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Red, White and Black Kilim 'Wide Runner' Rug
Red, White and Black Kilim 'Wide Runner' Rug

Red, White and Black Kilim 'Wide Runner' Rug

Located in New York, NY

Red, white and black Kilim 'Wide Runner' rug. An old tribal Kilim runner from Central Turkey with striking graphics.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Hand-Woven Antique Karabagh Runner
Late 19th Century Hand-Woven Antique Karabagh Runner

Late 19th Century Hand-Woven Antique Karabagh Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Karabagh runner has a charcoal-blue field with an overall design of bold shaded pink, golden yellow, pistachio-green palmettes linked by angular flowerhead and floral vi...

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Traditional Hand-Woven Wool Paneled Khotan Runner
Antique Traditional Hand-Woven Wool Paneled Khotan Runner

Antique Traditional Hand-Woven Wool Paneled Khotan Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, hand-woven Khotan runner has a field with horizontal polychrome panels each with a vase issuing angular pomegranate and floral motifs, the arched polychrome panels abov...

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Tan Tribal Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Tan Tribal Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Tan Tribal Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a tan field. This rug has beige accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric tribal design, This rug measures: 3' x 10'10".

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Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wool Runner, by Rug & Kilim, Turkey
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wool Runner, by Rug & Kilim, Turkey

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wool Runner, by Rug & Kilim, Turkey

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This vintage Mid-Century Modern runner is in good condition for its age and origin.

Category

1910s East Turkestani Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Hand-woven Brown Wool Antique Pomegranate Khotan Runner
Hand-woven Brown Wool Antique Pomegranate Khotan Runner

Hand-woven Brown Wool Antique Pomegranate Khotan Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Khotan runner has a chocolate-brown field with a central column of bold brick-red pomegranate vine issuing angular tendrils with further similar pomegranate...

Category

Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Hand-Woven Antique Multi-colored Floral Oushak Runner
Hand-Woven Antique Multi-colored Floral Oushak Runner

Hand-Woven Antique Multi-colored Floral Oushak Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1890, Oushak runner features a green field with a central column of brick-red and shaded blue lozenges each surrounded and linked by angular floral and leafy vine...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Traditional Wool Antique Burgundy Floral Indian Agra Runner
Traditional Wool Antique Burgundy Floral Indian Agra Runner

Traditional Wool Antique Burgundy Floral Indian Agra Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Indian Agra runner has a burgundy-red field with a column of ivory, pink and sandy-brown rosettes and palmettes surrounded and linked by scrolling floral and leafy vine,...

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handwoven Antique Wool Karabagh Runner
Early 20th Century Handwoven Antique Wool Karabagh Runner

Early 20th Century Handwoven Antique Wool Karabagh Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Karabagh runner has a charcoal-black field with an overall design of polychrome scrolling floral vine and perching birds linking a column of stylised acanthus leaf floral bouque...

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Doroksh Runner Rug, Blue with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Antique Doroksh Runner Rug, Blue with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Antique Doroksh Runner Rug, Blue with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: This antique Doroksh runner rug enjoys a distinguished marriage between sought-after, exceptionally rich colorway and a celebrated classic pattern.

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1890s Turkish Art Deco Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Shabby Chic Vintage Turkish Geometric Wool Runner
Shabby Chic Vintage Turkish Geometric Wool Runner

Shabby Chic Vintage Turkish Geometric Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a pink-rose field. This rug has accents of yellow, gray, and orange in a gorgeous all-over geometric Shabby Chic design, This ...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique White Ground Sarab Garden Design Runner Rug
Antique White Ground Sarab Garden Design Runner Rug

Antique White Ground Sarab Garden Design Runner Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Garden carpets are among the most refined manifestations of textile art expressed by the 17th Century Safavid dynasty. During the nineteenth century, the pattern derived form the rep...

Category

1880s Azerbaijani Serapi Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Malayer Wide Long Runner, 4'1'' x 16'11''
Zabihi Collection Antique Malayer Wide Long Runner, 4'1'' x 16'11''

Zabihi Collection Antique Malayer Wide Long Runner, 4'1'' x 16'11''

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Persian Malayer wide runner Details rug no. j3378 size 4' 1" x 16' 11" (124 x 516 cm) rug type Malayer

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Early 20th Century Adirondack Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Spanish Savonnerie Style Runner
Early 20th Century Spanish Savonnerie Style Runner

Early 20th Century Spanish Savonnerie Style Runner

Located in New York, NY

Spain, circa 1920 Handwoven Measures: 45'9" x 11'4" (1394 x 345 cm).

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Distressed Bidjar Runner with Floral Geometric Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Antique Distressed Bidjar Runner with Floral Geometric Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Antique Distressed Bidjar Runner with Floral Geometric Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1900-1920, this distressed antique 3x18 Bidjar runner features a floral geometric design in a polychromatic palette.

Category

1910s Turkish Art Deco Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique runner rug, with a red field, ivory and purple accents in Classic multi medallion design.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Orange Turkish Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Orange Turkish Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Orange Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner Details rug no. j3644 size 3' 3" x 9' 8" (99 x 295 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection early 20th Century Camel Hair Serab Narrow Runner
Zabihi Collection early 20th Century Camel Hair Serab Narrow Runner

Zabihi Collection early 20th Century Camel Hair Serab Narrow Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century tribal camel ground Serab runner. Measures: 2'7'' x 9'4''. item r4239

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Bakshaish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Oriental Rug, Long Runner, Orient Carpet
Antique Oriental Rug, Long Runner, Orient Carpet

Antique Oriental Rug, Long Runner, Orient Carpet

Located in Berlin, DE

Hand knotted. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. Almost 200" inches. The images are part of the article description. On requ...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Oriental Rug, Long Runner, Orient Carpet
Antique Oriental Rug, Long Runner, Orient Carpet

Antique Oriental Rug, Long Runner, Orient Carpet

Located in Berlin, DE

Hand knotted. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. The images are part of the article description. On request, we clean the ca...

Category

19th Century Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Anatolian Village Handmade Tribal Motif Peach Runner Rug
Anatolian Village Handmade Tribal Motif Peach Runner Rug

Anatolian Village Handmade Tribal Motif Peach Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Anatolian Turkish Runner rug, hand knotted with a coral field, ivory, tan and pink accents in all-over geometric medallion design.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Northwest Style Runner, 1830s, 1B549
Handmade Antique Collectible Northwest Style Runner, 1830s, 1B549

Handmade Antique Collectible Northwest Style Runner, 1830s, 1B549

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique Northwest rug in original condition. This runner is collectible, has been made in the beginning of 19th century -Condition: distressed, -Circa 1830s, -Size:...

Category

1830s Asian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Sivas Handmade Allover Motif Beige Wool Runner
Antique Sivas Handmade Allover Motif Beige Wool Runner

Antique Sivas Handmade Allover Motif Beige Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Turkish Sivas runner rug with a beige field. This piece has an ivory accent in an all-over Tribal design.

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Islamic Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Kazak/ Caucasian Runner, 3'10" x 11'1"
Antique Kazak/ Caucasian Runner, 3'10" x 11'1"

Antique Kazak/ Caucasian Runner, 3'10" x 11'1"

Located in Evanston, IL

The Caucasus is bounded by the rugged mountains and lush valleys of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. This cultural melting pot was populated by Armenian dyers and weavers, Azeri Turk...

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage 1930s Red/Orange Moroccan Carpet Runner
Vintage 1930s Red/Orange Moroccan Carpet Runner

Vintage 1930s Red/Orange Moroccan Carpet Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Vintage 1930s Moroccan carpet with a red field, orange and green geometric design, measure: 4.04 x 11.

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Gendje Runner, Late 19th Century, 3'7" × 9'0"
Antique Caucasian Gendje Runner, Late 19th Century, 3'7" × 9'0"

Antique Caucasian Gendje Runner, Late 19th Century, 3'7" × 9'0"

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Gendje Runner, Late 19th Century, 3'7" × 9'0" Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'7″ W × 9'0″ L Origin: Caucasus Period: Late 19th Century Condition: Excellent condition R...

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage Dutch Raspberry Wool Runner, 1930-1939 by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Dutch Raspberry Wool Runner, 1930-1939 by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Dutch Raspberry Wool Runner, 1930-1939 by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: This vintage Dutch runner demonstrates a sophisticated approach to pattern through nuance rather than ornament.

Category

1660s Dutch Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

19th Century Antique Kazak Handmade Multicolor Wool Runner
19th Century Antique Kazak Handmade Multicolor Wool Runner

19th Century Antique Kazak Handmade Multicolor Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Kazak hand-knotted wool runner with a red field, blue and ivory accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric design.

Category

1890s Asian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Anatolian Wool Runner Rug
Early 20th Century Antique Anatolian Wool Runner Rug

Early 20th Century Antique Anatolian Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Turkish Anatolian runner tug, hand knotted wool with a multi-color field in an allover geometric design, circa 1900s.

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Wool Pistacio-Green Floral Herati-Pattern Karabagh Runner
Antique Wool Pistacio-Green Floral Herati-Pattern Karabagh Runner

Antique Wool Pistacio-Green Floral Herati-Pattern Karabagh Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Karabagh runner has a pistachio-green field with an overall tomato-red, lime-green and ivory herati-pattern, in a mole-grey border with lime-green, ivory and tomato-red ...

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Anatolian Wool Runner Rug
Early 20th Century Antique Anatolian Wool Runner Rug

Early 20th Century Antique Anatolian Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Turkish Anatolian runner rug, hand knotted wool with a red field, brown frame and tan accents in all-over multi medallion design.

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Akstafa Runner, Fourth Quarter 19th Century
Antique Caucasian Akstafa Runner, Fourth Quarter 19th Century

Antique Caucasian Akstafa Runner, Fourth Quarter 19th Century

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

An antique Caucasian Akstafa runner from the 4th quarter of the 19th century. Beautifully drawn with 5, eight pointed star medallions.

Category

19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Antique Aubusson Flatweave Runner with Cartouche Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Antique Aubusson Flatweave Runner with Cartouche Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Antique Aubusson Flatweave Runner with Cartouche Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: This rare antique Aubusson runner from Rug & Kilim’s European Collection is a striking ornamental column, defining space through its highly structured elegance.

Category

1850s French Aubusson Antique Runners

Materials

Metallic Thread

Zabihi Collection Late 19th CenturyAntique Turkish Melas Runner
Zabihi Collection Late 19th CenturyAntique Turkish Melas Runner

Zabihi Collection Late 19th CenturyAntique Turkish Melas Runner

Located in New York, NY

An extravagantly chivalrous late 19th century Turkish runner in Predominant shades of watermelon, yellow and green. 3'6'' x 12'9''

Category

19th Century Turkish Romantic Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Nothwest Style Runner, 1840s, 1B658
Handmade Antique Collectible Nothwest Style Runner, 1840s, 1B658

Handmade Antique Collectible Nothwest Style Runner, 1840s, 1B658

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Hand made antique collectible Northwest runner in original good condition. This rug is from the middle of 19th century in white, burgundy, blue and yellow shades.

Category

1840s Asian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Hand-knotted Early 20th Century Floral Karabagh Runner
Hand-knotted Early 20th Century Floral Karabagh Runner

Hand-knotted Early 20th Century Floral Karabagh Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Karabagh runner has a chocolate-brown field with an overall design of polychrome bold palmettes linked by angular floral and palmette vine, in a brick-red n...

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand-knotted wool with a tan field, subtle ivory accents in an all-over multi-medallion geometric design.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Antique Runner rug, hand knotted wool with a light pink field, ivory and gray accents in an all-over multi medallion geometric design.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Antique Runner rug, hand knotted wool with a light rust field, orange and dark brown accents in an allover multi medallion geometric design.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique wool runner rug, hand knotted wool with a dark tan field, light and dark brown accents in an allover muti medallion geometric design circa 1930 This rug measu...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Anatolian Konya Runner Rug, Early 19th Century
Antique Anatolian Konya Runner Rug, Early 19th Century

Antique Anatolian Konya Runner Rug, Early 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Anatolian Turkish Konya Runner Rug, Early 19th Century This long yellow ground piece hails from the area east of Konya in central Anatolia.

Category

Early 19th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Navy & Red, Turkish Design
Antique Malayer Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Navy & Red, Turkish Design

Antique Malayer Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Navy & Red, Turkish Design

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Add warmth, character, and timeless craftsmanship to your hallway or transitional space with this exceptional Antique Malayer Runner. Hand-knotted from wool, this elegant runner show...

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1910s Turkish Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Akstafa/ Kazak Caucasian Runner, 3'6" x 11'
Antique Akstafa/ Kazak Caucasian Runner, 3'6" x 11'

Antique Akstafa/ Kazak Caucasian Runner, 3'6" x 11'

Located in Evanston, IL

This striking antique Caucasian Akstafa runner is an outstanding example of the bold tribal weaving tradition of the western Caucasus.

Category

Early 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

1900s Orange Traditional Motifs Antique Chinese Flatweave Mongolian Runner Rug
1900s Orange Traditional Motifs Antique Chinese Flatweave Mongolian Runner Rug

1900s Orange Traditional Motifs Antique Chinese Flatweave Mongolian Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

"This striking Antique Mongolian runner dates back to circa 1900 and represents a beautiful example of regional flat-weave craftsmanship from China.

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Red and Light Blue Wide Antique Turkish Oushak Gallery Runner
Red and Light Blue Wide Antique Turkish Oushak Gallery Runner

Red and Light Blue Wide Antique Turkish Oushak Gallery Runner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Red and Light Blue Wide Antique Turkish Oushak Gallery Runner. Keivan Woven Arts / rug 16-1002, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1910 This antique Oushak runner fea...

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1910s Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Hand-Knotted Caucasian Karabagh Runner, Armenia
Early 20th Century Hand-Knotted Caucasian Karabagh Runner, Armenia

Early 20th Century Hand-Knotted Caucasian Karabagh Runner, Armenia

Located in Barrington, IL

Early 20th Century hand knotted Caucasian Karabagh wide runner in a geometric pattern. Runners from the Karabagh region of the Caucasus are known for their distinctive designs, and t...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Floral Medallion Runner by Rug & Kilim, 1920–1929
Antique Heriz Floral Medallion Runner by Rug & Kilim, 1920–1929

Antique Heriz Floral Medallion Runner by Rug & Kilim, 1920–1929

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 3x6 antique Heriz runner is a stunning addition to Rug & Kilim’s Antique collection.

Category

1920s Turkish Art Deco Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Lankoran Rug Runner circa 1920 3’8x8’
Antique Caucasian Lankoran Rug Runner circa 1920 3’8x8’

Antique Caucasian Lankoran Rug Runner circa 1920 3’8x8’

Located in Morton Grove, IL

A very pleasing antique Caucasian runner belonging to a distinctive group of Talish rugs named after the south-east coastal town of Lenkoran.These rugs are distinguished primarily ...

Category

1920s Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50233, antique Turkish Oushak runner with modern tribal style. Full of character with an intimate patina, this antique Turkish Oushak carpet runner with Modern Tribal style features ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Little Runner, Unique in the World
Antique Caucasian Little Runner, Unique in the World

Antique Caucasian Little Runner, Unique in the World

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Another interesting piece from my collection, which I have now decided to sell. Words are useless: look at it and judge. It's unique. ref. 158.

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Multi-Color Floral Design Wool Runner - Late 19th Century
Antique Multi-Color Floral Design Wool Runner - Late 19th Century

Antique Multi-Color Floral Design Wool Runner - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Dominated by shades of red, navy, and blue, the runner reflects the deep-rooted weaving culture and aesthetic of the region.

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Runner with Colorful Patchwork Design
Antique American Hooked Runner with Colorful Patchwork Design

Antique American Hooked Runner with Colorful Patchwork Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique American Hooked runner with colorful patchwork design, rug j10-1002, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1920.

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1920s American American Craftsman Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Russian Antique Karabagh Runner Rug by Rug & Kilim
Russian Antique Karabagh Runner Rug by Rug & Kilim

Russian Antique Karabagh Runner Rug by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Russia in 1890, this antique Karabagh runner hosts an interesting, uncommon play on the Classic Boteh (paisley) pattern; an eastern symbol of flame and the universe.

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1890s Russian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

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Antique Runners For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique runners is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique runners was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Antique runners have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique runners made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique runners are appealing in their simplicity, but Mehraban Rugs, William Morris (English) and Hadji Jalili produced popular antique runners that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Runners?

Prices for antique runners can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique runners begin at $120 and can go as high as $180,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,987.

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. 

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