Zabihi Collection Small Mongolian Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Mongolian Animal Rug Details rug no. j3422 size 2' 2" x 4' 1" (66 x 124 cm)
Early 20th Century Mongolian Tang Animal Antique Rug
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Zabihi Collection Small Mongolian Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Mongolian Animal Rug Details rug no. j3422 size 2' 2" x 4' 1" (66 x 124 cm)
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Mounted Hand Hooked Pictorial Animals Rug-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand hooked pictorial farm scene rug with large chicken featured in the center.Originally found in New England.It is sewn on linen and mounted on a stretcher frame.Con...
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Zabihi Collection Large Antique Pictorial Indian Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Indian Pictorial Animal Large Rug. * this rug was featured and displayed by Eric Ross Interiors at the Nashville Flower Show House in October 2025 Details rug...
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Zabihi Collection Mongolian Animal Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Mongolian Pictorial Animal Rug Details rug no. j4554 size 5' 5" x 6' 2" (165 x 188 cm)
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$10,193
Zeikur Rug Animal Figures
Located in Ferrara, IT
This antique Zeikhur rug, hand-knotted around 1880 in the Caucasus, is a striking testament to traditional craftsmanship and cultural legacy. Measuring 186 × 120 cm, this rug is wove...
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Oversized Antique Rug in Red Open Field & Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design: Admirers of the craft may appreciate this very special antique rug for being not only an exceptional find from one of the most special provenances (Mahal rugs), but a...
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1900s Antique Animal Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Turkish Animal Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Square size pictorial Turkish sivas carpet from the early 20th century. 8'1'' x 8'3''
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Large Floor Size Turkish Animal Motif Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Floor Size Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish animal motif pictorial rug Measures: 17" x 31".
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Antique Needlework Animal Print Design Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...
Cotton
Antique Dramatic Bakhshaish Rug with Animal Pelt Design
Located in Milan, IT
This specific typology originates from a group of very early Anatolian rugs decorated by an axis element surrounded by two pairs of stylised animals.
Wool
Antique Agra Wool Rug with Animal Pictorials by Rug & Kilim, 1950-1959
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 10x12 antique Agra rug represents an iconic, museum-quality addition to Rug & Kilim’s Antique Collection—a transcendent, breathtaking exemplar o...
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Zabihi Collection North Indian Antique Larestan Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Indian Larestan Pictorial Animal Motif Carpet 6'8'' x 9'7''
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Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Animal Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
A scatter size village Turkish Rug with 4 gold camels on a bright red field hand-knotted in the middle of the 20th century rug no. r5501 size 3'9" x 4'7''
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Zabihi Collection 19th Century Indian Agra Animal Motif Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Antique Indian Agra rug with an animal pictorial pattern Measures: 8'2'' x 12'4".
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Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Animal Caravan Camel Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Turkish rug with a pictorial camel animal design Details rug no. r5498 size 2' 1" x 3' 8" (64 x 112 cm)
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1900s Oriental Animal Print Khotan Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Samarkand Rug with Animal Print Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Gray Animal Motif Turkish Fine Sivas Rug
Located in New York, NY
Accent size pictorial Turkish Sivas carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century. The gray field with a flurry of wild and exotic animals, accents in beige and crimson red. A co...
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Chinese Antique Pictorial Animal Elephant Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century fine quality Chinese animal pictorial rug featuring an anonymous blue elephant. 4'9'' x 7'8'' Decorative oriental, Chinese rugs and carpets have been a signif...
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Fine Antique Shirvan Rug with Stylised Animals and People
Located in Milan, IT
A charming indigo ground antique Shirvan rug, decorated by a central totemic-like element composed of an alternation of white and light blue hooked motif, flanked by a dense array of...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Animal Design Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian Animal design handwoven wool rug Size: 13'9" × 23'0" (419 × 701 cm) What makes antique Indian rugs so special are not only their exquisite designs, but also fascinatin...
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Zabihi Collection Worn Pictorial Animal Motif Rug, 6'3'' x 10'5''
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th Century Pictorial Aimal Motif All over design Distressed Rug Details rug no. j2610 size 6' 3" x 10' 5" (191 x 318 cm)
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Zabihi Collection Pictorial Dog Animal Antique Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A pictorial rug depicting a dog floating around different humans, animals, and figures on a red ground. 3'9'' x 6'2''
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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Indian Animal Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Indian animal botanic handmade wool rug Size: 13'4" × 17'7" (406 × 535 cm) An early 20th century antique Indian hunting carpet, the camel field with an overall pattern of b...
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Doris Leslie Blau Anitque Indian Animal Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Anitque Indian Animal Hand Knotted Wool Rug Size: 11'8" × 19'9" (355 × 601 cm) A late 19th century antique Indian rug having a tan field with an allover pattern of grouped floral mot...
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Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Rose Lavender Turkish Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size pictorial Turkish Sivas carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. The rose field with a flurry of wild and exotic animals, accents in beige and lavender. A conver...
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Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Meshed Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1900s Meshed Conversational Animal Motif Statement Rug Details rug no. j5036 size 10' 1" x 13' 5" (307 x 409 cm) rug type Meshed,Pictorial
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Zabihi Collection Antique Square Agra Pictorial Animal 19th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
A anmimal pictorial late 19th century antique Indian Agra small square rug. 6'1'' x 7'4'' The historic Indian city of Agra, best known as the home of the Taj Mahal, has a long and ...
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1900 Antique Animal Design Bessarabian Flat Weave Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...
Wool, Cotton
1900 Animal Style Design Flat Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...
Wool, Cotton
$4,540Sale Price|30% Off
Antique kilim Rug Caucasian Wool Geometric Kelim With Animal Pattern
Located in Wembley, GB
Crafted with meticulous hand-knotting, boasts a fusion of tradition and timeless elegance. The weave exudes a sense of authenticity, setting it apart as a truly exceptional find. The...
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Batou Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Chinese Batou Small animal pictorial Rug Details rug no. j5048 size 2'1'' x 4'
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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Indian Animal Design Wool Rug (Size Adjusted)
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Indian Animal Design Handmade Wool Carpet Size: 11'10" × 19'3" (360 × 586 cm) An early 20th century Indian antique garden carpet, the saffron field with an all-over design ...
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Zabihi Collection Ivory Blue Chinese Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Chinese Pictorial rug with an animal motif in light blue, navy and ivory Measures: 2'3' x 4'5''.
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$9,933Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Red Floor Rugs Caucasian Karabagh, Animal Pattern Handmade Carpet CHR37
Located in Wembley, GB
An excellent example of traditional Caucasian carpet rug weaving from the Karabagh region. These pictorial animal design patterned rugs can be the best element of home decor objects ...
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Turkish Sivas Animal Motif Prayer Worn Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century worn Turkish Sivas Prayer Niche Animal Motif Rug 4'1'' x 5'6'' item 30751
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19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Rug, Multi-Color Diamond Motifs, Animal Figures
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Set against a deep indigo ground that shifts to lighter tones toward one end, the rug features an engaging mix of abstracted diamonds, latch-hook medallions, and charming animal figu...
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Antique Taupe Turkish Sivas Animal Pictorial Hand Knotted Wool Rug 4'4 X 6'3
Located in New York, NY
This rug has a wonderful, detailed design with wild animals scattered all over the rug including the border.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Rare Round English Axminster Animal Design Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare Round Authentic English Axminster Animal Design Handmade Wool Rug Size: 14'2" × 14'2" (431 × 431 cm) Around early 19th century English Axminster carpet of exceptional charm, the...
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Antique Hooked Square Rug with Animal Pictorials & Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
While rare in all rugs, hooked rugs like this one are especially desirable for being one of the styles where animal depictions are celebrated, though each piece remains one of a kind.
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Late 19th Century Antique Animal Design Hand Woven Wool Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
this rare late 19th century Antique tribal rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring an all-over, repeating grid matrix of nested tribal squares and poly...
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Antique Hooked Rug with Animal Pictorials and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
While rare in all rugs, hooked rugs like this one are especially desirable for being one of the styles where animal depictions are celebrated, though each piece remains one of a kind.
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Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Animal Pictorial Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design: This folk art hooked rug features a whimsical animal motif framed by a distinctive rippling border pattern.
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Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Animal Pictorial Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This piece is one of the most beautiful rugs we’ve curated from this style, with an equally gorgeous and unique animal pictorial design over a polychromatic striped field for this cr...
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Antique Round Hooked Rug in Cream & Gray with Animal Pictorial Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This piece is one of the most beautiful rugs we’ve curated from this style, with an equally gorgeous and unique animal pictorial design for this craft, with a “welcome” woven on the ...
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Late 19th Century Pictorial Floral and Animal Design Antique Wool Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The design presents a lush garden and landscape scene, filled with flowering trees, delicate plants, birds, and animals, set against a light ground. The composition evokes a poetic v...
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Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Animal Pictorial Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This piece is one of the most beautiful rugs we’ve curated from this style, with an equally gorgeous and unique animal pictorial design for this craft.
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Mid Century Cream Traditional Luxury Pictorial Animal Antique Kerman Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1840 Kirman hand-woven wool rug, 4' x 7' (48 x 84 in), in cream tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. This mid-19th-century textile masterpiece bea...
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Kashmir silk rug with a small medallion design in garden of animals & flowers.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A good example of a Kashmir silk rug with a small medallion design, surrounded by a garden of animals and flowers.
Silk
Zabihi Collection Chinese Pictorial Animal Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Peking Chinese Pictorial Rug Details rug no. j4233 size 2' 3" x 4' 5" (69 x 135 cm)
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Antique Late 19th Century Silk Animal and Floral Design Room Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary deep azure field that serves as a dramatic canvas for the vibrant shifts of fuchsia, golden ochre, forest green, and ivo...
Silk
Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Tree & Animal Pictorials from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Connoisseurs may admire the carefully hand-knotted bulls and trees that come alive in a color palette of beige/brown, red, blue and black, lending an air of vibrancy and authenticity...
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Antique Peking Rug, Four Auspicious Animals on Camel, c.1900, 4'4"×2'2" - 1N135
Located in Bordeaux, FR
The four auspicious animals — qilin, phoenix, crane, and spotted deer — constitute a complete iconographic program of the highest cultural intentionality: this is not a decorative ru...
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Soulful Nomadic Antique Kurdish Runner with Mystical Animals
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Uma Soulful Nomadic Antique Runner About: How can a piece get so soulful? What makes a rug endlessly gorgeous? You look at this rug and you get teleported back to a village in the ...
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Antique Circa 1900 Oriental Animal Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug 3'4 X 8'5
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand-knotted rug, traditionally crafted by skilled artisans using fine-quality wool. The hand-knotted construction gives the rug its individual character, texture, and la...
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1920s Blue Animal Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 6'x8'9" Hooked Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 6' x 8'9" (72 x 105 in), in blue tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. 1920s C...
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Zabihi Collection Distressed Green Animal Motif Doroksh Carpet, 10'2'' x 12'10''
Located in New York, NY
a 19th-century distressed Persian Doroksh Rug with a hunting animal design on a green field Details rug no. j5010 size 10' 2" x 12' 10" (310 x 391 cm)
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Animal Motif Tibetan Large Lumbar Size Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Bolster size pillow made from a mid-19th century animal motif Tibetan rug in red blue and camel. Backed in cotton, zipper closure provided too.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Gabbeh with Playful Animal Motifs in Earth Tones
Located in New York, NY
Ref DB12139
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Unusual Antique Turkish Kayseri Table Cover Carpet
Located in Aspen, CO
It has a pictorial motif that is reminiscent of the 17th century animal rugs of Persia, India, and the Ottoman Empire.
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Nomadic Persian Shiraz Rug with Animal Motif, circa 1900
Located in Northridge, CA
Nomadic Persian Shiraz rug with animal motif (camel, goat, rooster, duck, dog) circa 1900 Measures: 7' x 9' 10" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field: Rust Border: Char...
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Signed Kurdish Serapi Area Rug with Abrash and Animal Motif, circa 1900
Located in Northridge, CA
Signed Kurdish Serapi Area rug with abrash and goat motif circa 1900 Measures: 9' 3" x 6' 11" Hand-knotted wool pile with abrash, cotton foundation Field: Rust-Red Border: Ivory...
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Antique Agra with Animals Design, circa 1900
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, abrash wool pile on a cotton foundation. Fine, 400 KPSI Circa 1900 Dimensions: 5'11" x 7' Origin: India Condition: Excellent condition, with even low pile Field...
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Antique Pictorial Tabriz with Animals
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine quality, early 17th century design. Lattice background on ivory field. Persian tiles from 10th to 17th used this motif.
Wool
Unavailable
W 35.04 in L 57.49 in
Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
Vintage Peking throw rug with Asian temple lion design. Buddhist serenity in a meditative piece. Stunning blue rug with very simple design, no borders, just a charming Fo dog in t...
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Azerbaijan Sumak Bag face with Animals
Located in New York, NY
Sumak Bag face with Animals, Azerbaijan, Iran
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Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia
Located in New York, NY
This rug is a unique interpretation of the traditional symmetrical columnar niche format depicting a waq-waq tree, a Persian oracular tree whose branches bear fruit with the heads of...
Silk
Antique Pictorial Karabagh with Horses and Dogs
Located in Aspen, CO
The other animals depicted in the rug, including the dog, owl, cat, birds signify the tranquility of the home.
Wool
Antique Kazak Carpet Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rug fragment showing edge details including 2 fanciful striped animals.
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Artistic Small Size Antique Persian Pictorial Kashan Animal Rug 1'7" x 2'9"
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully Artistic Small Size Antique Persian Pictorial Kashan Animal Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Early 20th Century
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Spectacular Persian Pictorial Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Persian Meshed Pictorial rug from the late 19th century with an array of animals on soft gray-blue field and camel/tan color border Measures: 10'2'' x 14'4''.
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18th Century Antique Chinese Animal Rug. Size: 4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18th Century Antique Chinese Animal Rug, Origin: China, Circa date: 18th Century.
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Folk Art Persian Malayer Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind early-20th century highly decorative caliber Pictorial Persian Malayer rug with floating animals running across the border and field.
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Zabihi Collection Antique Pictorial Indian Garden Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Indian Animal Design Garden Box Rug in light colors Details rug no. j3959 size 11' x 14' 3" (335 x 434 cm)
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Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Gray Field Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian tabriz Rug with a flurry and variety large animals floating on a cloudy gray ground and copper color border Details rug no. j4060 size 4' 8" x 6' 1" (142 x 185 cm)
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Zabihi Collection Large Camels Horses Antique Oushak Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century antique Oushak conversation rug with 4 large camels and 4 smaller blue horses floating on a red ground rug no. j3182 size 9' 4" x 11' (284 x 335 cm). ...
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Zabihi Collection Palace Size Indo Tabriz Pictorial Animal Rug, 14'10'' x 21'2''
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Indo Tabriz large Animal Motif Rug in neutral colors Details rug no. j4184 size 14' 10" x 21' 2" (452 x 645 cm) rug type Pictorial,Tabriz
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1910s Beige Antique Persian Kerman with Poetry and Animals Rug - 13'7" x 19'9"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This handcrafted Persian Kerman poetry and animals is an authentic oversize oriental rug. This exclusive piece has been knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian wea...
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Persian Pictorial Animal Landscape Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare oversize antique Persian Isfahan pictorial animal rug from the late 19th century. All different type of animals found in the field and border, elephants, rabbits, snakes, bird...
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Antique Tibetan Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Tibetan throw-size pictorial animal rug. Measures: 2'1" x 4'1''
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Antique Persian Khorassan Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Khorassan carpet from the turn of the 20th century depicting a pictorial design of a Persian hunting ground. Antique and vintage animal rugs are desired for bot...
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Whimsical Karabagh Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Russian Karabagh rug with a flurry of animals and different humans on a neutral field.
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Animal Motif Spanish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Although Spain is not generally thought of as a rug producing region, Spanish rugs represent the most venerable and honored tradition of rug production in Europe, going back to the t...
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Room Size Persian Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular early 20th century one of a kind Persian Malayer Animal Pictorial Room Size Rug. Large animals floating on a pink field, border is light blue.
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Blue Chinese Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Chinese Pictorial rug with an animal motif in navy and brown Measures: 2'1' x 4'1''.
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Antique Baluch Rug with Animal Border
Located in New York, NY
An antique Tribal rug from the Iran-Afghan border area, attributed to groups generally defined as Baluch.
Wool
Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Rug
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
They still make for sought out after collectible and decorative type of rugs with todays decor. They can also be used as wall hangings too especially the ones with cypress tree, pray...
Wool, Cotton
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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