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 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.

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

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

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

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

Kermanshah Harsin Kilim rug, woven wool, pink, green & grey…

Kermanshah Harsin Kilim rug, woven wool, pink, green & grey Chequered field with black & white border to match, 315 x 156 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.

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

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

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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

A Kilim rug, 280 x 138 cm

Large Kilim Rug: 280 x 138 cm

A Kilim rug, 280 x 138 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,

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

Harsin Kilim rug hand knotted wool, Kermanshah with lined and…

Hand-Knotted Pastel Kilim Rug with Wave Design

Harsin Kilim rug hand knotted wool, Kermanshah with lined and wave design, pastel tones, 243 x 120 cm

Kilim rug wool, contemporary design, with stepped polychrome…

Contemporary Polychrome Kilim Rug with Worn Finish

Kilim rug wool, contemporary design, with stepped polychrome field, and worn finish, 304 x 249 cm

A tribal Soumak Kilim wool rug, predominantly in red, with some…

A tribal Soumak Kilim wool rug, predominantly in red, with some orange, having various geometric design panels. 222 x 112 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

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

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.

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

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

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…

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 Shiraz Kilim rug, 195 x 102 cm

Shiraz Kilim Rug - 195 x 102 cm

A Shiraz Kilim rug, 195 x 102 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

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

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

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

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 Kurdish flatwoven cotton kilim, Senneh district, circa 1930,…

A Kurdish flatwoven cotton kilim, Senneh district, circa 1930, with a cotton warp and wool wefts, 240 cm long, 180 cm wide

Kermanshah Hasrsin Kilim rug hand knotted wool, polychrome…

Polychrome Kermanshah Kilim Rug - 286 x 127 cm

Kermanshah Hasrsin Kilim rug hand knotted wool, polychrome striped decoration, 286 x 127 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 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

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 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.

Three kilim face scatter cushions

Kilim Face Cushion Trio

Three kilim face scatter cushions

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 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 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.

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

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

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 woven Kilim, 20 x 125 cm

125cm Kilim: Striking Woven Design

A woven Kilim, 20 x 125 cm

A Persian Kilim rug. 254 x 147 cm

Persian Kilim Rug (254 x 147 cm)

A Persian Kilim rug. 254 x 147 cm

An Anatolian kilim, circa 1900, 290 x 145 cm

Anatolian Kilim, Circa 1900

An Anatolian kilim, circa 1900, 290 x 145 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

A good Turkish kelim rug, the small panelled design with…

A good Turkish kelim rug, the small panelled design with repeating rows of two similar designs. All wool construction. 238 x 150 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

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)

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

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.

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 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-woven Persian kilim, the red ground with three central…

Red Persian Kilim with Central Motifs and Multi Borders

A hand-woven Persian kilim, the red ground with three central motifs and various multi border designs, 250 x 150 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 Turkish slit weft kilim, multiple geometric forms in red,…

Turkish Geometric Kilim in Red, Brown, Blue and Green

A Turkish slit weft kilim, multiple geometric forms in red, brown, blue and green. 180 x 115 cm.

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

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

A hand-woven tribal kilim, 195 x 96 cm

Vintage Tribal Kilim, 195x96 cm

A hand-woven tribal kilim, 195 x 96 cm

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

Kermanshah Harsin Kilim rug, woven wool, pink & grey striped…

Kermanshah Harsin Kilim rug, woven wool, pink & grey striped field, 230 x 87 cm

A Kilim style blanket or throw, 250 cm long, 200 cm wide

A Kilim style blanket or throw, 250 cm long, 200 cm wide

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

A semi-antique Turkish hand knotted pictorial prayer rug,…

Turkish Pictorial Prayer Rug with Mecca and Medina

A semi-antique Turkish hand knotted pictorial prayer rug, depicting Medina and Mecca, in two panels above the mihrab, with central chandelier flanked by supporting pillars. Geometric border between narrower zigzag and meander borders. Kilim guards. All…

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 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.

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

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.

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 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…

A large Turkish woollen Kilim, the red central panel with three…

A large Turkish woollen Kilim, the red central panel with three motifs and a green border with geometric design and striped ends. Dimensions 277 x 167 cm.

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.

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

Three Persian scatter cushions, square with kilim faces,…

Kilim Persian Square Cushions with Zipper

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

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.

Three filled kilim cushions, with zip off covers.

Kilim Cushions with Zip-Off Covers (8 words)

Three filled kilim cushions, with zip off covers.

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

Kilim rug contemporary hand knotted wool, polychrome wave…

Colorful Wave Kilim Rug

Kilim rug contemporary hand knotted wool, polychrome wave pattern, 242 x 175 cm

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

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 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 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)