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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A large kilim saddle bag, multiple geometric forms, red, black,…

Colorful Kilim Saddle Bag with Tassels

A large kilim saddle bag, multiple geometric forms, red, black, white and blue tones, tassels to each corner.

Turkish Kilim runner Konya Yataklik, woollen, late 19th century,…

Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Runner with Polychrome Starburst Border

Turkish Kilim runner Konya Yataklik, woollen, late 19th century, five panelled decorations with polychrome starburst border, 420 x 165 cm, certificate of origin included

A Persian Kilim runner in a brown stripped pattern 240 x 70 cm

Brown Striped Persian Kilim Runner - 240 x 70 cm

A Persian Kilim runner in a brown stripped pattern 240 x 70 cm

A Persian Kilim Patchwork rug 206 x 152 cm

Persian Patchwork Kilim Rug - 206x152cm

A Persian Kilim Patchwork rug 206 x 152 cm

A Persian Kilim rug in black and yellow stripes 400 x 60 cm

Black and Yellow Persian Kilim Rug (400 x 60 cm)

A Persian Kilim rug in black and yellow stripes 400 x 60 cm

Three kilim faced cushions, each 38 cm x 38 cm.

Set of Three Kilim Cushions - 38cm x 38cm

Three kilim faced cushions, each 38 cm x 38 cm.

Three kilim faced cushions, each 38 cm x 38 cm.

Set of Three Kilim Cushions - 38cm x 38cm

Three kilim faced cushions, each 38 cm x 38 cm.

Five kilim and Persian rug cushions, varying patterns and…

Kilim & Persian Cushions: Vibrant Patterns & Colors

Five kilim and Persian rug cushions, varying patterns and colours.

An old Turkish kilim, flat weave stripes divided by narrow rows…

Turkish Kilim with Rosette Stripes

An old Turkish kilim, flat weave stripes divided by narrow rows of extra weft wrapped rosettes. (old repair). 215 cm x 95 cm

A small old fine quality Turkish kilim rug, traditional designs…

Turkish Kilim Rug - Traditional Design and Colors (9 words)

A small old fine quality Turkish kilim rug, traditional designs and colours. 53 cm x 90 cm.

A large old fine quality Turkish kilim runner/rug, the field…

Turkish Honeycomb Kilim Runner/Rug

A large old fine quality Turkish kilim runner/rug, the field decorated with a honeycomb pattern in colours of rich dark red, dark blue, black ochre and ivory. 160 cm x 360 cm.

A hand woven Turkish kilim runner with bold geometric designs,…

Turkish Kilim Runner with Bold Geometric Designs

A hand woven Turkish kilim runner with bold geometric designs, deep turquoise, earth red and ivory. 72 cm x 310 cm. Provenance: Douglas Wright Estate.

A hand woven Turkish kilim rug, with lineal designs at either…

Turkish Kilim Rug with Linear Designs and Medallion

A hand woven Turkish kilim rug, with lineal designs at either end and a central medallion. 95 cm x 1700. Old repair. Provenance: Douglas Wright Estate.

Three kilim cushions, various patterns and colours.

Eclectic Kilim Cushions Collection

Three kilim cushions, various patterns and colours.

Three kilim cushions, various patterns and colours.

Eclectic Kilim Cushions: Patterns and Colors Galore!

Three kilim cushions, various patterns and colours.

An antique Shahsavan kilim mafrash panel, extra-weft wrapped…

Antique Shahsavan Kilim Mafrash Panel

An antique Shahsavan kilim mafrash panel, extra-weft wrapped construction. Provenance: The estate collection of Dr Donald Stenhouse. 50 cm x 100 cm.

A fine quality old Turkish kilim rug, bold geometric designs in…

Turkish Kilim Rug with Bold Geometric Designs

A fine quality old Turkish kilim rug, bold geometric designs in colours of red, blue, black and ivory. Provenance: The estate collection of Dr Donald Stenhouse.152 cm x 290 cm.

A handwoven Persian Kilim with a red, cream & pink geometric…

Red, Cream & Pink Persian Kilim: Geometric Design (230x147cm)

A handwoven Persian Kilim with a red, cream & pink geometric pattern, 230 x 147 cm

A Persian Kilim rug in pink, blue, black & brown stripes, 294 x…

Persian Kilim Rug: Pink, Blue, Black & Brown Stripes

A Persian Kilim rug in pink, blue, black & brown stripes, 294 x 67 cm

An old Turkish flat weave kilim runner, with bands of…

Turkish Kilim Runner with Extra-Weft Pattern

An old Turkish flat weave kilim runner, with bands of extra-weft pattern and plain kilim sections, in madder and indigo. 370 cm x 98 cm. Provenance: The Williamson Estate Collection.

An old Turkish slit-weft kilim carpet, decorated with bands of…

Faded Snowflake Kilim Carpet

An old Turkish slit-weft kilim carpet, decorated with bands of large snowflake medallions, in soft faded tones, all wool construction. 256 cm x 186 cm. Provenance: The Williamson Estate Collection.

An old Turkish slit-weft kilim, ground loom woven in two long…

Turkish Snowflake Kilim

An old Turkish slit-weft kilim, ground loom woven in two long panels, decorated with snowflake motifs on soft coral and pistachio panels. 280 cm x 150 cm. Provenance: The Williamson Estate Collection.

A large Turkish slit-weft kilim, the field decorated with…

Turkish Diamond Kilim

A large Turkish slit-weft kilim, the field decorated with diamond shaped, arrow head pierced medallions on a soft red ground, framed by a geometric border. All wool construction. 356 cm x 185 cm. Provenance: The Williamson Estate Collection.

A large Anatolian flit-weft kilim carpet, the field in panels…

Anatolian Kilim Carpet with Lozenge Medallions

A large Anatolian flit-weft kilim carpet, the field in panels with lozenge shaped medallions and snowflake motifs, in cobalt, madder, pistachio and ivory. Ground loom woven in two long panels, all wool construction. Ground loom woven in two long panels,…

A Berjusta rug, the field decorated with a stylised tree,…

Stylised Tree Berjusta Rug with Geometric Borders

A Berjusta rug, the field decorated with a stylised tree, multiple border guards and geometric forms, kilim edging and ends. 170 cm x 116 cm.

A pair of Kilim cushions, 41 x 41 cm (each)

Kilim Cushion Pair - 41 x 41 cm

A pair of Kilim cushions, 41 x 41 cm (each)

An antique Turkish kilim faced large bedding bag, with…

Antique Turkish Kilim Bedding Bag with Geometric Medallions

An antique Turkish kilim faced large bedding bag, with geometric medallions, rosettes and other motifs. Woven wool back. 103 x 82 cm.

An old Anatolian kilim face bedding bag, with back of various…

Anatolian Kilim Bedding Bag from Williamson Estate Collection

An old Anatolian kilim face bedding bag, with back of various patchwork materials. 90 x 47 cm. Provenance: The Williamson Estate Collection.

An old kilim mat, with two central bands of snow-flake…

Antique Kilim Mat with Snowflake Medallions

An old kilim mat, with two central bands of snow-flake medallions. Old repairs. 117 x 108 cm. Provenance: The Williamson Estate Collection.

A large Turkish hand woven kilim rug, decorated with bands of…

Turkish Kilim Rug with Geometric Design

A large Turkish hand woven kilim rug, decorated with bands of geometric design in muted colours including coral and pistachio. 300 x 155 cm. Provenance: The Williamson Estate Collection.

An Iranian Senneh Kilim carpet, hand knotted from Kurdistan, C.…

1930 Kurdish Senneh Kilim with Floral Motif

An Iranian Senneh Kilim carpet, hand knotted from Kurdistan, C. 1930, repeated floral motif on ivory ground. 161 cm x 112 cm

A Persian Kilim hall runner, brown and red geometric pattern,…

Persian Kilim Hall Runner - Brown and Red Geometric Pattern

A Persian Kilim hall runner, brown and red geometric pattern, 303 x 65 cm

A Persian Kilim hall rug, 400 x 66 cm

Persian Kilim Hall Rug - 400x66cm

A Persian Kilim hall rug, 400 x 66 cm

A French style flat woven Kilim rug (ex, Jenny Jones) 250 x 245…

French Kilim Rug: 250 x 245 cm

A French style flat woven Kilim rug (ex, Jenny Jones) 250 x 245 cm

An old Persian kilim, extra-weft woven trellis pattern. 288.5…

Persian Trellis Kilim

An old Persian kilim, extra-weft woven trellis pattern. 288.5 cm x 166 cm.

An old slit-weft kilim, decorated with bands of geometric…

Geometric Kilim with Slit-Weft Technique

An old slit-weft kilim, decorated with bands of geometric patterns. 295 cm x 153 cm.

Persian Kilim 19th century, woven with geometric motifs in…

19th Century Persian Kilim with Geometric Motifs

Persian Kilim 19th century, woven with geometric motifs in shades of red, cream and blue, restored, 197 x 140 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney

A hand knotted and woven mixed pile Berjusta rug, the field…

Mixed Pile Berjusta Rug with Geometric and Floral Design

A hand knotted and woven mixed pile Berjusta rug, the field decorated with geometric designs, framed by a broad floral border, kilim stripes to either end. 120 cm x 184 cm.

A Bohemian design Afghan Aryana Kilim full room size, hand…

Bohemian Aryana Kilim Afghan - 276x176cm

A Bohemian design Afghan Aryana Kilim full room size, hand woven 276 x 176 cm

Kilim rug blue and white striped decoration with tulip motifs…

Blue and White Striped Tulip Kilim Rug - 205x140cm

Kilim rug blue and white striped decoration with tulip motifs 205 x 140 cm

Three kilim cushions, bright colours in various patterns, all…

Vibrant Kilim Cushions with Tassels

Three kilim cushions, bright colours in various patterns, all with tassels.

A large and impressive hand-knotted Turkish pictorial Kilim rug,…

Turkish Pictorial Kilim Rug with Geometric Borders

A large and impressive hand-knotted Turkish pictorial Kilim rug, on ivory ground, with burnt orange central panel. Decorated with figures, horses, phoenixes, antelope, fish, cockerels and geometric borders. 300 x 200 cm

3 kilim cushions

Kilim Cushion Trio

3 kilim cushions

3 kilim cushions

Kilim Cushion Trio

3 kilim cushions

An intricate tribal wool Kilim, featuring a series of nesting…

Tribal Kilim with Diamond Lozenges and Geometric Motifs

An intricate tribal wool Kilim, featuring a series of nesting diamond lozenges to the field and intricately, decorated with a myriad small geometric motifs and vessels in muted cream, rust and pale blue colours with emerald accents and enclosed by…

A tribal Persian wool Kilim, in a flat tapestry weave with a…

Persian Wool Kilim with Geometric Motif and Wildlife Decorations

A tribal Persian wool Kilim, in a flat tapestry weave with a central geometric motif and four bold stepped, forms in red upon a steel blue grey field generously decorated with stylised, deer, birds and floral motifs, enclosed by multiple borders, length…

Three kilim cushions

Kilim Trio Cushions

Three kilim cushions

Three kilim cushions

Kilim Trio Cushions

Three kilim cushions

Three kilim cushions bright colours in various patterns, all…

Vibrant Tassel Kilim Cushion Trio

Three kilim cushions bright colours in various patterns, all with tassels.

A vintage 'extra weft' kilim rug the field decorated with…

Extra Weft Kilim Rug with Animal and Geometric Motifs

A vintage 'extra weft' kilim rug the field decorated with numerous animals and geometric shapes, conforming border guards, some wear and marks. 208 x 120 cm

An antique Afghanistan tribal Kazak style Kilim rug, with a…

Afghan Kazak Kilim Rug - Geometric Pattern - Antique

An antique Afghanistan tribal Kazak style Kilim rug, with a central geometric pattern 269 x 188.5 cm

Kilim, 20th century, geometric design in shades of pink, black…

Pink Geometric Kilim from Webb Collection

Kilim, 20th century, geometric design in shades of pink, black and pale blue, 306 x 115 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW

A highly patterned kilim, profusely decorated with colourful…

Colorful Geometric Kilim with Border Guards

A highly patterned kilim, profusely decorated with colourful geometric designs, multiple border guards. 194 x 313 cm.

A Turkish tribal Kilim, circa mid 20th century, decorated with…

Pink and Beige Tribal Kilim with Geometric Patterns

A Turkish tribal Kilim, circa mid 20th century, decorated with geomentric patterns on a pink and beige ground, approximately 204 cm x 208 cm

A Shiraz Kilim carpet, 330 x 175 cm

Shiraz Kilim Carpet - 330 x 175 cm

A Shiraz Kilim carpet, 330 x 175 cm

An antique kilim, the field decorated with boteh, multiple…

Antique Kilim with Boteh and Border Guards

An antique kilim, the field decorated with boteh, multiple border guards, rings to one end for hanging, some old repairs. 130 x 310 cm.

A Kelim rug, with hooked lozenge medallions on a red ground,…

Red Kelim Rug with Lozenge Medallions

A Kelim rug, with hooked lozenge medallions on a red ground, 290 x 171 cm

Iranian Kilim rug hand woven with stepped designs on a striped…

Iranian Stepped Kilim Rug

Iranian Kilim rug hand woven with stepped designs on a striped polychrome ground 246 x 176 cm

Moroccan Kilim rug hand woven geometric and stepped design with…

Moroccan Kilim Rug - Handwoven Geometric Design

Moroccan Kilim rug hand woven geometric and stepped design with polychrome natural Dyes 300 x 206 cm

Three scatter cushions with faces made of Afghan kilim weave

Kilim Face Cushion Trio

Three scatter cushions with faces made of Afghan kilim weave

An unusual hand knotted Turkish patchwork kilim rug, of various…

Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug: Tribal Colors & Patterns

An unusual hand knotted Turkish patchwork kilim rug, of various shapes and sizes, tribal colours and patterns. 236 x 180 cm

Hand woven pure wool Bukhara carpet with Kilim ends, deep pile…

Fine Quality Bukhara Wool Carpet with Kilim Ends

Hand woven pure wool Bukhara carpet with Kilim ends, deep pile and of fine quality. 340 x 250 cm

Three kilim faced scatter cushions

Kilim Scatter Cushions

Three kilim faced scatter cushions

Three kilim face scatter cushions

Kilim Face Cushion Trio

Three kilim face scatter cushions

Three kilim cushions, various colourful geometric patterns.

Colorful Geometric Kilim Cushions

Three kilim cushions, various colourful geometric patterns.

Two hand-knotted Persian cushions, made of old Persian rugs to…

Persian Rug Cushions with Kilim Backing

Two hand-knotted Persian cushions, made of old Persian rugs to the front, plain kilim to the back.

A vintage Turkish kilim, early to mid 20th century, 230 x 143 cm

Vintage Turkish Kilim, 20th Century, 230 x 143 cm

A vintage Turkish kilim, early to mid 20th century, 230 x 143 cm

A late 19th century Turkish Central Anatolia, Obruk Kilim…

Turkish Obruk Kilim Runner with Reciprocal Rams Horns

A late 19th century Turkish Central Anatolia, Obruk Kilim runner wool and cotton geometric diamond patterns. The 7 central motifs are known as 'Reciprocal rams horns' with certificate and valuation from John Leach $5000,

Turkish Kilim rug, four central medallions all with geometric…

Red Geometric Turkish Kilim Rug, 222 x 266 cm

Turkish Kilim rug, four central medallions all with geometric patterns, red tones, wool on wool, 222 x 266 cm

A hand-woven tribal kilim, 195 x 96 cm

Vintage Tribal Kilim, 195x96 cm

A hand-woven tribal kilim, 195 x 96 cm

A brightly coloured flat weave kilim, 270 x 180 cm

Vibrant 270x180 cm Kilim Flat Weave Rug

A brightly coloured flat weave kilim, 270 x 180 cm

A Turkish patchwork kilim rug, comprising squares of various…

Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug - 180 x 130 cm

A Turkish patchwork kilim rug, comprising squares of various kilim rugs. 180 x 130 cm.

Vintage Kilim rug fitted for wall hanging having animal motifs…

Bold Animal Motif Kilim Wall Hanging Rug

Vintage Kilim rug fitted for wall hanging having animal motifs in bold colours. Length 202 cm. Width107 cm.

An Iranian Shiraz Kilim, Check design in orange and beige tones.…

Orange and Beige Check Shiraz Kilim - 1500 x 102 cm

An Iranian Shiraz Kilim, Check design in orange and beige tones. 1500 x 102 cm

A vintage Turkish tribal Kilim, the Anatolian flat weave rug in…

Anatolian Kilim in Muted Vegetable Dye Palette

A vintage Turkish tribal Kilim, the Anatolian flat weave rug in a muted vegetable dye palette of browns, indigo, maroon, and olive upon an iron red field, featuring three bold diamond forms and scattered smaller diamonds enclosed by chevron shaped borders…

Pair 19th century Mongolian Kilim carpets. Two woven woollen…

Mongolian Kilim Carpets with Crane and Shou Designs

Pair 19th century Mongolian Kilim carpets. Two woven woollen panels with cranes and 'Shou' character designs. 252 x 120 cm

A Turkish patchwork kilim rug, comprising squares of various…

Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug - 180 x 130 cm

A Turkish patchwork kilim rug, comprising squares of various kilim rugs. 180 x 130 cm

Swedish Kilim Rug, flatweave, wool all over geometric designs,…

Green and Yellow Geometric Kilim Rug

Swedish Kilim Rug, flatweave, wool all over geometric designs, shades of green, yellow, and cream, length 205 cm, width 140 cm

Swedish Kilim Rug, flatweave, wool all over geometric designs,…

Green and Cream Geometric Kilim Rug

Swedish Kilim Rug, flatweave, wool all over geometric designs, shades of green, yellow, and cream, length 205 cm, width 140 cm

Two Matching Kilim Rugs, 20th Century, wool, all-over geometric…

Geometric Kilim Rug Pair

Two Matching Kilim Rugs, 20th Century, wool, all-over geometric designs in shades of red, brown, black and cream (2), 300 x 101 cm; 183 x 101 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Labels: Originally one large rug

Four Persian and Central Asian tribal textiles, 19th/Early 20th…

Persian & Central Asian Tribal Textiles (19th/20th C.)

Four Persian and Central Asian tribal textiles, 19th/Early 20th century, comprising a silk ikat chapan, a miniature pair of saddlebags, a larger saddlebag face, and a kilim mafrash fragment, the chapan 115 cm high, 150 cm wide.

Three filled kilim cushions, with zip off covers.

Kilim Cushions with Zip-Off Covers (8 words)

Three filled kilim cushions, with zip off covers.

An Iranian Shiraz Kilim, 270 cm x 166 cm

270x166cm Iranian Shiraz Kilim

An Iranian Shiraz Kilim, 270 cm x 166 cm

An Anatolian kilim, Denizli, circa 1900, 478 x 100 cm

Antique Anatolian Kilim from Denizli, circa 1900

An Anatolian kilim, Denizli, circa 1900, 478 x 100 cm

An eastern Anatolian kilim, Sivas, circa 1900, 414 x 78 cm

Sivas Kilim, Eastern Anatolia, 1900

An eastern Anatolian kilim, Sivas, circa 1900, 414 x 78 cm

A Caucasian kilim, Kazak, circa 1930, 360 x 116 cm

Caucasian Kazak Kilim, 1930

A Caucasian kilim, Kazak, circa 1930, 360 x 116 cm

A Central Anatolian Kilim, circa 1930, 233 x 115 cm

Anatolian Kilim, 1930, 233 x 115 cm

A Central Anatolian Kilim, circa 1930, 233 x 115 cm

A collection of various throw cushions, including two vintage…

Eclectic Cushion Collection with Vintage Kilim Accents

A collection of various throw cushions, including two vintage kilim cushions

A pair of Kilim upholstered stools

Kilim Stool Pair

A pair of Kilim upholstered stools

A West Anatolian Kilim turkey, 20th century, 216 x 147 cm

West Anatolian Kilim, 20th Century, 216 x 147 cm

A West Anatolian Kilim turkey, 20th century, 216 x 147 cm

Three Persian scatter cushions, oblong with kilim faces,…

Kilim Persian Scatter Cushions

Three Persian scatter cushions, oblong with kilim faces, zippered closures.

Three Persian scatter cushions, square with kilim faces,…

Kilim Persian Square Cushions with Zipper

Three Persian scatter cushions, square with kilim faces, zippered closures.

An Afghan bedding bag, suitable as a large bolster pillow, Hand…

Afghan Wool Bolster Pillow

An Afghan bedding bag, suitable as a large bolster pillow, Hand knotted wool pile face, reverse is flat kilim weave cotton. 115 x 52 cm

Persian Kermanshah Kilim, mottled and stepped field with…

Mottled Kermanshah Kilim with Geometric Forms

Persian Kermanshah Kilim, mottled and stepped field with geometric forms and border to match, 293 x 148 cm

Persian Azarbaijan Hashtrud Kilim multiple geometric and…

Pastel Geometric Kilim from Persian Azarbaijan

Persian Azarbaijan Hashtrud Kilim multiple geometric and repeating forms on a pastel ground, 294 x 154 cm

Three Turkish Cushions, with old kilim faces, backs with…

Vintage Kilim Cushions - Set of Three

Three Turkish Cushions, with old kilim faces, backs with zippered closures, each approx. 45 cm square