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Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Taupe Area Rug 8' 9" x 12' 2"
Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Taupe Area Rug 8' 9" x 12' 2"

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Taupe Area Rug 8' 9" x 12' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

sense of energy as well as plush texture to any room. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 9" x 12' 2

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 9" x 12' 5"
Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 9" x 12' 5"

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 9" x 12' 5"

Located in Norwalk, CT

sense of energy as well as plush texture to any room. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 9" x 12' 5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Green Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"
Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Green Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Green Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

sense of energy as well as plush texture to any room. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 11" x 12' 0

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"
Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

, if not generations. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 11" x 12' 0" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 9" x 12' 0"
Traditional Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 9" x 12' 0"

Traditional Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 9" x 12' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

never fall out of fashion. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 9" x 12' 0" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner 2' 8" x 12' 8"
Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner 2' 8" x 12' 8"

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner 2' 8" x 12' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

, if not generations. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 8" x 12' 8" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930's Oval Hand Braided South West Colors 8 1/2 X 12 Rug
1930's Oval Hand Braided South West Colors 8 1/2 X 12 Rug

1930's Oval Hand Braided South West Colors 8 1/2 X 12 Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WE HAVE TWO OF THESE RUGS IN STOCK-MATCHING.THEY ARE IN MULTI COLORS RUST, TAN,BROWN AND MIXED

Category

Vintage 1930s American More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ivory Vintage Moroccan Rug. Size: 5 ft 8 in x 12 ft
Ivory Vintage Moroccan Rug. Size: 5 ft 8 in x 12 ft

Ivory Vintage Moroccan Rug. Size: 5 ft 8 in x 12 ft

Located in New York, NY

Moroccan Rug, Circa Date: Vintage Mid Twentieth Century. Size: 5 ft 8 in x 12 ft (1.73 m x 3.66 m

Category

20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 1870s Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug, Tree of Life Design, 8' x 12'
Antique 1870s Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug, Tree of Life Design, 8' x 12'

Antique 1870s Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug, Tree of Life Design, 8' x 12'

Located in New York, NY

size is 7'7" x 11'9" and it is in excellent condition. Orley Shabahang takes pride in selecting and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 12 ft 8 in x 17 ft 4 in
Large Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 12 ft 8 in x 17 ft 4 in

Large Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 12 ft 8 in x 17 ft 4 in

Located in New York, NY

1900. Size: 12 ft 8 in x 17 ft 4 in (3.86 m x 5.28 m) This stately, exquisite antique Persian Tabriz

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft 8 in x 12 ft 9 in
Antique Persian Tabriz Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft 8 in x 12 ft 9 in

Antique Persian Tabriz Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft 8 in x 12 ft 9 in

Located in New York, NY

- Size: 3 ft 8 in x 12 ft 9 in (1.12 m x 3.89 m). This magnificent runner rug from Tabriz was created

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Shaker Flat Weave Carpet 8' 10" X 12' 0"
Handwoven Shaker Flat Weave Carpet 8' 10" X 12' 0"

Handwoven Shaker Flat Weave Carpet 8' 10" X 12' 0"

Located in New York, NY

Shaker 8'10" X 12'0" hand-woven.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Traditional Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Light Gray Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 2"
Traditional Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Light Gray Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 2"

Traditional Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Light Gray Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

never fall out of fashion. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 11" x 12' 2" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Light Gray Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 3"
Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Light Gray Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 3"

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Light Gray Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 3"

Located in Norwalk, CT

sense of energy as well as plush texture to any room. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 11" x 12' 3

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Light Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 5"
Traditional Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Light Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 5"

Traditional Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Light Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 5"

Located in Norwalk, CT

never fall out of fashion. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 10" x 12' 5" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 1"
Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 1"

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

sense of energy as well as plush texture to any room. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 10" x 12' 1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 10"
Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 10"

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

sense of energy as well as plush texture to any room. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 11" x 12' 10

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 1"
Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 1"

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

sense of energy as well as plush texture to any room. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 10" x 12' 1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 0"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 0"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 10" x 12' 0" 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 Ivory Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 0"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 0"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 10" x 12' 0" 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 8' 10" x 12' 0"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 0"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 10" x 12' 0" 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 12' 0"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 11" x 12' 0" 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' 10" x 12' 0"
Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 0"

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Blue Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 10" x 12' 0" 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 Brown Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 11" x 12' 0" 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 Pink Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 8' 11" x 12' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 11" x 12' 0" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To Set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Jewel Tone Color Persian Serapi Rug. Size: 12 ft x 17 ft 8 in
Large Antique Jewel Tone Color Persian Serapi Rug. Size: 12 ft x 17 ft 8 in

Large Antique Jewel Tone Color Persian Serapi Rug. Size: 12 ft x 17 ft 8 in

Located in New York, NY

: Persian Rug, date circa 1920. Size: 12 ft x 17 ft 8 in (3.66 m x 5.38 m) This grand and stately, antique

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 8' x 12' 6'' - 245 x 382 cm )
1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 8' x 12' 6'' - 245 x 382 cm )

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 8' x 12' 6'' - 245 x 382 cm )

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 8' x 12' 6'' - 245 x 382 cm )

Category

Vintage 1930s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Solid Wool Hand Loomed Area Rug, Parchment, 8' 10 x 12' 3
One-of-a-Kind Solid Wool Hand Loomed Area Rug, Parchment, 8' 10 x 12' 3

One-of-a-Kind Solid Wool Hand Loomed Area Rug, Parchment, 8' 10 x 12' 3

Located in Norwalk, CT

depth and sophistication all its own. These rugs can pull the disparate elements of a room into a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Cream Color Modern Distressed Rug. 12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 3 in
Nazmiyal Collection Cream Color Modern Distressed Rug. 12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 3 in

Nazmiyal Collection Cream Color Modern Distressed Rug. 12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 3 in

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Cream Color Modern Distressed Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa Date: Modern. 12

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Room Size Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet. Size: 9' 5" x 12' 8"
Beautiful Room Size Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet. Size: 9' 5" x 12' 8"

Beautiful Room Size Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet. Size: 9' 5" x 12' 8"

Located in New York, NY

Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: Late 19th Century. Size: 9 ft 5 in x 12 ft 8 in (2.87 m x 3.86 m)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Moroccan Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Chocolate, 9' 3 x 12' 8
One-of-a-Kind Moroccan Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Chocolate, 9' 3 x 12' 8

One-of-a-Kind Moroccan Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Chocolate, 9' 3 x 12' 8

Located in Norwalk, CT

Color: Brown - Made In: Pakistan. 100% Wool. Morocco’s rug-making heritage encompasses everything

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Patterned & Floral Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Oat, 8' 10 x 12
One-of-a-Kind Patterned & Floral Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Oat, 8' 10 x 12

One-of-a-Kind Patterned & Floral Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Oat, 8' 10 x 12

Located in Norwalk, CT

symbols, patterned rugs are the easiest way to enrich a space. Subtle colors and intricate motifs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug. Size: 8 ft. 2 in x 12 ft. 10 in (2.49 m x 3.91 m)
Antique American Hooked Rug. Size: 8 ft. 2 in x 12 ft. 10 in (2.49 m x 3.91 m)

Antique American Hooked Rug. Size: 8 ft. 2 in x 12 ft. 10 in (2.49 m x 3.91 m)

Located in New York, NY

. 2 in x 12 ft. 10 in (2.49 m x 3.91 m) Antique American hooked rugs are a part of the traditional

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner 2' 8" x 12' 4"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner 2' 8" x 12' 4"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner 2' 8" x 12' 4"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 8" x 12' 4" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner 2' 8" x 12' 3"
Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner 2' 8" x 12' 3"

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner 2' 8" x 12' 3"

Located in Norwalk, CT

, if not generations. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 8" x 12' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Gray Runner 2' 8" x 12' 0"
Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Gray Runner 2' 8" x 12' 0"

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Gray Runner 2' 8" x 12' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

, if not generations. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 8" x 12' 0" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner 2' 8" x 12' 2"
Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner 2' 8" x 12' 2"

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner 2' 8" x 12' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

, if not generations. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 8" x 12' 2" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner 2' 8" x 12' 7"
Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner 2' 8" x 12' 7"

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner 2' 8" x 12' 7"

Located in Norwalk, CT

, if not generations. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 8" x 12' 7" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Gray Runner 2' 9" x 12' 8"
Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Gray Runner 2' 9" x 12' 8"

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Gray Runner 2' 9" x 12' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

sense of energy as well as plush texture to any room. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 9" x 12' 8

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Gray Runner 2' 8" x 12' 7"
Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Gray Runner 2' 8" x 12' 7"

Bohemian Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Gray Runner 2' 8" x 12' 7"

Located in Norwalk, CT

sense of energy as well as plush texture to any room. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 8" x 12' 7

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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8x12 Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 8x12 rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 8x12 rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage 8x12 rug now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 8x12 rug — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 8x12 rug made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. A well-made 8x12 rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Nazmiyal Collection are consistently popular.

How Much is a 8x12 Rug?

A 8x12 rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,000, while the lowest priced sells for $717 and the highest can go for as much as $95,000.

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.