What is a tribal kilim?

A tribal kilim is a flat-woven textile created by nomadic and village weavers for practical domestic use, such as floor coverings, blankets, and storage bags. These pieces use slit-weave techniques to produce geometric designs that reflect the specific cultural heritage of regions like Persia, the Caucasus, and Anatolia.

How were sofreh cloths used?

Sofreh cloths served as clean surfaces placed on the ground for eating meals, rolling bread dough, or storing flour and salt within nomadic tents. Because they were central to daily domestic rituals, weavers decorated them with potent protective and tribal symbols.

How do I care for antique flat-weaves?

Antique flat-weaves require gentle treatment, including regular light vacuuming without a rotating brush and professional textile cleaning when necessary. Keeping them out of direct sunlight prevents natural dyes from fading over time.

How can I tell regional styles apart?

Regional attribution relies on specific colour palettes, wool qualities, and characteristic geometric motifs associated with groups like the Qashqai, Afshar, or Turkmen. Caucasian weavings often display sharp, highly architectural polygons, whereas Persian nomadic pieces lean towards organic tribal layouts.

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These handwoven tribal kilim textiles offer a dense, flat-woven record of nomadic life, prized for geometric patterns and authentic wool textures.

19th century

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Rare Turkoman Tent Band. Circa 1880

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£1,750

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Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Hand Woven

1900 - 1920

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Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Hand Woven

From Rams Head Antiques

£150

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Antique Afghan Firozkohi Embroidered Kilim or Cover, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afghan Firozkohi Embroidered Kilim or Cover, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£750

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Antique Baluch Kilim of Banded Chevron Design, Useful Small Size, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Baluch Kilim of Banded Chevron Design, Useful Small Size, Circa 1920.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£395

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Vintage Turkish Esme Kilim, Bold and Colourful Design, Circa 1930.

1920 - 1940

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Vintage Turkish Esme Kilim, Bold and Colourful Design, Circa 1930.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£2,500

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Antique Turkish Bergama Region Karakecili Kilim Woven in Two Parts, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Turkish Bergama Region Karakecili Kilim Woven in Two Parts, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£3,950

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Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim Woven in 2 Parts, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim Woven in 2 Parts, Circa 1900/20.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£695

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Antique 2 Part Kilim by the Afghan Baluch, Excellent Large Size, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique 2 Part Kilim by the Afghan Baluch, Excellent Large Size, Circa 1900/20.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,500

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Antique Uzbek Embroidered Kilim, Bold Design on a Camel Hair Ground, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Uzbek Embroidered Kilim, Bold Design on a Camel Hair Ground, Circa 1920.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£795

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Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim, Woven in Two Parts, Chevron Design, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim, Woven in Two Parts, Chevron Design, Circa 1920.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings span multiple origins, featuring Persian, Anatolian, Caucasian, and Central Asian tribal weavings executed in wool, cotton, and natural dyes.