Vintage Bird Flower Kilim Rug | Handwoven Wool Folk Art Runner

A sweet, storybook-style flatweave kilim featuring two stacked pictorial panels—each with paired birds perched beside a bold flower stem—woven in a warm wheat-gold ground and framed by a cocoa-brown border with simple stripe detailing. The design feels charmingly naive and very “handmade,” with the kind of gentle asymmetry collectors love in village weaving.

From the close-ups, this is a flatweave (no pile) construction (weft-faced tapestry/kelim-style weaving), giving it a lightweight, low-profile feel that’s easy to style in narrow spaces. The palette—camel, chocolate brown, soft blue-gray, dusty rose, sage green, and burgundy—works beautifully with boho, Scandinavian, rustic, cottage, and modern organic interiors.

Features

Size: 144 cm x 77 cm (approx. 56.7" x 30.3")

Weaving tradition: Village flatweave kilim with pictorial/folk motif panels

Construction method: Handwoven flatweave (no knotted pile; knot type not applicable)

Materials: Wool face yarns; foundation/warp appears to be cotton or cotton-blend (based on fringe
look)

Pile height: Flat / low-profile (approx. 3–5 mm)

Design & motifs: Paired birds + floral stem (often read as harmony/home, love/companionship, and renewal)

Color palette: Wheat-gold, brown, blue-gray, dusty rose, sage, burgundy, black accents

Borders: Minimalist stripe borders grounding the playful central panels

Age estimate: Late 20th century to early 21st century (based on crisp definition, even wear, and overall structure)

Condition: Very good vintage condition; light, normal signs of age. Minor fringe wear/variation and gentle waviness typical of handwoven flatweaves (see close-ups). No obvious heavy stains or major repairs visible in the photos.

Density note: “Knots per square inch” is not applicable for flatweaves; instead, this shows a medium, even weave suitable for everyday use.

Time investment: A piece this size typically represents several days to a couple of weeks of weaving time depending on loom setup and weaver pace.

Best placement: Entryway, bedside, kitchen, hallway, reading nook, studio, or layered over a larger neutral rug

Suggested price range: Typically performs well in the $180–$320 range depending on your shop positioning, shipping, and audience for pictorial folk kilims.

Care Instructions
Vacuum gently using suction only (no beater bar). Shake out dust outdoors when possible. Spot clean with cold water and a mild wool-safe detergent; blot—don’t rub. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to preserve dyes. Use a rug pad for grip and to reduce wear. For deeper cleaning, choose professional cleaning that specializes in handmade wool rugs/flatweaves.

A rare little pictorial kilim like this adds instant personality—warm, friendly, and collectible—without overwhelming the room. If you love meaningful folk motifs and true handwoven character, this one is ready to become the piece everyone comments on.