Moroccan Sister Horse Rug with Plush Wool Pile, c. 1960-70's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Charming Moroccan Sister Horse Rug Vivid Enchanting Colors with Plush Wool Pile About: I mean
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20th Century Rugs
Materials
Wool
70s Wool Rug
Square-ish Vintage Tribal Kazak Medallions Rug, c. 1960-70's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
: 5.11 x 6.9 Age: Vintage, C. 1960-70's Pile: Nice age-related patina and wear This rug is one-of-a-kind
Category
20th Century Kazak Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty Vintage Scandinavian 70’s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Scandinavian modern rug with a nice design and beautiful light colors
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Vintage Scandinavian 70’s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice modern design Scandinavian rug with beautiful light colors, entirely hand knotted with wool
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
Materials
Wool
Handmade vintage colourful Moroccan rug, 70's
Located in Marseille, FR
Handmade vintage colourful Moroccan rug, 70's Berber Tribes of Morocco. Hand-knotted wool. Handmade
Category
Late 20th Century North African Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Scandinavian 70’s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Scandinavian modern rug with a nice design and beautiful light colors
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Red Vintage Turkish Rug from the 70s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This one of a kind vintage Moroccan rug has an intricately hand-knotted checkerboard pattern in
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty Vintage hand woven Scandinavian 70’s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Scandinavian modern rug with a nice design and beautiful colours
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade vintage Moroccan rug with brown crosses, 70's
Located in Marseille, FR
Handmade vintage colourful Moroccan rug, 70's Berber Tribes of Morocco. Hand-knotted wool. Handmade
Category
Late 20th Century North African Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Wool Anatolian Kilim, 1960s/70s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A colourful , pure wool Central Anatolian kilim from 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colourful Mid Century Geometric Rug, circa 1960s 70s, UK
Located in London, Fitzrovia
soft and colourful mid century geometric rug from the 60's / 70's, UK
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Geometric patterns Vintage 70s-80s Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the vibrant era of the 1970s and 80s with this exquisite vintage rug. This piece embodies
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Danish Rya Rug Orange-Mustard-Brown 70's / Modernist scandinavian pop art
$1,687
W 55.91 in L 76.38 in
Danish Rya Rug Orange-Mustard-Brown 70's / Modernist scandinavian pop art
Located in Seaford, GB
🧡 Retro Scandinavian Danish Rya rug 1970s in Orange, Mustard & Brown – 194x142cm Wool Shag
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage 60s/70s Danish Rya Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Rya rug with a bold geometric design and vibrant orange and brown earthy tones fully defines
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Carpet Bomba by Milla Novo 100% wool Tufted design Rug Inspired by 70s
$10,590Sale Price / item|15% Off
W 78.75 in L 113 in
Carpet Bomba by Milla Novo 100% wool Tufted design Rug Inspired by 70s
By Milla Novo
Located in Bennebroek, NL
wool carpet designed by renowned artist Milla Novo. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant color palette
Category
2010s Dutch Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Modern Hojer Export Wilton Rug, Denmark 70s
By Hojer Eksport Wilton
Located in Lucija, SI
Hojer Export Wilton rug, made in Denmark in the 70s. Material: wool Condition: Very good, whit
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
60s 70s Runner Rug Carpet Rug Space Age by Hojer Eksport Denmark Design
By Hojer Eksport Wilton
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s runner rug Carpet Rug Space Age by Hojer Eksport Denmark Design Object: Carpet
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
XXth Century White Grey and Brown Geometric Polish Kilim from 70’s
Located in Firenze, IT
The production of Polish carpets is little known and not very widespread. They are rugs that follow
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
350x137cm XL Persian Mianeh Runner Rug, Hand-knotted Wool Rug
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 53.94 in L 137.8 in
350x137cm XL Persian Mianeh Runner Rug, Hand-knotted Wool Rug
Located in Skien, NO
A EXTRA LARGE 350cm x 137cm Persian Mianeh Runner Rug, Stunning vintage design from ca. 1950-70s
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Spanish Textured macramé tapestry from the 70s – Unique design object
$706Sale Price|61% Off
W 32.29 in L 55.12 in
Spanish Textured macramé tapestry from the 70s – Unique design object
Located in Oirlo, LI
This beautiful macramé tapestry from the 1970s is a true work of art that gives your interior a unique and stylish look. Handcrafted in Spain, this large tapestry is composed of diff...
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs
Materials
Wool
Marianne Richter, Sweden. Large rya carpet. Modernist design. From the 1960s/70s
$900
W 56.3 in L 77.17 in
Marianne Richter, Sweden. Large rya carpet. Modernist design. From the 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Marianne Richter, Sweden. Large rya carpet. Modernist design. From the 1960s/70s. In excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
70s Scandinavian Marimekko Abstract Landscape Rya like Rug Wall Art Hanging
$480
H 36 in W 28 in D 1.5 in
70s Scandinavian Marimekko Abstract Landscape Rya like Rug Wall Art Hanging
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Oversized measuring 35” L x 28” W Elegant, 70s Scandinavian motif from Finland
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
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70's Anatolian Kelim, Hemp and Wool, White with Subtle Stripes
Located in Berlin, DE
Step back into the 1970s with this timeless Anatolian Kelim, a harmonious blend of hemp and wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Hemp
Pink Vintage Moroccan rug from 70s 100% wool 7.2x12.5 Ft 220x380 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
appeal, our Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.3x10.8 Ft 224x330 Cm
Unavailable
W 88.19 in L 129.93 in
Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.3x10.8 Ft 224x330 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool-cotton blend, it
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 6x11 Ft 185x330 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
appeal, our Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.4x11.5 Ft 195x350 Cm
Unavailable
W 76.78 in L 137.8 in
Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.4x11.5 Ft 195x350 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
appeal, our Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Orange Vintage Moroccan rug from 70s 100% wool 5.2x11 Ft 160x330 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
appeal, our Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.8x9 Ft 205x270 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
— Handmade from 100% natural wool — Unique vintage piece from 70s — Organic colors of Beige, Purple, Black
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Red Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 5.4x9 Ft 165x275 Cm
Unavailable
W 88.19 in L 129.93 in
Red Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 5.4x9 Ft 165x275 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool-cotton blend, it
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beige Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 5.7x10 Ft 175x300 Cm
Unavailable
W 88.19 in L 129.93 in
Beige Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 5.7x10 Ft 175x300 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool-cotton blend, it
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pink Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7x12.5 Ft 210x380 Cm
Unavailable
W 88.19 in L 129.93 in
Pink Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7x12.5 Ft 210x380 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool-cotton blend, it
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Purple Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.6x10.8 Ft 200x330 Cm
Unavailable
W 88.19 in L 129.93 in
Purple Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.6x10.8 Ft 200x330 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool-cotton blend, it
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Purple Vintage Moroccan Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.5x10.5 Ft 200x320 Cm
Unavailable
W 86.62 in L 124.02 in
Rare Purple Vintage Moroccan Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.5x10.5 Ft 200x320 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
appeal, our Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Unique Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.3x8.2 Ft 223x250 Cm
Unavailable
W 90.56 in L 129.93 in
Unique Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.3x8.2 Ft 223x250 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool-cotton blend, it
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pink Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.2x9.5 Ft 220x290 Cm
Unavailable
W 88.19 in L 129.93 in
Pink Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.2x9.5 Ft 220x290 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool-cotton blend, it
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beige Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.2x10.3 Ft 220x315 Cm
Unavailable
W 86.62 in L 124.02 in
Beige Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.2x10.3 Ft 220x315 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool-cotton blend, it
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Red Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.2x12.5 Ft 220x315 Cm
Unavailable
W 86.62 in L 124.02 in
Red Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.2x12.5 Ft 220x315 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
appeal, our Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Red Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.6x10.4 Ft 200x315 Cm
Unavailable
W 78.75 in L 124.02 in
Red Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.6x10.4 Ft 200x315 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
appeal, our Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beige Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.5x11 Ft 230x330 Cm
Unavailable
W 90.56 in L 129.93 in
Beige Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 7.5x11 Ft 230x330 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool-cotton blend, it
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beige Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.6x14 Ft 200x420 Cm
Unavailable
W 78.75 in L 165.36 in
Beige Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.6x14 Ft 200x420 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
KD03 6.6x14 Ft 200x420 Cm Uncover the rich heritage woven into our beige Moroccan vintage rug
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Purple Red Vintage Moroccan Wool Rug from 70s I 6.6 x 12 FT
Located in Salé, MA
We handpicked our Vintage Moroccan rug straight from the spirited 70s, full of Berber culture
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue & Beige Vintage Moroccan Wool Rug from 70s I 6.3x8.9 Ft 190x270 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
appeal, our Morrocan rug offers practical benefits. Made from premium materials like wool or a wool
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
c. 1960/70s Danish Design Wool Rug, Scandinavian Mid-century Modern, 200x140 cm
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W 55.12 in L 78.75 in
c. 1960/70s Danish Design Wool Rug, Scandinavian Mid-century Modern, 200x140 cm
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage Scandinavian Wool Rug - Mid-Century Modern Danish Design (1960s/70s) Crafted in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug of Italian production 70s
By Desso
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Grande tappeto d' arte con fantasia quadri colorati di produzione Italiana 1973. Composizione: 70
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Polyester
Midcentury EGE VAEGRYA Danish Scandinavian Owl Wall hanging Tapestry Art Rug 70s
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W 38.59 in L 43.31 in
Midcentury EGE VAEGRYA Danish Scandinavian Owl Wall hanging Tapestry Art Rug 70s
By Ege Tæpper, Ege Rya
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
wear. Rya rugs are traditional Scandinavian wool rugs characterized by their shaggy and luxurious pile
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Rya Rug in Pure Wool, Geometric Fields in Shades of Blue and White, 1960s/70s
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W 53.94 in L 76.78 in
Rya Rug in Pure Wool, Geometric Fields in Shades of Blue and White, 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rya rug in pure wool. Geometric fields in shades of blue and white. 1960s/70s. Measuring: 195 x
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...
Materials
Wool
Large Space Age Rug, Produced by Desso, Netherlands 70s
By Desso
Located in Lucija, SI
Space age rug from the 70s made by Desso, Netherlands. The colors are yellow, beige, orange and
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
70s Inspired Brown Yellow Blue Moroccan Abstract Village Rug
Located in New York, NY
ref 58765
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Carpet by Desso 1960s/70s
By Desso
Located in Handewitt, DE
Vintage wool carpet by Desso 1960s. / 1970s. Made 100% virgin wool. In brown/sands tones.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Vintage 70’s Scandinavian Large Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage 70’s, 60’s Desso rug, with beautiful Art Deco design and light colors, wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
Materials
Wool
1960/70’s Persian Ardebil Rug Tribal Style with Turquoise
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic 1960/70’s Persian Ardebil rug featuring a beige field of star motifs and a rare turquoise
Category
20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Italian Vintage Wool Rug with a Geometric Mosaic Pattern By MISSONI, 70s
By Missoni
Located in Roma, IT
A Rug made in Italy between the 70s and 80s, produced by T&J vestor based on a design by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Textile Designer, a Runner in Wool, 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish textile designer, a runner in wool. Geometric fields in grey, white and blue shades
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Italian Modern Space Age Round Rug, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Round rug made in the space age period Made in Italy in the 70s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Zeki Muran 70s MCM European Geometric Hand Made Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Pasadena, CA
Zeki Muren 70s Mid-Century Modern Geometric Hand Made haved wool Rug, 104 inches x 59.5 inches.
Category
Vintage 1970s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Vintage Portuguese Blanket, Wall Hanging 100% Wool Rug, 70s
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H 0.4 in W 75.99 in D 60.24 in
Mid-Century Vintage Portuguese Blanket, Wall Hanging 100% Wool Rug, 70s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Beautiful hand made 100% wool Portuguese vintage blanket. With intricate colourful patterns this
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Bohemian Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
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70s Wool Rug For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 70s wool rug for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and silk, every 70s wool rug was constructed with great care. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage 70s wool rug you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 70s wool rug, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 70s wool rug, those designed in Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made 70s wool rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maddalena Casadei are consistently popular.
How Much is a 70s Wool Rug?
The average selling price for a 70s wool rug at 1stDibs is $4,079, while they’re typically $1,421 on the low end and $6,632 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.
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