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Vintage Baluch Rug, with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Baluch Rug, with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Baluch Rug, with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x8 vintage Baluch rug is a remarkable signature piece from Turkey. It

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Aintage Afghan Baluch Rug 1920s, 1C1073
Handmade Aintage Afghan Baluch Rug 1920s, 1C1073

Handmade Aintage Afghan Baluch Rug 1920s, 1C1073

$480Sale Price|70% Off

W 36.62 in L 64.57 in

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.1' x 7.1' 1880s - 1C1168
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.1' x 7.1' 1880s - 1C1168

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.1' x 7.1' 1880s - 1C1168

$715Sale Price|70% Off

W 37.41 in L 86.23 in

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.1' x 7.1' 1880s - 1C1168

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This handmade antique Afghan Baluch rug, dating back to the 1880s, is an extraordinary piece of

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x8 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x8 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x8 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 5x8 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

nice small vintage Turkmen Baluch rug
nice small vintage Turkmen Baluch rug

nice small vintage Turkmen Baluch rug

$133

W 20.48 in L 23.63 in

nice small vintage Turkmen Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty vintage small Turkmen Baluch rug with beautiful tribal design and nice colours, entirely

Category

Vintage 1980s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pretty faded mid century Baluch rug
Pretty faded mid century Baluch rug

Pretty faded mid century Baluch rug

$332

W 34.65 in L 60.63 in

Pretty faded mid century Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty mid century distressed Turkmen Baluch rug with nice tribal design and faded colours

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

nice mid century tribal Baluch rug
nice mid century tribal Baluch rug

nice mid century tribal Baluch rug

$806

W 26.38 in L 47.25 in

nice mid century tribal Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty vintage Turkmen Baluch rug with nice pictorial and geometrical design showing buildings and

Category

Vintage 1960s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pretty antique fine Turkmen Baluch rug
Pretty antique fine Turkmen Baluch rug

Pretty antique fine Turkmen Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty distressed antique Baluch rug with nice geometrical and tribal design, entirely and finely

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Turkmen Baluch rug
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Turkmen Baluch rug

Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Turkmen Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with nice tribal and stylized design and beautiful colours

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage distressed Baluch rug
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage distressed Baluch rug

Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage distressed Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with beautiful tribal design and nice colours with red, orange

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s nice vintage Turkmen Baluch rug
Bobyrug’s nice vintage Turkmen Baluch rug

Bobyrug’s nice vintage Turkmen Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty vintage Turkmen Baluch rug with beautiful tribal design and nice colours, entirely hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s nice little vintage Baluch rug
Bobyrug’s nice little vintage Baluch rug

Bobyrug’s nice little vintage Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice little vintage Turkmen Baluch rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice

Category

Vintage 1980s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug
Pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug

Pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug

$664

W 29.53 in L 53.15 in

Pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice colours

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.8' x 4.8', 1920s - 1C1141
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.8' x 4.8', 1920s - 1C1141

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.8' x 4.8', 1920s - 1C1141

$569Sale Price|70% Off

W 46.46 in L 58.67 in

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.8' x 4.8', 1920s - 1C1141

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug: Design and Aesthetics: Originating from the 1920s, this rug

Category

Vintage 1920s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug
pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug

pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug

$1,495

W 37.01 in L 64.57 in

pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with beautiful tribal and geometrical design and nice colours

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, Small Size With Lattice Design, Circa 1900
Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, Small Size With Lattice Design, Circa 1900

Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, Small Size With Lattice Design, Circa 1900

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Afghan Baluch rug of small size with lattice design Circa 1900 A sweet small Baluch rug

Category

20th Century Unknown Central Asian Rugs

Bobyrug’s pretty antique Turkmen Baluch rug
Bobyrug’s pretty antique Turkmen Baluch rug

Bobyrug’s pretty antique Turkmen Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty early 20th century Turkmen Baluch rug with nice tribal design with stylized flowers and nice

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Bahluli Baluch Rug, Lattice Design With Ivory Border, Circa 1890
Antique Bahluli Baluch Rug, Lattice Design With Ivory Border, Circa 1890

Antique Bahluli Baluch Rug, Lattice Design With Ivory Border, Circa 1890

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Afghan Bahluli Baluch rug with a lattice design and ivory ground border Circa 1890 Bahluli

Category

Antique 19th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Antique Baluch Rug With Scarce Repeat Small Octagon Design, Circa 1900
Antique Baluch Rug With Scarce Repeat Small Octagon Design, Circa 1900

Antique Baluch Rug With Scarce Repeat Small Octagon Design, Circa 1900

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Baluch rug with repeat small octagon design Circa 1900 This is a very good small Baluch

Category

20th Century Unknown More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.4' x 6.9' 1930s - 1С1159
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.4' x 6.9' 1930s - 1С1159

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.4' x 6.9' 1930s - 1С1159

$662Sale Price|70% Off

W 41.34 in L 83.47 in

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.4' x 6.9' 1930s - 1С1159

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This handmade antique Afghan Baluch rug from the 1930s is a stunning example of traditional tribal

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty antique tribal Turkmen Baluch rug
Bobyrug’s pretty antique tribal Turkmen Baluch rug

Bobyrug’s pretty antique tribal Turkmen Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful antique Baluch rug with nice tribal design and beautiful natural colours, with some wears

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Little Vintage Turkmen Baluch Rug
Bobyrug’s Pretty Little Vintage Turkmen Baluch Rug

Bobyrug’s Pretty Little Vintage Turkmen Baluch Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice mid century Afghan Baluch rug with tribal design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Baluch Rug in Beige with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Baluch Rug in Beige with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Baluch Rug in Beige with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

interpretation of Baluch rugs honors its essence in its intricate geometric patterns in similar hues. Admirers of

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug 2' x 3.5' 1950s - 1С1169
Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug 2' x 3.5' 1950s - 1С1169

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug 2' x 3.5' 1950s - 1С1169

$218Sale Price|60% Off

W 24.81 in L 42.92 in

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug 2' x 3.5' 1950s - 1С1169

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This handmade vintage Afghan Baluch rug, dating back to the 1950s, showcases a classic tribal

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Baluch Rug in Beige with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Baluch Rug in Beige with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Baluch Rug in Beige with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

interpretation of Baluch rugs honors its essence in its intricate geometric patterns in similar hues. Admirers of

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

nice distressed antique fine tribal Baluch rug
nice distressed antique fine tribal Baluch rug

nice distressed antique fine tribal Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful antique distressed tribal collectible Baluch rug with a tribal and stylized designs, and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Turkmen Baluch rug
Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Turkmen Baluch rug

Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Turkmen Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice antique Turkmen Baluch rug from Afghanistan, with beautiful tribal and geometrical design and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 2.9' x 5.4' 1930s - 1D197
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 2.9' x 5.4' 1930s - 1D197

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 2.9' x 5.4' 1930s - 1D197

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite handmade Baluch rug from the 1930s showcases the rich textile traditions of

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.5' x 6.2', 1920s - 1C1117
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.5' x 6.2', 1920s - 1C1117

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.5' x 6.2', 1920s - 1C1117

$641Sale Price|70% Off

W 42.13 in L 74.41 in

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.5' x 6.2', 1920s - 1C1117

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug: Indulge in the timeless allure of our Handmade Antique Afghan

Category

Vintage 1920s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Carpet Ivory Vintage Rug, Geometric Cream Red Baluch Rug
Handmade Carpet Ivory Vintage Rug, Geometric Cream Red Baluch Rug

Handmade Carpet Ivory Vintage Rug, Geometric Cream Red Baluch Rug

$1,249Sale Price|30% Off

W 42.92 in L 83.08 in

Handmade Carpet Ivory Vintage Rug, Geometric Cream Red Baluch Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

: 109 x 211 cm. Handmade Carpet Vintage Rug Oriental Cream Red Baluch Rug

Category

Vintage 1970s Afghan Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

New Antique Caucasian Red Gold Brown Geometric Tribal Baluch Rug circa 1930s
New Antique Caucasian Red Gold Brown Geometric Tribal Baluch Rug circa 1930s

New Antique Caucasian Red Gold Brown Geometric Tribal Baluch Rug circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

Baluch rug measures 3.4 x 5.9 ft and is from the 1930s. This rug is is new and has never been used.   

Category

Vintage 1930s Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.5' x 5.7', 1910s - 1N117
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.5' x 5.7', 1910s - 1N117

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.5' x 5.7', 1910s - 1N117

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Own a piece of Central Asian nomadic history with this compelling Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, hand

Category

Vintage 1910s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 2.7' x 4.1', 1920s - 1N107
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 2.7' x 4.1', 1920s - 1N107

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 2.7' x 4.1', 1920s - 1N107

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite Antique Baluch Rug is a genuine piece of tribal artistry, meticulously hand-knotted

Category

Vintage 1920s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Baluch Rug with Mushwani Design, circa 1900/20
Antique Afghan Baluch Rug with Mushwani Design, circa 1900/20

Antique Afghan Baluch Rug with Mushwani Design, circa 1900/20

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Afghan Baluch rug of traditional ‘mushwani’ design, the rug is of a dark palette with warm

Category

20th Century More Carpets

Vintage hand-knitted Baluch rug with geometric pattern, Afghanistan 1950s
Vintage hand-knitted Baluch rug with geometric pattern, Afghanistan 1950s

Vintage hand-knitted Baluch rug with geometric pattern, Afghanistan 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning vintage Baluch rug, known for its distinctive red and

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tribal Baluch Rug with Large Size Guls, 4th Quarter 19th Century
Antique Tribal Baluch Rug with Large Size Guls, 4th Quarter 19th Century

Antique Tribal Baluch Rug with Large Size Guls, 4th Quarter 19th Century

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Baluch rug with large guls 4th quarter 19th century A very nice Baluch with unusually

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Tribal More Carpets

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Baluch Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of baluch rugs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct baluch rugs — often made from fabric, wool and goat hair — can elevate any home. Find 923 antique and vintage baluch rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 164 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Baluch rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Baluch rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Empire styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some baluch rugs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller baluch rugs, measuring 9 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Rug & Kilim, Turkoman and Mehraban Rugs each produced beautiful baluch rugs that are worth considering.

How Much are Baluch Rugs?

Prices for baluch rugs start at $6 and top out at $36,264 with the average selling for $1,489.

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.