With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique rugs from India you’re looking for. Each antique rugs from India for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
fabric,
cotton and
silk. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique rugs from India — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique rugs from India made by
Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with
Arts and Crafts — is very popular.
Prices for an antique rugs from India can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $147,500, while the average can fetch as much as $950.
Today, there are few elements of decor as consistently beautiful as vibrantly colored, intricately patterned antique rugs. The legacy of fine Indian rugs and carpets dates back to the Mughal Empire, with Jalal-ud-Din Akbar in the 16th century establishing workshops for carpet weaving based on Persian practices. Combined with the aesthetics of Indian art, a new rug tradition was born.
In India, these Persian-inspired rugs and carpets were often made with lush materials, including silk, velvet and pashmina, a type of cashmere. It could take laborers as long as 15 years to weave a single carpet. Many of these rugs and carpets were created for royalty and frequently used inside palaces and mosques, particularly on special occasions.
Though the carpet weaving stemmed from a Persian tradition, Indian rugs and carpets featured designs that predated Persian influences. These complex patterns included floral, geometric, and animal motifs.
Indian rugs remain among the most coveted decorative items today. Browse 1stDibs for a wide variety of vintage, new and antique Indian rugs and carpets to establish a lavish focal point in any room in your home. See our guide to caring for your antique and vintage rugs, and read about how to choose the right area rug for your space.