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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kilim Rug Jajim
Kilim Rug Jajim

Kilim Rug Jajim

Located in Ferrara, IT

-weave technique, this piece reflects the cultural essence of the Jajim style, a form of hand-woven rug

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19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

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

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

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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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1920s Turkish Rustic Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Early 20th Century Indian Hand Woven Wool Agra Rug
Early 20th Century Indian Hand Woven Wool Agra Rug

Early 20th Century Indian Hand Woven Wool Agra Rug

By Agra

Located in Dallas, TX

. Hand knotted in Agra India circa 1920, the area rug features several intricate borders, the largest

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Early 20th Century Indian Agra 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 Khotan Rug with Repeating Medallion Design by Keivan Woven Arts
Antique Khotan Rug with Repeating Medallion Design by Keivan Woven Arts

Antique Khotan Rug with Repeating Medallion Design by Keivan Woven Arts

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 5'4 x 10'8 Antique Khotan Rug by Keivan Woven Arts with Repeating Medallion Design. rug

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Early 20th Century Turkmen Khotan Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Wool Floral Sivas Rug Hand-woven in Turkey
Antique Wool Floral Sivas Rug Hand-woven in Turkey

Antique Wool Floral Sivas Rug Hand-woven in Turkey

Located in West Hollywood, CA

rugs are often finely woven, tend to have soft colors tones, and feature patterns that are classically

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Early 20th Century Turkish Other Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Hand-Woven Wool Samarkand Khotan Rug
Traditional Hand-Woven Wool Samarkand Khotan Rug

Traditional Hand-Woven Wool Samarkand Khotan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Samarkand Khotan rug has a shaded rust red field of muted floral and

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Early 20th Century Kazakhstani Khotan Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand Woven Wool Area Rug Traditional Oriental Rust Carpet
Hand Woven Wool Area Rug Traditional Oriental Rust Carpet

Hand Woven Wool Area Rug Traditional Oriental Rust Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

now. Hand-woven wool area rug traditional oriental rust carpet. Measures: 270 x 370cm. AC67.  

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1880s Azerbaijani Tribal Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 1910
Antique Caucasian Karabagh Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 1910

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 1910

Located in Wembley, GB

This beautiful antique Kilim is a fine example of a Caucasian Karabagh rug, woven in 1910 with fine

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18th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Oversized Antique Hand-woven Wool Floral Agra Rug 11'x17'
Oversized Antique Hand-woven Wool Floral Agra Rug 11'x17'

Oversized Antique Hand-woven Wool Floral Agra Rug 11'x17'

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, oversized hand-woven Agra rug has a central green field of intricate vine forming

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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Gallery Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Red & Cream, 1920s
Antique Malayer Gallery Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Red & Cream, 1920s

Antique Malayer Gallery Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Red & Cream, 1920s

Located in Barueri, SP, BR

This antique Malayer gallery rug presents a striking blend of rich red and soft cream tones

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Early 20th Century Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Verneh Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1920
Antique Verneh Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1920

Antique Verneh Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1920

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

It's formed by two parts, because nomads do not have a fixed frame, having to move in search of new pastures .For their wools they use always vegetables dyes, so there are enchanting...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Hand-Woven Indian Agra Rug with Floral Design
19th Century Hand-Woven Indian Agra Rug with Floral Design

19th Century Hand-Woven Indian Agra Rug with Floral Design

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Indian Agra rug has an ivory cream field with tonal palmettes issuing

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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Woven Oushak Rug, Floral Design, Turkey, 19th Century
Antique Hand-Woven Oushak Rug, Floral Design, Turkey, 19th Century

Antique Hand-Woven Oushak Rug, Floral Design, Turkey, 19th Century

Located in West Hollywood, CA

light-terracotta-red stripe. Oushak (or Ushak) rugs originate from the small town of Oushak in west

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kazak Cicim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Design, 1920
Antique Kazak Cicim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Design, 1920

Antique Kazak Cicim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Design, 1920

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare "cicim" KAZAK from my private collection, with a minute geometric diamond embroidery across the entire field. Suitable for wall: to be admired. ref. nr. 701 -

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Design, 1930s
Antique Turkish Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Design, 1930s

Antique Turkish Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Design, 1930s

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Pleasant old little kilim with a geometric design in delicate pastel colors: ranging from ivory to camel, pink, light blue, lilac, with dots of yellow. ref. nr. 1413 -

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Early 20th Century Turkish Other Antique Hand Woven Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Motifs, 1900
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Motifs, 1900

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Motifs, 1900

Located in Delray Beach, FL

tribal rug collector and Rug enthusiastic. The rug is cleaned and hand washed so it can reflect its

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Early 1900s Caucasian 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.