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 Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Classic Design, Excellent Condition, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Pirot / Sarkoy Kilim of Classic Design, Excellent Condition, Circa 1920.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£2,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Rare Original Victorian Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair with Kilim Upholstery

19th century

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Rare Original Victorian Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair with Kilim Upholstery

From Royal House Antiques

£9,500

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Antique Turkish Mut Kilim, Outstanding Colour and Condition, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Turkish Mut Kilim, Outstanding Colour and Condition, Circa 1880.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£6,500

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Antique Qashqai Tribal Kilim, Superb Condition & Colours, Circa 1890.

19th century

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Antique Qashqai Tribal Kilim, Superb Condition & Colours, Circa 1890.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£3,750

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19th century

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Antique Bessarabian Kilim

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£9,950

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Antique Turkish Obruk Region Prayer Kilim, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Turkish Obruk Region Prayer Kilim, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,750

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Antique Turkish Kayseri 2 Part Kilim of Large Size, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Turkish Kayseri 2 Part Kilim of Large Size, Circa 1920.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£4,800

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Antique Shahsavan or South Caucasian Kilim with Good Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Shahsavan or South Caucasian Kilim with Good Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£4,800

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Antique Kurdish Senneh/bijar Kilim. West Persia. 234cm X 150cm.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Kurdish Senneh/bijar Kilim. West Persia. 234cm X 150cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£285

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Beautiful Antique Pair of Saddle Bags.azerbaijan,north West Persia.circa 1900. Saddle Bag

1900 - 1920

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Beautiful Antique Pair of Saddle Bags.azerbaijan,north West Persia.circa 1900. Saddle Bag

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£685

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.