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What is the difference between an area rug and a carpet?
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The difference between an area rug and a carpet is installation. Carpet is a soft floor covering installed on a floor with glue, nails or other fasteners. An area rug is a removable floor covering. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of area rugs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration:
The Mamlouk Rug is a contemporary masterpiece that draws its inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Mamlouk Sultanate, which reigned over Egypt a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Anatolian Medallion Carpet, 16th Century Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.178. This is an unusual border drawing, a medall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
9'x12'1" Fanfare Blue Kazak Geometric Hand Knotted 100% Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Kazak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, and Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship technique...
Category
2010s Afghan Kazak More Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,903 Sale Price
25% Off
Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet, Persian Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.64 and Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
7x10 ft Contemporary Hand-knotted Tulu Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,470 Sale Price / item
40% Off
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Large Vintage Medallion Design Pink Wool Oriental Style Rug
Located in London, GB
This large very elegant fine quality medallion design vintage pink wool oriental style rug.
This beautiful pink rug features a central medallion with abstract patterns, foliated and...
Category
Vintage 1980s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool