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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”. The best SW Persian, Fars Province nomadic rugs, mostly in scatter formats.

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Late 19th Century Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Nomadic Sumak Rug - 5'10'' X 4'3''
Antique Nomadic Sumak Rug - 5'10'' X 4'3''

Antique Nomadic Sumak Rug - 5'10'' X 4'3''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Nomadic Rugs: – To most people the concept of the area rug, especially the pile rug, is virtually synonymous with the Orient, above all Persia and Turkey.

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1910s Tribal Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Caucasian Kuba Rug, Wool, Tribal Design, 1900
Antique Hand-Knotted Caucasian Kuba Rug, Wool, Tribal Design, 1900

Antique Hand-Knotted Caucasian Kuba Rug, Wool, Tribal Design, 1900

Located in Savannah, GA

These color variations are known as Abrash and are one of the hallmark characteristics of authentic Oriental rugs. Abrash rugs are particularly true of older or and tribal nomadic ru...

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Early 1900s Russian Tribal Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Woven Wool Horse Cover Saddle, Central Asia, Circa 1920
Antique Hand-Woven Wool Horse Cover Saddle, Central Asia, Circa 1920

Antique Hand-Woven Wool Horse Cover Saddle, Central Asia, Circa 1920

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 243 - - This is an antique typical nomadic rug that nomads sit under the leather saddle.

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Early 20th Century Central Asian Other Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Central Asian Tekke Carpet
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Central Asian Tekke Carpet

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Central Asian Tekke Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Central Asian Tekke rug. From the most important Turkmen weaving tribe in Turkmenistan, this blood red nomadic rug displays five columns of eleven characteristic gul (flow...

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Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Timeless Antique Nomadic Village Rug
Timeless Antique Nomadic Village Rug

Timeless Antique Nomadic Village Rug

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Oliver Timeless Antique Nomadic Village Rug About: Known for one of the most spontaneous weavers ever, these nomads herd their own sheep, feed them well, make sure their environment...

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Early 20th Century Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Tekke Rug, Wool Pile, Allover Geometric Design, Late 1800s
Antique Turkmen Tekke Rug, Wool Pile, Allover Geometric Design, Late 1800s

Antique Turkmen Tekke Rug, Wool Pile, Allover Geometric Design, Late 1800s

Located in Barrington, IL

A striking example of Central Asian tribal weaving, this rug embodies the artistic heritage of the nomadic Turkmen people.

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluch Tribal Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, Geometric Design
Vintage Baluch Tribal Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, Geometric Design

Vintage Baluch Tribal Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, Geometric Design

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 4’ x 6’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Afghanistan Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consist...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Jewish Pictorial Tapestry in Orange, Blue and Black Tones  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Jewish Pictorial Tapestry in Orange, Blue and Black Tones  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Jewish Pictorial Tapestry in Orange, Blue and Black Tones Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Admirers of the craft will know Gabbeh rugs of tribal provenance are one of the most primitivist and collectible shabby-chic styles in handmade nomadic rugs—among fe...

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1660s American Kilim Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malatya Chuval Kilim Cuval Rug Nomadic Anatolian Natural Turkish Carpet
Antique Malatya Chuval Kilim Cuval Rug Nomadic Anatolian Natural Turkish Carpet

Antique Malatya Chuval Kilim Cuval Rug Nomadic Anatolian Natural Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a beautifully detailed antique Malatya Region, Anatolian Chuval kilim, featuring a bold, three-dimensional texture and precise geometric patterns. Originally used by nomadic ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Caucasian Kurdish Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Boho Chic
Antique Caucasian Kurdish Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Boho Chic

Antique Caucasian Kurdish Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Boho Chic

Located in Dallas, TX

71469 Antique Caucasian Tribal Kurdish Rug, 04'07 x 11'00. Nomadic charm meets boho chic in this hand knotted wool antique Caucasian Kurdish rug.

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Early 20th Century Russian Tribal Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Ersari Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Maximalism
Antique Afghan Ersari Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Maximalism

Antique Afghan Ersari Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Maximalism

Located in Dallas, TX

74679 Antique Afghan Ersari Rug, 05'09 X 13'02. Nomadic charm meets Maximalism in this antique Afghani Ersari rug.

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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkmen Yomut Ensi Rug, Nomadic Door Hanging, 19th Century
Turkmen Yomut Ensi Rug, Nomadic Door Hanging, 19th Century

Turkmen Yomut Ensi Rug, Nomadic Door Hanging, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Turkmen Yomut Ensi Rug, Nomadic Door Hanging, 19th Century A Yomut ensi is a type of antique Turkmen rug originally woven as a door hanging for a nomadic yurt (tent) by the Yomut tr...

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Nomadic Tribal Gabbeh
Antique Nomadic Tribal Gabbeh

Antique Nomadic Tribal Gabbeh

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

Thick, sturdy and ideal as a long wearing rug .

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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Tribal Caucasian Rug
19th Century Tribal Caucasian Rug

19th Century Tribal Caucasian Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Central Asia is the pre-eminent region for nomadic rug production. Chief among the rug producing Central Asian nomads were the Turkomans, whose work is prized for its precise weave a...

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19th Century Other Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Woven Nomadic Antique Stripes Rug from Turkmenistan, 1920
Hand-Woven Nomadic Antique Stripes Rug from Turkmenistan, 1920

Hand-Woven Nomadic Antique Stripes Rug from Turkmenistan, 1920

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

From my private collection: some rare nomadic antique stripes, with wonderful colors, perfect. If You want only the little one (at the top) look to LU1379245132482.

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Early 20th Century Turkmen Other Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Uzbek Flat-Woven Soumak Kilim, Wool, Geometric Design, 1900s
Vintage Uzbek Flat-Woven Soumak Kilim, Wool, Geometric Design, 1900s

Vintage Uzbek Flat-Woven Soumak Kilim, Wool, Geometric Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 5’ x 8’ Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Uzbekistan, Central Asia Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition...

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Early 20th Century Uzbek Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Gazak Rug, Middle Eastern, Nomadic, Tribal, Decorative Carpet, C.1900
Antique Gazak Rug, Middle Eastern, Nomadic, Tribal, Decorative Carpet, C.1900

Antique Gazak Rug, Middle Eastern, Nomadic, Tribal, Decorative Carpet, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Gazak rug. A Middle Eastern, nomadic tribal woven decorative carpet, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Stylish Durability
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Stylish Durability

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Stylish Durability

Located in Dallas, TX

73306 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, 04'04 X 08'07. Based on traditional designs from the Caucasus region, this hand-knotted wool antique Russian Kazak rug features four Lesghi Stars s...

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Mid-19th Century Russian Kazak Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Gabbeh Persian Common Nomadic Collectible
Antique Gabbeh Persian Common Nomadic Collectible

Antique Gabbeh Persian Common Nomadic Collectible

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

Antique Gabbeh oversize. 50% discount short term. Gabbehs are in short supply. Real ones that is. They are a special breed of home use only nomadic sleeping blankets and intent carp...

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Early 19th Century Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

Antique Red Afghani Nomadic Baluch Area Rug, 05'03 x 09'04
Antique Red Afghani Nomadic Baluch Area Rug, 05'03 x 09'04

Antique Red Afghani Nomadic Baluch Area Rug, 05'03 x 09'04

Located in Dallas, TX

61233 Antique Nomadic Afghan Baluch Rug, 05'03 x 09'04. This enchanting hand-knotted wool antique Afghan Baluch rug is a captivating example of traditional Baluch craftsmanship, reno...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Runner Rug - 10'8'' X 3'6'
Antique Caucasian Runner Rug - 10'8'' X 3'6'

Antique Caucasian Runner Rug - 10'8'' X 3'6'

Located in Los Angeles, US

Central Asia is the pre-eminent region for nomadic rug production. Chief among the rug producing Central Asian nomads were the Turkomans, whose work is prized for its precise weave a...

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Early 1900s Kazakhstani Tribal Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Soulful Nomadic Antique Kurdish Runner with Mystical Animals
Soulful Nomadic Antique Kurdish Runner with Mystical Animals

Soulful Nomadic Antique Kurdish Runner with Mystical Animals

Located in Milwaukee, WI

What makes a rug endlessly gorgeous? You look at this rug and you get teleported back to a village in the remote regions near the mountains.

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1910s Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

Caucasian Kazak Rug Wool Rug 6'6''x12'3''
Caucasian Kazak Rug Wool Rug 6'6''x12'3''

Caucasian Kazak Rug Wool Rug 6'6''x12'3''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Key Features: Material: Premium Wool Construction: Hand-Knotted Origin: Caucasus Region Size: 6'6" x 12'3" Color Palette: Blue, Brick Red, Saffron, Yellow Design: Repeating Medalli...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Baluch Tribal Double Saddlebag in Ivory, Brown, Blue
19th Century Baluch Tribal Double Saddlebag in Ivory, Brown, Blue

19th Century Baluch Tribal Double Saddlebag in Ivory, Brown, Blue

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 18" x 42" x 1" Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Central Asia Material: Wool on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consist...

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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Yomud Chuval Antique Nomadic Collectible
Rare Yomud Chuval Antique Nomadic Collectible

Rare Yomud Chuval Antique Nomadic Collectible

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

This is a superior example of a Yomud Chuval, for those interested in Nomadic tribal art. The Yomud tribe are one of the several which are generally referred to as Turkomen, who occu...

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Early 19th Century Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Caucasian Soumak in All Over Pattern in Red, Blue, Green
Late 19th Century Caucasian Soumak in All Over Pattern in Red, Blue, Green

Late 19th Century Caucasian Soumak in All Over Pattern in Red, Blue, Green

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 5′ 4″ x 6′ 8″ Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter 19th Century Place of Origin: Caucasus Material: Wool pile with a wool foundation with vegetable dye colors Condition: ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Caucasian Soumak Saddlebags with Geometric Design
Early 20th Century Caucasian Soumak Saddlebags with Geometric Design

Early 20th Century Caucasian Soumak Saddlebags with Geometric Design

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 30” x 65” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter 20th Century Place of Origin: Caucasus Material: Wool pile with a wool foundation with vegetable dye colors Condition: Wear...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Baluch Tribal Bag in Ivory, Brown, Blue
19th Century Baluch Tribal Bag in Ivory, Brown, Blue

19th Century Baluch Tribal Bag in Ivory, Brown, Blue

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 21" x 23" x 1" (Excluding the Tassles) Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Central Asia Material: Wool on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes...

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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Qashquai Killim
Qashquai Killim

Qashquai Killim

By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a very fine example of weaving from the Qashquai people of the Caucusus . Handwoven in wool with a myriad of lozenge shaped floating motifs and a resplendant white border. T...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

The Nomadic Sovereign: Late 19th Century Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility
The Nomadic Sovereign: Late 19th Century Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility

The Nomadic Sovereign: Late 19th Century Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility

Located in Dallas, TX

61480 Antique Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, 04'06 x 14'09. Woven in the final decades of the 19th century, this hand knotted wool Persian Shiraz kilim is a commanding expression of nomad...

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Late 19th Century Pakistani Tribal Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

Antique Nomadic Turk o men Large Saddle Bags, Suitable as Large Cushions
Antique Nomadic Turk o men Large Saddle Bags, Suitable as Large Cushions

Antique Nomadic Turk o men Large Saddle Bags, Suitable as Large Cushions

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

Antique Tekke Turkomen large nomadic bags. Tribal investment collectible. Usable as rugs or stuffed as large couch cushions or floor pillows.

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1880s Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

Modern Gray with Multicolored Motif Wool and Hemp Rug 11'11''x14'3''
Modern Gray with Multicolored Motif Wool and Hemp Rug 11'11''x14'3''

Modern Gray with Multicolored Motif Wool and Hemp Rug 11'11''x14'3''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Scattered throughout the composition are discreet, primitive tribal motifs—such as diamonds, crosses, and zigzags—in soft, earthy tones like rust, ochre, and faded indigo, giving it ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool, Hemp

Hand-Woven Nomadic Salt Bag, Wool, Central Asia, Early 20th Century
Hand-Woven Nomadic Salt Bag, Wool, Central Asia, Early 20th Century

Hand-Woven Nomadic Salt Bag, Wool, Central Asia, Early 20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

This one is ebtirely woven like a rug, with a pleasant kilim weave on the back. A very pleasant nomadic product: to start an unusual collection.

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Early 20th Century Central Asian Other Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Woven Nomadic Salt Bag, Wool, Central Asia, Early 20th Century
Hand-Woven Nomadic Salt Bag, Wool, Central Asia, Early 20th Century

Hand-Woven Nomadic Salt Bag, Wool, Central Asia, Early 20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Nomadic salt bag divided in five finely woven panels, enclosed within frames of raised wool kinds, The back has a beautiful loom weave with lovely colours, including indigo blue and ...

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Early 20th Century Central Asian Other Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Woven Nomadic Salt Bag, Wool, Central Asia, Early 20th Century
Hand-Woven Nomadic Salt Bag, Wool, Central Asia, Early 20th Century

Hand-Woven Nomadic Salt Bag, Wool, Central Asia, Early 20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Another nomadic salt bag from my collection. Woven on a small loom with kilim and susani technique, but divided into four rectangles enclosed within embossed wool frames. The back ha...

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Early 20th Century Central Asian Other Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

The Nomadic Axis: An Antique Afghani Maimana Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
The Nomadic Axis: An Antique Afghani Maimana Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance

The Nomadic Axis: An Antique Afghani Maimana Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

79404 Antique Afghani Maimana Kilim Rug Runner, 04'11 x 15'09. This handwoven wool antique Afghani Maimana kilim runner is a distilled expression of nomadic intelligence—woven not fo...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Kilim Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

Afshar Runner with Unusual Mix of Nomadic and Urban Design Motifs, circa 1900
Afshar Runner with Unusual Mix of Nomadic and Urban Design Motifs, circa 1900

Afshar Runner with Unusual Mix of Nomadic and Urban Design Motifs, circa 1900

Located in Dublin, NH

A very unusual combination of designs. Afshar weavers were originally nomadic but transitioned to cottage industry weavers in the late 19th century. You get a wonderful combination o...

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19th Century Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Baluch Balisht Bag, Nomadic Wall Hanging, Tribal Style Tapestry
Antique Afghan Baluch Balisht Bag, Nomadic Wall Hanging, Tribal Style Tapestry

Antique Afghan Baluch Balisht Bag, Nomadic Wall Hanging, Tribal Style Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

76631, antique Afghan Baluch Balisht bag, Nomadic wall hanging, tribal style tapestry. This hand knotted wool antique Baluch Balisht bag is also known as an Afghan Pushti, Baluch pil...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Bibikibad Rug in Lattice Design
Antique Bibikibad Rug in Lattice Design

Antique Bibikibad Rug in Lattice Design

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Not only is the field of the rug Filled with nomadic human elements of women and girls (possibly inspired by the very women or the family of the women who wove this piece), but also ...

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1910s Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

Antique Rugs Striped Runner, Handmade Carpet Runners, Shirvan Oriental Rug
Antique Rugs Striped Runner, Handmade Carpet Runners, Shirvan Oriental Rug

Antique Rugs Striped Runner, Handmade Carpet Runners, Shirvan Oriental Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Handmade carpet oriental rug born out of nomadic traditional rugs, this antique striped rug from Shirvan features a spectacular array of modular stripes and classical border motifs t...

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Early 1900s Caucasian International Style Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool, Organic Material

Antique Rugs Striped Runner, Handmade Carpet Runners, Shirvan Rug for Sale
Antique Rugs Striped Runner, Handmade Carpet Runners, Shirvan Rug for Sale

Antique Rugs Striped Runner, Handmade Carpet Runners, Shirvan Rug for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

Handmade carpet oriental rug born out of nomadic traditional rugs, this antique striped rug from Shirvan features a spectacular array of modular stripes and classical border motifs t...

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Early 1900s Caucasian Mid-Century Modern Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool, Organic Material

Antique Striped Rugs Runner Caucasian Handmade Carpet Runners, Oriental Rugs
Antique Striped Rugs Runner Caucasian Handmade Carpet Runners, Oriental Rugs

Antique Striped Rugs Runner Caucasian Handmade Carpet Runners, Oriental Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

Handmade carpet oriental rug born out of nomadic traditions, this antique striped rug from Ganjeh features a spectacular array of modular stripes and classical border motifs that hav...

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1870s Caucasian Country Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool, Organic Material

Antique Kazak Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Kazak Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Kazak Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This structural balance between the large-scale, “stepped” medallions each densely filled with intricate cruciform and tribal motifs and the secondary geometric flourishes scattered ...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs Striped Runner, Handmade Carpet Runners, Oriental Rug for Sale
Antique Rugs Striped Runner, Handmade Carpet Runners, Oriental Rug for Sale

Antique Rugs Striped Runner, Handmade Carpet Runners, Oriental Rug for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

Handmade carpet oriental rug born out of nomadic traditional rugs, this antique striped rug from Shirvan features a spectacular array of modular stripes and classical border motifs t...

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Early 1900s Caucasian Tribal Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Shirvan Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Shirvan Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Shirvan Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

The elongated, runner-like proportions and the structural integrity of the weave reflect the skilled craftsmanship of the Shirvan nomadic weavers. This rug is not merely a floor cove...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

Antique Shirvan Akstafa Rug
Antique Shirvan Akstafa Rug

Antique Shirvan Akstafa Rug

Located in Beirut, LB

Relying on ancient tribal motifs, geometric designs, and playful abstractions, Caucasian rugs are woven in tribal settings by either village or nomadic folk.

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Textile Rug Room Size with Leshgi Star, c. 1900
Antique Textile Rug Room Size with Leshgi Star, c. 1900

Antique Textile Rug Room Size with Leshgi Star, c. 1900

Located in Milwaukee, WI

They were minimal and nomadic travels so large rugs didn't make sense for them - hence to have on like this is just lucky.

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19th Century Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 19th Century Baluch Rug
Antique 19th Century Baluch Rug

Antique 19th Century Baluch Rug

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Baluch people are known for their nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle, and their rugs reflect their cultural heritage and way of life.

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Late 19th Century Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs Runner Caucasian Hand Made Carpet Runners, Oriental Rugs for Sale
Antique Rugs Runner Caucasian Hand Made Carpet Runners, Oriental Rugs for Sale

Antique Rugs Runner Caucasian Hand Made Carpet Runners, Oriental Rugs for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

Handmade carpet oriental rug born out of nomadic traditions, this antique striped rug from Ganjeh features a spectacular array of modular stripes and classical border motifs that hav...

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1870s Caucasian Other Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

These symbolic elements, steeped in Anatolian tradition, infuse the piece with a sense of cultural richness and nomadic allure. From its classic Turkish design aesthetics to its noma...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

Antique Qashqai Rug 2.62m X 1.57m
Antique Qashqai Rug 2.62m X 1.57m

Antique Qashqai Rug 2.62m X 1.57m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A fabulous antique Qashqai rug, handwoven by the eponymous nomadic tribe circa 1910.

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1910s Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkoman Long Rug with Tribal Guls
Antique Turkoman Long Rug with Tribal Guls

Antique Turkoman Long Rug with Tribal Guls

Located in New York, NY

This striking antique Turkmen long rug exemplifies classic nomadic weaving traditions of Central Asia.

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

Antique Lori Rug 2.20m x 1.32m
Antique Lori Rug 2.20m x 1.32m

Antique Lori Rug 2.20m x 1.32m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A lovely antique tribal rug, woven by the nomadic Lors circa 1920. The rug features a geometrical design on a rich terracotta field surrounded by an ivory border.

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1920s Antique Nomadic Rugs

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Wool

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Antique Nomadic Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique nomadic rugs available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, wool and linen, all antique nomadic rugs available were constructed with great care. Antique nomadic rugs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique nomadic rugs bearing Folk Art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique nomadic rugs are appealing in their simplicity, but Qashqai Nomadic Tribe produced popular antique nomadic rugs that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Nomadic Rugs?

Prices for antique nomadic rugs start at $310 and top out at $15,500 with the average selling for $2,552.

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 Nomadic Rugs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Usually these are rugs that are younger than 80 years old but not new (so things that are between 70 - 30 years old roughly)
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.