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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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Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 3580
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
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Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4354
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Free Shipping
Antique French Pictorial Tapestry 96cm×112cm Medieval 3×4 Hunting Scene c.1920
Located in New York, NY
This c.1920 French Tapestry 96x112cm 3x4ft Pictorial Hunting Scene showcases a vibrant forest tableau featuring a hunter, dog, lush foliage, and an architectural background, rendered...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.5x6.8 Ft Antique Karachopt Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This magnificent Antique Karachoph Kazak Rug is a prime example of the bold, graphic, and highly sought-after textiles produced in the South Caucasus region during the late 19th cent...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
7'10"x9'6" Gray Hand Knotted Wool Anatolian Village Inspired Subtle Design Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dim Gray, Hand Knotted, Organic Wool, Anatolian Village Inspired Subtle Design, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Tradit...
Category
2010s Afghan More Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,499 Sale Price
25% Off
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Autumn-winter »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design titled « Automne-Hiver» ( Autumn-winter ) and nice colours, woven at renowned Jules Pansu workshops...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
