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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Indian handmade wool rug
Size: 12'0" × 18'3" (365 × 556 cm)
This stunning antique Indian rug was hand woven in the early 20th century, circa 1900. Every element of its c...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Modern Brutalist Black Sheepskin Rug by Roos Schneijderberg
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
This modern brutalist large black sheepskin rug is designed by female artist and conceptual designer Roos Schneijderberg. It is one of two unique conceptual rug islands, called WILL ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fur, Sheepskin, Wool, Leather
Large Masterpiece Rug by Karastan
By Karastan
Located in Red Lion, PA
Large Masterpiece Rug by Karastan pattern 1003
Some discoloration
Good Vintage Condition, Some Age Appropriate Wear and Tear
Category
1940s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chinese Rug Dragon Design Ningxia
Located in Ferrara, IT
Chinese Rug Dragon Design Ningxia Silk, 1920-1950 ca.
A magnificent small silk carpet dedicated to the dragon motif. the pattern of the carpet is do...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Meshad Design Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Meshad Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 11'4" × 16'7" (345 × 505 cm)
Antique rugs from the Meshad weaving center are considered the finest of the entire Khorassan province. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
XXL Postmodern Rug in style of Memphis Group, 100% acrylic, Italy 1990s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a breathtaking XXL hand-tufted postmodern. It is designed in style of Memphis Milano, featuring vibrant geometric pattern in red, blue, green, black and...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Acrylic
Balance wool flatweave handmade wool rug
Located in Αθήνα, GR
Limited Edition (of 4) flat-weave wool rug in a contemporary design by Salma Barakat. Handcrafted in Egypt in collaboration with a charity organisation that empowers women by trainin...
Category
2010s Egyptian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Fine Qashqai Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Highly intricate and colorful example more closely aligned with a Qashgulli weaving bearing unique artistic merit throughout constituted of barber poled multi colored vines, intri...
Category
1910s Persian Islamic Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Rya Rug by Hojer Export Wilton in orange, green and black wool
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular and extremely rare Mid Century Modern Rya Rug by Hojer Export Wilton. The rug is done in 100% wo...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug 'Bright Carpet' designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF, Sweden, 1928.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Bright Carpet’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF
Sweden, 1928.
Wool.
Signed.
Length with tassels: 303 cm / 9' 11 1/4''
Length without tassels: 396 cm / 12' 12''
Wid...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Third Eye flatweave rug
Located in Αθήνα, GR
'Third Eye' Limited edition (of 4) handwoven cotton rug, produced on a traditional pedal loom in rural Egypt. Designed by Salma Barakat, using hand-cut collage to develop a contempor...
Category
2010s Egyptian Egyptian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven by Ingegerd Silow
Size: 6'5" × 8'10" (195 × 269 cm)
Color: Beige, Brown, Gold, Gray, Green, Yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 10x14 Blue And Green Tile Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Forest Green , Sky Blue And Cream Tile Patterned Swedish Rug-10'x14'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Large Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, by Walter Nichols. golden orange/ blues
Located in Buffalo, NY
A wonderful and brilliant early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug by Walter Nichols . Large room size. with a brilliant golden orange central field surrounded by a wide indigo borde...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Hamadan Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Single column interconnected diamond shaped medallions with Samovar stylized minor medallions atop a covered field of germinating plants and lattice orientation hexagonal panels f...
Category
1920s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Cream, Tan, and Brown Wool Mid-Century Modern Labyrinth Persian Carpet, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This cream, tan, and brown wool Labyrinth Persian carpet, sized 3' x 5', effortlessly merges Mid-Century Modern design with intricate geometric patterns. The labyrinthine composition...
Category
2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Rug, "Nain" pattern, 100% wool, navy blue and cream
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning large vintage hand-knotted Persian rug. It's a Nain rug, featuring beautiful, repetitive pattern consisting out of the birds placed in a way...
Category
1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Solid Hand Made Brown Area Rug 2' 0" x 3' 0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bridging the gap between traditional and modern, the Transitional Jute collection features rugs that exemplify versatility. Soft underfoot with a pleasing combination of textures, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Contemporary Solid Hand Made Beige Area Rug 2' 0" x 3' 0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bridging the gap between traditional and modern, the Transitional Jute collection features rugs that exemplify versatility. Soft underfoot with a pleasing combination of textures, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Blue, Pink, Brown patterned contemporary hand crafted tufted British wool rug
Located in London, London
Our new collection of hand tufted rugs are made in collaboration with British Rug makers Roger Oates Design. Made in the UK using a 100% British blended wool, a specially developed y...
Category
2010s English Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Donegal by CFA Voysey Fragment
Located in New York, NY
Doris Leslie Blau Donegal by CFA Voysey Fragment
Size: 1'10" × 3'5" (55 × 104 cm)
A rare and remarkable Donegal by C.F.A. Voysey fragment rug, hand made in the 1880s. It is in excell...
Category
Late 19th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Shield-like main medallion with oversized palmette and trefoil arrowed finials enveloping the perimeter atop a predominantly open field with minor pinwheel blossoms. Heavy change ...
Category
1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Serpent stylized floral vines and serrated leaves within a main medallion adorned at either end by minor palmette finials atop an abrashed ground. Heavy European influence through...
Category
1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Brown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 10'x14’, Geometric Pattern Rug With Squares, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We will weave this rug in any size for you. Just let us know what size you need.
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Small mainly red decorative rug oriental style 47x60cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this nice small mainly red decorative rug in oriental style 47x60cm.
Let your home shine with this beautiful rug. It has beautiful colors and beautiful details. These types ...
Category
20th Century Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.2x6.5 Ft Handmade Anatolian Village Small Rug, Vintage Tribal Style Carpet
Located in Brunswick, ME
A vintage Turkish Oriental accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 19th Century Caucasian Dragon Sumak Rug - Antique Wool Area Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This Antique Dragon Sumac Rug from the early 19th century brings traditional Persian weaving heritage into your home. Woven with fine workmanship, this ha...
Category
Early 19th Century Caucasian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Tiger Rug
Located in FITZROY, AU
Discover the Tibetan Tiger Rug, meticulously hand-woven and knotted from highland sheep wool by master weavers. Reserved for emperors, lamas, and noble f...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug
Located in Paris, FR
Signed 'Da Silva Bruhns'.
Knotted-stitch wool rug with geometric motifs in shades of mauve, gray, coral, black and yellow.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug
Located in Paris, FR
Signed
Wool carpet with rectangular decoration on a beige background.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Hand-Tufted Irregular Round Shape Memphis Style Rug Green & Nude
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Hand-Tufted Irregular Round Shape Memphis Style Rug Green & Nude
Tapis Essential 011 is a modern rug with a cool shape. Our essential rugs are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Traditional Oushak Hand Knotted Floral Wool Ivory Area Rug 9' 2" x 12' 1"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Originating centuries ago in what is now Turkey, Oushak rugs have long been sought after for their intricate patterns, lush yet subtle colors, and soft luster. These rugs continue th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Heriz Rug - Wool Area Rug, Antique Persian Heriz Rug (8.2x12.9ft)
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug (8.2x12.9ft)
This 20th century vintage wool Heriz rug is hand-woven with the finest quality wool. Each knot tells a story of traditional craft and is surro...
Category
20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ultra-Soft Padded Pink Oushak
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Premium ultra soft 1/4" pile with non-slip padded backing.
New
Origin: China
Field Color: Pink
Border Color: Pink
Accent Colors: Blue, Ivory, Brown, Red, Green
Tufted faux sil...
Category
2010s Chinese Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Large Abstract Hand Knotted Mohair Carpet by Victoria-Maria Geyer, Belgium 2000.
Located in Brussels, BE
Large and colorfull abstract mohair and silk hand knotted carpet.
Part of " the invisible collection" (made in Portugal) .
Designed by Victoria-Maria Geyer.
21th Century.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Mohair, Silk
Missoni carpet for T&J Vestor
By Missoni
Located in Milano, IT
Large wool carpet featuring designs by the renowned fashion house Missoni, founded by Ottavio Missoni, for T&J Vestor, a company specializing in manufacturing for prominent fashion b...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 5’x8’, Tribal Pattern Green Shag Color rug, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blue and Cream Wool Persian Rug with Detailed Textured Patterns, 2' x 3'
Located in New York, NY
This blue and cream wool Persian area rug with detailed textured patterns, sized 2' x 3', offers a cool, refreshing palette that adds a serene, calming touch to any space. The rug’s ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Place Denfert-Rochereau Rug by Atelier Bowy C.D.
Located in Geneve, CH
Place Denfert-Rochereau Rug by Atelier Bowy C.D.
Dimensions: W 110 x L 435 cm.
Materials: Wool, silk.
Available in W90 x L360, W100 x L400, W110 x L435 cm.
Atelier Bowy C.D. is ded...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Lurna Calibea Alegra Raw Edit Rug by Atelier Bowy C.D.
Located in Geneve, CH
Lurna Calibea Alegra Raw Edit Rug by Atelier Bowy C.D.
Dimensions: W 243 x L 300 cm.
Materials: Wool, silk.
Available in W170 x L215, W190 x L235, W210 x L245, W243 x L300 cm.
Atel...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bevanti Dirty Snow Edit Rug by Atelier Bowy C.D.
Located in Geneve, CH
Bevanti Dirty Snow Edit Rug by Atelier Bowy C.D.
Dimensions: W 243 x L 300 cm.
Materials: Wool.
Available in W140 x L220, W170 x L240, W210 x L300, W230 x L300, W243 x L300 cm.
Ate...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rue de la Mire 1975 Rug by Atelier Bowy C.D.
Located in Geneve, CH
Rue de la Mire 1975 Rug by Atelier Bowy C.D.
Dimensions: W 140 x L 300 cm.
Materials: Wool.
Available in W100 x L250, W120 x L270, W140 x L300 cm.
Atelier Bowy C.D. is dedicated to...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis SWIRL AUTUMN handmade rug by Univers Uchronia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multidisciplinary collective more than a classical architecture frm, Uchronia takes its name from the refection on fctitional and ephemeral time. The studio creates encompassing “p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis RAAG COLLECTION - RAAG RECTANGULAR GRID 1 handmade rug by Doshi Levien
By cc-tapis, Doshi Levien
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Raag is a rug designed by Doshi Levien studio for the CC-Tapis brand. Raag is a rug from the Raag Collection, which consists of rugs that feature a distinctive theme based on grids a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Green And Blue Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green, Cream And Blue Zig Zag Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (90x150cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 9’x12’, Tribal Pattern Green Shag Color rug, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Kryddnejlikan' Carpet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Kryddnejlikan’, wool on linen warp, Sweden, design 1950
Exceptional hand-woven carpet designed by the celebrated Swedish textile designer Barbro Nilsson in 1950. Not only is this carpet beautifully designed, its size of 393 x 401 cm (154.7 x 157.9 in.) makes it even more impressive. Nilsson applied the gobeläng flat weave technique to make this specific carpet. This technique is introduced by the artist herself to the MMF studio in 1942, which allows for more liberated and expressive forms compared to the traditional flatweave techniques. In this process, a full-scale working drawing featuring the pattern contours is placed underneath the warp in the loom. The wefts are then meticulously handpicked and woven to follow the outlined shapes. For every design, Nilsson would make a drawing she would use as a guideline for the carpet’s pattern. As with all her designs, Nilsson wove her initials ‘B N’ and AB MMF (meaning AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström) at the edge of the carpet.
Barbro Nilsson (1889- 1983), née Lundberg, was a Swedish textile designer from Malmö, Sweden. In 1904 her family moved to Stockholm where her father, Carl T. Lundberg, was the manager of the department store ‘Nordiska Kompaniet’(NK). At the age of fourteen, Nilsson started her education in weaving and textile design at the Brunssons Vävskola that was founded by Johanna Brunsson in 1843. Nilsson continued her education at the ‘Tekniska Skolan’ (technical academy) in Stockholm where she enriched her skills in weaving even further. In 1928 she married to the sculptor Robert Nilsson...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Mid-century Modern High Pile Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite mid-century modern rya rug, crafted by a Swedish textile artist in the 1960s, showcases the finest Scandinavian craftsmanship. Handmade from premium "Kamgarn" Persian ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Evelina Kroon Berry Rain Wool Rug
Located in Stockholm, SE
In collaboration with renowned Scandinavian artist Evelina Kroon, Layered introduces a collection that explores the boundary between art and interior design. With references to tradi...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.6x6.7 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Anatolian Wool Accent Rug in Muted Colors
Located in Brunswick, ME
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Shag Rug 4'0" x 6'3"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Shag Rug 4'0" x 6'3".
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Oushak Rug Oriental Handmade 2'1" x 10'3" #11666
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Oriental Handmade 2'1" x 10'3" #11666 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moooi Everything Now Rug in Soft Yarn
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alf’s signature line art comes into being out of an intuitive process in which he lets his work grow spontaneously without too many thoughts before and during. He likes that his work...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Agnes Contemporary Area Rug Handwoven Ivory and Blue size Medium
Located in Istanbul, TR
Inspired by Agnes Martin's delicate lines and the Japanese philosophy of Ma, AGNES contemporary handwoven area rug collection conveys a sense of simplicity and elegance. Its minimal ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moooi Diagonal Gradient Pink Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Kit Miles
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Diagonal Gradient Pink Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Kit Miles
Kit Miles is the eponymous luxury interior surface design studio founded in 2011 by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Black & White Cleo Handwoven Kilim Rug | Cotton
Located in Mississauga, CA
These white and black cotton rugs are a luxurious and elegant addition to any room, and they are practical, versatile, and easy to maintain. The neutral colours create a timeless and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Salerno' Carpet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Salerno’, wool on linen warp, Sweden, design 1948
Exceptional hand-woven, blue-toned carpet designed by the celebrated Swedish textile designer Barbro Nilsson in 1948. This particular pattern is inspired by the pattern Nilsson specially designed for a hospital of the chapel in Scala, Italy. This design is a simplified version of the original design and is described as “Salerno med enkel bärd”. The Salerno rug was specially commissioned to honor a tragic incident. In 1947, a cargo plane crashed near Scala, a small town located north of the historic city of Salerno in Italy's Monti Latteri region. The aircraft carried twenty-five Swedish Air Force pilots, and despite the valiant efforts of Italian locals, only four of them managed to survive. The Swedish Government commissioned the MMF workshop to create a commemorative rug, which would be presented as a gift to the chapel of the hospital in Scala, where the survivors received medical care. This particular piece was woven from blue wool, accented by brown sections. Within the vertical pattern details of the rug, one can discern hints of brown, blue, and yellow. These elements symbolize small airplanes, while the triangular sections evoke Italy's mountains. The blue hues in the rug represent the sea. These motifs, coupled with the serene composition and subtle colors of the carpet, transform this national tragedy into something profoundly touching and beautiful.
As with all her designs, Nilsson wove her initials ‘B N’ and AB MMF (meaning AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström) at the edge of the carpet.
Barbro Nilsson (1889- 1983), née Lundberg, was a Swedish textile designer from Malmö, Sweden. In 1904 her family moved to Stockholm where her father, Carl T. Lundberg, was the manager of the department store ‘Nordiska Kompaniet’(NK). At the age of fourteen, Nilsson started her education in weaving and textile design at the Brunssons Vävskola that was founded by Johanna Brunsson in 1843. Nilsson continued her education at the ‘Tekniska Skolan’ (technical academy) in Stockholm where she enriched her skills in weaving even further. In 1928 she married to the sculptor Robert Nilsson...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs
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.
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