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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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.

Three kilim cushions, various colourful geometric patterns.

Colorful Geometric Kilim Cushions

Three kilim cushions, various colourful geometric patterns.

Three kilim face scatter cushions

Kilim Face Cushion Trio

Three kilim face scatter cushions

Three kilim faced scatter cushions

Kilim Scatter Cushions

Three kilim faced scatter cushions

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

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

Three scatter cushions with faces made of Afghan kilim weave

Kilim Face Cushion Trio

Three scatter cushions with faces made of Afghan kilim weave

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

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 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

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 Shiraz Kilim carpet, 330 x 175 cm

Shiraz Kilim Carpet - 330 x 175 cm

A Shiraz Kilim carpet, 330 x 175 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 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.

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

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

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

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.

Three kilim cushions

Kilim Trio Cushions

Three kilim cushions

Three kilim cushions

Kilim Trio Cushions

Three kilim cushions

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 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…

3 kilim cushions

Kilim Cushion Trio

3 kilim cushions

3 kilim cushions

Kilim Cushion Trio

3 kilim cushions

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

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.

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 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

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.

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

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.

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 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

A Persian Kilim hall rug, 400 x 66 cm

Persian Kilim Hall Rug - 400x66cm

A Persian Kilim hall rug, 400 x 66 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

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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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

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 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.

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 kilim cushions, various patterns and colours.

Eclectic Kilim Cushions: Patterns and Colors Galore!

Three kilim cushions, various patterns and colours.

Three kilim cushions, various patterns and colours.

Eclectic Kilim Cushions Collection

Three kilim cushions, various patterns and colours.

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.

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 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 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.

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

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.

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 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 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

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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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

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 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 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 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 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

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

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 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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.