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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Traditional wool/cotton Kilim floor rug 180 cm X 118 cm.

Kilim Rug - 180cm x 118cm

Traditional wool/cotton Kilim floor rug 180 cm X 118 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 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 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 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

Polish hand made wool blend kilim rug depicting the Horsemen,…

Handmade Horsemen Kilim Rug by M. Domanska

Polish hand made wool blend kilim rug depicting the Horsemen, designed by M. Domanska, 169 x 76 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 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

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

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

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.

Three scatter cushions with old Turkish kilim faces, zipper…

Turkish Kilim Face Scatter Cushions

Three scatter cushions with old Turkish kilim faces, zipper closures. each 30 x 30 cm approx.

A pair of new Iranian Kilim faces cushions., with Zips 43 x 43…

New Iranian Kilim Cushions with Faces - 43x43cm

A pair of new Iranian Kilim faces cushions., with Zips 43 x 43 cm

Three kilim faced scatter cushions

Kilim Scatter Cushions

Three kilim faced scatter cushions

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.

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

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 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…

Three kilim cushions

Kilim Trio Cushions

Three kilim cushions

Three kilim cushions

Kilim Trio Cushions

Three kilim cushions

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.

A large cushion, with geometric patterned kilim face.

Geometric Kilim Cushion

A large cushion, with geometric patterned kilim face.

Three kilim cushions, Each with slit weft kilim faces and plain…

Slit Kilim Cushions with Plain Backs

Three kilim cushions, Each with slit weft kilim faces and plain backs with zips. Approx 30 x 30 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.

Three kilim cushions, in various patterns and colours.

Kilim Trio: Vibrant Cushions for a Cozy Home

Three kilim cushions, in various patterns and colours.

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 Kilim rug 202 cm x 310 cm

Large Kilim Rug - 202x310cm

A Kilim rug 202 cm x 310 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.

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.

Three scatter cushions with various old kilim faces, zippered…

Kilim Face Scatter Cushions

Three scatter cushions with various old kilim faces, zippered backs. Approx 30 x 30 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

Three kilim cushions, various patterns and colours.

Eclectic Kilim Cushions Collection

Three kilim cushions, various patterns and colours.

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.

An old Kilim rug, the alternating bands of black, burgundy and…

An old Kilim rug, the alternating bands of black, burgundy and terracotta. Dimensions 265 x 89 cm.

Three kilim cushions, various patterns and colours.

Eclectic Kilim Cushions: Patterns and Colors Galore!

Three kilim cushions, various patterns and colours.

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

Four scatter cushions with Turkish kilim faces, zipper closures.…

Turkish Kilim Scatter Cushions (Set of 4)

Four scatter cushions with Turkish kilim faces, zipper closures. 42 cm square.

Three scatter cushions with faces made of Afghan kilim weave

Kilim Face Cushion Trio

Three scatter cushions with faces made of Afghan kilim weave

Three scatter cushions with old Turkish kilim faces, zipper…

Turkish Kilim Face Scatter Cushions

Three scatter cushions with old Turkish kilim faces, zipper closures. Approx 30 x 30 cm

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.

3 kilim cushions

Kilim Cushion Trio

3 kilim cushions

3 kilim cushions

Kilim Cushion Trio

3 kilim cushions

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.

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.

Three scatter cushions with old Turkish kilim faces, zipper…

Turkish Kilim Face Scatter Cushions (Set of 3)

Three scatter cushions with old Turkish kilim faces, zipper closures. Approx 30 x 30 cm

Three scatter cushions with old Turkish kilim faces, zippered…

Turkish Kilim Face Scatter Cushions

Three scatter cushions with old Turkish kilim faces, zippered brown fabric backs. Approx 30 x 30 cm

A Persian Kilim hall rug, 400 x 66 cm

Persian Kilim Hall Rug - 400x66cm

A Persian Kilim hall rug, 400 x 66 cm

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.

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.

Kermanshah Harsin Kilim rug, hand knotted wool, red, brown &…

Hand-knotted Kermanshah Harsin Kilim Rug, 275 x 131 cm

Kermanshah Harsin Kilim rug, hand knotted wool, red, brown & blue striped pattern, with Chequered border, 275 x 131 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

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

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

Turkish Kilim Cushions - Set of 3

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

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

Three Persian scatter cushions, oblong with kilim faces,…

Kilim Persian Scatter Cushions

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

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 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

Three kilim cushions, various colourful geometric patterns.

Colorful Geometric Kilim Cushions

Three kilim cushions, various colourful geometric patterns.

A rare antique Turkish kelim pattern sampler rug, with various…

A rare antique Turkish kelim pattern sampler rug, with various geometric patterns. Showing some wear as expected from an old piece. 210 x 95 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)

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 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.

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 rug contemporary hand knotted wool, polychrome wave…

Colorful Wave Kilim Rug

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

Three filled kilim cushions, with zip off covers.

Kilim Cushions with Zip-Off Covers (8 words)

Three filled kilim cushions, with zip off covers.

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 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

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 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.

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…

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 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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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.

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

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

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 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

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)

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 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.