19th Century Afghan Baluch Carpet ( 4'9" x 7'8" - 145 x 235 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Afghan Baluch Carpet 4'9" x 7'8" - 145 x 235
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Antique 1890s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
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Contemporary Rugs, Handwoven Modern Rugs Carpet from Afghanistan
Located in Wembley, GB
With rich colors and abstract elements, this modern woven rug gives a subtle contemporary appearance. Featuring a beautiful red palette of gold, navy and green colors, this golden re...
Category
1990s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Afghan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, Mosaic Design, Circa 1930
$1,902Sale Price|20% Off
Afghan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, Mosaic Design, Circa 1930
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 533 - Old carpet, knotted by women under the tents of Oriental nomads This mosaic design is very popular in the west, also because it's easy to make and very sturdy. The women w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Other Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet, Brown Field, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
An antique Afghan Ersari carpet with columns of octagonal guls arranged across a deep chestnut brown field.
Category
Vintage 1930s Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Carpet, Afghan Geometric Rugs, Kazak Livingroom Rugs 185x265cm
Located in Wembley, GB
There are a variety of colours on this carpet rug such as red, gold, dark blue, green and yellow.
Category
1990s Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Modern Rugs Orange Fine Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan
Located in Wembley, GB
Modern Rugs Orange Fine 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
Located in Wembley, GB
Handmade carpet sale, rustic vintage geometric Afghan red rug (Vintage Afghan area rug 304 x 244).
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
4x6 Hand Knotted Old Handwoven Afghan Area Rug Wool Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
Explore the timeless beauty of a 4x6 handwoven Afghan area rug, a vintage classic that brings both history and style into your home. Crafted in Afghanistan using traditional handwove...
Category
Vintage 1980s Afghan Other Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Mid Century Afghan Fine Hand Knotted Wool 'Khan' Carpet
$4,816Sale Price|30% Off
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 Measures: Approx: 386cm. x 306cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Geometric Classic Taupe Hand-Knotted Carpet Afghan
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven with flat-weave techniques characteristic of Afghan nomadic tribes, the carpet exemplifies both functional utility and aesthetic brilliance.
Category
Vintage 1940s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Rugs Orange Fine Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan
Located in Wembley, GB
Modern rugs, orange fine contemporary rugs, carpet from Afghanistan. The materials and methods used to construct this wool rug make it durable and sure to last.
Category
1990s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Modern Striped Rug, Kazak Handmade Carpet, Floor Afghan Rugs, Oriental Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Modern Striped Rug, Kazak Handmade Carpet, Floor Afghan Rugs, Oriental Rug.
Category
2010s Afghan Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Modern Striped Rug, Kazak Handmade Carpet, Floor Afghan Rugs, Oriental Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Modern Striped Rug, Kazak Handmade Carpet, Floor Afghan Rugs, Oriental Rug
Category
2010s Afghan Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
Handmade Carpet Vintage Afghan Oriental Rug, Rustic Red Living Room Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable as a bedroom rug, living room rug or even home office rug. Handmade carpet vintage Afghan Oriental rug, rustic red living room rugs for sale.
Category
Vintage 1970s Afghan Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Baluch Afghan Persian Handwoven Rug 211 x 98 cm (Oriental Carpet Balouch)
Located in Leeds, GB
A Baluch rug of Afghan / Persian origin, approximately 6'11" x 3'3", dating from the mid to late 20th century. The indigo field with two serrated medallions enclosed by borders of st...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghan Persian Style Handwoven Kilim Rug, Geometric Tribal Wool Carpet, 124 x 59
Located in Lisbon, PT
A richly decorative Afghan Persian-style handwoven kilim rug featuring bold geometric tribal patterns and vibrant horizontal bands in deep red, burgundy, orange, indigo blue, black, ...
Category
20th Century Afghan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Located in Wembley, GB
This handmade midcentury carpet is high quality and features an intricately woven geometric design. With a versatile colour palette of deep orange and contrasting deep blue tones, th...
Category
Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Afghan Latif Elegant Silk Light Green Field Carpet, XXI Century
$4,662Sale Price|20% Off
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
Located in Wembley, GB
Tribal 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
Located in Wembley, GB
"Crafted by skilled artisans in Afghanistan, our exquisite large livingoom rug boasts a timeless appeal, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern sensibilities.
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
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in premium Afghan wool, this 9 x 12 Sloane Diamond rug carpet is a refined addition to our contemporary room-size rug collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Beige Rug Wool Decorative Living Room Rug, Home Interior Floor Object
Located in Wembley, GB
Afghan Ziegler Rug, Sultanabad Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Persian Style Rug, Luxury Wool Carpet, Hand-Knotted Rug, Ivory Floral Rug, Cream Area Rug, Afghan Carpet, Traditional Orien...
Category
1990s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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 appeal, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern sensibilities.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Hollywood Regency Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton
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 with secondary "Memling guls" between. Zig-zag main border on brown ground. All wool c...
Category
Vintage 1930s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Cream Runner Rug Handknotted Carpet Area Red Afghan Rug Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Size: 93x347cm Origin: Afghanistan Material: Hand-spun Natural Wool on Cotton Foundation Technique: Handmade Hand-Knotted Design: Ziegler Caucasian Geometric Runner Colours: Olive G...
Category
Vintage 1970s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton
Traditional Afghan Runner Rug Handknotted Carpet Cream Area Gray Rug Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Size: 72 × 245 cm Origin: Afghanistan Material: Hand-spun Natural Wool on Cotton Foundation Technique: Handmade Hand-Knotted Design: Ziegler Caucasian Geometric Runner Colours: Oliv...
Category
Vintage 1970s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton
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 our contemporary room-size rug collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 our contemporary room-size rug collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Area Rug Runner Carpet
$420Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Persian Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Area Rug Runner Carpet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian Baluch wool area rug. Features a geometric repeating pattern with a field of navy blue accented with orange / brown, and tans. Baluchi rug, Baluchi also spelled Baloo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Quality Antique Rug Afghan Baluch, Handmade Carpet Wool Living Room Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
Deep reds have been used as the primary colours into this high-quality handmade carpet Antique Afghan rug, with a highly detailed repeat pattern design that was hand-woven in 1940 wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Carpet Runners Rugs Area, Traditional Rugs, Afghan Rugs, Blue Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Handmade Caucasian Runner Rug (72x182 cm), Oriental Wool Hallway Runner Hand-Knotted Geometric Stair Carpet Traditional Afghan Runner Enhance your home with this elegant handmade Cau...
Category
1990s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Traditional Runner Rug Carpet Runner of Rug Area Blue Afghan Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Size: 70 × 292 cm (2.3 × 9.6 ft) Origin: Afghanistan Material: Hand-spun Natural Wool on Cotton Foundation Technique: Handmade Hand-Knotted Design: Ziegler Caucasian Geometric Runner...
Category
1990s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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
Located in Wembley, GB
This is an example of fine Afghan red rug made by highly skilled Turkman handmade rugs weavers in the north of Afghanistan. They have used hand spun wool and 100% organic dyes for th...
Category
1990s Afghan Rustic Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Baluch Afghan Persian part Kilim Handwoven Rug 218 x 129 cm (Flat-Weave Carpet)
Located in Leeds, GB
A Baluchi Afghan / Persiann part kilim rug, approximately 7'2" x 4'3", dating from the mid to late 20th century. Mixed techniques being part pile rug and part flat-weave kilim. The b...
Category
Vintage 1970s Afghan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 statement with this red wool handmade Afghan Turkmen rug, a powerful large geometric tri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Handmade Afghan Geometric Rugs, Red Carpet Livingroom Rug 96 x 140 cm
Located in Wembley, GB
These washable rugs are one of a kind and cannot be found in every rug warehouse or rug store. Handmade Rugs, Afghan Rugs, Kazak Rugs, Red Carpet of Afghanistan
Category
1990s Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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 subtle contemporary appearance. This geometric Oriental rug is featuring a beautiful pla...
Category
Early 2000s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Antique Handwoven Carpet Afghan Red Wool Area Rug for Interior
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for use in any room in your home, place in your bedroom, living room dining room stairway or entranceway as a statement rug. Handwoven carpet Afghan red wool area rug for i...
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
Located in Wembley, GB
This handmade golden-white rug carpet with a magnificent red border is a Ziegler Sultanabad woven rug made on our looms by our master weavers in Afghanistan.
Category
1990s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
19th Century Afghan Baluch Teimani Main Carpet ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 275 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Afghan Baluch Teimani Main Carpet ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 275 )
Category
Antique 1880s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
10x14 Cassandra Bianca Green Classic Floral Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Cassandra Bianca Green Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exquisite piece showcases the exceptional craftsmanship associated with Indian rugs. Hand-knotted ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
8x10 Cassandra Bianca Green Classic Floral Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Cassandra Bianca Green Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exquisite piece showcases the exceptional craftsmanship associated with Indian rugs. Hand-knotted ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
9x12 Cassandra Bianca Green Classic Floral Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Cassandra Bianca Green Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exquisite piece showcases the exceptional craftsmanship associated with Indian rugs. Hand-knotted ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
3x10 Sloane Lydia Beige Transitional Floral Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sloane Lydia Beige Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exceptional piece, though utilizing traditional Afghan wool, showcases the refined weaving prowess cha...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
9x12 Sloane Lydia Beige Transitional Floral Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sloane Lydia Beige Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exceptional piece, though utilizing traditional Afghan wool, showcases the refined weaving prowess cha...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Afghan Maimana Flat-weave Carpet ( 5'9" x 13'6" - 175 x 412 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Afghan Maimana Flat-weave Carpet ( 5'9" x 13'6" - 175 x 412 )
Category
Antique 1890s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
9x12 Elena Ophelia Ivory Traditional Floral Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Elena Ophelia Ivory Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exquisite piece showcases a refined, transitional interpretation of classic European design, expertly...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
10x14 Elena Ophelia Ivory Traditional Floral Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Elena Ophelia Ivory Hand Knotted Afghan Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exquisite piece showcases a refined, transitional interpretation of classic European design, expertly...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Kilim Rug Afghan Soumak Area Rug, Fine Wool Red Flatwoven Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
With a huge range of colours and sizes available now. Handmade 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
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Geometric Hand-Knotted Carpet Etno Labijar Afghan
Located in New York, NY
Not many people need to be introduced to Turkish kilim rugs. Their beauty and uniqueness are known word wide and continue to charm both carpet aficionados and collectors. If you do n...
Category
Vintage 1930s Palestinian Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Rug
$7,999
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 Oushak Hand Knotted 8 x 10 ft Carpet White Gray Djoharian Collection
$2,140Sale Price|20% Off
Afghan Oushak Hand Knotted 8 x 10 ft Carpet White Gray Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful 8 x 10 ft. modern contemporary transitional rug hand knotted wool pile. On a light gray field, the design of traditional Oushak and Heriz elements standing next to each o...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghan Rug
$9,000
Afghan Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Afghan rug. Measurement: 12'6" x 17'1".
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Rugs, Red Afghan Geometric Rugs, Carpet for Sale 182 x 265 cm
Located in Wembley, GB
There are a variety of colours on this carpet rug, such as red, gold, dark blue, green and yellow.
Category
1990s Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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
Tribal Black - Modern Unique Cream Beige Geometric Wool Rug with Face Rustic
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Carpets CC is the carpet design brand of Cecilia Setterdahl.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug White Flower - Modern Cream Wool Beige Grey Flower & Yellow Lines Rustic
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
She uses bold colours and geometrical forms to create bespoke carpets. Cecilia is based in Dubai since 2015. Available in a per square meter price Hand-knotted 100% Afghan Wool / 10...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1900s Antique Afghan Rug
$1,900
1900s Antique Afghan Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
1900s Antique Afghan Rug
Category
Antique Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Turkish 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.
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