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Imperial Rug Chinese Silk and Metal
Located in Ferrara, IT
or added to any great collection. Owning this Imperial Palace Silk and Metal Rug means owning a piece
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Karastan Antique Imperial Sarouk Rug Pattern, 1413
Located in Germantown, MD
An outstanding early 20th century Sarouk rug with a traditional all-over floral pattern woven in
Category

Early 20th Century American Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Imperial Silk&Metal Thread Chinese Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
artistry and cultural significance. Indulge in the splendor of the Imperial Silk & Metal Thread Chinese Rug
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Imperial Chinese Design Rug Wool and Silk
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Chinese Imperial design rug 8 x 5.4 ft A beautiful contemporary design rug, hand knotted using
Category

2010s Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool

Ararat Rugs Turkish Court Manufactury Rug Ottoman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Turkish Court Manufactury Rug Ottoman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Turkish Court Manufactury Rug Ottoman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
is used for this rug. Color summary: 8 colors in total, most used 4 colors are; Imperial Red 426
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Turkish Court Manufactury Rug Ottoman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
are used for this rug. Color summary: 5 colors in total, most used 3 colors are; Imperial Red 426
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Turkish Court Manufactury Rug Ottoman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
(henna) Natural wool color 37 (specially washed) Imperial red 426 (madder root) Group: Islamic Rugs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Kuba Rug with Octagons Caucasian 19th C. Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase – Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian Bennett & Aziz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Kuba Rug with Palmettes Caucasian 19th C. Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian, Ian Bennett, Oriental
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Rare Antique Imperial Palace Chinese Silk & Metal Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is your chance to own a rare and exquisite piece of history. The Imperial Palace Chinese Silk
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Imperial Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Imperial Dragon Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with depicting an Imperial swirling dragon in
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Kazak Rug with Hooked Medallions, Caucasian Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a complete hooked field with double medallions rug from the late 19th century, Kazak region
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs the Soft Pink Color Rug, Modern Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a mixture of Ararat Rugs’ soft tone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
than in later pieces. Color summary: 7 colors in total, most used 4 colors are; Imperial red 426
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs the Soft Pink Color Rug Modern Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a mixture of Ararat Rugs’ soft tone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Pendant Rug Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
production of larger rugs, they are generally small pieces the size of a scatter rug or mat. This seems
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Garden Rug, 18th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Ordutch-Konagkend Kuba Rug Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Caucasian Carpets, E. Gans-Reudin, Thames and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Rug Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
production of larger rugs, they are generally small pieces the size of a scatter rug or mat. This seems
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Konagkend Kuba Rug, Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian, Ian Bennett, Oriental
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Pendant Rug Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
production of larger rugs, they are generally small pieces the size of a scatter rug or mat. This seems
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Konagkend Shirvan Rug, Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book How to Read – Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Caucasian Carpets, E. Gans-Reudin, Thames and Hudson
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Nigde Carpet, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
rug. Color summary: 5 colors in total; Yellow green 419 (Henna – Indigo) Imperial red 426 (Madder
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Chelaberd Karabakh Rug Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase – Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Palmette Lattice Rug, 19th Century Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book How to Read – Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool

Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Pendant Rug Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
this rug. Color summary: 12 colors in total; Navy Blue 432 (Indigo - Pomegranate) Imperial Red 415
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Pendant Rug Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
soft colors are chosen for this rug. Color summary: 5 colors in total; Imperial Red 415 (Madder
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Medallion Rug Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
this rug. Color summary: 13 colors in total, most used 4 colors are; Imperial Red 415 (Madder Root
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Bidjar Sweeping Arabesques Rug Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
appropriate colors to match the original are used for this rug. Color summary: 10 colors in total; Imperial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
part of a larger scheme design 19th century rug from the Bidjar region, Eastern Kurdistan area. Very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Garden Rug, 18th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Palmette Lattice Rug, 19th Century Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book How to Read – Islamic carpets, Walter B. Denny, The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Palmette Lattice Rug, 19th Century Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book How to Read – Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Karabagh Prayer Rug with Vertical Stripes Revival Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian, Ian Bennett, Oriental
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
this rug. Color summary: 11 colors in total, most used 4 colors are; Imperial red 426 (Madder Root
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Anatolian Yastik Rug Revival Turkish Wagireh Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
) Imperial Red 426 (Madder Root) Natural Wool Color 320 (Natural Sheep’s Color) Group: Anatolian Rugs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Modern Rug with Mamluk Geometric Design, Natural Dyed Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
rugs collection and vivid colors are used for this rug. Color summary: 2 colors in total; Imperial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Two Medallions Kagizman Kazak Rug Antique Revival Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Two Medallion Kagizman Kazak Rug, also known as Caucasian Kazak rug, is a type of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs the Blue Color Rug, Modern Impressionist River Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a mixture of Ararat Rugs’ soft blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Ararat Rugs Transilvanian Ushak Prayer Rug Anatolian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
used for this rug. Color summary: 8 colors in total, most used 4 colors are; Imperial Red 426
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Palmettes in the Esfahan Manner Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Trees and Palmettes Rug Saluj Bulagh Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
used for this rug. Color summary: 11 colors in total, most used 4 colors are; imperial red 415
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Seichur Kuba Rug Caucasian Antique Kazak Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase - Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian Bennett
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Imperial Red Vintage Persian Heriz Distressed Look Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Heriz Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
are used for this rug. Color summary: 12 colors in total; Imperial Red 415 (Madder Root) Navy Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug Antique Revival Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
designers, and soft colors are chosen for this rug. Color summary: 8 colors in total; Imperial Red 415
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Carpet with Cup Motif, Antique Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Renaissance of Islam, Art of the Mamluks, Esin Atil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Akstafa Kazak Rug, 19th C. Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Caucasian Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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Imperial Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of imperial rugs available for sale. Each of these unique imperial rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and wool. There are 6 antique and vintage imperial rugs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Imperial rugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Imperial rugs made by Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made imperial rugs over the years, but those made by Rug'Society and Tapis Rouge Atelier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Imperial Rugs?

Prices for imperial rugs start at $2,399 and top out at $55,617 with the average selling for $11,654.

Finding the Right rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.