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Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8' 0''x 9' 6''
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8' 0''x 9' 6''

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8' 0''x 9' 6''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Peking rug. Measures 8' 0''x 9' 6''.

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 6' 1" x 8' 6"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 6' 1" x 8' 6"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 6' 1" x 8' 6"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 6' 1" x 8' 6" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Rug. Size: 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 8 in
Vintage Scandinavian Rug. Size: 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 8 in

Vintage Scandinavian Rug. Size: 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 8 in

By Wanda Krakow

Located in New York, NY

6 ft 8 in (1.42 m x 2.03 m) This wonderfully modern midcentury vintage rug features a stark, well

Category

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

Materials

Wool

6 x 8 Handmade Tiger Designed Black Wool Rug
6 x 8 Handmade Tiger Designed Black Wool Rug

6 x 8 Handmade Tiger Designed Black Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

, depicting a stunning tiger pictorial design. This rug measures 6'1" x 7'11".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed Hand-Knotted Wool Modern-Contemporary Gold Area Rug 6' 0" x 8' 6"
Overdyed Hand-Knotted Wool Modern-Contemporary Gold Area Rug 6' 0" x 8' 6"

Overdyed Hand-Knotted Wool Modern-Contemporary Gold Area Rug 6' 0" x 8' 6"

Located in Norwalk, CT

and character to their home decor. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 6' 0" x 8' 6" Material: 100% Wool

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8' 10" x 11' 6"
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8' 10" x 11' 6"

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8' 10" x 11' 6"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Size: 8' 10''x11' 6''.

Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 5' 9" x 6' 8"
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 5' 9" x 6' 8"

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 5' 9" x 6' 8"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Peking rug, size: 5'9" x 6'8".

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6' 0" x 8' 9"
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6' 0" x 8' 9"

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6' 0" x 8' 9"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Peking rug size: 6'0" x 8'9".

Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6' 3" x 8' 9"
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6' 3" x 8' 9"

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6' 3" x 8' 9"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese - Peking rug, size: 6'3" x 8'9".

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6' 0" x 8' 9"
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6' 0" x 8' 9"

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6' 0" x 8' 9"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Peking rug. Size: 6'0" x8'9".

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6' 2" x 8' 9"
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6' 2" x 8' 9"

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 6' 2" x 8' 9"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Peking rug, size: 6'2" x 8'9".

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 2' 6" x 14' 8"
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 2' 6" x 14' 8"

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 2' 6" x 14' 8"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese, Peking rug, size: 2'6" x 14'8".

Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Beige Area Rug 6' 1" x 8' 8"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Beige Area Rug 6' 1" x 8' 8"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Beige Area Rug 6' 1" x 8' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

and character to their home decor. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 6' 1" x 8' 8" Pile Height: .30

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Yellow Area Rug 6' 0" x 8' 8"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Yellow Area Rug 6' 0" x 8' 8"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Yellow Area Rug 6' 0" x 8' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

and character to their home decor. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 6' 0" x 8' 8" Material: 100% Wool

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet ( 6' x 8' 6" - 183 x 260 cm )
1930s Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet ( 6' x 8' 6" - 183 x 260 cm )

1930s Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet ( 6' x 8' 6" - 183 x 260 cm )

Located in New York, NY

1930s Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet ( 6' x 8' 6" - 183 x 260 cm ) Versatile as a floor covering

Category

Vintage 1920s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Antique Indian Cotton Agra Rug. 5 ft x 8 ft 6 in
Antique Indian Cotton Agra Rug. 5 ft x 8 ft 6 in

Antique Indian Cotton Agra Rug. 5 ft x 8 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

: 1900. Size: 5 ft x 8 ft 6 in (1.52 m x 2.59 m)

Category

20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim. Size: 4' 6" x 6' 8"
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim. Size: 4' 6" x 6' 8"

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim. Size: 4' 6" x 6' 8"

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Kilim, Sweden, mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.37 m x 2.03 m)

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Rug. Size: 6 ft x 8 ft 9 in
Antique Indian Agra Rug. Size: 6 ft x 8 ft 9 in

Antique Indian Agra Rug. Size: 6 ft x 8 ft 9 in

Located in New York, NY

: 6 ft x 8 ft 9 in (1.83 m x 2.67 m) Through the use of a brilliant rose-themed palette, this

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 2' 6" x 8' 10"
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 2' 6" x 8' 10"

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 2' 6" x 8' 10"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug, Size: 2'6" x 8'10".

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Belgium Jan De Cock Art Rug. Size: 6 ft 6 in x 8 ft
Vintage Belgium Jan De Cock Art Rug. Size: 6 ft 6 in x 8 ft

Vintage Belgium Jan De Cock Art Rug. Size: 6 ft 6 in x 8 ft

Located in New York, NY

20th Century - Size: 6 ft 6 in x 8 ft (1.98 m x 2.44 m).

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Bauhaus Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug. 4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 8 in
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug. 4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 8 in

Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug. 4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 8 in

Located in New York, NY

: Persian Rug, Circa Date: Late 20th Century - Size: 4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.27 m x 2.03 m).

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Mahal Rug. 8 ft 9 in x 12 ft 6 in
Antique Persian Mahal Rug. 8 ft 9 in x 12 ft 6 in

Antique Persian Mahal Rug. 8 ft 9 in x 12 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date 1900. Size: 8 ft 9 in x 12 ft 6 in

Category

20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug. 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 3 in
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug. 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 3 in

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug. 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 3 in

Located in New York, NY

date: 1875. Size: 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 3 in (1.42 m x 1.9 m)

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 6 ft x 8 ft 4 in
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 6 ft x 8 ft 4 in

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 6 ft x 8 ft 4 in

Located in New York, NY

Ivory Geometric Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Vintage

Category

20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug. 6 ft x 8 ft 2 in
Antique Chinese Peking Rug. 6 ft x 8 ft 2 in

Antique Chinese Peking Rug. 6 ft x 8 ft 2 in

Located in New York, NY

. Size: 6 ft x 8 ft 2 in (1.83 m x 2.49 m)  

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Agra Rug - Size: 5 ft 6 in x 3 ft 8 in
Antique Agra Rug - Size: 5 ft 6 in x 3 ft 8 in

Antique Agra Rug - Size: 5 ft 6 in x 3 ft 8 in

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Agra rugs are a type of Indian rug that originates from the city of Agra, located in northern India

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug. 8 ft. 7 in x 19 ft. 6 in
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug. 8 ft. 7 in x 19 ft. 6 in

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug. 8 ft. 7 in x 19 ft. 6 in

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Gallery Size Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Authentic Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 9"
Authentic Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 9"

Authentic Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: 6' 2" x 8' 9" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: 0.25" - 0.75" Knots Per Inch: 100 - 300 Knots Vacuum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Farahan Gallery Rug. 7 ft 6 in x 15 ft 8 in
Antique Persian Farahan Gallery Rug. 7 ft 6 in x 15 ft 8 in

Antique Persian Farahan Gallery Rug. 7 ft 6 in x 15 ft 8 in

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Farahan Gallery Rug, Country of Origin: Persian rug, Circa date: 1900. Size:7 ft 6

Category

20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tribal Soumak Caucasian Rug. 8 ft 5 in x 9 ft 6 in
Antique Tribal Soumak Caucasian Rug. 8 ft 5 in x 9 ft 6 in

Antique Tribal Soumak Caucasian Rug. 8 ft 5 in x 9 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

Date: 1910. Size: 8 ft 5 in x 9 ft 6 in (2.57 m x 2.9 m).

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug 5' 11" x 8' 6"
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug 5' 11" x 8' 6"

Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug 5' 11" x 8' 6"

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug 5'11" x8'6".

Category

Vintage 1960s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Black Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 6"
Traditional Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Black Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 6"

Traditional Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Black Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 6"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 1" x 10' 6" Material: 60% Wool, 40% Silk Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Fine Heriz Handwoven Luxury Wool Rug 6'-3" X 8'-3" Size
Antique Persian Fine Heriz Handwoven Luxury Wool Rug 6'-3" X 8'-3" Size

Antique Persian Fine Heriz Handwoven Luxury Wool Rug 6'-3" X 8'-3" Size

Located in Secaucus, NJ

decorative textile art. The dimensions of 6 feet 3 inches by 8 feet 3 inches (6'-3" x 8'-3") indicate the

Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cowhide Rug Alcalá, Brown Chocolate, 6 x 8 Ft, Modern Design
Handmade Cowhide Rug Alcalá, Brown Chocolate, 6 x 8 Ft, Modern Design

Handmade Cowhide Rug Alcalá, Brown Chocolate, 6 x 8 Ft, Modern Design

Located in MADRID, ES

versatility to any space. With its 6 x 8 ft dimensions, it fits perfectly into both modern and contemporary

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Leather

Nazmiyal Vintage Scandinavian Marta Maas Swedish Rug. 6 ft 6 in x 8 ft 3 in
Nazmiyal Vintage Scandinavian Marta Maas Swedish Rug. 6 ft 6 in x 8 ft 3 in

Nazmiyal Vintage Scandinavian Marta Maas Swedish Rug. 6 ft 6 in x 8 ft 3 in

Located in New York, NY

, date: circa mid-20th century - Size: 6 ft 6 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.98 m x 2.51 m) This gorgeous, earthy

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

Materials

Wool

Yuntdag Cloudband Vibrant Turkish Rug • Handmade Anatolian Village Rug (6x8)
Yuntdag Cloudband Vibrant Turkish Rug • Handmade Anatolian Village Rug (6x8)

Yuntdag Cloudband Vibrant Turkish Rug • Handmade Anatolian Village Rug (6x8)

Located in Burlingame, CA

Yuntdag Vibrant Cloudband Vintage Turkish Rug • Handmade Wool Carpet • 6x9 ft Tribal Colorful Rug

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

Nazmiyal Collection Kerman Cypress Tree Design Rug 4 ft x 6 ft 8 in
Nazmiyal Collection Kerman Cypress Tree Design Rug 4 ft x 6 ft 8 in

Nazmiyal Collection Kerman Cypress Tree Design Rug 4 ft x 6 ft 8 in

Located in New York, NY

Antique Kerman Cypress Tree Design Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880’s

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 9"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 9"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 6' 2" x 8' 9" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Navy Area Rug 6' 1" x 8' 10"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Navy Area Rug 6' 1" x 8' 10"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Navy Area Rug 6' 1" x 8' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 6' 1" x 8' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Black Area Rug 6' 4" x 8' 9"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Black Area Rug 6' 4" x 8' 9"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Black Area Rug 6' 4" x 8' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 6' 4" x 8' 9" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 10"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 10"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 6' 2" x 8' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 6' 1" x 8' 9"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 6' 1" x 8' 9"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 6' 1" x 8' 9"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 6' 1" x 8' 9" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 10"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 10"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 6' 2" x 8' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Gold Area Rug 6' 0" x 8' 10"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Gold Area Rug 6' 0" x 8' 10"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Gold Area Rug 6' 0" x 8' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 6' 0" x 8' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 7"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 7"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 7"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 6' 2" x 8' 7" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug 6' 3" x 8' 10"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug 6' 3" x 8' 10"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug 6' 3" x 8' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 6' 3" x 8' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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6x8 Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 6x8 rug for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every 6x8 rug was constructed with great care. Find 510 options for an antique or vintage 6x8 rug now, or shop our selection of 93 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 6x8 rug — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 6x8 rug made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 6x8 rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nazmiyal Collection, (after) Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 6x8 Rug?

Prices for a 6x8 rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $202 and can go as high as $208,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.

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.