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Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets

Once overlooked as utilitarian, low status items, antique Kilims are now prized as some of the most powerful and authentic weavings of the Middle East. Kilim (Gilim in Persian) is a Turkish word denoting rugs made in simple flat-woven or tapestry technique, in which the pattern is produced entirely by horizontal wefts that cover the vertical warps. This technique makes it very difficult to produce continuous vertical linear separations of color the design, so Kilims often have a stepped or crenelated effect. While Kilim weaving can be fine, they tend to rely more on large-scale patterns with striking drawing and effects of color. They may utilize allover designs or grand shield-like medallions. The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are varied in type and effect, but Caucasian and Persian Kilims are also appreciated nowadays for their color and high technical skill. Given their thinner, supple structure, Kilims are usable not only as decorative floor covering, but also as wall hangings and on furniture or bed coverlets as well.

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Antique Kilim Persian Carpets 42235

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 5 ft X 5 ft 02 in (1.52 m X 1.53 m)

A cocoa field is enclosed dramatically by zig-zag bands in black and persimmon red on this boldly striking Persian Kilim.

Antique Kilim Carpets 3402

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 2 ft 03 in X 9 ft 05 in (0.62 m X 2.76 m)

This exquisite fragment constitutes one half of a small antique Anatolian kilim, which was originally woven in two parts.

Antique Kilim Carpets 699

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 4 ft 04 in X 8 ft 01 in (1.23 m X 2.44 m)

Antique Anatolian or Turkish Kilims like this are prized for the bold power of their drawing and the beauty of their color.

Antique Kilim Carpets 489

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 5 ft 11 in X 8 ft 02 in (1.56 m X 2.44 m)

This exceptionally beautiful Anatolian Kilim allows the wool quality and the colors to dominate the composition.

Antique Kilim Persian Carpets 3423

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 4 ft 05 in X 13 ft 05 in (1.23 m X 3.98 m)

This strikingly graphic antique Persian kilim runner consists of of zig-zag shield medallions in soft persimmon red arranged against a blue-black ground in staggered rows.

Antique Kilim Persian Carpets #3406

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 4 ft 08 in X 8 ft 05 in (1.24 m X 2.45 m)

This striking antique Persian kilim has considerable power and presence, especially in the varied, rich coloration.

Antique Kilim Persian Carpets 43813

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 5 ft 04 in X 18 ft 04 in (1.54 m X 5.50 m)

An impressive staggered design of serrated palmette medallions in shades of terracotta and aubergine is set against a soft blue field on this magnificent antique Persian Kilim.

Antique Kilim Persian Carpets 43805

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 5 ft X 13 ft (1.52 m X 3.96 m)

Antique Kilim Persian Carpets 43814

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 6 ft X 11 ft 09 in (1.83 m X 3.38 m)

A lively antique Kilim Persian carpet is fantastically adorned with tribal designs. Five medallions are broken apart by

Antique Kilim Persian Carpets 43810

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 6 ft X 10 ft 02 in (1.83 m X 3.05 m)

Antique Kilim Persian Carpets 43809

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 4 ft 10 in X 7 ft 08 in (1.25 m X 2.16 m)

Antique Kilim Persian Carpets 43801

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 5 ft 01 in X 10 ft (1.53 m X 3.05 m)

Antique Kilim Caucasian Carpet #43798

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 6 ft X 10 ft 04 in (1.83 m X 3.06 m)

Antique Kilim Persian Carpets 42237

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 4 ft 09 in X 5 ft (1.25 m X 1.52 m)

A series of concentric borders comprises the design of this stunning tribal Kilim for the Zagros Mountain region of Persia.

Antique Kilim Persian Carpets 42234

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 4 ft 10 in X 5 ft 02 in (1.25 m X 1.53 m)

Persian tribal Kilims like this are considered outstanding for their color and design.

Kilim Persian Carpets 41025

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 1 ft 09 in X 2 ft 08 in (0.33 m X 0.63 m)

Antique Bessarabian Kilim Carpets 43815

Style: Kilim
Origin: Kilim
Size: 6 ft 07 in X 10 ft 03 in (1.85 m X 3.06 m)

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