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15x15 Area Rug

Oversize Area Rug 11 ft x 15 ft - Oushak Style
Oversize Area Rug 11 ft x 15 ft - Oushak Style

Oversize Area Rug 11 ft x 15 ft - Oushak Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Oversize Oushak Area Rug Timeless Persian Grandeur Elevate any grand interior with this exquisite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Overdyed Area Rug - Deep Espresso Charcoal Wool 11 x 15
Modern Overdyed Area Rug - Deep Espresso Charcoal Wool 11 x 15

Modern Overdyed Area Rug - Deep Espresso Charcoal Wool 11 x 15

Located in Norwalk, CT

that offers incredible depth and a velvety sheen. This rug measures 11'4" x 14'11".

Category

2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

12 x 15 Contemporary Abstract Grid Wool Area Rug – Neutral Slate & Cream
12 x 15 Contemporary Abstract Grid Wool Area Rug – Neutral Slate & Cream

12 x 15 Contemporary Abstract Grid Wool Area Rug – Neutral Slate & Cream

Located in Norwalk, CT

anchor for contemporary, Japandi, or mid-century modern interiors. This rug measures 11'8" x 15'1".  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Abstract Design Flatwoven Kilim Area Rug 12'11" x 15'
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Abstract Design Flatwoven Kilim Area Rug 12'11" x 15'

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Abstract Design Flatwoven Kilim Area Rug 12'11" x 15'

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Modern Neutral Color Abstract Geometric Design Flatwoven Kilim Area Rug, Country Of Origin: Central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Abstract Minimalist Modern Room Size Area Rug 11' x 15'
Nazmiyal Collection Abstract Minimalist Modern Room Size Area Rug 11' x 15'

Nazmiyal Collection Abstract Minimalist Modern Room Size Area Rug 11' x 15'

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully Decorative Abstract Solid Minimalist Cream Color Modern Room Size Area Rug, Country Of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Geometric Pattern Modern Large Size Area Rug 12' x 15'
Nazmiyal Collection Geometric Pattern Modern Large Size Area Rug 12' x 15'

Nazmiyal Collection Geometric Pattern Modern Large Size Area Rug 12' x 15'

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

A Decorative Ivory Background Color Brown Tribal Moroccan Beni Ourain Design Pattern Modern Area

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug 11' 10" x 15' 5"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug 11' 10" x 15' 5"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug 11' 10" x 15' 5"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 11' 10" x 15' 5" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 10' 3" x 15' 1"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 10' 3" x 15' 1"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 10' 3" x 15' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 10' 3" x 15' 1" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 8"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 8"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 10' 8" x 15' 2"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 10' 8" x 15' 2"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 10' 8" x 15' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 11' 10" x 15' 9"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 11' 10" x 15' 9"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 11' 10" x 15' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Purple Area Rug 12' 2" x 15' 1"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Purple Area Rug 12' 2" x 15' 1"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Purple Area Rug 12' 2" x 15' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Red Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 3"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Red Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 3"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Red Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 3"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 3"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 3"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 3"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 12' 2" x 15' 2"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 12' 2" x 15' 2"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 12' 2" x 15' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Black Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 0"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Black Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 0"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Black Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Purple Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 4"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Purple Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 4"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Purple Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 4"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 10' 1" x 15' 7"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 10' 1" x 15' 7"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 10' 1" x 15' 7"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Purple Area Rug 10' 2" x 15' 8"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Purple Area Rug 10' 2" x 15' 8"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Purple Area Rug 10' 2" x 15' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Black Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 3"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Black Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 3"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Black Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 3"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Green Area Rug 10' 2" x 15' 10"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Green Area Rug 10' 2" x 15' 10"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Green Area Rug 10' 2" x 15' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Black Area Rug 12' 0" x 15' 5"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Black Area Rug 12' 0" x 15' 5"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Black Area Rug 12' 0" x 15' 5"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 8' 1" x 15' 8"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 8' 1" x 15' 8"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 8' 1" x 15' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Pasargad Home Antique Persian Tabriz Lamb's Wool Area Rug- 11' 2" X 15' 4"
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Tabriz Lamb's Wool Area Rug- 11' 2" X 15' 4"

Pasargad Home Antique Persian Tabriz Lamb's Wool Area Rug- 11' 2" X 15' 4"

Located in Port Washington, NY

This Antique Tabriz rug is distinguished by it's excellent weave and by its remarkable adherence to

Category

Vintage 1920s Azerbaijani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Persian Khorassan Area Rug. Size: 11 ft x 15 ft 9 in
Large Antique Persian Khorassan Area Rug. Size: 11 ft x 15 ft 9 in

Large Antique Persian Khorassan Area Rug. Size: 11 ft x 15 ft 9 in

Located in New York, NY

Large Antique Persian Khorassan Area Rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date

Category

20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Ghiordes Area Rug. 15 ft 5 in x 17 ft 4 in
Antique Turkish Ghiordes Area Rug. 15 ft 5 in x 17 ft 4 in

Antique Turkish Ghiordes Area Rug. 15 ft 5 in x 17 ft 4 in

Located in New York, NY

Large Antique Turkish Ghiordes Area Rug, Country Of Origin: Turkey, Circa date: 1880. Size: 15 ft 5

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug 12' 2" x 15' 10"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug 12' 2" x 15' 10"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug 12' 2" x 15' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 12' 2" x 15' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Purple Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 5"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Purple Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 5"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Purple Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 5"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 12' 3" x 15' 5" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 4"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 4"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 4"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 12' 3" x 15' 4" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 4" x 15' 3"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 4" x 15' 3"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 4" x 15' 3"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 12' 4" x 15' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Purple Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 0"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Purple Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 0"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Purple Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 12' 3" x 15' 0" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Navy Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 4"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Navy Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 4"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Navy Area Rug 12' 3" x 15' 4"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 12' 3" x 15' 4" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gold Area Rug 12' 2" x 15' 9"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gold Area Rug 12' 2" x 15' 9"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gold Area Rug 12' 2" x 15' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 3"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 3"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 3"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mogul, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Ivory, 12' 1" x 15' 1"
Mogul, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Ivory, 12' 1" x 15' 1"

Mogul, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug - Ivory, 12' 1" x 15' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mogul, One-of-a-kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Pink, 12' 3" x 15' 2"
Mogul, One-of-a-kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Pink, 12' 3" x 15' 2"

Mogul, One-of-a-kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug - Pink, 12' 3" x 15' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Eclectic, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Ivory, 12' 0" x 15' 1"
Eclectic, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Ivory, 12' 0" x 15' 1"

Eclectic, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug - Ivory, 12' 0" x 15' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

, the rugs in the Eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intriguing focal points

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Eclectic, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Black, 12' 0" x 15' 2"
Eclectic, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Black, 12' 0" x 15' 2"

Eclectic, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug - Black, 12' 0" x 15' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

, the rugs in the Eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intriguing focal points

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Eclectic, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Orange, 11' 10" x 15' 4"
Eclectic, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Orange, 11' 10" x 15' 4"

Eclectic, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug - Orange, 11' 10" x 15' 4"

Located in Norwalk, CT

, the rugs in the Eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intriguing focal points

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Hand Knotted Floral Eclectic Green Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 3"
One-of-a-Kind Hand Knotted Floral Eclectic Green Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 3"

One-of-a-Kind Hand Knotted Floral Eclectic Green Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 3"

Located in Norwalk, CT

celebrated in your home -Material: 100% Wool. -Size: 12' 1" x 15' 3". -Made In Pakistan.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Eclectic Artistic Geometric Modern Area Rug 13'10" x 15'
Nazmiyal Collection Eclectic Artistic Geometric Modern Area Rug 13'10" x 15'

Nazmiyal Collection Eclectic Artistic Geometric Modern Area Rug 13'10" x 15'

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Amazing Eclectic Colorful Artistic Geometric Modern Area Rug, Country of origin: Central Asia

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Green Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 8"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Green Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 8"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Green Area Rug 12' 1" x 15' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Colorful Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Lime, 10' 2 x 15' 5
One-of-a-Kind Colorful Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Lime, 10' 2 x 15' 5

One-of-a-Kind Colorful Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Lime, 10' 2 x 15' 5

Located in Norwalk, CT

twist: traditional patterns overdyed in brilliant color. Each hand-knotted rug is washed in a 100

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Geometric Vintage French Art Deco Area Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 15 ft 2 in
Geometric Vintage French Art Deco Area Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 15 ft 2 in

Geometric Vintage French Art Deco Area Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 15 ft 2 in

Located in New York, NY

Geometric Vintage French Art Deco Area Rug, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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15x15 Area Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 15x15 area rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 15x15 area rug — often made from fabric, wool and silk — can elevate any home. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage 15x15 area rug you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 15x15 area rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 15x15 area rug made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 15x15 area rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nazmiyal Collection produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 15x15 Area Rug?

A 15x15 area rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $18,500, while the lowest priced sells for $2,048 and the highest can go for as much as $39,500.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.