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Modern Rugs Orange Fine Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan
Modern Rugs Orange Fine Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan

Modern Rugs Orange Fine Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan

$1,590Sale Price|20% Off

W 53.15 in L 75.6 in

Modern Rugs Orange Fine Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan

Located in Wembley, GB

Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan

Category

1990s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handmade Carpet Sale, Rustic Vintage Geometric Afghan Red Rug
Handmade Carpet Sale, Rustic Vintage Geometric Afghan Red Rug

Handmade Carpet Sale, Rustic Vintage Geometric Afghan Red Rug

$4,145Sale Price|20% Off

W 96.07 in L 119.69 in

Handmade Carpet Sale, Rustic Vintage Geometric Afghan Red Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

and cotton this vintage Afghan area rug is high quality and one of a kind. Handmade carpet sale

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Large Mid Century Afghan Fine Hand Knotted Wool 'Khan' Carpet
Large Mid Century Afghan Fine Hand Knotted Wool 'Khan' Carpet

Large Mid Century Afghan Fine Hand Knotted Wool 'Khan' Carpet

$4,750Sale Price|30% Off

W 120.48 in L 151.97 in

Large Mid Century Afghan Fine Hand Knotted Wool 'Khan' Carpet

Located in London, GB

Mid century hand knotted Afghan Khan wool carpet 13ft x 10ft An Afghan Turkmen carpet C.1940

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Rugs Orange Fine Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan
Modern Rugs Orange Fine Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan

Modern Rugs Orange Fine Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan

$1,590Sale Price|20% Off

W 53.15 in L 75.6 in

Modern Rugs Orange Fine Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan

Located in Wembley, GB

contemporary rugs, carpet from Afghanistan. The materials and methods used to construct this wool rug make it

Category

1990s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Modern Striped Rug, Kazak Handmade Carpet, Floor Afghan Rugs, Oriental Rug
Modern Striped Rug, Kazak Handmade Carpet, Floor Afghan Rugs, Oriental Rug

Modern Striped Rug, Kazak Handmade Carpet, Floor Afghan Rugs, Oriental Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

These handmade carpet new traditional rugs are handwoven rugs that come in a striking colour

Category

2010s Afghan Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Modern Striped Rug, Kazak Handmade Carpet, Floor Afghan Rugs, Oriental Rug
Modern Striped Rug, Kazak Handmade Carpet, Floor Afghan Rugs, Oriental Rug

Modern Striped Rug, Kazak Handmade Carpet, Floor Afghan Rugs, Oriental Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

These handmade carpet new traditional rugs are handwoven rugs that come in a striking colour

Category

2010s Afghan Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handmade Carpet Vintage Afghan Oriental Rug, Rustic Red Living Room Rug
Handmade Carpet Vintage Afghan Oriental Rug, Rustic Red Living Room Rug

Handmade Carpet Vintage Afghan Oriental Rug, Rustic Red Living Room Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Style your floors with handmade carpet Oriental rug this high-quality vintage Afghan Turkmen tribal

Category

Vintage 1970s Afghan Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

19th Century Afghan Baluch Carpet ( 4'4" x 6'9" - 132 x 206 )
19th Century Afghan Baluch Carpet ( 4'4" x 6'9" - 132 x 206 )

19th Century Afghan Baluch Carpet ( 4'4" x 6'9" - 132 x 206 )

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Afghan Baluch Carpet ( 4'4" x 6'9" - 132 x 206 )

Category

Antique 1890s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Afghan Tribal Large Area Rug, Handmade Multicolored Wool Carpet
Traditional Afghan Tribal Large Area Rug, Handmade Multicolored Wool Carpet

Traditional Afghan Tribal Large Area Rug, Handmade Multicolored Wool Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This handmade midcentury carpet is high quality and features an intricately woven geometric design

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Afghan Latif Elegant Silk Light Green Field Carpet, XXI Century
Afghan Latif Elegant Silk Light Green Field Carpet, XXI Century

Afghan Latif Elegant Silk Light Green Field Carpet, XXI Century

$4,641Sale Price|20% Off

W 85.44 in L 111.42 in

Afghan Latif Elegant Silk Light Green Field Carpet, XXI Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

The light green field with delicate leafy vine around five large ivory floral medallions wit palmette and arabesque pendants. Inner chevron and palmette narrow frame. In light green ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rustic Runner Rug, Traditional Geometric Carpet Rust Afghan Wool Rug
Rustic Runner Rug, Traditional Geometric Carpet Rust Afghan Wool Rug

Rustic Runner Rug, Traditional Geometric Carpet Rust Afghan Wool Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Runner rug- Traditional geometric carpet Afghan wool rug. Measures: 110 x 252 cm.

Category

1990s Afghan Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Red Livingroom Rug Wool Handmade Carpet Geometric Afghan Tribal Area Rug
Red Livingroom Rug Wool Handmade Carpet Geometric Afghan Tribal Area Rug

Red Livingroom Rug Wool Handmade Carpet Geometric Afghan Tribal Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

"Crafted by skilled artisans in Afghanistan, our exquisite large livingoom rug boasts a timeless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Sloane Diamond Red Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Rug Carpet, Geometric Design
Sloane Diamond Red Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Rug Carpet, Geometric Design

Sloane Diamond Red Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Rug Carpet, Geometric Design

Located in New York, NY

Hand-knotted in premium Afghan wool, this 9 x 12 Sloane Diamond rug carpet is a refined addition to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Small Red Bedroom Rug Wool Handmade Carpet Afghan Tribal Area Rug
Small Red Bedroom Rug Wool Handmade Carpet Afghan Tribal Area Rug

Small Red Bedroom Rug Wool Handmade Carpet Afghan Tribal Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

"Crafted by skilled artisans in Afghanistan, our exquisite small bedroom rug boasts a timeless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Penelope Maya Red Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Rug Carpet, Allover Trellis
Penelope Maya Red Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Rug Carpet, Allover Trellis

Penelope Maya Red Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Rug Carpet, Allover Trellis

Located in New York, NY

Hand-knotted in premium Afghan wool, this 10 x 14 Penelope Maya rug carpet is a refined addition to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sarrah Violet Red Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Rug Carpet, Allover Design
Sarrah Violet Red Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Rug Carpet, Allover Design

Sarrah Violet Red Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Rug Carpet, Allover Design

Located in New York, NY

Hand-knotted in hand-spun wool, this 10 x 14 Sarrah Violet Red rug carpet is a refined addition to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Area Rug Runner Carpet
Vintage Persian Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Area Rug Runner Carpet

Vintage Persian Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Area Rug Runner Carpet

Located in Dayton, OH

, floor covering woven by the Baloch people living in Afghanistan and eastern Iran. The patterns in these

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet, Turkmen Pattern, Circa 1930s, Brown & Gold Tones
Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet, Turkmen Pattern, Circa 1930s, Brown & Gold Tones

Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet, Turkmen Pattern, Circa 1930s, Brown & Gold Tones

Located in New York, NY

The brown field of this nomadic tribal carpet show a three by six close array of quartered guls

Category

Vintage 1930s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Quality Antique Rug Afghan Baluch, Handmade Carpet Wool Living Room Rugs
Quality Antique Rug Afghan Baluch, Handmade Carpet Wool Living Room Rugs

Quality Antique Rug Afghan Baluch, Handmade Carpet Wool Living Room Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

whole edge and a fringed edge on two sides. Quality Antique Rug Afghan Baluch - Handmade Carpet Wool

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Hand Knotted Vintage Afghan Ersari Geometric Red Black Area Rug Carpet 9' x 11'
Hand Knotted Vintage Afghan Ersari Geometric Red Black Area Rug Carpet 9' x 11'

Hand Knotted Vintage Afghan Ersari Geometric Red Black Area Rug Carpet 9' x 11'

Located in Dayton, OH

Features a striking allover Gul pattern, which consists of repeating octagonal medallions that are a hallmark of Ersari tribal weaving. This specific design is often referred to as a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Brown Afghan Ersari Carpet, Brown Tones, Allover Field, Gold Tones
Antique Brown Afghan Ersari Carpet, Brown Tones, Allover Field, Gold Tones

Antique Brown Afghan Ersari Carpet, Brown Tones, Allover Field, Gold Tones

Located in New York, NY

The mauve-brown field displays two columns of five characteristic Turkmen guls quartered in gold and straw, with minor stick-like crosses. Lozenge chain borders.

Category

Vintage 1930s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red Handmade Rug Oriental Fine New Afghan Rugs, Turkmen Design Carpet
Red Handmade Rug Oriental Fine New Afghan Rugs, Turkmen Design Carpet

Red Handmade Rug Oriental Fine New Afghan Rugs, Turkmen Design Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This is an example of fine Afghan red rug made by highly skilled Turkman handmade rugs weavers in

Category

1990s Afghan Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Red Wool Handmade Afghan Rug, Large Geometric Tribal Carpet for Living Room
Red Wool Handmade Afghan Rug, Large Geometric Tribal Carpet for Living Room

Red Wool Handmade Afghan Rug, Large Geometric Tribal Carpet for Living Room

Located in Wembley, GB

Red Wool Handmade Afghan Turkmen Rug, Large Geometric Tribal Area Carpet Make a bold interior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Traditional Runner Rug Carpet Runner of Rug Area Blue Afghan Rug
Traditional Runner Rug Carpet Runner of Rug Area Blue Afghan Rug

Traditional Runner Rug Carpet Runner of Rug Area Blue Afghan Rug

$2,522Sale Price|20% Off

W 27.56 in L 114.97 in

Traditional Runner Rug Carpet Runner of Rug Area Blue Afghan Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

navy, light blue, green-blue, and cream carpet. The pattern depicted on these natural fibre rugs has

Category

1990s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handmade Afghan Geometric Rugs, Red Carpet Livingroom Rug 96 x 140 cm
Handmade Afghan Geometric Rugs, Red Carpet Livingroom Rug 96 x 140 cm

Handmade Afghan Geometric Rugs, Red Carpet Livingroom Rug 96 x 140 cm

Located in Wembley, GB

store. Handmade Rugs, Afghan Rugs, Kazak Rugs, Red Carpet of Afghanistan

Category

1990s Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Carpet Runners Rugs Area, Traditional Rugs, Afghan Rugs, Blue Livingroom Rug
Carpet Runners Rugs Area, Traditional Rugs, Afghan Rugs, Blue Livingroom Rug

Carpet Runners Rugs Area, Traditional Rugs, Afghan Rugs, Blue Livingroom Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

traditional rugs style and have influenced by Caucasian design. This kind of carpet runner is suitable for

Category

1990s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handmade Carpet Modern Afghan Rug, Chess Design Contemporary Living Room Rug
Handmade Carpet Modern Afghan Rug, Chess Design Contemporary Living Room Rug

Handmade Carpet Modern Afghan Rug, Chess Design Contemporary Living Room Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Handmade carpet wool rugs have rich colors and abstract elements and these modern rugs give a

Category

Early 2000s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Handwoven Carpet Afghan Red Wool Area Rug for Interior
Antique Handwoven Carpet Afghan Red Wool Area Rug for Interior

Antique Handwoven Carpet Afghan Red Wool Area Rug for Interior

$4,145Sale Price|20% Off

W 96.07 in L 119.69 in

Antique Handwoven Carpet Afghan Red Wool Area Rug for Interior

Located in Wembley, GB

bedroom, living room dining room stairway or entranceway as a statement rug. Handwoven carpet Afghan red

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Oriental Rug Hand Made Carpet, Afghan Ziegler Style Rugs Cream Floral Rugs
Oriental Rug Hand Made Carpet, Afghan Ziegler Style Rugs Cream Floral Rugs

Oriental Rug Hand Made Carpet, Afghan Ziegler Style Rugs Cream Floral Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

This handmade rug golden-white carpet with a magnificent red border is a Ziegler Sultanabad woven

Category

1990s Afghan Sultanabad Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handmade Kilim Rug Afghan Soumak Area Rug, Fine Wool Red Flatwoven Carpet
Handmade Kilim Rug Afghan Soumak Area Rug, Fine Wool Red Flatwoven Carpet

Handmade Kilim Rug Afghan Soumak Area Rug, Fine Wool Red Flatwoven Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

Afghan Soumak area rug, fine wool red flatwoven carpet- 122 x 183cm.

Category

Early 2000s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Afghan Rug
Vintage Afghan Rug

Vintage Afghan Rug

$7,999

W 90 in L 5 in

Vintage Afghan Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Afghan Rug from circa the 1920's. Hand made from 100% hand spun wool

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Afghan Rug

Afghan Rug

$9,000

W 151.2 in L 205.2 in

Afghan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Afghan rug. Measurement: 12'6" x 17'1".

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Afghan Oushak Hand Knotted 8 x 10 ft Carpet White Gray Djoharian Collection
Afghan Oushak Hand Knotted 8 x 10 ft Carpet White Gray Djoharian Collection

Afghan Oushak Hand Knotted 8 x 10 ft Carpet White Gray Djoharian Collection

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

the purchase price. Fair Trade: We are licensed FAIR-TRADE partner of LABEL STEP FAIR TRADE CARPETS

Category

2010s Afghan Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Afghan Khal Mohammadi Rug
Afghan Khal Mohammadi Rug

Afghan Khal Mohammadi Rug

$1,450

W 59 in L 79 in

Afghan Khal Mohammadi Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

This rug is an Afghan Rug which is a workshop carpet woven by a weaving house in Afghanistan

Category

Early 2000s Afghan Tribal More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Rugs, Red Afghan Geometric Rugs, Carpet for Sale 182 x 265 cm
Handmade Rugs, Red Afghan Geometric Rugs, Carpet for Sale 182 x 265 cm

Handmade Rugs, Red Afghan Geometric Rugs, Carpet for Sale 182 x 265 cm

Located in Wembley, GB

This is an example of a handwoven rug, which is featuring designs from the Kazak region. The Afghan

Category

1990s Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

1900s Antique Afghan Rug
1900s Antique Afghan Rug

1900s Antique Afghan Rug

$1,900

W 44 in L 64 in

1900s Antique Afghan Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

1900s Antique Afghan Rug

Category

Antique Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Afghan Khal Mohamdi Bukhara
Afghan Khal Mohamdi Bukhara

Afghan Khal Mohamdi Bukhara

$980

W 48 in L 72 in

Afghan Khal Mohamdi Bukhara

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Dimensions: 4' x 6' New Origin: Afghanistan

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Afghan Rug Bashir
Afghan Rug Bashir

Afghan Rug Bashir

$8,170

W 52.37 in L 106.3 in

Afghan Rug Bashir

Located in Ferrara, IT

This beautifully preserved Afghan Herat rug, measuring 270 × 133 cm, is a superb example of late

Category

Antique 19th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Afghan Biljik Rug
Afghan Biljik Rug

Afghan Biljik Rug

$2,800

W 94 in L 127 in

Afghan Biljik Rug

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Afghanistan Age New

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Rug, Carpet Runner Rug Area, Afghan Rug, Green Runner Rug
Traditional Rug, Carpet Runner Rug Area, Afghan Rug, Green Runner Rug

Traditional Rug, Carpet Runner Rug Area, Afghan Rug, Green Runner Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

traditional rugs style and have influenced by the Caucasian designs of Zeigler rugs. This kind of carpet

Category

1990s Pakistani Sultanabad Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Tribal Black - Modern Unique Cream Beige Geometric Wool Rug with Face Rustic
Tribal Black - Modern Unique Cream Beige Geometric Wool Rug with Face Rustic

Tribal Black - Modern Unique Cream Beige Geometric Wool Rug with Face Rustic

By Carpets CC

Located in Dubai, Dubai

hand spun and naturally dyed Afghan wool with an abrashed look. It is a unique piece with a tribal face

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Choobash
Antique Afghan Choobash

Antique Afghan Choobash

$5,750

W 60 in L 111 in

Antique Afghan Choobash

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Texture Pile Weave Origin Afghanistan Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Antique Early 1900s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Tulu Afghan
Abstract Tulu Afghan

Abstract Tulu Afghan

$11,800Sale Price|20% Off

W 126 in L 169 in

Abstract Tulu Afghan

Located in New York, NY

mountain regions of Iran. In Afghanistan, they are known as “bear rugs.” When new, the long pile distorts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tulu Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug White Flower - Modern Cream Wool Beige Grey Flower & Yellow Lines Rustic
Rug White Flower - Modern Cream Wool Beige Grey Flower & Yellow Lines Rustic

Rug White Flower - Modern Cream Wool Beige Grey Flower & Yellow Lines Rustic

By Carpets CC

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Design Title: "White Flower" Made from Afghan wool which provides a rich and abrashed look. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Afghan Tulu Traditional
Afghan Tulu Traditional

Afghan Tulu Traditional

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

W 40 in L 158 in

Afghan Tulu Traditional

Located in New York, NY

mountain regions of Iran. In Afghanistan, they are known as “bear rugs.” When new, the long pile distorts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tulu Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Afghan Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Afghan carpets available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all Afghan carpets available were constructed with great care. We have 2303 antique and vintage Afghan carpets in-stock, while there are 8380 modern editions to choose from as well. Afghan carpets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Afghan carpets bearing modern or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some Afghan carpets are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller Afghan carpets, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many Afghan carpets are appealing in their simplicity, but Rug & Kilim, Mehraban Rugs and Nasiri produced popular Afghan carpets that are worth a look.

How Much are Afghan Carpets?

Prices for Afghan carpets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Afghan carpets begin at $6 and can go as high as $168,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,000.

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.