Exquisite Turkish Handmade Silk Rug 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Turkish handmade silk rug from the 1920s is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and artistry.
1920s Antique Rugs 1920s
Silk
Exquisite Turkish Handmade Silk Rug 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Turkish handmade silk rug from the 1920s is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and artistry.
Silk
$481Sale Price|70% Off
Handmade Aintage Afghan Baluch Rug 1920s, 1C1073
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Introducing our Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug from the 1920s. This exquisite rug showcases a captivating design and impeccable craftsmanship that is sure to enhance any space.
Wool
$624Sale Price|75% Off
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug 1920s, 1C1072
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Introducing our exquisite Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug from the 1940s. This stunning rug showcases the timeless beauty and artistry of Uzbekistan's weaving tradition. Measurin...
Wool
$1,308Sale Price|73% Off
Handmade Antique Jozan Style Rug, 1920s, 1B950
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Jozan style rug in traditional design with large medallion.
Wool
Handmade Antique Malayer Style Rug, 1920s, 1B917
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Middle Eastern Malayer rug in traditional design. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original good condition.
Wool
Handmade Antique Bibikabab Style Rug, 1920s, 1B672
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Bibikabab rug in beige and navy blue shades. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original good condition
Wool
Handmade Antique Kerman Style Rug, 1920s, 1B673
Located in Bordeaux, FR
The rug in in beige shade and with classic floral design
Wool
Handmade Antique Kerman Style Rug, 1920s, 1B671
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique handmade Kerman rug in navy blue shade with classic design. The rug is in original condition, has some low pile
Wool
$646Sale Price|75% Off
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, 1920s, 1C1051
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Afghan Baluch rug in traditional tribal design. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original condition, it yhas some minimal low pile.
Wool
$449Sale Price|66% Off
Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1920s, 1B944
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique American Hooked rug in beige and purple shades. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in good condition, the rug has some restaurations.
Wool
$893Sale Price|67% Off
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B389
Located in Bordeaux, FR
There are not so many of geometric Chinese's of 1920s possible to find, what makes this rug unique.
Wool
Handmade Antique Prayer Afghan Adraskand Rug, 1920s, 1C346
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This rug is quite thin and light. -condition: original, some age wear, -circa: 1920s, -size: 2,7' x 3,7' (82cm x 115cm), -material: wool, -country of origin: Afghanistan, -styl...
Wool
$5,688Sale Price|56% Off
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B885
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in ruby and burgundy shades. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original good condition.
Wool
$5,281Sale Price|66% Off
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B949
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in pink and black colors. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original condition, it has some low pile areas.
Wool
$3,569Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B946
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in burgundy color with some ducks design. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original condition, it has some low pile.
Wool
$1,015Sale Price|56% Off
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B913
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in deep blue shade. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original condition.
Wool
$9,851Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B883
Located in Bordeaux, FR
The rug has a symbol of Indian swastic. -Condition: original good, -circa: 1920s, -Size: 9.1' x 11.6' (273cm x 353cm), ?
Wool
$1,784Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B927
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in green shade with floral design. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original good condition.
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B881
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in red and grey shades. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original good condition.
Wool
$1,713Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 1920s, 1B394
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in green color and floral design. The rug is from the end of 20th century in original condition, it has some age discolorations and signs of wea...
Wool
$1,569Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B941
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in red shade with greyish border. The rug has traditional floral Art Deco design.
Wool
$771Sale Price|69% Off
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B942
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in red color. The rug has traditional floral Art Deco design with some birds and vases.
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B918
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in red shade. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original condition, it has some low pile.
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B911
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in olive green and peach shades. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original condition, it has some low pile.
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B870
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in original good condition, the rug is from the beginning of 20th century.
Wool
$1,144Sale Price|54% Off
Handmade Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 1920s, 1B956
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite Art Deco Chinese rug from the 1920s is a true work of art. Handmade with meticulous attention to detail, it features a captivating design in rich, vibrant colors.
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B869
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in bright orange color. The rug is in original good condition, made in the beginning of 20th century.
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B636
Located in Bordeaux, FR
The rug is in original good condition. -condition: original good, -circa: 1920s, -size: 2.10' x 4.10' ( 89cm x 150cm), -material: wool, -country of origin: China, -...
Wool
$779Sale Price|54% Off
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B397
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Wine burgundy Art Deco Chinese rug with beautiful light floral border. The foliage's are surrounding the field as the second border. Light cream border is covered in branches full of...
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B530
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in original condition. The rug made in night blue shade for the border with oval central area in a grey shade. It is floral and decorated with l...
Wool
$23,510Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B469
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Art Deco Chinese rug in original condition. The rug has very interesting background color- mixture of burgundy, greyish shade and beige. It is almost silver; the shade depend...
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B411
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Beautiful oval Art Deco Chinese rug in pink, beige, sky blue and black shade. Motive on this rug is very decorative in Chinese traditional ornaments of different colors. It look like...
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B456
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Art Deco Chinese rug in original condition. This rug was made in light burgundy color for the filed and darker burgundy for the border. The rug is in floral design, covered randomly ...
Wool
$2,681Sale Price|58% Off
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B452
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Oval Art Deco Chinese rug in original condition. Beautiful green color of the field combines together with cream beige border. The rug is in floral design, border is covered with red...
Wool
$886Sale Price|29% Off
Handmade Antique American Primitive Hooked Rug, 1920s, 1B182
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade American hooked rug. Deep red color with green design on it gives some autumn mood.
Wool
Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Saddle Bag Rug, 1920s - 1C1189
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Rare Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag (Middle East), Circa 1920s Acquire a piece of authentic nomadic history with this rare antique Kurdish saddle bag (Khorjin), hand-woven in the Middle ...
Wool
Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 1920s Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, a hand knotted wool rug with a red field, and multi-color accents in an all-over Classic Chinese floral design, This rug measures: 8' x 9'9".
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug – 1920s Hand‑Knotted Wool 3.4' x 5.6' - 1C1239
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A handmade antique Persian Hamadan rug from the 1920s, woven in wool and displaying the bold geometric character typical of Hamadan village craftsmanship.
Wool
Antique Persian Afshar Rug – 1920s Hand‑Knotted Wool 3.8' x 4.6' - 1C1237
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A handmade antique Persian Afshar rug from the 1920s, woven in wool and showcasing the expressive tribal artistry of the Afshar weaving tradition.
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Distressed Rug, 1920s Tribal Wool 4.2' x 6.7' - 1C1224
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embrace the soulful patina of early 20th-century Persian artistry with this authentic Hamadan rug. Hand-knotted in the 1920s, this vibrant wool rug showcases a classic geometric dia...
Wool
Antique Uzbek Bukhara Rug, 1920s, Hand-Knotted Wool, 2.7' x 4' - 1C1206
Located in Bordeaux, FR
An exquisite antique Uzbek Bukhara rug from the 1920s, showcasing the refined elegance and precise craftsmanship of Central Asian tribal weaving.
Wool
Antique Persian Gashkai Rug – 1920s Hand‑Knotted Wool Rug 3.5' x 5' - 1C1242
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A handmade antique Persian Qashqai rug from the 1920s, woven in wool and showcasing the bold tribal artistry of the Qashqai nomads of southern Persia.
Wool
Antique Uzbek Bukhara Rug, 1920s, Hand-Knotted Wool, 3.1' x 4.1' - 1C1204
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A captivating antique Uzbek Bukhara rug from the 1920s, showcasing the distinctive geometric artistry of Central Asian tribal weaving.
Wool
Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, 1920s, Hand-Knotted Wool, 3.1' x 6' - 1C1205
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A remarkable antique Afghan Baluch rug from the 1920s, exemplifying the bold geometric artistry and rich color palette characteristic of Baluch tribal weaving.
Wool
Antique Afghan Ersari Rug, 1920s, Hand-Knotted Wool, 6.8' x 9.4' - 1C1208
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A magnificent antique Afghan Ersari rug from the 1920s, showcasing the refined elegance and masterful craftsmanship of Turkmen tribal weaving.
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug, 1920s, Hand-Knotted Wool, 3.5' x 4.8' - 1C1207
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A stunning antique Persian Hamadan rug from the 1920s, exemplifying the vibrant color palette and bold geometric artistry that made Hamadan weavings highly sought after by collectors.
Wool
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug - 1920s Hand-Knotted Wool - Brown & Navy Floral
Located in Norwalk, CT
Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand-Knotted Wool Rug (c. 1920s) This exquisite antique rug features a sophisticated chocolate-brown field adorned with three elegant floral medallions.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Kerman Rug 1920s Large Red, 8.8 x 11.9 ft -1C1267
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A beautiful handmade antique Persian Kerman rug, dating from the 1920s, featuring an elegant and highly decorative floral composition set against a rich red field.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Rug 1920s Distressed Wool 4.3 x 6.5 ft -1C1274
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A character-rich handmade antique Persian Hamadan rug, dating from the 1920s, featuring a bold geometric medallion design enhanced by a beautifully aged, distressed surface.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Rug 1920s Distressed Wool 4.2 x 6.4 ft -1C1275
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A striking handmade antique Persian Hamadan rug from the 1920s, showcasing a bold tribal composition with a strong central medallion and highly decorative geometric motifs.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Kerman Rug 1920s Large Red, 9 x 11.9 ft -1C1268
Located in Bordeaux, FR
An elegant handmade antique Persian Kerman rug, dating from the 1920s, featuring a refined floral medallion design set against a rich and luminous red field.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Rug 1920s Distressed Wool 4 x 6.5 ft -1C1273
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A striking handmade antique Persian Hamadan rug, dating from the 1920s, featuring a richly patterned geometric design softened by a beautifully worn patina.
Wool
Handmade Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 1920s, Wool, 2.9 x 6.0 ft -1C1266
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A striking and highly decorative antique Chinese Art Deco rug dating from the 1920s, showcasing a bold and artistic pictorial composition.
Wool
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, 1920s, Wool, Tribal, 4.3 x 6.6 ft -1N125
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A beautiful and character-rich antique Afghan Baluch rug dating from the 1920s, featuring a striking tribal design composed of repeating horizontal bands filled with stylized animals...
Wool
Antique Afghan Ersari Rug, 1920s Tribal Wool Elephant Foot 3.9' x 6.4' - 1C1225
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Hand-knotted in the 1920s, this rug features a deep, saturated madder-red field characteristic of the Ersari Turkmen tribes.
Wool
Antique Afghan Ersari Tribal Rug – 1920s – Hand-Spun Wool – 2.7' x 4.2' -1C1254
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exceptional Antique Afghan Ersari rug, dating back to the 1920s, is a testament to the enduring artistry of the Ersari Turkmen tribes.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Rug 1920s Red Floral Wool 3.4 x 4.8 ft -1C1272
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A beautiful handmade antique Persian Hamadan rug, dating from the 1920s, featuring a richly detailed floral medallion design set against a vibrant red field.
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 1920s Large Handmade Wool Floral 9.2 x 11.6 ft -1B994
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A beautiful handmade antique Persian Sarouk rug from the 1920s, showcasing the timeless elegance and craftsmanship that make Sarouk rugs highly sought after.
Wool
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Impi Sotavalta Finnish Hand-Woven Lavender and Marigold Geometric Ray Rug, 1920s
By Impi Soltavata, Kiikan Kotomo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impi Sotavalta (1885-1943) Finnish hand-woven wool lavender and marigold geometric ray rug, c. 1928, Finland. Gorgeous thick pile. Rare, divine color combination.
Wool
1920s Indian Amritsar Rug Fragment
Located in New York, NY
This piece is an antique Indian Amritsar rug. 1920's Indian Amritsar Fragment Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 7'8" × 6'10" (233 × 208 cm) Age: Antique Color: Beige, Cream, Green, Red Ori...
Wool
Baluch Traditional Hand-Knotted Rug, 1920s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This handmade Baluch rug was manufactured in the early 1920th. The rug is in traditional deeply red color with geometric, tribal pattern. This hand-knotted carpet is unique. Baluch r...
Wool, Goat Hair
Antique American Hooked Rug, circa 1920's
Located in Motley, MN
Item Overview Description ANTIQUE AMERICAN HOOKED RUG, 12 ft 6 in x 8 ft 2 in (3.81 m x 2.49 m). Circa 1920's.
Wood
Unavailable
W 42.13 in L 56.7 in
Small 1920's Bakhtiari, Garden Design - Tribal Persian Rug - Rust, Brown, & Navy
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Featuring a 100% Persian wool pile raised, sheared, spun, dyed and handwoven by a member of the Bakhtiari tribe in the early 1920's. This tribe has a unique weaving style and weave t...
Wool
Antique 1920s Persian Senneh Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 1920s flatweave Persian wool senneh rug. In wonderful condition, professionally cleaned and repaired.
Wool
Antique 1920's Zebra Skin Trophy Rug or Wall Hanging
Located in South Coast, CA
Early 20th Century Safari Trophy Rug of Zebra Hide mounted on original felt backing.
1920s Vintage Persian Joshegan Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Josheghan rugs, hand woven in north central Iran, are extremely fine quality and characterized by geometric floral motifs arranged in the shape of diamonds. Josheghan, also called M...
Wool
Antique 1920s Cotton Agra Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Cotton Indian Agra rug circa 1920 Measures: 4' x 6' 10'' Hand-knotted cotton pile, cotton foundation. Field color: Camel Border color: Camel Accent colors: Light-blue, gr...
Cotton
Antique Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1920s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an antique hand-knotted Persian rug, made in Lavar, Kerman, Iran, circa 1920. It is wool pile on cotton warp and weft, and is approximately 10.5 x 14.6 ft. It has an all-o...
Wool, Cotton
1920s Antique Cotton Indian Agra Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Indian Agra rug, circa 1920 Measures: 3' 11" x 6' 9" Hand-knotted cotton pile on a cotton foundation. Field color: Light-brown Border color: Brown Accent color:...
Cotton
1920s Red Antique Indian Agra Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Indian Agra rug circa 1920 Measures: 3' 10" x 6' 9" Hand-knotted cotton pile on a cotton foundation Field color: Red Border Color: Ivory Accent Color: Black
Cotton
1920s, Antique Indian Cotton Agra Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Indian cotton Agra rug circa 1920 Measures: 5' 7" x 8' 9" Hand-knotted cotton pile, cotton foundation Field color: Raspberry-red Border color: Royal-blue Accent...
Cotton
Sivas, 1920s #2184
Located in North Bergen, NJ
The Sivas rug, inspired by the grandeur of classical Persian palace carpets. Sivas sits 4,000 feet above sea level, atop the wide valley of Kizilirmak that is its heartland. It is s...
Wool
Red and Blue Afshar Rug, circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely antique Afshar carpet.
Wool
Antique Early Nichols Art Deco Rug, circa 1920s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an antique early Nichols Art Deco hand-knotted rug, made in China circa 1920. This rug is wool knots on cotton warp and weft, and is approximately 10’11 x 15’4, with a thick,...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Anatolian Tulu Rug, Central Turkey, circa 1920s
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
An antique "Tulu" rug from central Anatolia, with long, luxurious wool and a very decorative and visually compelling checkerboard design. These rugs were used as sleeping rug 'in sit...
Unavailable
W 92.92 in L 125.2 in
Tabriz Rug with Vibrant Colors and Much Apple Green Stylized Des, 1920s-1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Tabriz rug dating from 1920s-1930s with an overall stylized geometrical design of palmettes, leaves and flower heads, vibrant light colors with much apple green framed by a mid-blue ...
Wool
Unavailable
W 92.92 in L 125.2 in
Tabriz Rug with Vibrant Colors and Much Apple Green Stylized Des 1920s-1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Tabriz rug dating from 1920s-1930s with an overall stylized geometrical design of palmettes, leaves and flowerheads, vibrant light colors with much apple green framed by a mid-blue l...
Wool
Unavailable
W 102 in L 144 in
Rare 1920s Unique Agra Rug with Cotton Pile and Weft with Soft Vegetable Dyes
Located in Houston, TX
Rugs with cotton piles are very rare. Carpets with cotton piles were only made on commission for the very rich. Only very few survived. This is a museum quality carpet. Weavers of Ag...
Cotton
Antique Kazak Carpet, c. 1920s
Located in London, GB
The Caucasus have a rich history of rug weaving, stretching back several centuries. The region stands at the crossroads of various cultures, and its carpets reflect this in their cre...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug for American Market, circa 1920s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an antique hand-knotted American Sarouk rug, made in Iran, circa 1920 for the American market. It is wool pile on cotton warp and weft, and is approximately 10’3 x 15’8 ft. I...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Early Nichols Art Deco Rug, China, circa 1920s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an authentic antique early Nichols Art Deco hand-knotted rug, made in China circa 1920. This rug is wool knots on cotton warp and weft, and is approximately 8’9 x 11’4. There...
Wool, Cotton
Arts & Crafts Cuenca Carpet, 1920s, Spain
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 20th century Cuenca carpet which is influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement which flourished in Europe and North America between 1880 and 1920. This Cuenca ...
Wool
Chinese Art Deco Minimalist Rug with Fringed Edges, circa 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
A splendid Minimalist Chinese Art Deco rug with a trompe l'oeil design of a pot and another trompe l'oeil design next to it depicting the bottom of the pot showing a signature. All i...
Silk, Wool
Square-Format Anatolian Kilim, c. 1920s
Located in London, GB
Anatolia, the western region of Turkey, has a long-standing rug-weaving tradition, stretching back at least as far as the 13th Century.
Wool
Fine Anatolian Gallery Carpet, c. 1920s
Located in London, GB
Anatolia, the western region of Turkey, has a long-standing rug-weaving tradition, dating at least as far back as the 13th Century. As the explorer Marco Polo once wrote, ‘Here they ...
Wool
Striking Bessarabian Kilim, c. 1920s
Located in London, GB
The tradition of Bessarabian kilim weaving dates to the later period of Ottoman rule over the Eastern Balkans – broadly, the territory now covered by Bulgaria and Moldova – and is kn...
Wool
Exceptional 1920s Anatolian Carpet
Located in London, GB
Anatolia, the western region of Turkey, has a long-standing rug-weaving tradition, dating at least as far back as the 13th Century. As the explorer Marco Polo once wrote, ‘Here they ...
Wool
Art Deco Chinese Nichols Carpet, c. 1920s
By Walter Nichols
Located in London, GB
Pioneered by Walter Nichols, an American in China whose workshops were active from 1924 into the 1930s, Chinese Art Deco carpets represent a real high point in the history of 20th Ce...
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.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.
The rising fashion star is having his first solo show of furniture designs, at Southern Guild in Cape Town, and his far-out, snaking forms are like nothing you've ever seen.
Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.
The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.
The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.
Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.