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Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Industrial Chic Meets Abstract Expressionism
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Industrial Chic Meets Abstract Expressionism

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Industrial Chic Meets Abstract Expressionism

Located in Dallas, TX

Now, let's talk about breaking design boundaries – the abrashed field featuring an all-over asymmetrical pattern. It's like the rug's way of saying, "I'm not following the rules; I'm...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Expressionist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Antique Handmade Carpet Red and Blue Wool Entrance Rug Oriental
Caucasian Antique Handmade Carpet Red and Blue Wool Entrance Rug Oriental

Caucasian Antique Handmade Carpet Red and Blue Wool Entrance Rug Oriental

Located in Wembley, GB

This Caucasian antique rug, Azerbaijan area rug features asymmetrical design.

Category

Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Mehraban Vintage Style Safira Collection Sultanabad Design Rug
Mehraban Vintage Style Safira Collection Sultanabad Design Rug

Mehraban Vintage Style Safira Collection Sultanabad Design Rug

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

This enchanting timeless Sultanabad rug has an asymmetrical design that makes the rug unique.

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Wagireh Rug
Contemporary Moroccan Wagireh Rug

Contemporary Moroccan Wagireh Rug

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Embraced by unconventional stylists, these wagireh sampler rugs, with their asymmetrical allure, transcend ordinary functionality to become the stars of interior design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Moroccan and North Africa...

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous 1930s Chinese Art Deco rug with an asymmetrical composition of naturalistic elements.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 1920s Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Doris Leslie Blau 1920s Vintage French Art Deco Rug

Doris Leslie Blau 1920s Vintage French Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

Its composition is a stunning interplay of abstract expressionism and geometric abstraction, merging modernist ideals with traditional craftsmanship. : The rug features an asymmetric...

Category

Early 20th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Blue Moroccan Rug
New Contemporary Blue Moroccan Rug

New Contemporary Blue Moroccan Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

Because why settle for a regular rug when you can have a mini masterpiece with a touch of asymmetrical allure?

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous 1930s Chinese Art Deco rug with an asymmetrical design set against a purple field.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary High-Low Wagireh Oushak Rug
Contemporary High-Low Wagireh Oushak Rug

Contemporary High-Low Wagireh Oushak Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

Embraced by unconventional stylists, these wagireh sampler rugs, with their asymmetrical enchantment, transcend ordinary functionality to become the stars of interior design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Moroccan and North Africa...

Materials

Wool

Modern Blue-Gray Oushak Rug, Georgian Style Meets Contemporary Elegance
Modern Blue-Gray Oushak Rug, Georgian Style Meets Contemporary Elegance

Modern Blue-Gray Oushak Rug, Georgian Style Meets Contemporary Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

Whether opulently adorned or subtly appointed, the rug's graceful asymmetrical silhouette and a palette of earth-tone hues coalesce, creating a captivating and timeless allure.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Medium Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Medium Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer

Medium Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer

Located in Geneve, CH

The rug’s asymmetric outline contributes to the design’s contemporary aesthetic, mixing rounded and square corners.

Category

2010s Colombian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Large Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer

Large Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer

Located in Geneve, CH

The rug’s asymmetric outline contributes to the design’s contemporary aesthetic, mixing rounded and square corners.

Category

2010s Colombian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

Medium Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Medium Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer

Medium Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer

Located in Geneve, CH

The rug’s asymmetric outline contributes to the design’s contemporary aesthetic, mixing rounded and square corners.

Category

2010s Colombian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Large Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer

Large Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer

Located in Geneve, CH

The rug’s asymmetric outline contributes to the design’s contemporary aesthetic, mixing rounded and square corners.

Category

2010s Colombian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

Contemporary Souf Moroccan High-Low Wagireh Rug
Contemporary Souf Moroccan High-Low Wagireh Rug

Contemporary Souf Moroccan High-Low Wagireh Rug

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

After all, why settle for an ordinary rug when you can indulge in a miniature masterpiece imbued with asymmetrical allure?

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Moroccan and North Africa...

Materials

Wool

English Antique Axminister Rug, 1870 Handmade Carpet Runner Wool Hallway Runner
English Antique Axminister Rug, 1870 Handmade Carpet Runner Wool Hallway Runner

English Antique Axminister Rug, 1870 Handmade Carpet Runner Wool Hallway Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This high-quality rare English Axminister rug Features asymmetrical repeat pattern, woven in beige pink and cream.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

New Contemporary Blue Moroccan Rug with Transitional Style
New Contemporary Blue Moroccan Rug with Transitional Style

New Contemporary Blue Moroccan Rug with Transitional Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

The composition boasts an abstract trellis design that serves as a captivating focal point. Asymmetrical beige lines traverse the rug from top to bottom, intersecting organically acr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Moroccan and North Africa...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug Vibrant Tribal Diamond and Lattice Pattern
Vintage Moroccan Rug Vibrant Tribal Diamond and Lattice Pattern

Vintage Moroccan Rug Vibrant Tribal Diamond and Lattice Pattern

Located in New York, NY

The varied pile texture and asymmetrical elements lend the rug a sense of artistic spontaneity, emblematic of Berber weaving traditions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Wool Rug, 09'01 x 12'03
New Contemporary Moroccan Wool Rug, 09'01 x 12'03

New Contemporary Moroccan Wool Rug, 09'01 x 12'03

By Hans Hofmann, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

80634, new contemporary Moroccan Area rug. Displaying asymmetrical spontaneity and gradations of color, this hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan area rug features a linear design...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni Ouarain Berber Rug, Unusually Large, 1920's
Vintage Beni Ouarain Berber Rug, Unusually Large, 1920's

Vintage Beni Ouarain Berber Rug, Unusually Large, 1920's

Located in Uccle, BE

Beni Ourain rugs are identified by their geometric lines that form an overall asymmetrical pattern.

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug  Floral & Bird Motif in Taupe & Amethyst
1920s Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug  Floral & Bird Motif in Taupe & Amethyst

1920s Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Floral & Bird Motif in Taupe & Amethyst

Located in Norwalk, CT

Set against a sophisticated, variegated taupe-mauve field, the rug features an asymmetric, open-composition design that evokes the elegance of a traditional Chinese ink wash painting.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Moroccan Rug, Bauhaus Design Meets Earth-Tone Elegance
Modern Moroccan Rug, Bauhaus Design Meets Earth-Tone Elegance

Modern Moroccan Rug, Bauhaus Design Meets Earth-Tone Elegance

By Gunta Stölzl

Located in Dallas, TX

80785 Earth-Tone Moroccan Rug, 05'09 x 07'08. ​Bauhaus Design meets earth-tone elegance in this hand knotted wool modern Moroccan rug.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bauhaus Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Style White and Taupe Tuareg Rug by Alberto Levi Gallery
Contemporary Moroccan Style White and Taupe Tuareg Rug by Alberto Levi Gallery

Contemporary Moroccan Style White and Taupe Tuareg Rug by Alberto Levi Gallery

Located in Milan, IT

Just like on vintage Berber rugs, the asymmetrical placement of each element imparts a flowing dynamics to the composition.

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Moroccan White and Light Blue-Grey Rug by Alberto Levi Gallery
Contemporary Moroccan White and Light Blue-Grey Rug by Alberto Levi Gallery

Contemporary Moroccan White and Light Blue-Grey Rug by Alberto Levi Gallery

Located in Milan, IT

Just like on vintage Berber rugs, the asymmetrical placement of each element imparts a flowing dynamics to the composition.

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Modern Abstract Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Expressionist Style
New Modern Abstract Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Expressionist Style

New Modern Abstract Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Expressionist Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, (after) Paul Klee

Located in Dallas, TX

Sketch-like figures and cryptic symbols drift between dream and structure—conjuring the essence of Klee’s Bauhaus-era explorations, where art was not merely seen, but interpreted as ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco throw rugs
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco throw rugs

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco throw rugs

Located in New York, NY

Delicately rendered in shades of black, muted green, and warm coral, the bamboo branches gracefully extend across the rugs in an asymmetrical arrangement, creating a sense of natural...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Berber Moroccan Rehamna Rug with Bohemian Abstract Expressionist Style
Berber Moroccan Rehamna Rug with Bohemian Abstract Expressionist Style

Berber Moroccan Rehamna Rug with Bohemian Abstract Expressionist Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

This hand knotted wool Rehamna Moroccan rug features an asymmetrical design and bohemian expressionist style composed of geometric shapes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...

Materials

Wool

1920s Beige Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 5'x7'8" Handknotted Wool Rug
1920s Beige Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 5'x7'8" Handknotted Wool Rug

1920s Beige Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 5'x7'8" Handknotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Adhering to the classic Chinese tradition of naturalistic representation, the design features delicate, meandering branches laden with blossoms, classifying it among the most charmin...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Green Open Field Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9x14'2" Wool Rug
1920s Green Open Field Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9x14'2" Wool Rug

1920s Green Open Field Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9x14'2" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This specific shade of jade offers a vibrant counterpoint to the more traditional palettes found in earlier Oriental weaving, placing it firmly among the most desirable green color r...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Yellow Colorful Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'2"x10'2" Wool Rug
1930s Yellow Colorful Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'2"x10'2" Wool Rug

1930s Yellow Colorful Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'2"x10'2" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This abstract element is framed by exuberant clusters of stylized chrysanthemums and peonies, forming a dense, asymmetrical arrangement of floral rugs that bursts with color against ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 2'6''x 4'5'' Knotted Wool Carpet
1920s Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 2'6''x 4'5'' Knotted Wool Carpet

1920s Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 2'6''x 4'5'' Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A stylized pavilion sits beneath flourishing branches of cherry blossom and bamboo, anchoring the asymmetrical design. Such detailed floral rugs often tell a story, here suggesting a...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Ait Bou Ichaouen Moroccan Rug with Abstract Expressionist Style
Vintage Berber Ait Bou Ichaouen Moroccan Rug with Abstract Expressionist Style

Vintage Berber Ait Bou Ichaouen Moroccan Rug with Abstract Expressionist Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Piet Mondrian, Willem de Kooning

Located in Dallas, TX

20900, vintage Ait Bou Ichaouen Moroccan Berber rug. Displaying asymmetrical spontaneity, emotional energy, and bursting with poly-chromatic brilliancy this hand knotted wool vintage...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Blue Open Field Floral Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8' 8"x12' 8" Wool Carpet
1920s Blue Open Field Floral Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8' 8"x12' 8" Wool Carpet

1920s Blue Open Field Floral Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8' 8"x12' 8" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Rather than a central medallion, the calm Oriental rug features delicate asymmetrical floral sprays—likely including the peony (symbolizing wealth) and the lotus (symbolizing purity)...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Indian Flatweave Dhurrie Room Size Carpet
Mid-20th Century Indian Flatweave Dhurrie Room Size Carpet

Mid-20th Century Indian Flatweave Dhurrie Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Set against a soft ivory ground, the rug features an asymmetrical arrangement of angular forms, horizontal stripes, and bright yellow and orange squares that bring warmth and vibrancy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Dragon Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Asymmetrical Tapestry, 1970s
Tibetan Dragon Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Asymmetrical Tapestry, 1970s

Tibetan Dragon Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Asymmetrical Tapestry, 1970s

Located in Andernach, DE

Tibetan hand knotted wool rug or tapestry, this shape reminds of a saddle bag cover.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Art Deco Tapestries

Materials

Wool

1940's Turkoman Turkish Carpet
1940's Turkoman Turkish Carpet

1940's Turkoman Turkish Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

Made from high-quality wool and sometimes silk, they feature high knot density for durability and detailed designs using the asymmetrical knot. Turkoman rugs hold cultural and symbol...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkestan Spanish Colonial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Biophilic Contemporary Earth-Tone Grey Oushak Carpet, 08'11 x 12'02
New Biophilic Contemporary Earth-Tone Grey Oushak Carpet, 08'11 x 12'02

New Biophilic Contemporary Earth-Tone Grey Oushak Carpet, 08'11 x 12'02

Located in Dallas, TX

The rug's asymmetrical silhouette and earth-tone colors meld seamlessly, evoking a sense of classic elegance that transcends passing trends.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Colorful Oushak Carpet with Soft Pastels
New Contemporary Colorful Oushak Carpet with Soft Pastels

New Contemporary Colorful Oushak Carpet with Soft Pastels

Located in Dallas, TX

These botanical elements evoke a sense of harmony and connection to nature, drawing inspiration from centuries-old Turkish weavings. The rug's thoughtfully asymmetrical arrangement a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Tekke Main Carpet, 7'6" x 10'7"
Antique Turkoman Tekke Main Carpet, 7'6" x 10'7"

Antique Turkoman Tekke Main Carpet, 7'6" x 10'7"

Located in Evanston, IL

Despite this unusually large range in appearance, however, there are certain elements that are manifest in almost all examples. For instance, Tekke rugs use an asymmetric knot that o...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Central Asian Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Silent Atelier: Modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Organic Abstraction
A Silent Atelier: Modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Organic Abstraction

A Silent Atelier: Modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Organic Abstraction

By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco, Joan Miró

Located in Dallas, TX

Floating across an expansive ivory ground, softly contoured shapes drift with an effortless cadence: deep charcoal forms anchor the composition with gravitas, while pale celadon, blu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Moroccan and North...

Materials

Wool

1980's Berber Moroccan Azilal Carpet with Modern Tribal Style
1980's Berber Moroccan Azilal Carpet with Modern Tribal Style

1980's Berber Moroccan Azilal Carpet with Modern Tribal Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

In addition to the deep cultural symbolism, the Moroccan rug's bold, asymmetrical design adds an element of artistic expression, bridging traditional Berber craftsmanship with modern...

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

1980's Berber Moroccan Azilal Carpet with Tribal Style
1980's Berber Moroccan Azilal Carpet with Tribal Style

1980's Berber Moroccan Azilal Carpet with Tribal Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Its unrestricted forms speak to a tradition of craftsmanship that is deeply tied to the cultural expressions of the Berber people. The rug’s asymmetrical balance, the interplay of co...

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug 3 ft 4 in x 5 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug 3 ft 4 in x 5 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug 3 ft 4 in x 5 ft

Located in New York, NY

The asymmetrical simple yet tribal medallion design of this beautiful antique Turkish Ghiordes rug, features floral accents, geometric shapes and a pattern that is light enough to fi...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Tribal Moroccan Rug, Organic Modern Meets Subtle Shibui
Contemporary Tribal Moroccan Rug, Organic Modern Meets Subtle Shibui

Contemporary Tribal Moroccan Rug, Organic Modern Meets Subtle Shibui

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Flanking these central lines are additional crisscrossing black lines, weaving organically to form an alluringly asymmetrical lozenge trellis pattern. The rug's asymmetry, linear des...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tribal Moroccan and North Africa...

Materials

Wool

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Asymmetric Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the asymmetric rug you’re looking for. A asymmetric rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a asymmetric rug, we have 4 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a asymmetric rug — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right asymmetric rug, those designed in Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mariantonia Urru and Pretziada each produced at least one beautiful asymmetric rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a Asymmetric Rug?

Prices for a asymmetric rug start at $1,903 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $5,535.

Finding the Right Rugs And 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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