Hand-knotted · One of one · Boston-curated

Kilim Rugs

A kilim is a flat-woven rug — no pile, no knots — which makes it lighter, more graphic, and perfectly suited to layering, runners, casual rooms, and high-traffic spaces that wear down pile rugs quickly. The geometry is bold, the palette is honest, and the weave shows the maker's hand.

The collector's notes — traditions, rooms & care

Our kilims draw from Anatolian, Caucasian, and Central Asian tribal traditions — each region with its own vocabulary of medallions, motifs, and color logic. Hand-spun wool on a wool foundation (occasionally cotton). Vegetable-dyed in most pieces; we disclose dye composition on every product page.

Kilims are reversible — both sides are finished. They are also significantly less expensive per square foot than hand-knotted rugs of equal age and quality, which makes them ideal for buyers furnishing multiple rooms or layering over larger neutral pile rugs.

Best rooms: Kitchens, hallways, mudrooms, primary bedrooms (where a flatter rug works better with low-slung furniture), staircases, casual sitting rooms.

Care: Vacuum suction-only, no beater bar. Spot-clean immediately. Reversible — flip every 6–12 months for even wear.

See also Oushak, Runners, and Tribal & Gabbeh. Behind the Loom documents how we source.

30 pieces in current rotation