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Vintage Beni Ourain Modern Morrocan 12x18 Ivory & Dark Brown Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Area Rug. Beni Ourain rugs are some of the most popular and sought-after types of Moroccan rugs. These
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Vintage 1980s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Tribal African Rug, Morocco
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-woven textiles that originate from the North African country of Morocco. These rugs have a rich history
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Egyptian Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
Egypt has a rug-weaving tradition that dates back to at least the 16th century. After a brief
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Vintage 1980s Egyptian Egyptian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Egyptian Area Rug
Egyptian Area Rug
W 120 in L 168 in
Moroccan / North African Vintage Berber Rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Great old rug from North Africa. Well designed and hand-knotted by women of the Boujad Tribe in
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Inspired Area Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moroccan inspired area rug. Color: Ivory, beige, light grey.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Inspired Area Rug
Moroccan Inspired Area Rug
W 143.04 in L 176.04 in
Moroccan African Tuareg Vintage Runner Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan nomadic African Tuareg rug runner with wo and cotton embroidered geometrical
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1960s Vintage Moroccan Tribal African Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabous authentic 1960s vintage Moroccan tribal African rug.Handwoven by Berber women in Morocco
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1960s Moroccan Vintage Tribal African Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Berber tribes in rural areas and are characterized by their corf and eclectic designs. 4) Boujad Rugs
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Abstract Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80369 New Abstract Moroccan Area Rug, 10'06 x 13'10. Emanating abstract biomorphic design with
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...

Materials

Wool

New Abstract Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80635 New Abstract Moroccan Area Rug, 08'11 x 12'03. Emanating modern style with incredible detail
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tribal Moroccan and North Africa...

Materials

Wool

New Tribal Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80627 New Tribal Moroccan Area rug, 04'10 x 07'05. With its Hygge vibes, cozy contentment and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tribal Moroccan and North Africa...

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Vintage Beni Ouarain Rug North Africa
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
form of hand-woven textiles that originate from the North African country of Morocco. These rugs have a
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Abstract Moroccan Area Rug
By Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay
Located in Dallas, TX
80378 New Colorful Moroccan Area Rug with Orphism Style 10'05 x 13'08. Emanating biomorphic design
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...

Materials

Wool

Modern Moroccan Bauhaus Area Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Gunta Stölzl
Located in Dallas, TX
area rug is a testament to the power of design to bridge the past and the present in a captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Bauhaus Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

New Modern Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
texture, this hand knotted wool Moroccan area rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The Navajo
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...

Materials

Wool

New Abstract Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80366 New Abstract Moroccan Area Rug, 10'05 x 13'07. Emanating autumn in the Italian Alps with
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...

Materials

Wool

New Abstract Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80372 New Abstract Moroccan Area Rug, 10'05 x 13'08. Emanating a starburst sunrise over the Grand
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...

Materials

Wool

New Abstract Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
incredible detail and texture, this Moroccan area rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The abstract
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...

Materials

Wool

New Abstract Moroccan Area Rug
By Richard Pousette-Dart, Jackson Pollock
Located in Dallas, TX
incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted Moroccan area rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
​80700 New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Tribal Style 09'06 x 13'00. ​With its simplicity
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tribal Moroccan and North Africa...

Materials

Wool

Boho Nikki Handmade Area Rug
Located in Mississauga, CA
Product Information: Made of natural wool or Egyptian cotton Colours: Cotton comes in "White, Black" & Wool comes in "Cream & Black" Designed in Canada Handmade in Egypt A pad is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nile Handwoven Boho Area Rug
Located in Mississauga, CA
Product Information Made of natural wool Colours: Blue, Cream Designed in Canada Handmade in Egypt A pad is recommended to prevent slipping
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Bohemian Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

Moroccan North African Rug, Beni Mrirt Design, 8'5x10'5ft
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Tallinn, Harju maakond
folding marks visible in the attached photos will smooth out with regular use. This area rug exudes
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moroccan North African Rug, Beni Mrirt Design, 8'5x10'5ft
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Tallinn, Harju maakond
pile. Any folding marks visible in the attached photos will smooth out with regular use. This area rug
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pink Handwoven Kilim Area Rug
Located in Mississauga, CA
Product Information: Made of natural wool Colours: Muted Pink, Taupe, Cream Designed in Canada Handmade in Egypt A pad is recommended to prevent slipping
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Bohemian Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

Egyptian Khotan Style Area Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Khotan rugs have a style all their own owing to their silk road origins at the crossroads of East
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Khotan Moroccan and North African...

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Authentic Tribal Kilim Rug North Africa
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
people of Morocco's Atlas Mountains have passed down the delicate art of rug-weaving. In Northern Africa
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Moroccan Vintage Tribal Kilim Rug Textile North Africa
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Berber tribes in rural areas and are characterized by their corf and eclectic designs. 4) Boujad Rugs
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Tribe Rug by Mehraban Rugs
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Emanating vibrant character, this inviting Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Berber rug provides an
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Vintage 1940s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Tribal Wedding Rug with Sequins North Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
originate from the North African country of Morocco. These rugs have a rich history dating back centuries
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Moroccan Vintage North African Black Tribal Kilim Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
that originate from the North African country of Morocco. These rugs have a rich history dating back
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1960s Authentic Moroccan Red Tribal Rug North Africa
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
passed down the delicate art of rug-weaving.In Northern Africa rugs are not only a practical asset to the
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Large Abstract Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80347 New Abstract Moroccan Area Rug, 10'05 x 13'07. Emanating nomadic charm with incredible detail
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...

Materials

Wool

New Large Modern Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80589 New Modern Moroccan Area Rug, 10'05 x 13'08. Emanating modern style with a plush pile, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tribal Moroccan and North Africa...

Materials

Wool

Vintage North African Moroccan Azilal bifurcated Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beautiful bifurcated vintage Berber rug from the Atlas Mountains. Good full pile condition, all
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1990s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Moroccan Room Size Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Moroccan room size area rug from the 21st century. Measures: 8' 7" x 12' 6"
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Juda Sage Green Handwoven Area Rug
Located in Mississauga, CA
Introducing our newest rug design, a stunning masterpiece inspired by the essence of contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Bohemian Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Style Area Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan area rug is a captivating vision
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rustic Checkered Handwoven Wool Area Rug
Located in Mississauga, CA
makes each piece one of a kind For rugs, a pad is recommended to prevent slipping
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21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's New Moroccan White and Black Wool Rug with Pile
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
to accommodate area rugs of this size, newer looms like the one that produced this piece enjoy
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's New Moroccan White and Black Wool Rug with Pile
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
its home country. While older Moroccan looms were too small to accommodate area rugs of this size and
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's New Moroccan White and Black Wool Rug with Pile
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
small to accommodate area rugs of this size, newer looms like the one that produced this piece enjoy
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's New Moroccan White and Black Wool Rug with Pile
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
small to accommodate area rugs of this size, newer looms like the one that produced this piece enjoy
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's New Moroccan White and Black Wool Rug with Pile
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
small to accommodate area rugs of this size, newer looms like the one that produced this piece enjoy
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Moroccan Vintage Ethnic Orange Organic Wool Rug Africa
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
traditional form of hand-woven textiles that originate from the North African country of Morocco. These rugs
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Diamonds Handwoven Area Rug Kilim
Located in Mississauga, CA
Product Description Made of natural wool Colours: Blue, Pale Aqua, Cream, Mustard Designed in Canada Handmade in Egypt A pad is recommended to prevent slipping
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
& leather Texture Reed Origin Africa Age antique/vintage Area 63.98 Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft.
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Vintage 1930s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Leather, Reed

Maya Handwoven Black and Taupe Area Rug
Located in Mississauga, CA
Introducing our newest rug design, a stunning masterpiece inspired by the essence of contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Bohemian Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Berber Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
of the rug, with slight opening and enlargement toward the top areas. A unique vintage tribal rug
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug High Atlas Tribe
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A majestic Vintage Moroccan High Atlas Tribe rug that features the stunning neutral tones of brown
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Moroccan Area Rug with Short Pile
Located in Dallas, TX
80789 New Moroccan rug with short pile, 06'06 x 09'00. With its modern style, incredible detail and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Moroccan and North Africa...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Boujad Tribe Berber Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
, and magenta areas. Patterning is arranged in banded regions. A unique vintage piece from the Boujad
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Moroccan Rug Bauhaus Style North African Design Djoharian Collection
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large Bauhaus inspired Moroccan Amazigh Modern rug North African tribal design - Djoharian
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Tribe Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
. Perfect centerpiece in any small area like study room or coffee nook. Rug Number 24457 Size 7' 0" x 11
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Rug North African Tribal Bauhaus Design Djoharian Collection Beige
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beige Moroccan Amazigh rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection. Berber rugs and
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Rug North African Tribal Bauhaus Design Djoharian Collection Vintage
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Red Vintage Moroccan Amazigh rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection Berber rugs
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan High Atlas Tribe Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
of folk art to a contemporary or modern living area. Rug Number 27381 Size 4' 9" x 10' 5" Design
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Djoharian Design Beni Rugs Collection North African Lion hand-knotted
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Design Beni Rugs Collection Lion Rug Morocco 6.3 x 5.5 ft hand knotted wool Hand knotted
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Vintage Moroccan Tribal African Rug Indigo and Burnt Orange
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage Moroccan Tribal African Rug in Indigo and Burnt Orange cors.Authentic 1960s vintage
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s Berber Rug Multicolour Stripped Handmade Wool Vintage African 196x196cm
Located in London, GB
number of Berber rugs from Algeria in various sizes and this specific one comes from the mountainous area
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Vintage 1970s Algerian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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African Area Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African area rug available at 1stDibs. Each African area rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and angora. Find 59 options for an antique or vintage African area rug now, or shop our selection of 155 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an African area rug — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each African area rug bearing Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made African area rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Milton Glaser and Nanimarquina are consistently popular.

How Much is an African Area Rug?

The average selling price for an African area rug at 1stDibs is $4,900, while they’re typically $190 on the low end and $80,000 for the highest priced.

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. 

Questions About African Area Rug
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    That depends on what you would like to have in the room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best material for an area rug has to be wool (even though synthetic materials may be a better fit with respect to budget). Woolen rugs are resilient, long-lasting and can be a vibrant addition to any room. Find a collection of antique and vintage woolen rugs on 1stDibs today.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Take this with a gain of salt but usually: 3x5 4x6 5x7 / 5x8 6x9 8x10 9x12 10x14 12x15 12x18
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Standard rug sizes include 3'x5′, 5'x8', 8'x10′, 9'x12′ and 12'x15′. There’s no one standard size because the ideal size for a rug should be proportionate to the space in which it’s going.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    When it comes to pile-height for area rugs, that's totally your preferences. Most area rugs don't come with a pile height of more than three-quarters of an inch. However, shag rugs or plush rugs can be quite high. It's totally up to you. The higher the pile-height, the more plush the rug typically is.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Some of the most durable rugs for high traffic areas are Wool, Nylon, Jute, and Polypropylene. Each has different benefits, including durability, ease to clean and inexpensive price.