How do I clean a kilim rug?

Gentle surface cleaning and regular light vacuuming without a rotating brush help maintain the wool fibres. Professional specialist cleaning remains safer for older natural-dyed textiles. Avoid soaking or machine washing flatweaves, as excess moisture can distort the structure and cause natural dyes to bleed across the cotton and wool warp threads.

Can I use a kilim on a wooden floor?

Placing a suitable non-slip underlay beneath the textile prevents slipping and reduces friction between the flat-woven wool and the timber surface. This extra layer also cushions the fabric against heavy foot traffic. Because traditional wool kilim rugs lack a dense pile, an underlay adds a softer underfoot feel while keeping the rug stable in hallways and living spaces.

What causes the slit effect in kilims?

The slit occurs naturally in flat-weaving when two different colour areas meet along a vertical axis without their weft threads interlocking. Weavers leave these small openings between distinct design blocks as a standard characteristic of the technique. Master makers carefully manage these slits to ensure the structural strength of the rug remains sound despite the absence of connecting stitches between the colour zones.

How do I date an antique kilim?

Dating relies on examining the specific wool preparation, the chemical or natural dye palette, and the regional weaving characteristics recorded in the design. Pieces from the nineteenth century often display softer, hand-spun wool textures and specific tribal motifs that evolved later in industrial reproductions. Comparing structural details, such as the twist of the yarn and the presence of regional repairs or variations, helps narrow down the period of production between the mid-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

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A traditional wool kilim rug brings flat-woven tribal geometry and rich regional history directly to your floor.

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.

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£500

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Antique Central Asian Uzbek Gajeri Kilim, Bold Graphic Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Central Asian Uzbek Gajeri Kilim, Bold Graphic Design, Circa 1900.

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£750

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19th century

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Antique Bessarabian Kilim

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£24,000

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Antique Afghan Firozkohi Char Aimaq Kilim, Woven in 2 Parts, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afghan Firozkohi Char Aimaq Kilim, Woven in 2 Parts, Circa 1920.

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£1,750

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19th century

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Antique Sarkoy Kilim

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£5,850

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Bessarabian Kilim

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£6,200

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19th century

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A Fine Antique Senneh Kilim 202x128cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£2,250

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Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1880.

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£2,500

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Antique Central Asian Uzbek Tartari 'Safid' Kilim, Striking Design, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Central Asian Uzbek Tartari 'Safid' Kilim, Striking Design, Circa 1900/20.

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£1,500

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Antique Turkmen Dali Kilim, Very Fine Weave, Banded Design, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Turkmen Dali Kilim, Very Fine Weave, Banded Design, Circa 1880.

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£1,500

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Listings feature traditional wool kilim rugs spanning periods from the eighteen-fifties through the nineteen-forties, utilising cotton, natural dyes, and hand-spun wool.

Antique Central Asian Uzbek Tartari Safid Kilim, Excellent Condition, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Central Asian Uzbek Tartari Safid Kilim, Excellent Condition, Circa 1900/20.

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£1,250

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Antique Central Asian Uzbek Gajeri Kilim, Striking Design and Large Size, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Central Asian Uzbek Gajeri Kilim, Striking Design and Large Size, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,950

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Antique Armenian Karabagh 'Bee' Kilim with Large Medallion Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Armenian Karabagh 'Bee' Kilim with Large Medallion Design, Circa 1900.

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£4,000

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Antique Caucasian Kuba Region Kilim with Large Shield Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Caucasian Kuba Region Kilim with Large Shield Design, Circa 1900.

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£3,000

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Palas Soumak Kilim, Outstanding Condition, Long Kilim Ends, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Palas Soumak Kilim, Outstanding Condition, Long Kilim Ends, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£2,000

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Palas Soumak Kilim, Good Condition, Unusual Long Kilim Ends, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Palas Soumak Kilim, Good Condition, Unusual Long Kilim Ends, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,750

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Traditional Wool Kilim Rug

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

Antique Central Asian Uzbek Gajeri Kilim, Bold Graphic Design, Circa 1900.

Antique Bessarabian Kilim

Antique Afghan Firozkohi Char Aimaq Kilim, Woven in 2 Parts, Circa 1920.

Antique Sarkoy Kilim

Antique Bessarabian Kilim

A Fine Antique Senneh Kilim 202x128cm

Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1880.

Antique Central Asian Uzbek Tartari 'Safid' Kilim, Striking Design, Circa 1900/20.

Antique Turkmen Dali Kilim, Very Fine Weave, Banded Design, Circa 1880.

Antique Central Asian Uzbek Tartari Safid Kilim, Excellent Condition, Circa 1900/20.

Antique Central Asian Uzbek Gajeri Kilim, Striking Design and Large Size, Circa 1900.

Antique Armenian Karabagh 'Bee' Kilim with Large Medallion Design, Circa 1900.

Antique Caucasian Kuba Region Kilim with Large Shield Design, Circa 1900.

Antique Yomut Turkmen Palas Soumak Kilim, Outstanding Condition, Long Kilim Ends, Circa 1900.

Antique Yomut Turkmen Palas Soumak Kilim, Good Condition, Unusual Long Kilim Ends, Circa 1900.

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