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Classical Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Classical Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Classical Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

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.

Category

1890s Armenian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Colorful Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Colorful Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

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.

Category

Early 1900s Caucasian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bold Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Bold Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Bold Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

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.

Category

Early 1900s Caucasian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Decorative Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Decorative Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Decorative Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

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.

Category

Early 1900s Caucasian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Earth-toned Antique Karabagh Carpet
Earth-toned Antique Karabagh Carpet

Earth-toned Antique Karabagh Carpet

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.

Category

Early 1900s Armenian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Striking Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Striking Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Striking Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

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.

Category

1890s Armenian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Elegant Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Elegant Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Elegant Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

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.

Category

1890s Armenian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

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.

Category

Early 1900s Armenian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Noble Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Noble Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Noble Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

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.

Category

1890s Armenian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

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.

Category

Early 1900s Armenian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

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.

Category

Early 1900s Armenian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Elegant Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Elegant Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Elegant Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

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.

Category

Early 1900s Armenian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Saffron-yellow Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Saffron-yellow Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Saffron-yellow Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

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.

Category

Late 19th Century Armenian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mirror-Design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Mirror-Design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Mirror-Design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Armenian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Enigmatic Path: Antique Caucasian Karabagh Masterpiece of Timeless Heritage
The Enigmatic Path: Antique Caucasian Karabagh Masterpiece of Timeless Heritage

The Enigmatic Path: Antique Caucasian Karabagh Masterpiece of Timeless Heritage

Located in Dallas, TX

This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian Karabagh rug is a testament to the rich heritage and nomadic influence of the region.

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Flat-Weave Carpet, 07'00 x 10'01
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Flat-Weave Carpet, 07'00 x 10'01

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Flat-Weave Carpet, 07'00 x 10'01

Located in Dallas, TX

With its dynamic interplay of vibrant geometric motifs, this antique Caucasian kilim is a testament to the deep cultural heritage and artistic traditions of the nomadic weavers. The ...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Bohemian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Caucasian Zeychor Carpet ( 4'6" x 10' - 137 x 304 )
19th Century Caucasian Zeychor Carpet ( 4'6" x 10' - 137 x 304 )

19th Century Caucasian Zeychor Carpet ( 4'6" x 10' - 137 x 304 )

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional 19th-century weaving represents the pinnacle of nomadic artistry found among Caucasian rugs. The Zeichur sub-group is highly prized for its densely packed, geometric...

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1880s Caucasian Tribal Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Crimson Lozenge: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Azerbaijan Masterpiece
The Crimson Lozenge: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Azerbaijan Masterpiece

The Crimson Lozenge: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Azerbaijan Masterpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

60928 Antique Caucasian Azerbaijan rug 07'00 x 10'00. Warm and inviting, this hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian Azerbaijan rug emanates nomadic charm with a hint of sophistication.

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Tribal Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Uzbek Tribal Soumak Kilim, Handwoven Stripe Pattern, Brown, 4’ x 7'
Antique Uzbek Tribal Soumak Kilim, Handwoven Stripe Pattern, Brown, 4’ x 7'

Antique Uzbek Tribal Soumak Kilim, Handwoven Stripe Pattern, Brown, 4’ x 7'

Located in Barrington, IL

Its near-square proportions and exceptional visual energy make it equally compelling as a floor rug or displayed as a wall tapestry. Dimensions: 3′ 7″ x 6′ 7″ Date of Manufacture: ...

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Early 20th Century Uzbek Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkmen Ersari Hand-Knotted Carpet, Wool Pile, Allover Geometric Design
Vintage Turkmen Ersari Hand-Knotted Carpet, Wool Pile, Allover Geometric Design

Vintage Turkmen Ersari Hand-Knotted Carpet, Wool Pile, Allover Geometric Design

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 6’ 9” x 8’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Turkmenistan, Central Asia Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes C...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkmen Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Yomut Soumak Kilim, Handwoven Wool, Geometric Stripe, 5' x 10'
Antique Turkmen Yomut Soumak Kilim, Handwoven Wool, Geometric Stripe, 5' x 10'

Antique Turkmen Yomut Soumak Kilim, Handwoven Wool, Geometric Stripe, 5' x 10'

Located in Barrington, IL

Yomut flatweaves of this early 20th century vintage are increasingly difficult to find in good condition. Turkmen rugs, woven by the nomadic and semi-nomadic tribal peoples of Centra...

Category

Early 20th Century Central Asian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Yomud Main Carpet - 19th Century
Antique Yomud Main Carpet - 19th Century

Antique Yomud Main Carpet - 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This structural balance between the repeating, hooked octagonal medallions and the smaller cruciform secondary motifs reflects the pinnacle of the Central Asian nomadic weaving tradi...

Category

Mid-19th Century Central Asian Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, Central Asia
19th Century Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, Central Asia

19th Century Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, Central Asia

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 3o" x 41" Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Central Asia Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear cons...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Turkmen Tent Wall Hanging in Red, Blue, Brown
Early 20th Century Turkmen Tent Wall Hanging in Red, Blue, Brown

Early 20th Century Turkmen Tent Wall Hanging in Red, Blue, Brown

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 16” x 53” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Central Asia Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with natural vegetable dyes Condition:...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkmen Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bagface, Hand-Knotted Wool
19th Century Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bagface, Hand-Knotted Wool

19th Century Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bagface, Hand-Knotted Wool

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 2’ 7” x 3’ Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Central Asia Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear con...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bagface in Red, Green & Blue Tribal Wall Art
Vintage Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bagface in Red, Green & Blue Tribal Wall Art

Vintage Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bagface in Red, Green & Blue Tribal Wall Art

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 2’ 7” x 4’ Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Central Asia Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with organic dyes Condition: Wear con...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkmen Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, 19th Century
Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, 19th Century

Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, 19th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 2’ 6” x 4’ 5” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Central Asia Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Good ...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, 19th Century
Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, 19th Century

Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, 19th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 2’ 6” x 4’ 5” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Central Asia Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear ...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design
Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design

Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design

Located in Los Angeles, US

Originating in Anatolia and the Caucasus, flat woven kilims and tribal symbols gradually transitioned to pile rugs as nomadic and semi-nomadic herders ebbed back and forth across the...

Category

Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Located in Los Angeles, US

Originating in Anatolia and the Caucasus, flat woven kilims and tribal symbols gradually transitioned to pile rugs as nomadic and semi-nomadic herders ebbed back and forth across the...

Category

Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century East Turkestan Saph Khotan Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century East Turkestan Saph Khotan Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century East Turkestan Saph Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

The Kirghiz knot red and blue allover pattern carpets with wool foundations, and often with Chinese design influences, while the Kazakhs, many still nomadic, weave a variety of conjo...

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Folk Art Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pomegranate Khotan Runner
Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pomegranate Khotan Runner

Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pomegranate Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

The Kirghiz knot red and blue allover pattern carpets with wool foundations, and often with Chinese design influences, while the Kazakhs, many still nomadic, weave a variety of conjo...

Category

Early 20th Century East Turkestani Modern Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Wool

Monumental Framed In Lucite Antique Textile from Afganistan
Monumental Framed In Lucite Antique Textile from Afganistan

Monumental Framed In Lucite Antique Textile from Afganistan

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very large detailed antique Baluch Afghanistan tribal nomadic kilim runner rug framed expertly in lucite.

Category

Early 1900s Tribal Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

Textile

Late 19th Century Tekke Ensi Double Saddlebag, Handwoven Wool, Striped
Late 19th Century Tekke Ensi Double Saddlebag, Handwoven Wool, Striped

Late 19th Century Tekke Ensi Double Saddlebag, Handwoven Wool, Striped

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 1’ 6” x 3’ 1” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Turkmenistan Material: Wool on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consiste...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Nomadic Rugs

Materials

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.