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Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes
Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

sensibilities on neutrals and subtle accents. The 11x11 rug comfortably plays positive negative in tones of

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes
Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

sensibilities on neutrals and subtle accents. The 11x11 rug comfortably plays positive negative in tones of

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes
Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

sensibilities on neutrals and subtle accents. The 11x11 rug comfortably plays positive negative in tones of

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes
Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

sensibilities on neutrals and subtle accents. The 11x11 rug comfortably plays positive negative in tones of

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Surya "Rossi" Carpet, 11' 11" x 8' 11"
Surya "Rossi" Carpet, 11' 11" x 8' 11"

Surya "Rossi" Carpet, 11' 11" x 8' 11"

Located in Astoria, NY

underside. 11' 11" L x 8' 11" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

Category

20th Century Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6 x 11 Apadana's Contemporary Sultanabad Blue Wool Rug
6 x 11 Apadana's Contemporary Sultanabad Blue Wool Rug

6 x 11 Apadana's Contemporary Sultanabad Blue Wool Rug

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

multicolored all-over designs. This rug measures 6'4'' x 10'10''.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8' 11" x 11' 7"
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8' 11" x 11' 7"

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8' 11" x 11' 7"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Size: 8'11" x11'7"

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug - 11' x 14'11"
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug - 11' x 14'11"

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug - 11' x 14'11"

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug measuring 11' x 14'11" exemplifies Anatolian weaving traditions on a

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug - 8'8" x 11'
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug - 8'8" x 11'

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug - 8'8" x 11'

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug measuring 8'8" x 11' exemplifies the grandeur of Anatolian weaving

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug - 6'11" x 11'
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug - 6'11" x 11'

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug - 6'11" x 11'

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, measuring 6'11" x 11', is a distinguished example of Anatolian

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Contemporary Silk Wool Rug 11 ft 11 in x 14 ft 11 in
Nazmiyal Collection Contemporary Silk Wool Rug 11 ft 11 in x 14 ft 11 in

Nazmiyal Collection Contemporary Silk Wool Rug 11 ft 11 in x 14 ft 11 in

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Tan Silk and Wool Abrash Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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

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

Keivan Woven Arts Minimalist Modern Design Rug in Neutral Tones  9' 11 x 11 '11
Keivan Woven Arts Minimalist Modern Design Rug in Neutral Tones  9' 11 x 11 '11

Keivan Woven Arts Minimalist Modern Design Rug in Neutral Tones 9' 11 x 11 '11

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

:9'11 x 11'11 Keivan Woven Arts- off White, Brown and Neutral tone rug with Moroccan free-flowing

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Beige Area Rug 9' 1" x 11' 11"
Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Beige Area Rug 9' 1" x 11' 11"

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Beige Area Rug 9' 1" x 11' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

, if not generations. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 9' 1" x 11' 11" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 11"
Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 11"

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

, if not generations. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 9' 0" x 11' 11" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug 7' 11" x 9' 11"
Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug 7' 11" x 9' 11"

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug 7' 11" x 9' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

, if not generations. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 7' 11" x 9' 11" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

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

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Aqua Area Rug 8' 8" x 11' 11"
Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Aqua Area Rug 8' 8" x 11' 11"

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Aqua Area Rug 8' 8" x 11' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

sense of energy as well as plush texture to any room. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 8" x 11' 11

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Subdued Beige Turkish Oushak Rug, 5'8 x 11'
Vintage Subdued Beige Turkish Oushak Rug, 5'8 x 11'

Vintage Subdued Beige Turkish Oushak Rug, 5'8 x 11'

Located in New York, NY

5'8 x 11'. A finely hand-knotted Turkish rug, its design understated yet full of character. The

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Wool 11' X 16'
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Wool 11' X 16'

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Wool 11' X 16'

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in Wool 11' X 16' Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Wool Origin: Ushak Design: Allover

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 9' 2" x 11' 11"
Oushak One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 9' 2" x 11' 11"

Oushak One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 9' 2" x 11' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

in both traditional and contemporary interiors. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 9' 2" x 11' 11

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Beige Area Rug 7' 11" x 9' 11"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Beige Area Rug 7' 11" x 9' 11"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Beige Area Rug 7' 11" x 9' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 7' 11" x 9' 11" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To Set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 9' 1" x 11' 11"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 9' 1" x 11' 11"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 9' 1" x 11' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 9' 1" x 11' 11" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To Set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Red Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 10"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Red Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 10"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Red Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 11" x 11' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 9"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 9"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 11" x 11' 9" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To Set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 11"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 11"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 10" x 11' 11" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Red Area Rug 8' 9" x 11' 11"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Red Area Rug 8' 9" x 11' 11"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Red Area Rug 8' 9" x 11' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 9" x 11' 11" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To Set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 11"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 11"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 9' 0" x 11' 11" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To Set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 9' 2" x 11' 11"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 9' 2" x 11' 11"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 9' 2" x 11' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 9' 2" x 11' 11" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To Set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Red Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 9"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Red Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 9"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Red Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 11" x 11' 9" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To Set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Ivory Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 10"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Ivory Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 10"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Ivory Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 11" x 11' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 9' 4" x 11' 11"
Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 9' 4" x 11' 11"

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 9' 4" x 11' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

, if not generations. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 9' 4" x 11' 11" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 11"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 11"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 9' 0" x 11' 11" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 10"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 10"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 11" x 11' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 9' 1" x 11' 11"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 9' 1" x 11' 11"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 9' 1" x 11' 11"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 9' 1" x 11' 11" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Afghani Sultanabad Wool 11x11 Round Ivory & Light Blue Handmade Area Rug
Afghani Sultanabad Wool 11x11 Round Ivory & Light Blue Handmade Area Rug

Afghani Sultanabad Wool 11x11 Round Ivory & Light Blue Handmade Area Rug

By Ashly Fine Rugs 1

Located in Houston, TX

Condition: New Origin: Afghanistan Design: Sultanabad Actual size: 11'2" x 11'4" Thickness: 1/4

Category

2010s Afghan Sultanabad Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Look Turkish Oushak Rug 11' x 19'9" #121
Antique Look Turkish Oushak Rug 11' x 19'9" #121

Antique Look Turkish Oushak Rug 11' x 19'9" #121

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9'10" x 13'11" #1042 Explore a curated collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 9"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 9"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 11' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

11' x 16' Aubusson Rug - Made in France
11' x 16' Aubusson Rug - Made in France

11' x 16' Aubusson Rug - Made in France

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

A classically designed Aubusson rug with designs of flowers, foliage, and scrolls surrounded by a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kilim Rug 6' 0" x 11' 8"
Antique Caucasian Kilim Rug 6' 0" x 11' 8"

Antique Caucasian Kilim Rug 6' 0" x 11' 8"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian - Kilim rug, size: 6'0" x 11'8".

Category

Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Tuffenkian Tibetan Rug- 11' x 10'-6"
Handmade Tuffenkian Tibetan Rug- 11' x 10'-6"

Handmade Tuffenkian Tibetan Rug- 11' x 10'-6"

Located in Newmanstown, PA

Handmade Tuffenkian Tibetan Rug- 11' x 10'-6"

Category

1990s Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Classic Blue Style Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 9' x 11'
Classic Blue Style Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 9' x 11'

Classic Blue Style Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 9' x 11'

Located in New York, NY

9' x 11'. A masterful recreation of a classic Oushak rug, handwoven in India by skilled artisans

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner Rug  11' 6" x 5'
Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner Rug  11' 6" x 5'

Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner Rug 11' 6" x 5'

Located in New York, NY

:  11' 6" x 5' (138 in. x 60 in.) Condition notes: In good condition with general wear that's

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug Soft Sage Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 8'2" x 11'
Turkish Oushak Rug Soft Sage Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 8'2" x 11'

Turkish Oushak Rug Soft Sage Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 8'2" x 11'

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Rug Soft Sage Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 8'2" x 11' This Turkish Oushak rug is

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Deep Burgundy Crimson Modern Overdyed Wool Rug 9 x 11
Deep Burgundy Crimson Modern Overdyed Wool Rug 9 x 11

Deep Burgundy Crimson Modern Overdyed Wool Rug 9 x 11

Located in Norwalk, CT

anchor for contemporary, industrial, or transitional interiors. This rug measures 8'7" x 11'4".

Category

2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Mongolian Rug. Size: 10' 6" x 11' 3"
Antique Mongolian Rug. Size: 10' 6" x 11' 3"

Antique Mongolian Rug. Size: 10' 6" x 11' 3"

Located in New York, NY

: Late 19th century. Size: 10 ft 6 in x 11 ft 3 in (3.2 m x 3.43 m)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mongolian Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Checkboard Design Rug 9 ft 5 in x 11 ft 11 in
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Checkboard Design Rug 9 ft 5 in x 11 ft 11 in

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Checkboard Design Rug 9 ft 5 in x 11 ft 11 in

Located in New York, NY

Charming Modern Black and White Checkboard Design Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

11 x 14 Contemporary Dhurrie Designed Natural Jute Rug
11 x 14 Contemporary Dhurrie Designed Natural Jute Rug

11 x 14 Contemporary Dhurrie Designed Natural Jute Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

color and stylish gray geometric accents. This rug measures 10'7" x 14'4".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Russian and Scandina...

Materials

Jute

Oriental Flat Weave Turkish Kilim Rug 11' x 13'7" #11638
Oriental Flat Weave Turkish Kilim Rug 11' x 13'7" #11638

Oriental Flat Weave Turkish Kilim Rug 11' x 13'7" #11638

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9'10" x 13'11" #1042 Explore a curated collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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11x11 Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 11x11 rug for your home. Each 11x11 rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Find 830 options for an antique or vintage 11x11 rug now, or shop our selection of 165 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 11x11 rug — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 11x11 rug bearing Modern, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 11x11 rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Nazmiyal Collection, Ben Soleimani and Berber Tribes of Morocco are consistently popular.

How Much is a 11x11 Rug?

Prices for a 11x11 rug start at $250 and top out at $3,200,000 with the average selling for $8,778.

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.