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Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim in Beige-Brown, White Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim in Beige-Brown, White Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim in Beige-Brown, White Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

weave collection. This 3x5 rug exemplifies a symmetric geometric pattern in alternating tones of subtle

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner Rug Green with Gray Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner Rug Green with Gray Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner Rug Green with Gray Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven cotton, this 3x5 rug is an exciting new edition of the flatweave line in Rug

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Zeychour Style Custom Rug in Blue with Red Fox Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Zeychour Style Custom Rug in Blue with Red Fox Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Zeychour Style Custom Rug in Blue with Red Fox Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 3x5 custom rug design represents the custom

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug In Beige-Brown, Black and White Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug In Beige-Brown, Black and White Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug In Beige-Brown, Black and White Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool and hemp, this 3x5 rug is an exciting new addition to the “Natural” line of

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Hemp

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner Rug In Brown with Black & White Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner Rug In Brown with Black & White Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner Rug In Brown with Black & White Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool and hemp, this 3x5 rug is an exciting new addition to the “Natural” line of

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Hemp

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner Rug In Brown with Black & White Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner Rug In Brown with Black & White Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner Rug In Brown with Black & White Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool and hemp, this 3x5 rug is an exciting new addition to the “Natural” line of

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Hemp

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug In Beige-Brown, Black and White Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug In Beige-Brown, Black and White Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug In Beige-Brown, Black and White Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool and hemp, this 3x5 rug is an exciting new addition to the “Natural” line of

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Hemp

Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns “Bilbao”
Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns “Bilbao”

Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns “Bilbao”

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 3x5 rug is a new and exciting gift-sized addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Beige Brown and Green Wool Kilim
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Beige Brown and Green Wool Kilim

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Beige Brown and Green Wool Kilim

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

midcentury inspirations. This unique 3’ x 5 rug edition enjoys versatility in its size as well as a subtle

Category

2010s Indian Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns “Bilbao”
Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns “Bilbao”

Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns “Bilbao”

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 3x5 rug is a new and exciting gift-sized addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns “Bilbao”
Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns “Bilbao”

Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns “Bilbao”

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 3x5 rug is a new and exciting gift-sized addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 3x5 rug represents flatweaves in the award-winning Scandinavian rug collection Rug & Kilim

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Seafoam Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Seafoam Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Seafoam Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven wool, this 3x5 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand Knotted Midcentury Vintage Gabbeh Rug Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Hand Knotted Midcentury Vintage Gabbeh Rug Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Hand Knotted Midcentury Vintage Gabbeh Rug Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

individualistic nature each Gabbeh rug takes on in this approach, every edition like this versatile 3 x 5 enjoying

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Block Print Rug in Gray and Purple Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Block Print Rug in Gray and Purple Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Block Print Rug in Gray and Purple Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in natural silk and wool, this 3x5 rug is a sophisticated addition to Rug &

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Cream, White & Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Cream, White & Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Cream, White & Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven wool, this 3x5 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue and Green with Chevron Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue and Green with Chevron Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue and Green with Chevron Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven wool, this 3x5 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Green and Cream, with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Green and Cream, with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Green and Cream, with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven wool, this 3x5 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Gray and Gold with Chevron Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Gray and Gold with Chevron Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Gray and Gold with Chevron Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven wool, this 3x5 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Rug with Light Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Rug with Light Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Rug with Light Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 3x5 rug features geometric patterns inspired by the Swedish Minimalist

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Red Orange and Green Wool Kilim
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Red Orange and Green Wool Kilim

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Red Orange and Green Wool Kilim

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

mid-century inspirations. This unique 3’ x 5 rug edition enjoys versatility in its size as well as a

Category

2010s Indian Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Block Print Floral Rug in Beige, Brown and Orange
Rug & Kilim’s Block Print Floral Rug in Beige, Brown and Orange

Rug & Kilim’s Block Print Floral Rug in Beige, Brown and Orange

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in natural silk and wool, this 3x5 rug is a radiant and sophisticated addition to Rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Hooked Rug with Geometric Medallions and Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug with Geometric Medallions and Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug with Geometric Medallions and Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 3x5 rug is a rare and exciting new curation

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug With Floral Medallion In Red And Green  Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug With Floral Medallion In Red And Green  Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug With Floral Medallion In Red And Green Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 3x5 rug is a rare and exciting new curation

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Ice Blue and Beige Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Ice Blue and Beige Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Ice Blue and Beige Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven wool, this 3x5 rug and flatweave represents a bold, elegant new line of Rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug in Blue with Cream Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug in Blue with Cream Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug in Blue with Cream Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 3x5 rug is a rare and exciting new curation

Category

Vintage 1920s American Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Block Print Rug with Gray, Chartreuse and Ochre Florals
Rug & Kilim’s Block Print Rug with Gray, Chartreuse and Ochre Florals

Rug & Kilim’s Block Print Rug with Gray, Chartreuse and Ochre Florals

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in a luxurious blend of wool and natural silk, this 3x5 rug is a sophisticated

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 3' 7'' x 5' 5''
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 3' 7'' x 5' 5''

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 3' 7'' x 5' 5''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Size: 3' 7'' x 5' 5''

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Rug 3' 6'' x 5' 10''
Antique Caucasian Rug 3' 6'' x 5' 10''

Antique Caucasian Rug 3' 6'' x 5' 10''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian rug, size: 3' 6'' x 5' 10''.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ghashgaie Rug 5' 3" x 9' 0"
Antique Ghashgaie Rug 5' 3" x 9' 0"

Antique Ghashgaie Rug 5' 3" x 9' 0"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Ghashgaie rugs, size: 5' 3'' x 9' 0''.

Category

Antique 1890s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Silk Rug 3' 5''x 5' 7''
Antique Chinese Silk Rug 3' 5''x 5' 7''

Antique Chinese Silk Rug 3' 5''x 5' 7''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Silk Rug, Measures: 3' 5''x 5' 7''.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 5' 0" x 5' 3"
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 5' 0" x 5' 3"

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 5' 0" x 5' 3"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Peking rug, size: 5'0" x 5'3".

Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed Hand-Knotted Wool Modern-Contemporary Red Area Rug 3' 3" x 5' 5"
Overdyed Hand-Knotted Wool Modern-Contemporary Red Area Rug 3' 3" x 5' 5"

Overdyed Hand-Knotted Wool Modern-Contemporary Red Area Rug 3' 3" x 5' 5"

Located in Norwalk, CT

and character to their home decor. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 3' 3" x 5' 5" Material: 100% Wool

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug 3' 0" x 5' 10"
Antique Persian Malayer Rug 3' 0" x 5' 10"

Antique Persian Malayer Rug 3' 0" x 5' 10"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Malayer rug, size: 3' 0'' x 5' 10''.

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rug. Size: 3 ft x 5 ft 5 in
Vintage Swedish Rug. Size: 3 ft x 5 ft 5 in

Vintage Swedish Rug. Size: 3 ft x 5 ft 5 in

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Swedish Rug, Origin: Scandinavia, Circa: Mid-20th Century. Size: 3 ft x 5 ft 5 in (0.91 m x

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Antique Rug, Blue Red Ivory - 3 x 5
Caucasian Antique Rug, Blue Red Ivory - 3 x 5

Caucasian Antique Rug, Blue Red Ivory - 3 x 5

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Caucasian rug is a true masterpiece of intricate design and craftsmanship. The rug

Category

Mid-20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Caucasian, Kazak Rug 4' 4" x. 5' 3"
Antique Caucasian, Kazak Rug 4' 4" x. 5' 3"

Antique Caucasian, Kazak Rug 4' 4" x. 5' 3"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian - Kazak rug, size:4'4" x 5'3".

Category

Vintage 1910s Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Baluhch Turkmen Rug 3' 6" x 5' 6"
Antique Baluhch Turkmen Rug 3' 6" x 5' 6"

Antique Baluhch Turkmen Rug 3' 6" x 5' 6"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Baluhch Turkmen rug, size: 3'6" x 5'6".

Category

Antique 1890s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Afshar Rug 4' 3" x 5' 0"
Antique Persian Afshar Rug 4' 3" x 5' 0"

Antique Persian Afshar Rug 4' 3" x 5' 0"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Afshar rug. Size: 4'3" x 5'0".

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Orley Shabahang Wool Contemporary Persian Rug, 3' x 5'
Orley Shabahang Wool Contemporary Persian Rug, 3' x 5'

Orley Shabahang Wool Contemporary Persian Rug, 3' x 5'

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

Measuring 2’7” x 5’4”, this modern carpet from the Orley Shabahang Architectural collection, titled

Category

2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wool Persian Balouchi Rug, Geometric, Medallions, 3' x 5'
Wool Persian Balouchi Rug, Geometric, Medallions, 3' x 5'

Wool Persian Balouchi Rug, Geometric, Medallions, 3' x 5'

Located in New York, NY

Measuring 3’ x 4’10”, this Persian Balouchi carpet is entirely hand knotted and features a

Category

Early 2000s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 1920s Wool Turkish Kirsehir Rug, 3' x 5'
Antique 1920s Wool Turkish Kirsehir Rug, 3' x 5'

Antique 1920s Wool Turkish Kirsehir Rug, 3' x 5'

$2,505Sale Price|44% Off

W 43 in L 65 in

Antique 1920s Wool Turkish Kirsehir Rug, 3' x 5'

Located in New York, NY

interest to its every component. This carpet is in good antique condition, and the size is 3'7" x 5'5

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Navajo Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage 1950s Wool Persian Balouchi Rug, 3' x 5'
Vintage 1950s Wool Persian Balouchi Rug, 3' x 5'

Vintage 1950s Wool Persian Balouchi Rug, 3' x 5'

Located in New York, NY

is hand knotted in an exceptionally fine weave and is in great vintage condition. The size is 3'3" x

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Isfahan Silk Rug 3' 8'' x 5' 1''
Antique Persian Isfahan Silk Rug 3' 8'' x 5' 1''

Antique Persian Isfahan Silk Rug 3' 8'' x 5' 1''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug Size: 3' 8'' x 5' 1''

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Caucasian Rug - Size: 5 ft 5 in x 3 ft 7 in
Antique Caucasian Rug - Size: 5 ft 5 in x 3 ft 7 in

Antique Caucasian Rug - Size: 5 ft 5 in x 3 ft 7 in

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Caucaisian Rug in Wool 5'5x3'7 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Wool Origin: Caucaisian

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Lion Persian Tribal Animal Rug, 3' x 5'
Hand-Knotted Lion Persian Tribal Animal Rug, 3' x 5'

Hand-Knotted Lion Persian Tribal Animal Rug, 3' x 5'

$3,300Sale Price|20% Off

W 36 in L 60 in

Hand-Knotted Lion Persian Tribal Animal Rug, 3' x 5'

Located in New York, NY

the upper right-hand corner is the signature of Bahram Shabahang, our master weaver. The size is 3' x

Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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3x5 Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 3x5 rugs available for sale. Frequently made of fabric and wool, all 3x5 rugs available were constructed with great care. 3x5 rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are 3x5 Rugs?

Prices for 3x5 rugs start at $475 and top out at $5,800 with the average selling for $985.

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.