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Animal Motif Wool Rugs

Pictorial Bakshaish Animal Motif Rug
Pictorial Bakshaish Animal Motif Rug

Pictorial Bakshaish Animal Motif Rug

$70,000

W 117 in L 168 in

Pictorial Bakshaish Animal Motif Rug

Located in New York, NY

Rare early 20th-century pictorial animal Bakshaish rug with various sheep and pigeons floating

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Neutral Wool Kashkooli Rug with Springtime Scene and Animal Motifs, 4x6
Neutral Wool Kashkooli Rug with Springtime Scene and Animal Motifs, 4x6

Neutral Wool Kashkooli Rug with Springtime Scene and Animal Motifs, 4x6

Located in New York, NY

, small tribal carpet, 4x6 wool rug, rustic modern rug, organic modern carpet, woven animal motif rug

Category

2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Wool Rug with Stylized Animal Motif, Green and Ivory, 2x3
Vintage Persian Wool Rug with Stylized Animal Motif, Green and Ivory, 2x3

Vintage Persian Wool Rug with Stylized Animal Motif, Green and Ivory, 2x3

Located in New York, NY

—an antique of the future. Features • Hand-knotted wool construction • Circa 1990s • Stylized animal

Category

1990s Persian Primitive Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Sumak Tribal Animal Motif Kilim Rug
Persian Sumak Tribal Animal Motif Kilim Rug

Persian Sumak Tribal Animal Motif Kilim Rug

$1,240Sale Price|20% Off

W 50 in L 77 in

Persian Sumak Tribal Animal Motif Kilim Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

is geometric with animal motif designs. The base color is cream and the border is multi. The size is

Category

Early 2000s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Turkish Pictorial Rug
Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Turkish Pictorial Rug

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Turkish Pictorial Rug

Located in New York, NY

Interesting Turkish rug we purchased depicting different animal figures on a silver colored field

Category

20th Century Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pictorial Bakshaish Animal Motif Rug, Northwest Persia
Pictorial Bakshaish Animal Motif Rug, Northwest Persia

Pictorial Bakshaish Animal Motif Rug, Northwest Persia

Located in New York, NY

Rare pictorial Bakshaish rug with different animals woven within the field. The best Bakshaish

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Blue Indian Large Rug
Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Blue Indian Large Rug

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Blue Indian Large Rug

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th century Blue and soft brown Indian Animal Motif Rug Details rug no. j4197 size 10

Category

20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Floor Size Turkish Animal Motif Rug Pillow
Large Floor Size Turkish Animal Motif Rug Pillow

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wool

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Motif Vintage Turkish Rug
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Motif Vintage Turkish Rug

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Motif Vintage Turkish Rug

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Turkish Anatolian accent intermediate size rug depicting a pair of large lions in between

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Animal Motif Persian Tabriz Oversize Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Animal Motif Persian Tabriz Oversize Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Animal Motif Persian Tabriz Oversize Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Persian Tabriz Pictorial Animal Large-size Rug in neutral colors Details

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Crazy Animal Motif South Persian Pictorial Rug
Zabihi Collection Crazy Animal Motif South Persian Pictorial Rug

Zabihi Collection Crazy Animal Motif South Persian Pictorial Rug

Located in New York, NY

a crazy late 20th-century one-of-a-kind Animal motif rug. It seems like every animal you can think

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Pictorial Rug with Tribal Animal Motifs - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Kars Pictorial Rug with Tribal Animal Motifs - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Kars Pictorial Rug with Tribal Animal Motifs - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in premium wool circa 1950–1960, this 6x7 vintage Kars rug is a soulful treasure from

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Indian Agra Animal Motif Rug
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Indian Agra Animal Motif Rug

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Vintage Persian Gabbeh Checkerboard Rug with Animal Motifs
Colorful Vintage Persian Gabbeh Checkerboard Rug with Animal Motifs

Colorful Vintage Persian Gabbeh Checkerboard Rug with Animal Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug radiates a rarefied charm that elevates it far beyond the

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Multi-Color Tribal Animal Motif Sumak Kilim Rug
Persian Multi-Color Tribal Animal Motif Sumak Kilim Rug

Persian Multi-Color Tribal Animal Motif Sumak Kilim Rug

$1,240Sale Price|20% Off

W 46 in L 80 in

Persian Multi-Color Tribal Animal Motif Sumak Kilim Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

is geometric with animal motif designs. The base color is cream and the border is dark blue. The size

Category

Early 2000s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

1960's Persian Qashqai Kilim Rug with Animal Motifs
1960's Persian Qashqai Kilim Rug with Animal Motifs

1960's Persian Qashqai Kilim Rug with Animal Motifs

$3,696Sale Price|20% Off

W 84 in L 121 in

1960's Persian Qashqai Kilim Rug with Animal Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

61152 Vintage Persian Qashqai Kilim Rug, 07'00 x 10'01. Echoing the nomadic spirit of the Qashqai

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Persian Meshed Early 20th Century Rug
Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Persian Meshed Early 20th Century Rug

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Persian Meshed Early 20th Century Rug

Located in New York, NY

A stunning 1900s Persian Meshed Conversational Animal Motif Statement Rug Details rug no. j5036

Category

Early 20th Century Medieval Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Gray Animal Motif Turkish Fine Sivas Rug
Zabihi Collection Gray Animal Motif Turkish Fine Sivas Rug

Zabihi Collection Gray Animal Motif Turkish Fine Sivas Rug

Located in New York, NY

field with a flurry of wild and exotic animals, accents in beige and crimson red. A conversation piece

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Rose Lavender Turkish Room Size Rug
Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Rose Lavender Turkish Room Size Rug

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Rose Lavender Turkish Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

field with a flurry of wild and exotic animals, accents in beige and lavender. A conversation piece that

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Luri Gabbeh Rug, Pictorial Tribal Village Design, Animal Motif, 3x4
Persian Luri Gabbeh Rug, Pictorial Tribal Village Design, Animal Motif, 3x4

Persian Luri Gabbeh Rug, Pictorial Tribal Village Design, Animal Motif, 3x4

Located in New York, NY

scene, woven with a playful mix of geometric forms, stylized trees, and animal motifs. Hand-knotted by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug  Primitive Animal & Tree of Life Motif 5x8
Antique Persian Malayer Rug  Primitive Animal & Tree of Life Motif 5x8

Antique Persian Malayer Rug Primitive Animal & Tree of Life Motif 5x8

Located in Norwalk, CT

wool and natural dyes, this 5x8 rug is ideal for a study, library, or unique living space. This rug

Category

20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue Pictorial Animal Motifs by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue Pictorial Animal Motifs by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue Pictorial Animal Motifs by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A vintage 2x3 Persian Gabbeh rug, from a grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug Animal and Cross Motifs
Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug Animal and Cross Motifs

Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug Animal and Cross Motifs

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Turkish rug features stylized animals, geometric medallions, and cross-like forms on a

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Turkish Dowry Kilim
Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Turkish Dowry Kilim

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Turkish Dowry Kilim

Located in New York, NY

3rd quarter of a 20th century Turkish Kilim with a scenic animal motif design given as a dowry gift

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Animal Motif Tibetan Large Lumbar Size Pillow
Animal Motif Tibetan Large Lumbar Size Pillow

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Fine Square Malayer with Animal Motifs, circa 1970
Fine Square Malayer with Animal Motifs, circa 1970

Fine Square Malayer with Animal Motifs, circa 1970

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Lion, deer and bird designs. circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Runner – Crimson Field with Floral and Animal Motifs
Antique Malayer Runner – Crimson Field with Floral and Animal Motifs

Antique Malayer Runner – Crimson Field with Floral and Animal Motifs

Located in New York, NY

, abstract animals, and geometric vinework. The palette—anchored by deep indigo, ivory, and soft camel

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Oversized Carpet with Floral Garden Design and Animal Motifs
Antique Kerman Oversized Carpet with Floral Garden Design and Animal Motifs

Antique Kerman Oversized Carpet with Floral Garden Design and Animal Motifs

Located in Barueri, SP, BR

animal figures arranged in patterned bands. The result is a richly layered visual story that rewards

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Caucasian Soumak Wool Rug Pillow With Animal Motifs
Large Caucasian Soumak Wool Rug Pillow With Animal Motifs

Large Caucasian Soumak Wool Rug Pillow With Animal Motifs

Located in New York, NY

Large Caucasian Soumak wool rug pillow handwoven with animal motifs and tribal geometric patterns

Category

Mid-20th Century Caucasian Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Kilims Oriental Area Rug, Traditional Sumakh Kilim Red Wool Carpet
Handwoven Kilims Oriental Area Rug, Traditional Sumakh Kilim Red Wool Carpet

Handwoven Kilims Oriental Area Rug, Traditional Sumakh Kilim Red Wool Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This fine wool rug is an excellent example of oriental Geometric Floral motifs that decorate the

Category

Vintage 1960s Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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Nomadic Persian Shiraz Rug with Animal Motif, circa 1900
Nomadic Persian Shiraz Rug with Animal Motif, circa 1900

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Signed Kurdish Serapi Area Rug with Abrash and Animal Motif, circa 1900
Signed Kurdish Serapi Area Rug with Abrash and Animal Motif, circa 1900

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Bag with Animal Motif, circa 1960
Vintage Persian Bag with Animal Motif, circa 1960

Vintage Persian Bag with Animal Motif, circa 1960

Located in Northridge, CA

Vintage Persian bag with animal motifs. Horse design throughout border and bird design in field

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Signed Persian Tabriz with Animal Motif, circa 1940
Antique Signed Persian Tabriz with Animal Motif, circa 1940

Antique Signed Persian Tabriz with Animal Motif, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Antique signed Persian Tabriz with animal motif. (deer, bird, tiger, lion) circa 1940. Measures

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz / Serapi Runner -Rust, Cream, Blues, Tribal / Animal Motif
Vintage Persian Heriz / Serapi Runner -Rust, Cream, Blues, Tribal / Animal Motif

Vintage Persian Heriz / Serapi Runner -Rust, Cream, Blues, Tribal / Animal Motif

Located in Blacksburg, VA

reminiscent of the full size Serapi rug design. Another interesting aspect to this rug is the joyful animal

Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Animal Motif Spanish Rug
Animal Motif Spanish Rug

Animal Motif Spanish Rug

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W 122 in L 137 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Karabagh Rug with Animal Motifs
Antique Karabagh Rug with Animal Motifs

Antique Karabagh Rug with Animal Motifs

Located in New York, NY

On a lightly abrashed straw field lions and bears attacked spotted deer while wolves and foxes run about, all amid small diamonds, palmettes and leaves, detailed in dark brown, grey,...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Animal Motif Antique Tabriz Persian Rug
Large Animal Motif Antique Tabriz Persian Rug

Large Animal Motif Antique Tabriz Persian Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pink Room Size Geometric Swan Animal Motif Turkish Rug
Pink Room Size Geometric Swan Animal Motif Turkish Rug

Pink Room Size Geometric Swan Animal Motif Turkish Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish rug with an all-over geometric design with swans spotted in between the brown

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Pictorial Camel Horse Animal Motif Throw Rug
Light Blue Pictorial Camel Horse Animal Motif Throw Rug

Light Blue Pictorial Camel Horse Animal Motif Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Turkish pictorial rug woven in central turkey depicting a large camel and a small

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Silver Ancient Animal Motifs Design With Peshawar Hand Knotted Rug
Silver Ancient Animal Motifs Design With Peshawar Hand Knotted Rug

Silver Ancient Animal Motifs Design With Peshawar Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Silver Ancient Animal Motifs design with Peshawar hand

Category

2010s Afghan Other More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Souf Motif Animal Flatweave
Zabihi Collection Souf Motif Animal Flatweave

Zabihi Collection Souf Motif Animal Flatweave

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish Kilim Souf rug with an animal motif on an ivory field Measures: 2'7'' x 2'9

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Prairie School Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Animal Motif Sultanabad Carpet
19th Century Animal Motif Sultanabad Carpet

19th Century Animal Motif Sultanabad Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful late 19th century worn Persian Sultanabad rug with an all-over large scale animal pattern

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Silk, Animal Motif, 1950s, 1K01
Handmade Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Silk, Animal Motif, 1950s, 1K01

Handmade Vintage Persian Nain Rug with Silk, Animal Motif, 1950s, 1K01

Located in Bordeaux, FR

harmonious blend of traditional Persian motifs and delicate animal figures ensures this rug remains an

Category

Vintage 1950s German Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Large Animal Motif Antique Farahan Persian Rug. Size: 12 ft 2 in x 16 ft
Large Animal Motif Antique Farahan Persian Rug. Size: 12 ft 2 in x 16 ft

Large Animal Motif Antique Farahan Persian Rug. Size: 12 ft 2 in x 16 ft

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Large Tribal Animal Motif Antique Persian Farahan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Animal Motif Antique Chinese Rug. Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 8 in (2.44 m x 2.95 m)
Animal Motif Antique Chinese Rug. Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 8 in (2.44 m x 2.95 m)

Animal Motif Antique Chinese Rug. Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 8 in (2.44 m x 2.95 m)

Located in New York, NY

Magnificently Calm Antique Animal Motif Chinese Rug , Country of Origin / Rug Type: China, Circa

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Raised Motif Animal Flatweave
Raised Motif Animal Flatweave

Raised Motif Animal Flatweave

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish Kilim Souf rug with an animal motif on an ivory field Measures: 2'8'' x 3'5

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Prairie School Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Animal Motif Antique Persian Bidjar Floor Size Rug Pillow
Animal Motif Antique Persian Bidjar Floor Size Rug Pillow

Animal Motif Antique Persian Bidjar Floor Size Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a late 19th century Persian Bidjar rug with a pictorial design. Measures: 16

Category

Antique 19th Century Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Persian Animal Motif Goat Deer Scatter Neutral Color Rug
Persian Animal Motif Goat Deer Scatter Neutral Color Rug

Persian Animal Motif Goat Deer Scatter Neutral Color Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th-century Persian scatter size rug with what looks to be goats and deer circa 1930

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Animal Motif Tibetan Bolster Size Pillow
Animal Motif Tibetan Bolster Size Pillow

Animal Motif Tibetan Bolster 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

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Pure Silk Rugs, Pictorial Turkish Rugs, Hereke Carpet with Signature
Pure Silk Rugs, Pictorial Turkish Rugs, Hereke Carpet with Signature

Pure Silk Rugs, Pictorial Turkish Rugs, Hereke Carpet with Signature

Located in Wembley, GB

plant and animal motifs are common. Today, some wool rugs have been manufactured in another country, and

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Organic Material

Antique Animal Motif Persian Sirjan - Afshar Tribal Rug
Antique Animal Motif Persian Sirjan - Afshar Tribal Rug

Antique Animal Motif Persian Sirjan - Afshar Tribal Rug

Located in Blacksburg, VA

Immaculate, Antique Persian Sirjan / Afshar rug. Featuring soft, plush Persian wool that was

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Persian Mahal Animal Pictorial Rug
Persian Mahal Animal Pictorial Rug

Persian Mahal Animal Pictorial Rug

$25,000

W 102 in L 161 in

Persian Mahal Animal Pictorial Rug

Located in New York, NY

Room-size Persian Mahal rug with a Pictorial Animal all-over Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th century Measures: 8'6'' x 13'5''.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Prayer Rug
Zabihi Collection Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Prayer Rug

Zabihi Collection Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Prayer Rug

By Hadji Jalili

Located in New York, NY

A remarkable late 19th-century pictorial tree of life Tabriz rug woven by Hadji Jalili workshop in the city of Tabriz. Predominant colors in salmon orange and blues The weave, crafts...

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Animal Motif Wool Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of animal motif wool rugs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique animal motif wool rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. There are 30 antique and vintage animal motif wool rugs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Animal motif wool rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Animal motif wool rugs made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Animal Motif Wool Rugs?

Prices for animal motif wool rugs start at $675 and top out at $220,000 with the average selling for $14,875.

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.