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Tent Band

Vintage Tribal Tent Band , decorative
Vintage Tribal Tent Band , decorative

Vintage Tribal Tent Band , decorative

$224Sale Price|55% Off

W 36 in L 96 in

Vintage Tribal Tent Band , decorative

Located in Evanston, IL

Vintage Tribal Tent Band , decorative , AS IS #17495, 3'x 8'

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kirghiz Embroidered Tent Band
Kirghiz Embroidered Tent Band

Kirghiz Embroidered Tent Band

$1,787

W 27.56 in L 159.06 in

Kirghiz Embroidered Tent Band

Located in Milan, IT

A rare complete tent band, embroidered in wool on a felt background, embellished at its bottom by

Category

Vintage 1930s Kyrgyzstani Tribal Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Tent Band 1'2'' x 42''
Antique Turkmen Tent Band 1'2'' x 42''

Antique Turkmen Tent Band 1'2'' x 42''

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

W 1.2 in L 4.2 in

Antique Turkmen Tent Band 1'2'' x 42''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkmen Tent Band 1'2'' x 42''. This warp faced packing or tent band shows a zig-zag

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Central Asian Natural Dyed Wool Geometric Tent Band Runner
Antique Central Asian Natural Dyed Wool Geometric Tent Band Runner

Antique Central Asian Natural Dyed Wool Geometric Tent Band Runner

Located in New York, NY

Long Central Asian natural dyed wool flat weave tent band runner, with traditional geometric design

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Turkeman Long Tent Band 1'9'' x 45'0"
Fine Antique Turkeman Long Tent Band 1'9'' x 45'0"

Fine Antique Turkeman Long Tent Band 1'9'' x 45'0"

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

W 13.08 in L 48.6 in

Fine Antique Turkeman Long Tent Band 1'9'' x 45'0"

Located in New York, NY

Fine Antique Turkeman Long Tent Band 1'9'' x 45'0". The rugs of the Central Asian/NW Persian

Category

Early 20th Century Turkmen Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-19th Century Turkmen Tekke Tribe Tent Band Fragment Wt Great Colors and Wool
Mid-19th Century Turkmen Tekke Tribe Tent Band Fragment Wt Great Colors and Wool

Mid-19th Century Turkmen Tekke Tribe Tent Band Fragment Wt Great Colors and Wool

Located in Istanbul, TR

A rare old example of a tent band fragment. Tent bands are made to decorate the Turkmen house

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Turkmen Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Moroccan Middle Atlas Berber Tent Bands, circa 1950
Pair of Moroccan Middle Atlas Berber Tent Bands, circa 1950

Pair of Moroccan Middle Atlas Berber Tent Bands, circa 1950

Located in Milan, IT

A very fine and rare pair of festive bands used to embellish the main gable in the middle of the

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Antique Tentband Fragment - 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Tentband Fragment
Antique Tentband Fragment - 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Tentband Fragment

Antique Tentband Fragment - 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Tentband Fragment

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

fine knotting in this Turkmen tent-band fragment was probably made by Teke tribes during the 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tentband Fragment - 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Tentband Fragment
Antique Tentband Fragment - 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Tentband Fragment

Antique Tentband Fragment - 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Tentband Fragment

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

knotting in this Turkmen tent-band fragment was probably made by Teke tribes during the 19th century. Once

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tekke Main Carpet
Tekke Main Carpet

Tekke Main Carpet

$11,500

W 87 in L 142 in

Tekke Main Carpet

Located in San Francisco, CA

piece are reminiscent of tent-bands woven by the Turkmen.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekkee Turkmen Rug 1'4" x 3’5”
Antique Tekkee Turkmen Rug 1'4" x 3’5”

Antique Tekkee Turkmen Rug 1'4" x 3’5”

$328Sale Price|20% Off

W 16.8 in L 42 in

Antique Tekkee Turkmen Rug 1'4" x 3’5”

Located in New York, NY

(gul) patterns or cruciform layouts (engsis). Also pile and flatweave tent bands and similar bag faces

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Beige Field and Black border
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Beige Field and Black border

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Beige Field and Black border

Located in New York, NY

tent bands, also on light grounds. There is a tripartite layout with central poles bracketed by four

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique, 19th Century Yomut, Yomud Tent Strap, Band, "Zeltband" Carpet, Rug
Antique, 19th Century Yomut, Yomud Tent Strap, Band, "Zeltband" Carpet, Rug

Antique, 19th Century Yomut, Yomud Tent Strap, Band, "Zeltband" Carpet, Rug

Located in Berlin, DE

An antique, 19th century Yomut, Yomud tent strap, band. "Zeltband" carpet, rug. Including a

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Cut-Crystal Tent and Bag Chandelier with an Enamel Band, circa 1880
Cut-Crystal Tent and Bag Chandelier with an Enamel Band, circa 1880

Cut-Crystal Tent and Bag Chandelier with an Enamel Band, circa 1880

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine gilt bronze and cut-crystal tent and bag chandelier with an enamel band. French, circa

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Saph Khotan Runner
Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Saph Khotan Runner

Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Saph Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

scatter sizes, large and small bags, tent bands, and various domestic paraphernalia for their tents. The

Category

Early 20th Century East Turkestani Folk Art Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pomegranate Khotan Runner
Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pomegranate Khotan Runner

Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pomegranate Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

)’ usually in cross layouts and scatter sizes, large and small bags, tent bands, and various domestic

Category

Early 20th Century East Turkestani Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Turkoman Runner
Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Turkoman Runner

Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Turkoman Runner

Located in New York, NY

)’ usually in cross layouts and scatter sizes, large and small bags, tent bands, and various domestic

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Monumental "Sac à Perles" Crystal Chandelier with Neoclassical Brass Frieze
Monumental "Sac à Perles" Crystal Chandelier with Neoclassical Brass Frieze

Monumental "Sac à Perles" Crystal Chandelier with Neoclassical Brass Frieze

Located in Mortsel, BE

glittering, diffused light. The structure is defined by a wide, ornate brass band featuring high-relief

Category

Mid-20th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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Tent Band, Bhutan

Tent Band, Bhutan

Unavailable

H 7 in W 157 in

Tent Band, Bhutan

Located in New York, NY

Tent Band, Bhutan

Category

20th Century Bhutanese Tribal Art

Antique Yomut 'Yomoud' Tent Band, Late 1800s to Early 1900s
Antique Yomut 'Yomoud' Tent Band, Late 1800s to Early 1900s

Antique Yomut 'Yomoud' Tent Band, Late 1800s to Early 1900s

Located in San Mateo, CA

This is an antique hand-woven tent band, made by the Yomut (Yomoud) tribe in Turkmenistan, circa

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Antique Mix Technique Rug Pillowcase Made from a Karakalpak Tent Band, E 20th C
Antique Mix Technique Rug Pillowcase Made from a Karakalpak Tent Band, E 20th C

Antique Mix Technique Rug Pillowcase Made from a Karakalpak Tent Band, E 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean only.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Mix Technique Rug Pillowcase Made from a Karakalpak Tent Band, E 20 C.
Antique Mix Technique Rug Pillowcase Made from a Karakalpak Tent Band, E 20 C.

Antique Mix Technique Rug Pillowcase Made from a Karakalpak Tent Band, E 20 C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean only.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Khotan Carpet

Antique Khotan Carpet

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W 80 in L 192 in

Antique Khotan Carpet

Located in New York, NY

nuska guls framed by borders resembling traditional tent bands making this an intriguing decorative

Category

Early 20th Century Turkestan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Embroidered Yomut Chuval Tent Bag
Embroidered Yomut Chuval Tent Bag

Embroidered Yomut Chuval Tent Bag

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H 31 in W 43 in D 0.01 in

Embroidered Yomut Chuval Tent Bag

Located in San Francisco, CA

The embroidered pattern of this Yomut Turkmen tent bag recalls banded textile designs achieved

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkmen Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Late Victorian Eight-Light Tent and Waterfall Chandelier
Late Victorian Eight-Light Tent and Waterfall Chandelier

Late Victorian Eight-Light Tent and Waterfall Chandelier

Located in Steyning, West sussex

consisting of two drop hung rings with decorative banding and a tent of drops cascading to the main ring, the

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Beige Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Khotan Pictorial Room Size Rug
Beige Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Khotan Pictorial Room Size Rug

Beige Early 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Khotan Pictorial Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

scatter sizes, large and small bags, tent bands, and various domestic paraphernalia for their tents. The

Category

Early 20th Century East Turkestani Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pomegranate Khotan Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pomegranate Khotan Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pomegranate Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

)’ usually in cross layouts and scatter sizes, large and small bags, tent bands, and various domestic

Category

Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade East Turkestan Khotan Room Size Carpet
Handmade East Turkestan Khotan Room Size Carpet

Handmade East Turkestan Khotan Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

scatter sizes, large and small bags, tent bands, and various domestic paraphernalia for their tents. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade East Turkestan Khotan Room Size Carpet
Handmade East Turkestan Khotan Room Size Carpet

Handmade East Turkestan Khotan Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

scatter sizes, large and small bags, tent bands, and various domestic paraphernalia for their tents. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Small Room Size Carpet
Tribal Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Small Room Size Carpet

Tribal Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Small Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

bands and various household weavings for their felt tents. They are woven on ground looms. The populous

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan
Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Pillow Cover Made from an Early 20th C. Karakalpak Tent Band, Uzbekistan

Located in Istanbul, TR

Tent bands are done almost by all the tribes of Turkmen peoples of Central Asia. They functioned as

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Antique Mix Technique Rug Pillowcase Made from a Karakalpak Tent Band, Early 20c
Antique Mix Technique Rug Pillowcase Made from a Karakalpak Tent Band, Early 20c

Antique Mix Technique Rug Pillowcase Made from a Karakalpak Tent Band, Early 20c

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean only.

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Ecru Field
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Ecru Field

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Ecru Field

Located in New York, NY

Like a giant tent band segment, with an ecru ground and stars along stiff stems, within bracket

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pomegranate Khotan Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pomegranate Khotan Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Pomegranate Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

)’ usually in cross layouts and scatter sizes, large and small bags, tent bands, and various domestic

Category

Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Accent Rug
Tribal Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Accent Rug

Tribal Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

bands and various household weavings for their felt tents. They are woven on ground looms. The populous

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lakhai Shield
Lakhai Shield

Lakhai Shield

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H 17 in W 12 in

Lakhai Shield

Located in Portland, ME

. Accordingly, the iconography of their art is derived from their horse culture. They produce suzanis, tent

Category

Antique 19th Century Afghan Quilts and Blankets

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Tent Band For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tent band for your home. Each tent band for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and bronze. Your living room may not be complete without a tent band — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A tent band is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Tent Band?

The average selling price for a tent band at 1stDibs is $1,815, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $29,201 for the highest priced.

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.