug & Kilim Cushion Covers Set

Aztec rug & two Kilim Patchwork cushion covers, wool, 72 x 69 cm

A good quality Turkish Van Hakkari kilim rug, decorated with…

Turkish Van Hakkari Kilim Rug with Diamond Medallions

A good quality Turkish Van Hakkari kilim rug, decorated with diamond shaped medallions in traditional colours, with long orange fringing. 220 cm x 160 cm.

A long large fine quality Dagestan kilim rug. 153 cm x 430 cm.

Fine Dagestan Kilim Rug - 153x430cm

A long large fine quality Dagestan kilim rug. 153 cm x 430 cm.

A large long old rare Dagestan kilim rug, decorated with…

Dagestan Kilim Rug with Stylised Plant and Bird Motifs

A large long old rare Dagestan kilim rug, decorated with stylised plant motifs and birds in rich dark colours. 540 cm x 310 cm.

An old Turkish double-sided kilim saddle bag. 58 cm x 150 cm.

Turkish Kilim Saddlebag - Double-Sided Design (58x150cm)

An old Turkish double-sided kilim saddle bag. 58 cm x 150 cm.

A large old Turkish kilim cushion cover, traditional designs…

Turkish Kilim Cushion Cover - Traditional Design and Colors

A large old Turkish kilim cushion cover, traditional designs and colours. 50 cm x 100 cm.

A small old Turkish kilim bag, unusual patterns, typical…

Turkish Kilim Bag with Unique Patterns and Tassels

A small old Turkish kilim bag, unusual patterns, typical colours and with long tassels. 23 cm x 45 cm.

A good quality Turkish Malatya kilim runner (Kurdish runner).…

Turkish Kilim Runner - 94cm x 320cm

A good quality Turkish Malatya kilim runner (Kurdish runner). 94 cm x 320 cm.

An old fine quality Turkish Shahsavan kilim cushion, length 100…

Turkish Shahsavan Kilim Cushion - 100cm Length

An old fine quality Turkish Shahsavan kilim cushion, length 100 cm.

A large old Turkish Shahsavan kilim cushion, bold patterns and…

Bold Turkish Kilim Cushion - 95cm Length

A large old Turkish Shahsavan kilim cushion, bold patterns and colours, length 95 cm.

A small old fine quality Turkish kilim rug, with a bold pattern…

Bold Turkish Kilim Rug with Colorful Bands

A small old fine quality Turkish kilim rug, with a bold pattern and plain bands of colour at each end. 90 cm x 96 cm.

An old fine quality Turkish kilim runner with unusual patterns.…

Turkish Kilim Runner with Unique Patterns

An old fine quality Turkish kilim runner with unusual patterns. 70 cm x 145 cm.

An Anatolian Kilim, circa mid 20th century, with rams head guls…

Mid 20th Century Anatolian Kilim with Rams Head Guls

An Anatolian Kilim, circa mid 20th century, with rams head guls against an ivory ground, 266 cm x 182 cm,

An Anatolian Kilim, early 20th century, with repeating…

Early 20th Century Anatolian Kilim with Geometric Motifs

An Anatolian Kilim, early 20th century, with repeating geometric motifs within the central field, 290 cm x 202 cm

A Caucasian eagle Kazak rug, with two stylised eagle designs in…

Caucasian Eagle Kazak Kilim Rug, 1908

A Caucasian eagle Kazak rug, with two stylised eagle designs in white and green against a red ground, Kilim dated circa 1908, 225 cm x 114 cm. Provenance: John Gaidzkar Oriental carpets, 23rd March 1982

A Baluch prayer rug, first half 20th century, the step shaped…

Baluch Prayer Rug with Camel Ground and Guls

A Baluch prayer rug, first half 20th century, the step shaped mirabh decorated with guls against a camel ground, original kilim ends, 152 x 90 cm,

A hand woven Persian Kilim with a red & green geometric pattern,…

Red and Green Geometric Persian Kilim, 207 x 112 cm

A hand woven Persian Kilim with a red & green geometric pattern, 207 x 112 cm

A Persian Kilim with geometric pattern, 185 x 120 cm

Geometric Persian Kilim, 185 x 120 cm

A Persian Kilim with geometric pattern, 185 x 120 cm

A Caucasian Kuba tribal kilim rug, hand woven, the entire field…

Caucasian Kuba Tribal Kilim Rug with Geometric Motifs

A Caucasian Kuba tribal kilim rug, hand woven, the entire field decorated with multiple geometric motifs, framed by a geometric border. 315 x 184 cm

An Anatolian Hotamis Turkmen tribal kilim, ground loom flat…

Hotamis Turkmen Kilim with Geometric Medallions

An Anatolian Hotamis Turkmen tribal kilim, ground loom flat woven in three panels, decorated with large geometric medallions incorporating latch hook motifs. 405 x 176 cm

An old Caucasian Shirvan kilim rug, hand-woven slit-weft all…

Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug with Latch-Hook Design

An old Caucasian Shirvan kilim rug, hand-woven slit-weft all wool construction, decorated with four large medallions outlined with latch-hook design. 310 x 155 cm

A Shahsavan kilim panel from a mafrash bag, tightly woven…

Shahsavan Kilim Panel with Geometric Motifs

A Shahsavan kilim panel from a mafrash bag, tightly woven slit-weft all wool, decorated with repeat geometric motifs on ivory ground. 132 x 75 cm.

A Turkish Konya Obruk kilim runner, decorated with eight…

Turkish Latch-Hook Kilim Runner with Rosette Border

A Turkish Konya Obruk kilim runner, decorated with eight latch-hook sided large medallions, framed by a rosette border. With certificate. 340 x 122 cm

A fine old Caucasian Shirvan kilim wide runner, slit weft weave,…

Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Wide Runner with Geometric Borders

A fine old Caucasian Shirvan kilim wide runner, slit weft weave, all wool, decorated with four medallions and multiple geometric borders. 305 x 190 cm

A Turkish Karakecili kilim rug, slit weave construction,…

Turkish Karakecili Kilim Rug with Medallion and Latch-hook Pattern

A Turkish Karakecili kilim rug, slit weave construction, decorated with four medallion incorporated into a complex latch-hook pattern. 260 x 170 cm.

A Turkish kilim runner, decorated with large banded pattern.…

Turkish Kilim Runner with Banded Pattern

A Turkish kilim runner, decorated with large banded pattern. 210 x 93 cm.

A Caucasian kilim bedding bag (mafrash), suitable to cover an…

Caucasian Kilim Ottoman Cover

A Caucasian kilim bedding bag (mafrash), suitable to cover an ottoman. decorated with fine geometric patterned and striped panels. 106 x 52 x 43 cm.

Two old fine kilim faced cushions, 47 x 47 cm and 47 x 40 cm.

Vintage Kilim Cushions - 2 Pieces

Two old fine kilim faced cushions, 47 x 47 cm and 47 x 40 cm.

A small old fine quality Kurdish Malatya kilim panel, suspended…

Kurdish Malatya Kilim Panel with Wood Strut

A small old fine quality Kurdish Malatya kilim panel, suspended from a wood strut. 78 x 65 cm.

A Caucasian Shahsavan kilim bedding bag (mafrash), suitable to…

Caucasian Kilim Ottoman Cover

A Caucasian Shahsavan kilim bedding bag (mafrash), suitable to cover an ottoman. decorated with fine geometric patterned and striped panels. 120 x 62 x 58 cm.

A Kurdish Malatya kilim, with panel of extra-weft weave flanked…

Kurdish Malatya Kilim with Extra-Weft Panel and Stripes

A Kurdish Malatya kilim, with panel of extra-weft weave flanked by striped pattern flat weave. 162 x 97 cm

A Caucasian Shirvan kilim rug, decorated with banded geometric…

Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug with Geometric Pattern (w/ Certificate)

A Caucasian Shirvan kilim rug, decorated with banded geometric pattern. With certificate. 325 x 160 cm

A Turkish Balikesir kilim rug, patterned with a banded design.…

Turkish Kilim Rug with Banded Design and Certificate

A Turkish Balikesir kilim rug, patterned with a banded design. With certificate. 208 x 161 cm.