1900s Rose Medallion Antique Moroccan Rabat Carpet 12'6"x36'6" Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Moroccan Rabat Carpet ( 12'6" x 36'6" ) This rare, massive oversized area rug from the early twentieth century represents a fascinating intersection between the rug...
Wool
Antique Turkish Double Saddlebag Khorjin, Hand-Knotted Wool, Stripe Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 1’ 2” x 3’ 7” Date of manufacture: 1st quarter of the 1900s Place of origin: Turkey Material: Wool on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Good The Persian Kn...
Wool
Attractive 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.
Wool
Bold Antique Shirvan Shahnazarli 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.
Wool
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.
Wool
Attractive Antique Daghestan 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.
Wool
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.
Wool
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.
Wool
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.
Wool
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.
Wool, Cotton
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.
Wool
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.
Wool
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.
Wool
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.
Wool
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.
Wool
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.
Wool
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.
Wool
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.
Wool, Cotton
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.
Wool
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.
Wool
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 ...
Wool
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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...
Wool
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.
Wool
Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bagface, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric Tribal Art
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...
Wool
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: ...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Tribal Wall Art, 2x4x1
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 ...
Wool
Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Tribal Wall Art, 2x4x1
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 ...
Wool
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...
Wool
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...
Wool
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...
Wool
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:...
Wool
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...
Wool
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...
Wool, Cotton
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...
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Central Asian Ersari Carpet ( 6'3" x 7'3" - 190 x 220 )
Located in New York, NY
This late 19th-century Afghan Ersari Beshir carpet is a prime example of Central Asian tribal rug weaving, representing the nomadic heritage of the Turkmen tribes along the middle Am...
Wool
19th Century Central Asian Ersari-Beshir Gallery Carpet (6'6"x18'-198x548)
Located in New York, NY
Its substantial dimensions qualify it as one of the rarer room size rugs from this nomadic tradition, making it perfectly suited for grand hallways or sophisticated drawing rooms.
Wool
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...
Wool
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...
Wool
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.
Textile
Antique Turkmen Saddlebag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Tekke Stripe Pattern, Rus-Red
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...
Wool
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.
In the late 1890s, the firm of Alexander Morton & Co. set out to introduce a new category of crafts to the British Isles: hand-knotted rugs.
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