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What is the difference between traditional and contemporary rugs?
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The difference between traditional and contemporary rugs comes down primarily to patterning. Traditional area rugs usually show off medallions or other intricate patterns inspired by handmade Persian rugs. Contemporary rugs feature other motifs, such as large, simple geometric shapes, bold floral prints, abstract designs and stripes. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of rugs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Blue Runner Rug, Vintage Morocco
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Balanced composition of traditional medallion motifs in , ivory, sand, blue tones. Handcrafted by Berber artisans using traditional wool weaving techniques.
Dimensions: 23” x 78 "
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Sarouk Persian-Style Rug 6'6" X 10'
Located in Los Angeles, US
This hand-knotted wool Sarouk-style rug features a rare and visually intricate garden panel pattern, composed of floral and geometric motifs arranged in a symmetrical grid layout. Ec...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Vintage Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century whimsical vintage persian accent square rug
Details
rug no. j4471
size 4' 8" x 5' 10" (142 x 178 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a wool foundation. This exceptionally large geometric Kars carpet features two columns of four or five connected, abrashed red squares on a red-brow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
