What is a Flatweave wool rug?

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A kilim rug is a tapestry-woven rug known for its brilliantly colored, geometric patterns. This type of rug is traditionally made in parts of the Middle East. It can be purely decorative or even function as a prayer rug.

What makes a rug a Kilim?

Kilim rugs are identified by their flat weaving technique using two sets of wool ropes. The rugs also have no pile because of this hand-woven technique. You’ll find a variety of Kilim rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a Turkish kilim rug?

A Turkish kilim rug is a pileless, tapestry-woven rug that can be used for decorative purposes or as a prayer rug. They are produced by interweaving the warp and weft strands of the weave and typically feature geometrically ornate designs. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Turkish kilim rugs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a rug and a kilim?

The difference between a rug and a kilim is the specificity of the terms. A rug is any soft floor covering. Artisans produce rugs using a wide range of techniques, and rugs may have a flat surface or a raised pile. A kilim is a handmade rug that features a flat weave and is usually made of natural fibers such as wool, silk and cotton. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rugs.

What is the difference between kilim and Dhurrie rugs?

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How can you tell if a kilim rug is real?

To tell if a kilim rug is real, look for labeling that indicates the fibers. True kilim rugs tend to be crafted by hand out of natural fibers such as wool, silk and cotton. Rugs that contain synthetic fibers like polyester or polyethylene or that have "machine-made" or similar verbiage on their labels are likely not kilims. Next, consider the pattern. The weaving technique used to make kilim rugs usually results in linear geometric patterns. Curving forms or irregular or scattered patterns are unlikely to appear on authentic pieces. If you're still not sure about the authenticity of your floor covering, ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for a professional opinion. Shop a selection of kilim rugs on 1stDibs.

Flatweave Kilim Rugs

Square Rug9 X 9 Square Wool Rug

Black And White Striped Carpet

Goat Hair Kilim

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Minimalist Industrial Style, Flatweave Kilim Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

74139 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Minimalist Industrial Style, Flatweave Kilim Rug 07’00 x 10’02.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton

Vintage Beige and Taupe Minimalist Handwoven Wool Flatweave Kilim Rug

$12,000

$6,681

$3,575Sale Price|20% Off

$12,150

$6,944Sale Price|30% Off

$6,875

Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-20th century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 7' 11" x 11' 5", showcases a bold and graphic composition that highlights the beauty of traditional Anatolian weaving tec...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Materials

Wool

Customizable Flatweave Kilim from Watercolor pure wool, Cream, coral, green

Unavailable

Unavailable

Unavailable

W 90.56 in L 118.12 in

Modern Handwoven Flatweave Jute Kilim Rug Ivory Black Blue Green Mustard Jambo

By Kilombo Home

Located in Madrid, ES

This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. Each rug is handwoven with irr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

Modern Handwoven Flatweave Jute Kilim Rug Ivory Black Blue Green Mustard Jambo

Unavailable

Sold

Sold

Sold

W 66 in L 89 in

Scandinavian Modern Rollakan by HLO, Swedish Flatweave Kilim Rug, Röllakan

By HLO

Located in Dallas, TX

76645 Scandinavian Modern Rollakan by HLO, Swedish flat-weave Kilim rug. Classic and colorful, this Scandinavian Modern Rollakan rug features a geometric design that balances simplic...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Abstract Tribal Modern Flatweave Kilim Rug 8' x 9'7"

Sold

$8,155Sale Price|30% Off

W 125 in L 158 in

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Decorative Area Rug. 10 ft 5 in x 13 ft 2 in

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Nazmiyal Collection Chic Gentle Tone Modern Decorative Area Rug. Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Minimalist Handmade Wool Pile Area Rug 11'9" x 14'7"

$10,745Sale Price|30% Off

W 141 in L 175 in

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Minimalist Handmade Wool Pile Area Rug 11'9" x 14'7"

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Chic Modern Cream Brown Minimalist Handmade Wool Pile Area Rug, Country of origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern Rugs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Square Turkish Kilim Wool Rug with Geometric Tan Field

$12,500

W 175 in L 180 in

Modern Square Turkish Kilim Wool Rug with Geometric Tan Field

Located in Norwalk, CT

This contemporary Turkish Kilim rug from 2017 boasts a square shape and a large size. The rug features a tasteful design of horizontal stripes in beige and brown hues laid out on a n...

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

$5,000 / set

H 13 in W 24 in D 42 in

Charcoal Blocks, Sculptural, Geometric, Shou Sugi Ban Coffee or Side Tables

By Yvonne Mouser

Located in Oakland, CA

The Charcoal Blocks are a grouping of five upright and angled tables. Each of the individual pieces sits with a tilted stance and together they can be organized into a row, grouped l...

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood

Brazilian Hardwood, Leather and Mirrored Panel Folding Screen, Brazil, c 1960s

$4,200Sale Price|23% Off

H 65.75 in W 71 in D 1.25 in

Brazilian Hardwood, Leather and Mirrored Panel Folding Screen, Brazil, c 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful four-paneled Brazilian Hardwood folding screen with leather panels on one side and mirrored paneling on the reverse. Produced in Brazil in circa 1960s, this folding scree...

Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Leather, Mirror

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s

$16,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 128 in D 36 in

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Handcrafted Solid Brass Art Deco Cabinet Pull from Morocco, 13x6 cm

$309 / set

H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 5.12 in

Handcrafted Solid Brass Art Deco Cabinet Pull from Morocco, 13x6 cm

Located in Marrakech, MA

Art deco solid brass cabinet pull with stepped geometry: This solid brass cabinet pull belongs to the Art Deco collection. Its design is based on a stepped composition made of three...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

$5,456 / item

$2,950

H 11 in W 30 in D 0.75 in

Early 20th Century Japanese 6-Panel Gouache and Gold Leaf Painted Table Screen

Located in Morristown, NJ

20th c., Showa period gouache and gold leaf Japanese screen. Depicting plum tree blossoms on a riverbank across 6 panels. Plum blossoms are often mentioned in Japanese poetry as a sy...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Flatweave Kilim Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of flatweave kilim rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all flatweave kilim rugs available were constructed with great care. Find 122 antique and vintage flatweave kilim rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 50 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Flatweave kilim rugs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Flatweave kilim rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Flatweave kilim rugs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, HLO and Ida Rydelius are consistently popular.

How Much are Flatweave Kilim Rugs?

Flatweave kilim rugs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,548, while the lowest priced sells for $215 and the highest can go for as much as $26,250.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, 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. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.

Questions About Flatweave Kilim Rugs

What is a Flatweave wool rug?
1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
Exactly what it sounds like - a very thin flat woven wool rug.
What is a kilim rug?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A kilim rug is a tapestry-woven rug known for its brilliantly colored, geometric patterns. This type of rug is traditionally made in parts of the Middle East. It can be purely decorative or even function as a prayer rug.
What makes a rug a Kilim?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Kilim rugs are identified by their flat weaving technique using two sets of wool ropes. The rugs also have no pile because of this hand-woven technique. You’ll find a variety of Kilim rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a Turkish kilim rug?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A Turkish kilim rug is a pileless, tapestry-woven rug that can be used for decorative purposes or as a prayer rug. They are produced by interweaving the warp and weft strands of the weave and typically feature geometrically ornate designs. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Turkish kilim rugs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a rug and a kilim?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a rug and a kilim is the specificity of the terms. A rug is any soft floor covering. Artisans produce rugs using a wide range of techniques, and rugs may have a flat surface or a raised pile. A kilim is a handmade rug that features a flat weave and is usually made of natural fibers such as wool, silk and cotton. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rugs.
What is the difference between kilim and Dhurrie rugs?
2 Answers
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
Generally speaking, Dhurrie rugs are cotton flat weaves from India while Kilims are flat woven wool rugs from different location around the world.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The difference between Kilim and Dhurrie rugs is the location of creation. Kilim is a name for a flat-woven rug created in Persia. Dhurrie, on the other hand, is a name for a flat-woven rug made in India. Shop Kilim and Dhurrie rugs on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a kilim rug is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
To tell if a kilim rug is real, look for labeling that indicates the fibers. True kilim rugs tend to be crafted by hand out of natural fibers such as wool, silk and cotton. Rugs that contain synthetic fibers like polyester or polyethylene or that have "machine-made" or similar verbiage on their labels are likely not kilims. Next, consider the pattern. The weaving technique used to make kilim rugs usually results in linear geometric patterns. Curving forms or irregular or scattered patterns are unlikely to appear on authentic pieces. If you're still not sure about the authenticity of your floor covering, ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for a professional opinion. Shop a selection of kilim rugs on 1stDibs.

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