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11 X 17 Rug

Vintage Agra Rug - 17'-1" x 11'-2"
Vintage Agra Rug - 17'-1" x 11'-2"

Vintage Agra Rug - 17'-1" x 11'-2"

$10,000

W 11.2 in L 17.1 in

Vintage Agra Rug - 17'-1" x 11'-2"

Located in Newmanstown, PA

Vintage Agra Rug - 17'-1" x 11'-2"

Category

Vintage 1940s Indian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Rug 11'x 17' 6"
Antique Chinese Rug 11'x 17' 6"

Antique Chinese Rug 11'x 17' 6"

$18,900Sale Price|30% Off

W 132 in L 210 in

Antique Chinese Rug 11'x 17' 6"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Rug, Size: 11'x 17' 6"

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Khorassan Rug. Size: 11' 8" x 17' 9"
Antique Persian Khorassan Rug. Size: 11' 8" x 17' 9"

Antique Persian Khorassan Rug. Size: 11' 8" x 17' 9"

Located in New York, NY

: Persia, Circa Date: 1910. Size: 11 ft 8 in x 17 ft 9 in (3.56 m x 5.41 m) This gorgeous, neutral

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Khorassan Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 17 ft
Antique Khorassan Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 17 ft

Antique Khorassan Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 17 ft

Located in New York, NY

Large antique size Khorassan Persian rug, country of origin, Persia, date circa 1920. Size: 11 ft

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Keivan Woven Arts Large Angora Oushak Rug in Colorful Palette  11' 11 x 17' 8
Keivan Woven Arts Large Angora Oushak Rug in Colorful Palette  11' 11 x 17' 8

Keivan Woven Arts Large Angora Oushak Rug in Colorful Palette 11' 11 x 17' 8

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Keivan Woven Arts Angora Turkish Large Oushak Rug in Colorful Palette. Keivan Woven Arts / rug AN

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 11'' x 17'' 1970s - 1N91
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 11'' x 17'' 1970s - 1N91

Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 11'' x 17'' 1970s - 1N91

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Hereke Silk Rug This is a beautiful handmade vintage Turkish Hereke

Category

Vintage 1970s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Palatial Hereke Palace Rug - Grand Scale 17 x 11 ft Neoclassical Decor
Palatial Hereke Palace Rug - Grand Scale 17 x 11 ft Neoclassical Decor

Palatial Hereke Palace Rug - Grand Scale 17 x 11 ft Neoclassical Decor

By Hereke

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

About this Piece: This extraordinary, oversized Hereke palace rug measures a grand 500 cm by 330 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Indo Tabriz Persian Design Indian Rug, Hand Knotted 11' x 17'
Fine Indo Tabriz Persian Design Indian Rug, Hand Knotted 11' x 17'

Fine Indo Tabriz Persian Design Indian Rug, Hand Knotted 11' x 17'

Located in New York, NY

Fine Indo Tabriz Persian design Indian rug, hand knotted Design: Floral Carpets are an

Category

2010s Indian Tabriz Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1890s Earth Tonal Allover Antique Indian Amritsar Carpet 11' x 17' Wool Rug
1890s Earth Tonal Allover Antique Indian Amritsar Carpet 11' x 17' Wool Rug

1890s Earth Tonal Allover Antique Indian Amritsar Carpet 11' x 17' Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Indian Amritsar Carpet ( 11' x 17' - 335 x 518 ) weaving centers of Amritsar

Category

Antique 1890s Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Malayer Rug 11 ft 8 in x 17 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Malayer Rug 11 ft 8 in x 17 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Malayer Rug 11 ft 8 in x 17 ft

Located in New York, NY

Breathtaking Antique Persian Layered Beauty Malayer Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date

Category

20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Serapi-Heriz Handwoven Luxury Rug, 11'-6" X 17'-6" Size
Antique Persian Serapi-Heriz Handwoven Luxury Rug, 11'-6" X 17'-6" Size

Antique Persian Serapi-Heriz Handwoven Luxury Rug, 11'-6" X 17'-6" Size

Located in Secaucus, NJ

craftsmanship that captures the essence of Persian rug weaving tradition. Measuring an impressive 11 feet and 6

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1890s Ivory Medallion Antique Persian Malayer Rug 11' 0" x 17' 0" Wool Carpet
1890s Ivory Medallion Antique Persian Malayer Rug 11' 0" x 17' 0" Wool Carpet

1890s Ivory Medallion Antique Persian Malayer Rug 11' 0" x 17' 0" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Malayer rug, size: 11'0" x 17'0". Antique Large Malayer Geometric Medallion Hand

Category

Antique 1890s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tabriz Persian Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 1 in
Vintage Tabriz Persian Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 1 in

Vintage Tabriz Persian Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 1 in

Located in New York, NY

rug, circa late 20th century. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 1 in (3.51 m x 5.21 m)

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Tribal Persian Heriz Rug. 11 ft 4 in x 17 ft 8 in
Antique Tribal Persian Heriz Rug. 11 ft 4 in x 17 ft 8 in

Antique Tribal Persian Heriz Rug. 11 ft 4 in x 17 ft 8 in

Located in New York, NY

date: 1920. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 17 ft 8 in (3.45 m x 5.38 m)

Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug. 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 6 in
Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug. 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 6 in

Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug. 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

date: 1900. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 6 in (3.51 m x 5.33 m)

Category

20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 11' 10" x 17' 9"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 11' 10" x 17' 9"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 11' 10" x 17' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 11' 10" x 17' 9" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Spanish Rug. 11 ft 5 in x 17 ft 10 in
Large Antique Spanish Rug. 11 ft 5 in x 17 ft 10 in

Large Antique Spanish Rug. 11 ft 5 in x 17 ft 10 in

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Large Antique Spanish Rug, Country of Origin: Spain, Circa Date: 1920. Size: 11 ft 5 in x

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet. Size: 11' 6" x 17' 9"
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet. Size: 11' 6" x 17' 9"

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet. Size: 11' 6" x 17' 9"

Located in New York, NY

in x 17 ft. 9 in (3.51 m x 5.41 m) This incredible Kerman rug from the late 19th century pays homage

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Zigler Mahal Wool Rug 11'x17'
Antique Persian Zigler Mahal Wool Rug 11'x17'

Antique Persian Zigler Mahal Wool Rug 11'x17'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Design: Traditional Persian floral motifs Color Palette: Deep navy, red, and ivory Size: 11' x 17' This

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 11' 10" x 17' 7"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 11' 10" x 17' 7"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 11' 10" x 17' 7"

Located in Norwalk, CT

and character to their home decor. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 11' 10" x 17' 7" Material: 100% Wool

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' x 17' - 335 x 518 )
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' x 17' - 335 x 518 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' x 17' - 335 x 518 )

$15,750Sale Price|30% Off

W 132 in L 204 in

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' x 17' - 335 x 518 )

Located in New York, NY

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' x 17' - 335 x 518 )

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Arts and Crafts Donegal Irish Rug.11 ft x 17 ft 9 in
Antique Arts and Crafts Donegal Irish Rug.11 ft x 17 ft 9 in

Antique Arts and Crafts Donegal Irish Rug.11 ft x 17 ft 9 in

Located in New York, NY

: 11 ft x 17 ft 9 in (3.35 m x 5.41 m)

Category

Early 20th Century Irish Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' 9" x 17' - 358 x 518 cm )
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' 9" x 17' - 358 x 518 cm )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' 9" x 17' - 358 x 518 cm )

$17,150Sale Price|30% Off

W 141 in L 204 in

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' 9" x 17' - 358 x 518 cm )

Located in New York, NY

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' 9" x 17' - 358 x 518 cm )

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Chinese Rug 11 ft 8 in x 17 ft 6 in
Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Chinese Rug 11 ft 8 in x 17 ft 6 in

Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Chinese Rug 11 ft 8 in x 17 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

Large Gold Antique Geometric Chinese Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1920

Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mashad Amoghli - Size: 17 ft 2 in x 11 ft 7 in
Vintage Mashad Amoghli - Size: 17 ft 2 in x 11 ft 7 in

Vintage Mashad Amoghli - Size: 17 ft 2 in x 11 ft 7 in

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ft 2 in x 11 ft 7 in Approximate Age: Over 50 years old Knots Per Inch: 800 Our rugs ship for FREE

Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Garden Eternal: A Vintage Persian Lavar Kerman Rug Masterpiece
The Garden Eternal: A Vintage Persian Lavar Kerman Rug Masterpiece

The Garden Eternal: A Vintage Persian Lavar Kerman Rug Masterpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 11'03 x 16'11. Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 11 x 17 Rug

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 11 ft 4 in x 17 ft 5 in
Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 11 ft 4 in x 17 ft 5 in

Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 11 ft 4 in x 17 ft 5 in

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Large Antique Chinese Ningxia Floral Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1800

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Sivas Carpet. Size: 11 ft 9 in x 17 ft 3 in
Vintage Turkish Sivas Carpet. Size: 11 ft 9 in x 17 ft 3 in

Vintage Turkish Sivas Carpet. Size: 11 ft 9 in x 17 ft 3 in

$25,200Sale Price|30% Off

W 141 in L 207 in

Vintage Turkish Sivas Carpet. Size: 11 ft 9 in x 17 ft 3 in

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Sivas carpet, origin: Turkey, circa mid-20th century - Size: 11 ft 9 in x 17 ft 3 in (3.58

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900's Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet with Modern Style
1900's Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet with Modern Style

1900's Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Lobby Size Carpet 11 x 17 Rug. Measures: 11'02 x 16'07. Date: 1900's. Early 20th Century.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Allover Floral Oversize Wool Rug
Blue Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Allover Floral Oversize Wool Rug

Blue Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Allover Floral Oversize Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

' x 17'.     Our rugs are professional cleaning before shipping.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Antique Agra Rug in Beige-Brown All Over Floral
Hand-Knotted Antique Agra Rug in Beige-Brown All Over Floral

Hand-Knotted Antique Agra Rug in Beige-Brown All Over Floral

Located in Long Island City, NY

An elegant antique 11 x 17 Agra rug joining Antique & Vintage collection. Featuring an all over

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Yellow and Blue Carpet
Chinese Yellow and Blue Carpet

Chinese Yellow and Blue Carpet

$22,500

W 141.5 in L 208 in

Chinese Yellow and Blue Carpet

Located in Queens, NY

. (11 3/4' x 17 1/3') Rug is in antique condition and has wear and damages (please see photos.)

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Carpets

Materials

Tapestry

1910's Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Style
1910's Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Style

1910's Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

. Desirable Age Wear. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 11'04 x 16'11. 11 x 17 Area Rug. Date: 1910's

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Regency Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Recent Sales

Antique Persian Khamseh 'Ghashghaei' 11' 7" x 17' 2"
Antique Persian Khamseh 'Ghashghaei' 11' 7" x 17' 2"

Antique Persian Khamseh 'Ghashghaei' 11' 7" x 17' 2"

Located in Winnetka, IL

Antique Persian Khamseh in good condition. Measures: 11' 17" x 17' 2". Very soft wool, and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Kerman Rug
Vintage Distressed Kerman Rug

Vintage Distressed Kerman Rug

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W 132 in L 204 in

Vintage Distressed Kerman Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

A vintage distressed Kerman rug with a pink medallion motif. This rug measures 11' x 17'. Rug

Category

20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 1920s Qashqai Persian Rug, Wool, 11' x 17'
Antique 1920s Qashqai Persian Rug, Wool, 11' x 17'

Antique 1920s Qashqai Persian Rug, Wool, 11' x 17'

Located in New York, NY

size is 11'5" x 17'6", and the carpet is in great antique condition. Orley Shabahang takes pride in

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Rug. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft 8 in
Antique Indian Agra Rug. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft 8 in

Antique Indian Agra Rug. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft 8 in

Located in New York, NY

Animal Design Large Antique Indian Agra Rug, Country Of Origin: India, Circa date: 1900. Size: 11

Category

20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft
Beautiful Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft

Beautiful Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft

Located in New York, NY

: Persia, Circa Date: Early 20th Century. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft (3.35 m x 5.18 m) This finely woven antique

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hereke Rug Turkish Palace size Carpet  17 x 11 ft hand knotted room size
Hereke Rug Turkish Palace size Carpet  17 x 11 ft hand knotted room size

Hereke Rug Turkish Palace size Carpet 17 x 11 ft hand knotted room size

By Hereke

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Elegant formal rug from the City of Hereke in Turkey. Very large size for a rug this fine. Light

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Farahan Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 4 in (3.51 m x 5.28 m)
Antique Persian Farahan Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 4 in (3.51 m x 5.28 m)

Antique Persian Farahan Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 4 in (3.51 m x 5.28 m)

Located in New York, NY

Antique Farahan rug, Persia, circa 1900. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 4 in (3.51 m x 5.28 m) This rich

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked American Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 10 in
Antique Hooked American Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 10 in

Antique Hooked American Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 10 in

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful large Size Floral American American Rug, Country of origin: United States of America

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical North and South American ...

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Turkish Oushak.  11 ft. 7 in x 17 ft. 10 in
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Turkish Oushak.  11 ft. 7 in x 17 ft. 10 in

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Turkish Oushak. 11 ft. 7 in x 17 ft. 10 in

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Modern Oushak / country of origin: Turkey / date circa modern. Size: 11 ft. 7 in x 17 ft. 10 in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Art & Craft Rug by Gavin Morton. Size: 11' 3" x 17'
Large Antique Art & Craft Rug by Gavin Morton. Size: 11' 3" x 17'

Large Antique Art & Craft Rug by Gavin Morton. Size: 11' 3" x 17'

Located in New York, NY

Large antique Art & Craft rug by Gavin Morton, origin: Ireland, circa 1910. Size: 11 ft 3 in x 17

Category

Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 11 ft 3 in x 17 ft 3 in
Large Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 11 ft 3 in x 17 ft 3 in

Large Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 11 ft 3 in x 17 ft 3 in

Located in New York, NY

: 11 ft 3 in x 17 ft 3 in (3.43 m x 5.26 m). This absolutely magnificent antique Oriental rug — a

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Amritsar Carpet. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft 6 in (3.35 m x 5.33 m)
Antique Indian Amritsar Carpet. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft 6 in (3.35 m x 5.33 m)

Antique Indian Amritsar Carpet. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft 6 in (3.35 m x 5.33 m)

Located in New York, NY

Antique Amritsar rug, origin: India, circa: Turn of the century. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft 6 in (3.35 m x

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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11 X 17 Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 11 x 17 rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 11 x 17 rug — often made from fabric, wool and silk — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 11 x 17 rug, we have 49 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 11 x 17 rug — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 11 x 17 rug, designed in the Arts and Crafts or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 11 x 17 rug over the years, but those crafted by Hereke and Nazmiyal Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 11 X 17 Rug?

The average selling price for a 11 x 17 rug at 1stDibs is $32,000, while they’re typically $620 on the low end and $3,200,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.