How do I clean a traditional wool kilim?

Maintenance requires gentle surface vacuuming without a beater bar to remove embedded dust and grit. Professional specialist cleaning remains necessary for deeper washing to protect natural wool fibres and vegetable dyes. Excess moisture and direct sunlight cause fading and fibre degradation. Rotating the rug periodically ensures even wear across high-traffic floor areas.

Where were these flatweaves made?

Origins span nomadic and village workshops across Anatolia, the Caucasus, Persia, Central Asia, and Eastern European regions like Bessarabia and Romania. Each area developed distinct regional palettes and geometric motifs. Local tribes including the Qashqai, Baluch, and Avar applied specific ancestral patterns passed down through generations of weavers.

What is the difference between a kilim and a carpet?

A kilim is constructed as a flatweave textile without any pile or raised surface. Standard carpets generally feature knotted pile loops sheared to create a dense, plush face. Flatweaves are lighter, reversible, and created by interlocking horizontal and vertical threads on a loom.

Can I use these flatweaves on the floor?

These textiles function effectively as floor coverings in living spaces, hallways, and dining rooms when paired with a quality rug underlay. The underlay prevents slipping and cushions the flat structure against hard subfloors. Finer or more fragile historical examples suit low-traffic placement or wall mounting to preserve their structural integrity.

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When you select a traditional wool kilim, you bring home a flatwoven textile carrying generations of regional pattern and dye work.

Antique Bijar Kilim with Floral Design, Circa 1890.

19th century

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Antique Bijar Kilim with Floral Design, Circa 1890.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£4,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Turkish Konya Kilim with Striking Design, Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Turkish Konya Kilim with Striking Design, Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£2,250

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Old Sharkoy Kilim with Traditional All Over Design in Soft Colours, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Old Sharkoy Kilim with Traditional All Over Design in Soft Colours, Circa 1920.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£2,250

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19th century

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Antique Turkish Malatya Kilim of Large Size with Superb Colour, Late 19th Century.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£5,750

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Antique Balkan Sharkoy Kilim of Large Size, Superb Design, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Balkan Sharkoy Kilim of Large Size, Superb Design, Circa 1900/20.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£7,250

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Antique Senneh Kilim with Scarce Design, Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Senneh Kilim with Scarce Design, Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

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£4,500

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Old Senneh Kilim Runner, Linked Medallion Design, Excellent Condition, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Old Senneh Kilim Runner, Linked Medallion Design, Excellent Condition, Circa 1920.

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£1,500

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Antique Turkish Malatya Kilim, Eastern Anatolia, Circa 1930

1900 - 1920

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Antique Turkish Malatya Kilim, Eastern Anatolia, Circa 1930

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£3,950

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Antique Turkish Sharkoy Kilim, Classic Design, Circa 1920

1900 - 1920

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Antique Turkish Sharkoy Kilim, Classic Design, Circa 1920

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,750

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Old Turkish Fethiye Kilim, Classic Design & Colour, Circa 1940

1920 - 1940

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Old Turkish Fethiye Kilim, Classic Design & Colour, Circa 1940

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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The listings on this site encompass periods from eighteen-fifty to nineteen-forty, utilising wool, cotton, and natural dyes across eight distinct regional styles.

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Traditional Wool Kilim

Antique Bijar Kilim with Floral Design, Circa 1890.

Antique Turkish Konya Kilim with Striking Design, Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

Old Sharkoy Kilim with Traditional All Over Design in Soft Colours, Circa 1920.

Antique Turkish Malatya Kilim of Large Size with Superb Colour, Late 19th Century.

Antique Balkan Sharkoy Kilim of Large Size, Superb Design, Circa 1900/20.

Antique Senneh Kilim with Scarce Design, Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

Old Senneh Kilim Runner, Linked Medallion Design, Excellent Condition, Circa 1920.

Antique Turkish Malatya Kilim, Eastern Anatolia, Circa 1930

Antique Turkish Sharkoy Kilim, Classic Design, Circa 1920

Old Turkish Fethiye Kilim, Classic Design & Colour, Circa 1940

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