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Modern Indian 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Runner in Taupe with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x6 flat weave runner is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool and natural yarns, its design reflects a contemporary take on mid-c...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Rug in Red & Gold Abstract Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, an 8x10 distressed style abstract rug reflecting on rippling curvatures with delicious red-brown & lush orange-gold tones. The drawing expresses...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Solo Rugs Louis Contemporary Animal Handmade Area Rug Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fresh, spirited, and above all, luxurious, the rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as they can ground a more contemporary space. Regardless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Oversized Rug With Striae of Beige
Located in Long Island City, NY
A modern textural rug from our Texture of Color line in this collection—hand-knotted in silk, this 14x19 oversized rug features neutral tones in a near-palace-size made to sit comfor...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Silk

Luxurious Silk Rug with Grey Crocodile Skin Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Silk Rug with Grey Crocodile Skin Design by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6'0" × 9'0" (182 × 274 cm) A fine hand-knotted silk rug with modern crocodile skin design, in shades ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Silk

Margeaux Moon Blue Modern Handwoven Geometric Jute Rug, Carpet and Durrie
Located in Westfield, NJ
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region. The purch...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Jute

Indian Made Hand Woven Contemporary Flatweave Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Durable and low-maintenance, flatweave rugs are especially popular for high-traffic rooms. The Flatweave collection is beautiful as well as practical. The quiet patterns and understa...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Indian Made Hand Woven Contemporary Flatweave Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Durable and low-maintenance, flatweave rugs are especially popular for high-traffic rooms. The Flatweave collection is beautiful as well as practical. The quiet patterns and understa...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Indian Made Handmade Contemporary Abstract Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With their freeform motifs and sophisticated color play, the rugs in the Abstract collection imbue a room with a fresh, dynamic spirit. This collection was handcrafted, in India, usi...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Silk

Rug & Kilim's Hand-Knotted Abstract Rug in Blue, Beige-Brown Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in finely woven wool & silk, a 3x5 abstract rug from Rug & Kilim’s contemporary selections. The marriage of neutrals and cool blue sheen tones plays beautifully with the...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Indian Made Handmade Contemporary Abstract Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With their freeform motifs and sophisticated color play, the rugs in the Abstract collection imbue a room with a fresh, dynamic spirit. This collection was handcrafted, in India, usi...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Silk

Melody Grass Contemporary Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful contemporary Indian hand knotted wool rug with a sophisticated geometric and striped pattern called Melody Grass, woven in contrasting shades of gray. There is no border.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Geometric Pink and Grey Wool-Silk Abstract Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary geometric rug from Rug & Kilim features an uncommon field design with abstract sensibilities. Originating in India, the all-over field design employs a scribble pat...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed style Modern rug in Gold, Beige Abstract pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, a 8x10 distressed style abstract rug relishing a positive-negative play of luscious beige & rich gold for an alluring take on this textural styl...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Circular Moon Figurative Carpet Hand Knotted Wool India Round Rug Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Moon” is a unique handmade example. This rug, hand-knotted with a high knot density, is available in New Zealand Wool, Tencel and Bamboo Silk in different pile heights cut with scis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Nebula Rug Olive
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted from 100% New Zealand wool yarn which is batch-dyed and hand-knotted at a luxurious 100 knots per square inch. - All Pieces rugs are made by hand...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Nebula Rug Seaweed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted from 100% New Zealand wool yarn which is batch-dyed and hand-knotted at a luxurious 100 knots per square inch. - All Pieces rugs are made by hand...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Nebula Rug Crimson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted from 100% New Zealand wool yarn which is batch-dyed and hand-knotted at a luxurious 100 knots per square inch. - All Pieces rugs are made by hand...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug in Beige-Brown, with Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
From an exciting new collection of gift-size pieces, this 3x5 Swedish-style accent rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in a wool flatw...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Green and Beige, with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
From an exciting new collection of gift-size pieces, this 3x5 Swedish-style accent rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in a wool flatw...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Large Modern Geometric Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Large Modern geometric flat-weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 14'5" × 20'2" (439 × 614 cm). A hand-made flat-weave wool rug. The design is modern, of tribal inspiration, incorpora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Large Contemporary Beige Black Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Large Contemporary beige black hand knotted wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 16'2" × 25'0" (492 × 762 cm). This contemporary, abstract, hand knotted wool rug draws the attention n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Steel-blue Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Modern Steel-blue Flat Weave Wool Rug Size: 13'0" × 17'1" (396 × 520 cm)
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Sultanabad Style Rug with Beige-Brown Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x13 rug, originating from Turkey, circa 1910-1920, is a very special antique Persian Sultanabad piece with floral Patterns. On the Design: This is a ...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Rug In An All Over Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool and exotic yarn, this 6×9 abstract rug joins Rug & Kilim’s bold Modern Collection. Featuring a contemporary take on mid-century themes, the rug witnesses an all ...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Striped Silver Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Striped Silver Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'2" × 13'0" (309 × 396 cm) This subtle and well-executed modern rug shows the potential that lies in adapti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Zig-Zag Design Handmade Wool Rug in Brown and Beige by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Zig-Zag design handmade wool rug in brown and beige by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 7.8" × 8.4" (233 × 254 cm).
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Abstract Handmade Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern abstract handmade silk runner by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 2'6" × 12'6" (76 × 381 cm).
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Silk

Custom Modern Striped Flat-Woven Wool Rug in Black & White by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Custom Modern striped flat-woven wool rug in black & white by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'0" x 10'3" (274 × 312 cm) Nowadays designers and weavers try their best to create truly unforg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Pink and Beige Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Pink and Beige Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'6" × 12'0" (289 × 365 cm) This contemporary flat-weave wool rug features an all over petite alternating geometric pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Indian Dhurrie Blue Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Indian Dhurrie blue flat-weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 13'10" × 19'9" (421 × 601 cm). For years Dhurrie rugs had a very important function in Indian culture, as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Cotton

Modern Extra-Large Abstract High-Low Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern extra-large abstract high-low silk and wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 17'9" x 25'5" (543 x 774 cm). Contemporary rugs constitute an exceptionally intriguing and complex c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Geometric High-Low Knotted Wool Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Geometric High-Low Knotted Wool Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 16'4" × 25'6" (497 × 777 cm) A contemporary, high-low knotted of wool and silk rug. A masterful high-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Hand Knotted Jardin Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand knotted Jardin rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 12'0" × 12'0" (365 × 365 cm). Just one look at this mesmerizing contemporary area rug is enough to steal one’s heart....
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Red and White Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Striped Flat Weave, Cream, Beige Brown Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Joining our Kilim & Flat Weave Collection, this 9x10 contemporary flat weave enjoys a modern take on stripes with a more subtle engaging geometry. The pattern transitions across the ...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Aztec Geometric Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Aztec geometric design handmade rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 9'0" × 12'0" (274 x 365 cm). A perfect mix of chic and practicality, geometric rugs can completely change any i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Brown and White Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Cotton

High-quality Extra Large High-Low Lattice Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
High-quality Extra Large High-Low Lattice Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 14'2" × 22'3" (431 × 678 cm) While creating new, modern and custom rugs, Doris Leslie Blau relies on tra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'0" × 13'6" (304 × 411 cm) Color: Beige, Black, Gray
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue and Off-White Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Cotton

Contemporary Fretwork Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Fretwork Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 11.2" × 20.0" (340 × 609 cm) This minimalist modern area rug is a dream come true of all aficionados of timeless design and refin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Abstract Design Handmade Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Abstract design white and brown handmade wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 12'0" × 18'2" (365 × 553 cm) It is not easy to face such a beautiful item. This hand knot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Morning Dream - Design Kilim Rug Ouwen Mori Carpet Wool Cotton Handwoven Warm
Located in MILANO, ML
Morning Dream - Design Rug Ouwen Mori Kilim Carpet Wool Cotton Handwoven Warm Morning Dream On this carpet geometry is recomposed into an irregular perspective of architectural form...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Black and Red Medallions and Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 5x8 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Green and Off-White Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 5x8 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Beige and White Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 6x9 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue and White Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 5x8 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Ombre Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 6x9 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Cotton

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
10' x 14' Hand knotted raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige.
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2010s Asian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Abstract Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Abstract design handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 13'0" × 18'0" (396 × 548 cm). The world of contemporary rugs is filled with countless treasures, waiting to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Beige with Brown Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x3 gift-sized rug in beige-brown, is inspired by antique Indian Dhurrie rug designs. On the Design: One fundamental idea that our Principal Jahanshah N...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Sandstorm Hand-Spun Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Sandstorm Hand-Spun Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 13'0" × 17'0" (396 × 518 cm) This impressive contemporary rug is not merely a utilitarian object. It is a mast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
3' x 5' Hand knotted, flat-weave raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige
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2010s Asian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Indian Dhurrie Blue White Beige Handmade Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Indian Dhurrie blue white beige handmade rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 14'7" x 24'9" (444 × 754 cm). Dhurrie rug, also known as durrie or durry, it is a thick flat-woven ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Cotton

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Round Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
8' x 8' Round Hand knotted, flat-weave raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige
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2010s Asian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Runner
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
2'6" x 20' Hand knotted, flat-weave raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige
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2010s Asian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
14' x 22' Hand knotted raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige.
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2010s Asian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Modern indian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern indian 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 indian 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 indian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, South Asia, and India pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original indian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Woven Concepts, Apadana Fine Rugs, and GAN 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 indian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $105 and tops out at $82,500 while the average work can sell for $4,342.

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