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Modern Central Asian Rugs

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Mehraban Skane Rug Kust Collection
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The 'Skane' rug is a handwoven wool piece inspired by vintage Scandinavian design elements and recreated for the modern design world. The repetitive grid creates balance and harmony,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Area Rug in Blue, Handmade of Silk, Wool & Hemp, "Envy"
Located in New York , NY
We are proud to present our Premier collection of the most decadent rug designs and textures available. Gathered inspirations from around the world,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk, Hemp

Contemporary Abstract Area Rug in Beige Gray, Handmade of Silk, Wool, "Arte"
Located in New York , NY
Graceful and ethereal, this very aesthetic carpet adds a sense of history with it’s scaled up design and blurred geometric pattern resembling Ikat cloth. A beautiful transitional pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Area Rug in Beige Tan Dark Green, Handmade of Silk, Wool "Bliss"
Located in New York , NY
This is extraordinary of exquisitely crafted and beautifully designed carpets. Rug Art Abstract Contemporary Collection brings the avant-garde art in your footsteps. Known for her al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Abstract Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Zaza"
Located in New York , NY
An intriguing rug design drawn from a love story and inspired by Venus flower basket, a glass sea sponge specimen living in the sea. Subtle color p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Area Rug Brown & Mint Abstract Contemporary, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Wizard"
Located in New York , NY
This is an extraordinary of exquisitely crafted and beautifully designed carpets. Rug Art Abstract Contemporary collection brings the avant garde art at your foot steps. Known for he...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Abstract Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe Gold, Handmade Silk & Wool, "Brilliance"
Located in New York , NY
The luxurious feel of Brilliance rug is imagined in Classic subtle colors, hand knotted in luxurious yarns in Nepal. It’s unique old mood is illustrated in an inviting composition that’s both textural and sophisticated. As quoted by one of our long time clients “drop dead...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Area Rug in Blues, Handmade of Silk, Wool, "Spice Dark"
Located in New York , NY
It takes a single glance to appreciate such unique work of art. Our Limited Edition rugs are exclusive and originated by designer/artist Sigal Sasson, who wanted to create pieces tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Abstract Area Rug in Blue Brown, Handmade of Silk, Wool, "Sparse"
Located in New York , NY
When sumptuous texture comes out to play. Drawing inspiration from styles of the past Sparse is hand knotted in Nepal. It’s depth and rich texture are a result of blending materia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Contemporary Area Rug in Ivory, Gold, Purple, Handmade of Silk, Wool, "Firenze"
Located in New York , NY
This is an extraordinary of exquisitely crafted and beautifully designed carpets. Rug Art Abstract Contemporary Collection brings the Avant Garde art at your foot steps. Known for he...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Contemporary Area Rug in Blues, Handmade of Silk-Pashmina-Wool, "Hello Gorgeous"
Located in New York , NY
“Spending time in my garden anxiously awaiting for new flowers to bloom or plants to grow, I noticed one little handsome guy called Song of India. Following its growth and watching h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Other

Contemporary Area Rug 6 x 9 in Black Green Handmade of Silk Hemp Wool, "Sultry"
Located in New York , NY
“My love to Morocco is undeniable. I’m drawn to the hypnotic colors and culture this country possesses and through my personal experience in my travels there, Sultry rug was born”. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk, Hemp

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Calabasas"
Located in New York , NY
Expressing her curiosity and love of nature, our designer draw her inspiration from a dissected head of a wild Mexican Hat flower. She carefully composed the pattern to reflect an or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Area Rug in Blue Black Contemporary, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Epic"
Located in New York , NY
Rug art introduces The Shape collection, a series of dynamic geometric designs of unified shapes and movements. Each single rug is crafted by hand with the finest tailoring tradition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Saucer"
Located in New York , NY
This is an extraordinary of exquisitely crafted and beautifully designed carpets. Rug Art abstract Contemporary collection brings the Avant garde art at your foot steps. Known for he...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Calista"
Located in New York , NY
Handcrafted carpet design with the distinctive mosaic pavements of Portugal’s narrow streets and alleys inspired the designer Sigal Sasson, who was clearly intrigued by the country’s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wood, Silk

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Red, Handmade of Wool, "Madrid"
Located in New York , NY
Deeply textured and organic, the simplicity of Moroccan weaving technique inspired this fine rug. Cozy and timeless this rug is both beautiful and contemporary, making it very easy t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Ivory Hand Knotted Afghan Carpet, Wool and Silk
Located in New York, NY
This as new condition, wool and silk contemporary carpet has a shadow design in tones of off white and pale tan of speckles, "leaves", with a pale tan border of boteh leaves and palm...
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Area Rug Lines in Gray, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Alhambra"
Located in New York , NY
Originally created as a flat-weave area rug, new perspective injected into our Classic Alhambra rug turning it into a beautiful and sophisticated wool and lustrous silk hand knotted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Colors, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Whip"
Located in New York , NY
Rug Art Cosmopolitan collection consist of sophisticated designs composed of world travel aspirations. This collection boasts with design aesthetics and touchable textures thanks to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Fume"
Located in New York , NY
Rug Art International, a leader in custom and luxurious hand knotted carpets, debuts Fume. Designer/creative Director Sigal Sasson wanted to create a single focal point motif to hold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Black White, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Luxe"
Located in New York , NY
Inspired by traditional Moroccan mosaic work, Luxe is a stunning design with a bas relief look that bursts with subtle carved definition quality. The texture is more pronounced by a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Mehraban Meridian Rug by Liesel Plambeck
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Here Liesel Plambeck is inspired by 1930s deco design. The artist tames the surface with a very clean line bound on four sides by a simple block border. The lines are silk. The field...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Gray Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Grunge"
Located in New York , NY
Grunge is a rhythmic play of beautiful cobble stones Sigal Sasson, creative director and designer, unexpectedly encountered on her trip to the magnificent Plaza de Espana in Seville ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Blue, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Oceans"
Located in New York , NY
Beautifully executed entirely by hand, Oceans rug is defined by organic forms of the ocean with its clever circular effect that adds a sense of movement, yet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe Purple, Handmade of Silk and Wool "Isabel"
Located in New York , NY
Rug art introduces The Shape collection, a series of dynamic geometric designs of unified shapes and movements. Each single rug is crafted by hand with the finest tailoring tradition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Abstract Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe Brown Handmade of 60 Knots Wool, "Rabat"
Located in New York , NY
Deeply textured and organic, the simplicity of Moroccan weaving technique inspired this fine rug. Cozy and timeless this rug is both beautiful and contemporary, making it very easy t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Ivory Orange, Handmade of Silk and Wool "Burst"
Located in New York , NY
The designer draws inspiration from lava and brings volcanic eruption to a new heights. Components of stormy nature like glowing colors, textures and liquid lava translated into an o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Red Gray, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Midnight"
Located in New York , NY
The designer’s unique take on pattern unites beautifully with centuries old craftsmanship, showing a gorgeous blown-up Ikat design she was inspired by. Undeniably attractive, midnigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Abstract Contemporary Area Rug in Ivory Handmade of Silk and Wool "Pieces"
Located in New York , NY
Experiencing the designer’s deep love to nature, she brings a whole new modern spin underfoot. Inspired by a Pin Cushion “protea” flower whose heads resemble pins, this rug design ev...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Ivory, Handmade Silk, Mohair and Wool "Calipso"
Located in New York , NY
Handmade pottery orderly laid to dry in the street of Nepal caught the eye of the designer in one of her visits. With attention to detail and a strong sense of order it is delicately...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Mohair, Wool, Silk

Contemporary Area Rug Black, Red, Handmade of Silk and Twisted Wool, "Shambala"
Located in New York , NY
Our creative director’s artistic skills blend two crafts: scientifically portraying plants by painting them in watercolor and create a spectacular Fine Art composition, turning them ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Contemporary Area Rug in Gold, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Metal leaf"
Located in New York , NY
Unique in effect, majestically glows as the light shifts around a room, Metal Leaf draws inspiration from renaissance artists painting technique, who applied real gold leaf for added...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Abstract Contemporary Area Rug in Blue Handmade of Silk and Wool "Arctic"
Located in New York , NY
Inspired by the ice caps Arctic is a perfect reflection of Ambience, consisting dreamy colors of icy blue in an organic texture that evoke a sense of tranquillity and calm. Beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Purple, Handmade of 100% Silk, "Allure"
Located in New York , NY
Unmistakably alluring textured rug, the opulent distressed stucco texture in the old city of Sarlat in the south of France, inspired the designer to create this timeless piece. Dream...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Beige, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Eze"
Located in New York , NY
The latest addition to rug Art’s handwoven rug collections is Eze. Co-founder/creative director Sigal Sasson was intrigued by the unique medieval architecture of an ancient village i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Contemporary Area Rug in Blue, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Shoots"
Located in New York , NY
For the rug designer what startsout as an illustration often ends up in a rug design. Measures: 6'x9'. Abstract structure of plant shoots are represented by a delicate repeat in shim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Blue Gray Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Note"
Located in New York , NY
Highly skilled craftsmen established the unique cut-out aesthetic of this rug the designer was after. Collage artwork of surrealism using torn pieces of papers, a French term called ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Rugs, Handwoven Modern Rugs Carpet from Afghanistan
Located in Hampshire, GB
With rich colors and abstract elements, this modern woven rug gives a subtle contemporary appearance. Featuring a beautiful red palette of gold, navy and green colors, this golden re...
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1990s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Contemporary Area Rug Un-Dyed Stripes in Beige Brown Handmade of Wool "Zen"
Located in New York , NY
Beautiful variation of tones are created by the unique nature of an un-dyed wool as shown in this design. Each rug weaved in un-dyed wool is naturally unique and no two are alike. Zen rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Area Rug in Purple Aquamarine White, Handmade of Silk Wool "Calcio"
Located in New York , NY
The luxurious feel of Calcio rug is imagined in lustrous silk coloration and beautifully handcrafted in Nepal. Its unique old-world feel is illustrated in an inviting composition tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Area Rug in Olive and Mint, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Noche"
Located in New York , NY
In some cultures it is known as a symbol of glory, god of creation, or beauty under the moon. In the botanical world it is one of the rarest, Queen of the night cactus flower at a mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Area Rug in Purple Green, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Spice"
Located in New York , NY
Our Creative Director’s artistic skills blend two crafts, scientifically portraying plants by painting them in watercolor and create a spectacular fine art composition, turning them ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Area Rug in Chocolate Brown Handmade of Silk Hemp Wool, "Karma"
Located in New York , NY
Rug Art introduces The Shape collection, a series of dynamic geometric designs of unified shapes and movements. Each single rug is crafted by hand with the finest tailoring tradition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk, Hemp

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Beige Green, Handmade of Silk and Wool "Dunes"
Located in New York , NY
Combination of wind and water inspired the shimmery wave pattern of this contemporary handcrafted beauty. Thin lines of silk shaggy high pile play off a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Red, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Leafdrop"
Located in New York , NY
Slow reduction of warmth while watching autumns leaves falling down in their soothing colors, reminded the designer the unique beauty of the simple things in life. Timeless and harmo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Red Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool "Fragment"
Located in New York , NY
Astoundingly beautiful unified shapes inspired by sacred geometric design adorn this finely crafted Tibetan rug. The distinctive pattern combined with lustrous silk and fine wool cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Black Gray, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Frost"
Located in New York , NY
The raw qualities of unprocessed rock diamond viewed on a trip to a museum inspired the design of Frost. Long bands of fine fibers run across finely hand knotted field. Saturated wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Green, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Allure"
Located in New York , NY
Unmistakably alluring textured rug, the opulent distressed stucco texture in the old city of Sarlat in the south of France, inspired the designer to create this timeless piece. Dream...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Rug & Kilim's Abstract Nepalese Cream White Wool and Silk Rug, Blue and Purple
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in one of the most reputed workshops in Nepal, this modern wool and silk rug enjoys a brilliant, very modern use of contrast, marrying the striking abstract field design...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Mehraban Cloudburst Rug by Liesel Plambeck
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Whether the golden hour or a moody morning Liesel perfectly evokes the sense light on raindrops. Bring some of that indoors. Rug number: 27821 Size: 9' 1" x 11' 10" Design: Cloudbu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Abstract Contemporary Area Rug Blue, Handmade Pashmina Silk and Wool "Blue Mood"
Located in New York , NY
Playing with ambient blues and water lead the designer to an entirely new heights of artistic expression. A painting turned into a stunning piece resembling liquid art, blue mood rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Other

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Ivory Gray, Handmade Silk and Wool, "Ambient"
Located in New York , NY
Drawing inspiration from the designer’s deep admiration to midcentury era, Ambient, like its namesake, is a decorative interpretation of geometric yet rustic modern field that offers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Ivory Red, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Drift"
Located in New York , NY
Rich in tonal depth and shading the design is drawn from an original watercolor brushstrokes painting created by the designer. Drift rug is artistic and abstract and offers a play of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Diamante"
Located in New York , NY
Nothing speaks polished better then appealing modernist architecture design and Diamante rug knows how to show it. Its curved shape diamonds pattern is both masculine and feminine an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Flare"
Located in New York , NY
Handmade pottery orderly laid to dry in the street of Nepal caught the eye of the designer in one of her visits. With attention to detail and a strong sense of order flare is delicat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Rug & Kilim's Custom Geometric Floral Beige Brown and Gold Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Nepal, this modern rug is hand knotted with both high quality wool and lustrous bamboo silk. The all-over field design portrays an uncommonly seamless geometric-flor...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Tibetan Brown Rug with Minimalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76595 Vintage Tibetan Brown Rug with Minimalist Style. Take a timeless, tailored modern design, mix in a dash of abrash and variegated shades of warm brown in this vintage Tibetan ru...
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

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Find a broad range of unique Modern central asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage central asian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern central asian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original central asian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Nazmiyal Collection, Florian Pretet, Atelier Février, and Apadana Fine Rugs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for central asian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $187 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $7,388.

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