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Handmade Afghan Runner Rug, Tribal Motif, Wool & Cotton, 1950
Handmade Afghan Runner Rug, Tribal Motif, Wool & Cotton, 1950

Handmade Afghan Runner Rug, Tribal Motif, Wool & Cotton, 1950

Located in Wembley, GB

excellent condition, ready for use. Handmade runner rug Afghan carpet tribal motif 94 x 445 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Rustic Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Antique Hand-Woven Kilim Rug from Balucestan, Afghanistan, Circa 1950
Antique Hand-Woven Kilim Rug from Balucestan, Afghanistan, Circa 1950

Antique Hand-Woven Kilim Rug from Balucestan, Afghanistan, Circa 1950

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Baluci nomads are living among Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. nr. 308.

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Small Vintage Afghan Tribal Prayer Rug, hand knotted, Afghanistan 1950s
Small Vintage Afghan Tribal Prayer Rug, hand knotted, Afghanistan 1950s

Small Vintage Afghan Tribal Prayer Rug, hand knotted, Afghanistan 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a small vintage hand-knotted wool Afghan Adraskand prayer rug. It is

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1044
Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1044

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1044

$287Sale Price|75% Off

W 19.69 in L 33.08 in

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1044

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Afghan Baluch rug in unusual tribal design and beautiful combination of colors

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Baluch Rug Vintage Afghan Handwoven Red Wool Area Rug
Baluch Rug Vintage Afghan Handwoven Red Wool Area Rug

Baluch Rug Vintage Afghan Handwoven Red Wool Area Rug

$380Sale Price|20% Off

W 33.47 in L 45.28 in

Baluch Rug Vintage Afghan Handwoven Red Wool Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This beautiful red rug is a vintage Afghan Baluch, woven by hand in the mid 20th century, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Hand Woven Runner Rug, Vintage Oriental Wool Afghan Wool Area Rug
Hand Woven Runner Rug, Vintage Oriental Wool Afghan Wool Area Rug

Hand Woven Runner Rug, Vintage Oriental Wool Afghan Wool Area Rug

$1,884Sale Price|25% Off

W 46.07 in L 167.33 in

Hand Woven Runner Rug, Vintage Oriental Wool Afghan Wool Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This beautiful wool rug was handwoven in Afghanistan in 1950. This beautiful wool rug features a

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Tekke Rug, Afghanistan 1950s
Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Tekke Rug, Afghanistan 1950s

Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Tekke Rug, Afghanistan 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

characteristic of Turkmen and Afghan tribal weaving. Made in the 1950s. The rug is in very good condition. When

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Stripes
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Stripes

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Stripes

Located in Long Island City, NY

Exemplary of nomadic design, this 6x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, handwoven in wool with a red

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 2x5 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 6x8 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, with stripes in red

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 2x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 2x5 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 2x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 2x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 2x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 2x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage hand-knitted Baluch rug with geometric pattern, Afghanistan 1950s
Vintage hand-knitted Baluch rug with geometric pattern, Afghanistan 1950s

Vintage hand-knitted Baluch rug with geometric pattern, Afghanistan 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

the Northern Afghanistan regions. The rug is very good vintage condition with very few signs of time

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x6 Baluch Afghan rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x4 Baluch Afghan rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x4 Baluch Afghan rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x5 Baluch Afghan rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x10 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, originating circa 1950-1960, is an

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x12 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 6x14 vintage Afghan tribal kilim and gallery runner rug

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x10 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, originating circa 1950-1960, is an

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Baluch prayer rug in natural dyed wool, Afghanistan 1950s
Vintage Persian Baluch prayer rug in natural dyed wool, Afghanistan 1950s

Vintage Persian Baluch prayer rug in natural dyed wool, Afghanistan 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

traditionally crafted by nomadic tribes in the border regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan. These rugs are

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x12 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug features a minimal

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tribal Afghan Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tribal Afghan Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tribal Afghan Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 4x8 vintage tribal Afghan kilim rug features vibrant

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Medallions, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim Runner Rug, with Medallions, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x12 vintage tribal Afghan kilim runner rug features

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x9 vintage tribal Afghan kilim rug features vibrant

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x7 vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug in red, features a play

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Rich Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Rich Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Rich Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 6x10 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, in masculine hues of

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x12 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug originating circa 1950-1960, with

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan tribal Kilim rug, with Vertical Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan tribal Kilim rug, with Vertical Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan tribal Kilim rug, with Vertical Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Featuring a colorway of red, blue and off-white, this 5x7 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, originating circa 1950-1960, is a

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 1x6 vintage Afghan kilim runner rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x12 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Red & Black Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Red & Black Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Red & Black Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x5 Baluch Afghan rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Exemplary of nomadic design, this 6x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, handwoven in wool with a red

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug with its all over geometric patterns

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 4x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Red & Blue Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Red & Blue Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Red & Blue Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x4 Baluch Afghan rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x12 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Beige/Brown Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Beige/Brown Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim rug, with Beige/Brown Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 6x10 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, in beige/brown, features

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim Rug in Red, with Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim Rug in Red, with Medallions, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim Rug in Red, with Medallions, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x11 vintage tribal Afghan kilim rug features vibrant

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Vintage 1950s 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

. With a versatile colour palette of deep orange and contrasting deep blue tones, this eye-catching rug

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Runner Rug with Open Field, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Runner Rug with Open Field, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Runner Rug with Open Field, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, originating from Afghanistan circa 1950-1960, its 2x6 size and design may

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug in Red, with Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug in Red, with Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug in Red, with Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 5x7 vintage tribal Afghan Kilim rug in red, features

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Early 20th Century Afghan Kochi Sumak/Kilim
Early 20th Century Afghan Kochi Sumak/Kilim

Early 20th Century Afghan Kochi Sumak/Kilim

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Authentic Afghan Kochi Sumak circa 1950. Measures: 304 x 109cm Material: Wool on wool This is

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Jijim Rug / Bed Cover, Afghanistan
Vintage Jijim Rug / Bed Cover, Afghanistan

Vintage Jijim Rug / Bed Cover, Afghanistan

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H 0.33 in W 102 in D 67.5 in

Vintage Jijim Rug / Bed Cover, Afghanistan

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Jijim rug / bed cover, Afghanistan. A flat weave vegetable dyed wool in narrow strips

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kizyl Ayak Turkmen Prayer Rug, Circa 1950
Vintage Afghan Kizyl Ayak Turkmen Prayer Rug, Circa 1950

Vintage Afghan Kizyl Ayak Turkmen Prayer Rug, Circa 1950

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Vintage Afghan prayer rug with two rows of five guls to the field and a ram’s horn mihrab at the

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20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Vintage Afghan Ersari, Circa 1950's
Vintage Afghan Ersari, Circa 1950's

Vintage Afghan Ersari, Circa 1950's

Located in New York, NY

weave, and all wool construction. Classic mid-20th century Afghan work. Rug Size 8'4x11

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Mid-20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Afghan Beshir Turkmen Prayer Rug, Dated 1328, Circa 1950
Vintage Afghan Beshir Turkmen Prayer Rug, Dated 1328, Circa 1950

Vintage Afghan Beshir Turkmen Prayer Rug, Dated 1328, Circa 1950

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Vintage Afghan Beshir Turkmen prayer rug with rams horn design to the Mihrab Circa 1950 A very

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20th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Antique Afghan Bokara Carpet
Antique Afghan Bokara Carpet

Antique Afghan Bokara Carpet

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W 140 in L 276 in

Antique Afghan Bokara Carpet

Located in Port Washington, NY

Unusual size Bokara carpet.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Vintage Afghan Bokhara Mat
Vintage Afghan Bokhara Mat

Vintage Afghan Bokhara Mat

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W 20 in L 27 in

Vintage Afghan Bokhara Mat

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Afghan Bokhara Mat, hand knotted, circa 1950s.  

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Vintage 1950s Afghan More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Afghan Ersari Carpet
Midcentury Afghan Ersari Carpet

Midcentury Afghan Ersari Carpet

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H 171 in W 130 in L 171 in

Midcentury Afghan Ersari Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This nomadic Turkmen carpet shows four columns of characteristic tribal octagonal guls detailed in navy and red, set against the dark wine red, abrashed ground. At each end is a flat...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Afghan Kilim, 1950s, 1P86
Handmade Vintage Afghan Kilim, 1950s, 1P86

Handmade Vintage Afghan Kilim, 1950s, 1P86

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage kilim from Central Asia in original good condition. The rug is from the middle of

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Afghan Kilim Grey Rug 4.7' x 7.8', 1950s, 1Q46
Handmade Vintage Afghan Kilim Grey Rug 4.7' x 7.8', 1950s, 1Q46

Handmade Vintage Afghan Kilim Grey Rug 4.7' x 7.8', 1950s, 1Q46

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Afghan tradition. This Handmade Vintage Afghan Kilim Grey Rug tells a story of culture, artistry, and

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Vintage 1950s French Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Set Of Handmade Vintage Afghan Ersari Rugs 1.7' x 4.9', 1950s - 1S26
Set Of Handmade Vintage Afghan Ersari Rugs 1.7' x 4.9', 1950s - 1S26

Set Of Handmade Vintage Afghan Ersari Rugs 1.7' x 4.9', 1950s - 1S26

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Indulge in the rich tapestry of Afghan heritage with our Set of Handmade Vintage Afghan Ersari Rugs

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Vintage 1950s Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Kilim Rug
Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Kilim Rug

Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Kilim Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous mid-20th century Afghani kilim with an all-over diamond pattern woven in pale indigo, green, orange, and pink vegetable dyed wool, surrounded by a complex border containin...

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Red Runner Rug, Traditional Oriental Vintage Carpet Rug
Handwoven Red Runner Rug, Traditional Oriental Vintage Carpet Rug

Handwoven Red Runner Rug, Traditional Oriental Vintage Carpet Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This handwoven wool runner rug was constructed in 1950 and featured a fantastic repeat medallion

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Afghani Wool Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1950s
Vintage Afghani Wool Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1950s

Vintage Afghani Wool Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Afghani wool rug, hand knotted, circa 1950s Design: All-over An Afghan rug (or Afghan

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Ersari Rug, 1950s, 1Q0059
Handmade Vintage Ersari Rug, 1950s, 1Q0059

Handmade Vintage Ersari Rug, 1950s, 1Q0059

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Afghan Ersari narrow runner. The rug is from the middle of 20th century in

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghani Bashir Rug
Vintage Afghani Bashir Rug

Vintage Afghani Bashir Rug

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W 83 in L 116 in

Vintage Afghani Bashir Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful vintage Afghani Turkman rug with an all-over pattern of diamond and round patterned

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ivory Vintage Persian Kashan Evenly Worn Hand Knotted Rug
Ivory Vintage Persian Kashan Evenly Worn Hand Knotted Rug

Ivory Vintage Persian Kashan Evenly Worn Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

knotted rug. It has been knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weaving craftsmanship

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Other More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Oriental Runner Vintage Rug Traditional Handmade Carpet Red Wool Runner
Oriental Runner Vintage Rug Traditional Handmade Carpet Red Wool Runner

Oriental Runner Vintage Rug Traditional Handmade Carpet Red Wool Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This elegant wool runner rug was woven by hand in the 1950s. It features a fantastic central

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Uzbek Kilim
Uzbek Kilim

Uzbek Kilim

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W 96 in L 169 in

Uzbek Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Large tribal kilim by Uzbek weavers from Afghanistan. Very high quality weave, great wool and

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Vintage 1950s Afghan More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Large Uzbek Kilim
Large Uzbek Kilim

Large Uzbek Kilim

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W 125 in L 201 in

Large Uzbek Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Large tribal kilim by Uzbek weavers from Afghanistan. Very high quality wool and tight weave, not

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Baluch Carpet
Baluch Carpet

Baluch Carpet

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W 83 in L 151 in

Baluch Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage tribal carpet with dramatic colors and design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Uzbek Kilim
Uzbek Kilim

Uzbek Kilim

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W 113 in L 132 in

Uzbek Kilim

Located in New York, NY

A great old Uzbek kilim in a rare squarish size. Much more colorful and of higher quality than the dull brown copies.

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Baluch Bag Face
Baluch Bag Face

Baluch Bag Face

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W 32 in L 31 in

Baluch Bag Face

Located in New York, NY

floor rug, but also interesting enough to be a wall hanging.

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan More Carpets

Materials

Brocade, Wool, Goat Hair

Baluch Kilim Runner
Baluch Kilim Runner

Baluch Kilim Runner

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W 32 in L 112 in

Baluch Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

A very good quality tribal runner with lovely colors

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan More Carpets

Materials

Brocade, Wool, Goat Hair

Baluch "Balisht"
Baluch "Balisht"

Baluch "Balisht"

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W 46 in L 25 in

Baluch "Balisht"

Located in New York, NY

Iran and Afghanistan. Such pieces were used either for storage and transport of personal belongings or

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Turkmen Carpet
Large Turkmen Carpet

Large Turkmen Carpet

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W 130 in L 180 in

Large Turkmen Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Large Turkmen carpet from Afghanistan, in excellent condition with luminous wool.

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Baluch Kilim Runners
Pair of Baluch Kilim Runners

Pair of Baluch Kilim Runners

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W 36 in L 137 in

Pair of Baluch Kilim Runners

Located in New York, NY

A very useful and sturdy pair of kilim runners, attributed to Baluch weavers of Afghanistan

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Baluch Kilim Runner
Baluch Kilim Runner

Baluch Kilim Runner

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W 34 in L 114 in

Baluch Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

A tribal runner kilim from Afghan-Iran border region, woven in multiple brocading techniques.

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Brocade, Wool, Goat Hair

Uzbek Kilim
Uzbek Kilim

Uzbek Kilim

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W 99 in L 122 in

Uzbek Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Very good quality example of this familiar type, in excellent condition. A very useful size too.

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Baluch Kilim Runner
Baluch Kilim Runner

Baluch Kilim Runner

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W 28 in L 144 in

Baluch Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

A skinny and long tribal runner by the Baluch, woven in intricate warp substitution technique. Very tight and heavy; suitable for high traffic.

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Baluch Kilim Runner
Baluch Kilim Runner

Baluch Kilim Runner

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W 27 in L 86 in

Baluch Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

A very nice and increasingly hard-to-find tribal flatweave in small runner format, woven in a mixture of techniques - plain panels in camel alternating with finely brocaded bands.

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Baluch Kilim Runner
Baluch Kilim Runner

Baluch Kilim Runner

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W 63 in L 162 in

Baluch Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

A larger than usual kilim runner that features multiple techniques of weaving in bands.

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Brocade, Wool, Goat Hair

Uzbek Kilim
Uzbek Kilim

Uzbek Kilim

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W 84 in L 168 in

Uzbek Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Uzbek kilim with typical vibrant color palette and lots of interesting design details. Very sturdy type.

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rug Pillow Large Midcentury
Antique Rug Pillow Large Midcentury

Antique Rug Pillow Large Midcentury

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H 5.91 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in

Antique Rug Pillow Large Midcentury

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Beautiful hand knotted antique rug pillow, wool pile. Worn to perfection. Kilim back. Midcentury

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Bohemian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Antique Carpet Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950, Traditional Tribal Design Handmade Rug
Antique Carpet Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950, Traditional Tribal Design Handmade Rug

Antique Carpet Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950, Traditional Tribal Design Handmade Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

organic vegetable dyes, in 1950. Antique carpet Afghan Baluch rug, 1950, traditional tribal design

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1060
Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1060

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1060

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Afghan Baluch rug in bright red and dark blue shades. The rug is from the middle

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C902
Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C902

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C902

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Afghan Baluch rug in red color and prayer design. The rug has been made in wool in

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Afghan Vintage Ersari Rug, 1950s, 1C893
Handmade Afghan Vintage Ersari Rug, 1950s, 1C893

Handmade Afghan Vintage Ersari Rug, 1950s, 1C893

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade semi-antique Afghan Ersari rug in traditional design. The rug has been made in wool in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Afghan Ersari Rug, 1950s, 1C668
Handmade Vintage Afghan Ersari Rug, 1950s, 1C668

Handmade Vintage Afghan Ersari Rug, 1950s, 1C668

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Afghan Ersari rug from the middle of 20th century. It is in original good

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x9 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, originating circa 1950-1960, is an

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Tribal Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x10 Afghan tribal kilim rug is an extraordinarily simple piece with

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation

Category

Vintage 1920s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug in Brown with Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug in Brown with Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug in Brown with Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim rug, is a collectible

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Red, Blue & Black Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Red, Blue & Black Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Red, Blue & Black Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x4 Baluch Afghan rug of the 1950s is one of the latest to enter Rug

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim, in Black with Burgundy Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim, in Black with Burgundy Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim, in Black with Burgundy Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2x5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim in Gray with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Gray with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim in Gray with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2×5 vintage Afghan tribal kilim, is a collectible tribal

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug 1950s, 1C1069
Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug 1950s, 1C1069

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug 1950s, 1C1069

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Introducing our captivating Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug from the 1950s. This exquisite rug

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Amazing Vintage Bashir Kilim Rug
Amazing Vintage Bashir Kilim Rug

Amazing Vintage Bashir Kilim Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An amazing vintage Bashir Kilimanjaros rug with a striped pattern composed of multiple geometric

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gray Vintage Worn Down Runner Persian Karajeh Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Gray Vintage Worn Down Runner Persian Karajeh Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug

Gray Vintage Worn Down Runner Persian Karajeh Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghani tribal Kilim runner rug, in Beige/brown, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghani tribal Kilim runner rug, in Beige/brown, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghani tribal Kilim runner rug, in Beige/brown, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 2x7 vintage Afghan tribal kilim runner rug, is an exciting

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tribal Kilim rug in Polychromatic Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tribal Kilim rug in Polychromatic Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tribal Kilim rug in Polychromatic Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

in wool, it originates from Afghanistan circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This square flat weave

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Afghan Rug 1950 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Afghan rug 1950 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Afghan rug 1950 — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Afghan rug 1950 — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Afghan rug 1950 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Afghan rug 1950 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rug & Kilim produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Afghan Rug 1950?

The average selling price for a Afghan rug 1950 at 1stDibs is $1,585, while they’re typically $193 on the low end and $30,560 for the highest priced.

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.