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What is the difference between traditional and contemporary rugs?

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What is the difference between traditional and contemporary rugs?
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.
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Handmade Vintage Art Deco Chinese Rug 5.5' x 8.2' 1960s - 2K25
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A Glimpse into Art Deco Elegance This charming vintage Art Deco Chinese rug, dating from the 1960s, offers a unique blend of traditional artistry and mid-century design. Handmade wit...
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Vintage 1960s French Western European Rugs

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Wool

Moroccan Design Rug. All Natural Wool. Beni Ourain Tulu Carpet with Atlas Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring warmth, texture, and handmade charm into your home with this Moroccan-style Tulu rug, a contemporary interpretation of the iconic Beni Ourain tradition. Entirely hand-knotted u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...

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Wool

Selce #4 Emathite Red Rug by Studio Salaris by Carpet Edition
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning combination of earth tones graces the surface of this asymmetrical rug designed by Studio Solaris and part of the Selce Collection. Contemporary and unconventional, this p...
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2010s Italian Western European Rugs

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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 "
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20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

10'2"x14'1" Light Gray Kashkuli Gabbeh With Vibrant Wool Hand Knotted Oriental
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Gray Kashkuli Gabbeh With Soft, Velvety Plush Vibrant Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cen...
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2010s Afghan Tribal More Carpets

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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...
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Early 2000s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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