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Vintage Tribal Motif Earthy Plum Hand Woven Rug 6'8''x11'1''
Vintage Tribal Motif Earthy Plum Hand Woven Rug 6'8''x11'1''

Vintage Tribal Motif Earthy Plum Hand Woven Rug 6'8''x11'1''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Elevate your space with this stunning vintage hand-woven wool rug. Featuring a bold geometric

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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Hand Woven Rug 12'7 x 16'2
Antique French Aubusson Hand Woven Rug 12'7 x 16'2

Antique French Aubusson Hand Woven Rug 12'7 x 16'2

Located in New York, NY

12'7 x 16'2. Situated on the banks of the river Creuse in France Aubusson had been well-known for producing tapestries for centuries. It is claimed that they were weaving in Aubusson...

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19th Century French Aubusson Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Folk Art Ochre and Black Wool Hand-Woven Rug 2'6''x5'
Folk Art Ochre and Black Wool Hand-Woven Rug 2'6''x5'

Folk Art Ochre and Black Wool Hand-Woven Rug 2'6''x5'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

authentic artisanal touch. Woven in likely in the mid-to-late 20th century, this flatweave rug reflects the

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Floral Antique Kilim Rug, Handmade Carpet and Hand-Woven Rug in Karabagh
Floral Antique Kilim Rug, Handmade Carpet and Hand-Woven Rug in Karabagh

Floral Antique Kilim Rug, Handmade Carpet and Hand-Woven Rug in Karabagh

Located in Wembley, GB

This Colourful rug was Hand-woven and Hand-Dyed using traditional vegetable dye techniques in

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Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Kilim Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Hand-Knotted Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Wool, Tribal, 1900
Antique Hand-Knotted Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Wool, Tribal, 1900

Antique Hand-Knotted Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Wool, Tribal, 1900

Located in Savannah, GA

This lovely antique Shirvan Caucasian hand woven rug features traditional patterns and vibrant

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Early 1900s Russian Tribal Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, circa 1890 4' x 6'10
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, circa 1890 4' x 6'10

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, circa 1890 4' x 6'10

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, circa 1890. A south west Caucasian Kazak hand woven rug circa 1890

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19th Century Caucasian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, circa 1890
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, circa 1890

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, circa 1890

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Caucasian Kazak rug, circa 1890. A south west Caucasian Kazak hand woven rug circa 1890

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19th Century Caucasian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kalamkari Rug, Early 20th Century
Kalamkari Rug, Early 20th Century

Kalamkari Rug, Early 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Kalamkari Rug, Early 20th Century Kalamkari rugs are hand-woven rugs that are made using a

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Middle of the 19th Century Anatolian Cal Kilim
Middle of the 19th Century Anatolian Cal Kilim

Middle of the 19th Century Anatolian Cal Kilim

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This magnificent antique Anatolian Cal Kilim is a rare, hand-woven rug dating from the mid-19th

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

European Rug Cherry Field with Birds and Flower Rings, ca. 1880
European Rug Cherry Field with Birds and Flower Rings, ca. 1880

European Rug Cherry Field with Birds and Flower Rings, ca. 1880

Located in Ferrara, IT

rings comes to life on the precious hand woven rug. The measurement of this piece is 212 × 136 CM in

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Late 19th Century European Other Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900 Antique Handmade Original Persian Bakshaish Rug Prolonged
1900 Antique Handmade Original Persian Bakshaish Rug Prolonged

1900 Antique Handmade Original Persian Bakshaish Rug Prolonged

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

inventory is made of either hand-knotted or hand-woven rugs. Decorate your home with this high quality

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Early 1900s Pakistani Bakshaish Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Karaja Oriental Rug, Small Size, w/ Herati Design
Antique Persian Heriz Karaja Oriental Rug, Small Size, w/ Herati Design

Antique Persian Heriz Karaja Oriental Rug, Small Size, w/ Herati Design

Located in New York, NY

oriental rug, size 6'0" x 4'8", circa 1920. This handsome hand-woven rug features an herati design in the

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1920s Persian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900 Antique Persian Bidjar Wide Gallery Runner Rug, Yellow Botehs
1900 Antique Persian Bidjar Wide Gallery Runner Rug, Yellow Botehs

1900 Antique Persian Bidjar Wide Gallery Runner Rug, Yellow Botehs

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

inventory is made of either hand-knotted or hand-woven rugs. Decorate your home with this high quality

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Early 1900s Persian Other Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mustard and Charcoal Hand-Woven Patchwork Wool Rug 5'7''x8'3''
Vintage Mustard and Charcoal Hand-Woven Patchwork Wool Rug 5'7''x8'3''

Vintage Mustard and Charcoal Hand-Woven Patchwork Wool Rug 5'7''x8'3''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This distinctive hand-woven wool patchwork rug features an expertly curated composition of vintage

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Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Vintage Gray Hand-Woven Hemp Wool Flatweave Rug 6'x16'2''
Midcentury Vintage Gray Hand-Woven Hemp Wool Flatweave Rug 6'x16'2''

Midcentury Vintage Gray Hand-Woven Hemp Wool Flatweave Rug 6'x16'2''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This vintage handwoven wool hemp flatweave rug offers a refined interpretation of rustic simplicity

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Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Hemp, Wool

Folk-Art Brown Hand-Woven Wool Rug 4'1''x8'
Folk-Art Brown Hand-Woven Wool Rug 4'1''x8'

Folk-Art Brown Hand-Woven Wool Rug 4'1''x8'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This handwoven wool rug from traditions showcases the timeless artistry of Navajo-inspired weaving

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bidjar Gallery Size Runner Rug
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bidjar Gallery Size Runner Rug

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bidjar Gallery Size Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

inventory is made of either hand-knotted or hand-woven rugs. Decorate your home with this high quality

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1880s Pakistani Tribal Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Khorassan Oversize Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Deep Purple, 1920s
Antique Persian Khorassan Oversize Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Deep Purple, 1920s

Antique Persian Khorassan Oversize Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Deep Purple, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Antique Hand Woven Rugs, Vintage

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Primitive Americana Hand-Woven Folk Art Rug
Primitive Americana Hand-Woven Folk Art Rug

Primitive Americana Hand-Woven Folk Art Rug

Located in Skokie, IL

Primitive Americana Hand-Woven Folk Art Rug This one-of-a-kind piece is an American Folk Art rug

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Turkmen Tekke Handwoven Rug Mid-Late 20th Century (Oriental Turkomen)
Turkmen Tekke Handwoven Rug Mid-Late 20th Century (Oriental Turkomen)

Turkmen Tekke Handwoven Rug Mid-Late 20th Century (Oriental Turkomen)

Located in Leeds, GB

stripes. A fairly supple, soft, hand woven rug, with selvages and fringes to both ends. Wool pile and

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

American 19th Century Hand-Woven Rag Rug Runner
American 19th Century Hand-Woven Rag Rug Runner

American 19th Century Hand-Woven Rag Rug Runner

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful American rag rug runner in woven and cotton and linen. This Runner is over 300 in in

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Late 19th Century North American Country Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug
Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug

Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug This exquisite Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug

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Early 20th Century Persian Other Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Khorassan Rug, Handcrafted Wool, Panel Design, 1900s
Antique Persian Khorassan Rug, Handcrafted Wool, Panel Design, 1900s

Antique Persian Khorassan Rug, Handcrafted Wool, Panel Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Antique Hand Woven Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Vintage Hand

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Folk Art Multicolored Hand-Woven Wool Kilim 4'7''x6'10''
Folk Art Multicolored Hand-Woven Wool Kilim 4'7''x6'10''

Folk Art Multicolored Hand-Woven Wool Kilim 4'7''x6'10''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

piece for modern bohemian, eclectic, and contemporary interiors. Woven by skilled artisans using hand

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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Brown Hand-Woven Goat Hair Kilim 10'4''x12'6''
Vintage Brown Hand-Woven Goat Hair Kilim 10'4''x12'6''

Vintage Brown Hand-Woven Goat Hair Kilim 10'4''x12'6''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This vintage hand-woven goat hair kilim is a rare and authentic piece of nomadic craftsmanship

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Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair

Vintage Yellow Hand-Woven Kilim 5'6''x7'7'' Circa 1960
Vintage Yellow Hand-Woven Kilim 5'6''x7'7'' Circa 1960

Vintage Yellow Hand-Woven Kilim 5'6''x7'7'' Circa 1960

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

cultural depth while maintaining a clean, uncluttered look. Expertly woven by skilled artisans, this

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Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Panels Hand-Woven Wool Kilim 5'7''x7'5''
Vintage Distressed Panels Hand-Woven Wool Kilim 5'7''x7'5''

Vintage Distressed Panels Hand-Woven Wool Kilim 5'7''x7'5''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

early-to-mid 20th century by skilled Anatolian artisans, the rug showcases the time-honored flatweave

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Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Woven Wool Floral Oushak Rug
Antique Hand-Woven Wool Floral Oushak Rug

Antique Hand-Woven Wool Floral Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique hand-woven Oushak rug features a sea-blue field with and overall design of angular

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Sumakh Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasus
Antique Sumakh Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasus

Antique Sumakh Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasus

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

From my private collection a rare specimen of SUMAKH probably dating back to 18th century. The composition of the design is still intact, including the headpieces : but it's really ...

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19th Century Caucasian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Dark Brown Hand-Woven Goat Hair Kilim 11'4''x13'10''
Vintage Dark Brown Hand-Woven Goat Hair Kilim 11'4''x13'10''

Vintage Dark Brown Hand-Woven Goat Hair Kilim 11'4''x13'10''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This authentic hand-woven goat hair kilim is a striking example of traditional nomadic

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Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair

Vintage Brown Charcoal Hand-Woven Goat Hair Kilim 10'10''x13'4''
Vintage Brown Charcoal Hand-Woven Goat Hair Kilim 10'10''x13'4''

Vintage Brown Charcoal Hand-Woven Goat Hair Kilim 10'10''x13'4''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This hand-woven goat hair kilim is a remarkable example of nomadic craftsmanship, featuring a deep

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Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair

Qashqai Kilim Red and Blue Hand-Woven Kilim 3'4''x12'
Qashqai Kilim Red and Blue Hand-Woven Kilim 3'4''x12'

Qashqai Kilim Red and Blue Hand-Woven Kilim 3'4''x12'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This handwoven wool kilim runner is a remarkable example of traditional tribal weaving, featuring a bold geometric diamond pattern surrounded by intricate motifs and symbolic designs...

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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Wool Ushak Carpet
Antique Wool Ushak Carpet

Antique Wool Ushak Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

. Uşak rugs are among the most valuable hand-woven rugs produced during the Ottoman Empire, and this

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19th Century Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug, Ivory Wool, Tree of Life Design, 1880s
Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug, Ivory Wool, Tree of Life Design, 1880s

Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug, Ivory Wool, Tree of Life Design, 1880s

Located in Barrington, IL

a very short pile and it feels like a fine textile than a hand-woven rug; It would be and would be

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Small Lavar Kerman Hand Woven Pictorial Rug
Antique Small Lavar Kerman Hand Woven Pictorial Rug

Antique Small Lavar Kerman Hand Woven Pictorial Rug

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Small rug hand woven of cotton and wool, exceptional vase and flowers design, and signature of the

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1920s Asian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Persian Khorassan Rug in Open Field Floral Pattern in Crimson, Blue
19th Century Persian Khorassan Rug in Open Field Floral Pattern in Crimson, Blue

19th Century Persian Khorassan Rug in Open Field Floral Pattern in Crimson, Blue

Located in Barrington, IL

, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Antique Hand Woven Rugs, Vintage

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad Room Size Rug, Allover Pattern, 1900s
Antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad Room Size Rug, Allover Pattern, 1900s

Antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad Room Size Rug, Allover Pattern, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

field.  The hand woven rugs with an all over pattern have been produced in the Sultanabad area of

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Hand-Woven Traditional Floral Persian Kerman Rug
Antique Hand-Woven Traditional Floral Persian Kerman Rug

Antique Hand-Woven Traditional Floral Persian Kerman Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional handwoven Persian Kerman rug has a saffron field of dense floral branches

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Navajo Ganado Weaving
Navajo Ganado Weaving

Navajo Ganado Weaving

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

trusted source. Native American, Navajo, Indian, weaving, hand-woven, rug, carpet, vintage, antique

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Early 20th Century American Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Hand-Woven Wool Rug
Antique Caucasian Hand-Woven Wool Rug

Antique Caucasian Hand-Woven Wool Rug

Located in London, GB

This beautiful wool rug was woven in circa 1870 in the Shirvan district of eastern Caucasus. This

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1870s Caucasian Islamic Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Woven Persian Heriz Rug 8'5"x10'
Antique Hand-Woven Persian Heriz Rug 8'5"x10'

Antique Hand-Woven Persian Heriz Rug 8'5"x10'

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional handwoven Persian Heriz Serapi rug has a brick red field of whimsical geometric

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Late 19th Century Asian Heriz Serapi Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Woven Persian Rug, Blue Wool, Distressed, 1900
Antique Hand-Woven Persian Rug, Blue Wool, Distressed, 1900

Antique Hand-Woven Persian Rug, Blue Wool, Distressed, 1900

Located in New York, NY

8'3 x 11'4. Distressed, shabby chic. The rug is solid but with low pile and a distressed look that

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19th Century Persian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Sivas Rug, Wool on Cotton, Garden Design, 19th Century
Antique Turkish Sivas Rug, Wool on Cotton, Garden Design, 19th Century

Antique Turkish Sivas Rug, Wool on Cotton, Garden Design, 19th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

, Turkish Sivas, Village Rugs, antique hand woven rugs, antique handmade rugs, natural organic dyes, climate

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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Hand-woven Floral Persian Kerman Rug
Antique Hand-woven Floral Persian Kerman Rug

Antique Hand-woven Floral Persian Kerman Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Kerman rug has a shaded sea-blue field with a dense floral and leafy vine

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 1920s
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 1920s

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

Vintage flat-woven Turkish Anatolian kilim rug hand-Woven in the early 1900.  This striking kilim

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Woven Antique Wool Caucasian Karabagh Rug
Hand-Woven Antique Wool Caucasian Karabagh Rug

Hand-Woven Antique Wool Caucasian Karabagh Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Karabagh rug has a shaded brown field with a buff-brown herati-pattern around a

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rug Hand Woven Turkish Rug, Wool Carpet as Living Room Rug for Sale
Antique Rug Hand Woven Turkish Rug, Wool Carpet as Living Room Rug for Sale

Antique Rug Hand Woven Turkish Rug, Wool Carpet as Living Room Rug for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

-quality rug, highly detailed Turkish area rug. Simple repeat geometric patterns have been hand-woven into

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1920s Turkish Rustic Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Traditional Hand-Woven Palmetto-Vine Persian Serapi Rug
Antique Traditional Hand-Woven Palmetto-Vine Persian Serapi Rug

Antique Traditional Hand-Woven Palmetto-Vine Persian Serapi Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Persian Serapi rug has an inviting beige field of dense angled palmette

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Anatolian Kilim Area Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Design
Vintage Anatolian Kilim Area Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Design

Vintage Anatolian Kilim Area Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Design

Located in Barrington, IL

Modern Floral Rugs, Hand-Knotted Rugs, Antique Kilims, Antique Flat Woven Rugs, Caucasian Kilims

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 9'2"x12'8"
Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 9'2"x12'8"

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 9'2"x12'8"

Located in New York, NY

formal living room, dining room or library. Mahal means many things in the rug world. The antique Persian

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19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Hand-Woven Persian Sultanabad Rug, 141x101”
Late 19th Century Hand-Woven Persian Sultanabad Rug, 141x101”

Late 19th Century Hand-Woven Persian Sultanabad Rug, 141x101”

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Persian Sultanabad rug has an overall sand colored field with

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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Antique Hand Woven Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique hand woven rugs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique hand woven rugs — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Antique hand woven rugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique hand woven rugs made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique hand woven rugs are appealing in their simplicity, but Aubusson Manufacture, Navajo Indian Art and Navajo produced popular antique hand woven rugs that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Hand Woven Rugs?

Prices for antique hand woven rugs start at $72 and top out at $650,000 with the average selling for $8,511.

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. 

Questions About Antique Hand Woven Rugs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hand-woven rugs are called ‘flatweaves’. Because they are woven, the front and back look the same, making the rug reversible. There are also no piles or knots. Shop a collection of flatweave rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.