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Mehraban Maison by Erica Islas
Mehraban Maison by Erica Islas

Mehraban Maison by Erica Islas

By Erica Islas, Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Mason is an homage to Erica's L.A. roots. The rug takes the bird's eye (or private plane) view of the urban landscape into a wool field of gold traced with black, cream traced with s...

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk, Bamboo

Handmade Vintage Mahal Style Rug, 1970s, 1C1013
Handmade Vintage Mahal Style Rug, 1970s, 1C1013

Handmade Vintage Mahal Style Rug, 1970s, 1C1013

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Mahal ug in white color and with birds design. The rug is from the end of 20th century in original condition, it has some color run.

Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Maison by Erica Islas
Mehraban Maison by Erica Islas

Mehraban Maison by Erica Islas

By Erica Islas, Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Mason is an homage to Erica's L.A. roots. The rug takes the bird's eye (or private plane) view of the urban landscape into a wool field of gold traced with black, cream traced with s...

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

1910’s Chinese Pictorial Carpet, Bai Niao Chao Feng, Birds Saluting the Phoenix
1910’s Chinese Pictorial Carpet, Bai Niao Chao Feng, Birds Saluting the Phoenix

1910’s Chinese Pictorial Carpet, Bai Niao Chao Feng, Birds Saluting the Phoenix

Located in Dallas, TX

77215 Antique Chinese Pictorial Baotou Rug Bai Niao Chao Feng Rug, 06'00 x 11'06. A preeminent work of textile artistry, this hand-knotted wool Chinese Baotou rug is a one-of-a-kind ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'10"x4'9" Millennium Blue Hand Knotted Soft Wool Afghan Peshawar Rug
2'10"x4'9" Millennium Blue Hand Knotted Soft Wool Afghan Peshawar Rug

2'10"x4'9" Millennium Blue Hand Knotted Soft Wool Afghan Peshawar Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Millennium Blue, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, Soft Wool, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...

Category

2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

Materials

Wool

8'9"x11'10" Cloud Gray Wool Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design Hand Knotted Rug
8'9"x11'10" Cloud Gray Wool Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design Hand Knotted Rug

8'9"x11'10" Cloud Gray Wool Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Cloud Gray, All Wool, 200 KPSI, Dense Weave and Natural Dyes, Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design and Small Bird Figurines, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: N...

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool

19th Century Antique Indian Agra Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Garden Motif, 12' x 17'
19th Century Antique Indian Agra Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Garden Motif, 12' x 17'

19th Century Antique Indian Agra Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Garden Motif, 12' x 17'

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 11’ 6″ x 17’ Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: India Material: Wool on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consisten...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

7'10"x9'9" Spanish Gray Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
7'10"x9'9" Spanish Gray Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug

7'10"x9'9" Spanish Gray Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Spanish Gray, Dense Weave and Natural Dyes, All Wool, 200 KPSI, Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design and Small Bird Figurines, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex:...

Category

2010s Afghan More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Rug, Handwoven “Tree of Life” Pattern, 9' x 12'
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Rug, Handwoven “Tree of Life” Pattern, 9' x 12'

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Rug, Handwoven “Tree of Life” Pattern, 9' x 12'

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 9’ x 11’ 10” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: India Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear cons...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug with French Inspired Rose Design, Circa 1900
Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug with French Inspired Rose Design, Circa 1900

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug with French Inspired Rose Design, Circa 1900

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Caucasian Karabagh long rug with all over rose and bird design Circa 1900 An interesting rug belonging to a well known group of Karabagh rugs with a design of roses and bird...

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20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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

Circa 1900/20. The rug has the traditional Mushwani design is indigo blue, the design is a series of multiple latch hooks or bird heads.

Category

20th Century More Carpets

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug With Willow Tree Design, Circa 1900-20
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug With Willow Tree Design, Circa 1900-20

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug With Willow Tree Design, Circa 1900-20

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Turkish Oushak rug with very soft pastel colours Circa 1900-20 The rug is of the well known garden design with willow trees along with a two Cypress trees and flowering shru...

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20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Vintage Indian Agra Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Tree of Life Design, 1920s, 8' x 15'
Vintage Indian Agra Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Tree of Life Design, 1920s, 8' x 15'

Vintage Indian Agra Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Tree of Life Design, 1920s, 8' x 15'

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 7’ 8″ x 15’ Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: India Material: Wool on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th C. Sarouk Rug with Tight Weave and Rich Jewel Tones
Early 20th C. Sarouk Rug with Tight Weave and Rich Jewel Tones

Early 20th C. Sarouk Rug with Tight Weave and Rich Jewel Tones

By Sarouk Farahan

Located in Morristown, NJ

Some rugs featured birds, trees and other types of foliate in pictorial designs that give these rugs a stunning, eye-catching appearance.

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

8'4"x9'7" Navy Blue, Wool Hand Knotted, Armenian Inspired Design 200 KPSI Rug
8'4"x9'7" Navy Blue, Wool Hand Knotted, Armenian Inspired Design 200 KPSI Rug

8'4"x9'7" Navy Blue, Wool Hand Knotted, Armenian Inspired Design 200 KPSI Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Navy Blue, Natural Dyes Densely Woven, Natural Wool Hand Knotted, Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design with Bird Figurines 200 KPSI, Oriental Rug....

Category

2010s Afghan More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Vintage Blue Oltenia Romanian Kilim Rug
Handwoven Vintage Blue Oltenia Romanian Kilim Rug

Handwoven Vintage Blue Oltenia Romanian Kilim Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

78789 Vintage Oltenia Romanian Bird Kilim Rug, 03'02 x 05'00. Oltenia Romanian kilim rugs, also known as chilimuri, are traditional flat-woven rugs from the Oltenia region in souther...

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Mid-20th Century Romanian Kilim Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Afghan Bakhshayesh Tribal Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 8' x 10'7"
Afghan Bakhshayesh Tribal Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 8' x 10'7"

Afghan Bakhshayesh Tribal Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 8' x 10'7"

Located in Los Gatos, CA

The pattern reflects the traditional Bakhshayesh tree-of-life style, with tall cypress and palmette motifs set against a charcoal field, framed by a rich red border decorated with fl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Afghan Qashqai Tribal Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 5'2" x 6'8"
Afghan Qashqai Tribal Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 5'2" x 6'8"

Afghan Qashqai Tribal Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 5'2" x 6'8"

Located in Los Gatos, CA

The pattern reflects the traditional Qashqai style, with an indigo field filled with vertical tree-of-life and medallion motifs, bordered by a wide red band decorated with bird and f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Folklore Röllakan Rug, 06'08 x 09'00
Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Folklore Röllakan Rug, 06'08 x 09'00

Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Folklore Röllakan Rug, 06'08 x 09'00

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Dallas, TX

In addition to birds, the rug also features whimsical animal motifs that resemble woodland creatures, possibly inspired by deer or elks, known as "hjortar" in Swedish.

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

They are hand-woven and feature nature-inspired motifs such as flowers, birds, dragons, and landscapes. The rugs are typically made with natural materials such as coarse wool yarn, c...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Pictorial Parrot Design, Folk Art Tapestry
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Pictorial Parrot Design, Folk Art Tapestry

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Pictorial Parrot Design, Folk Art Tapestry

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 22” x 29” Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age...

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Handwoven Wool, Folk Art Pictorial Pattern
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Handwoven Wool, Folk Art Pictorial Pattern

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Handwoven Wool, Folk Art Pictorial Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 24” x 44” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent wit...

Category

Late 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Vintage American Navajo Rug, Handwoven Wool, Tree of Life Pattern, 27” x 40"
Vintage American Navajo Rug, Handwoven Wool, Tree of Life Pattern, 27” x 40"

Vintage American Navajo Rug, Handwoven Wool, Tree of Life Pattern, 27” x 40"

Located in Barrington, IL

Wonderfully simple and very beautiful vintage American Southwestern area rug in a Tree of Life design pattern. This beautiful rug has an ivory color background with a tree design in ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Handwoven Parrot Pattern, Folk Art Tapestry
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Handwoven Parrot Pattern, Folk Art Tapestry

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Handwoven Parrot Pattern, Folk Art Tapestry

Located in Barrington, IL

The stylized rendering of the bird and foliage reflects the hallmark balance of simplicity and imaginative creativity that defines the finest antique hooked rugs.

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Room Size Chinese Art Deco Rug, Hand-Knotted Navy Blue, Taupe, 9' x 12'
Vintage Room Size Chinese Art Deco Rug, Hand-Knotted Navy Blue, Taupe, 9' x 12'

Vintage Room Size Chinese Art Deco Rug, Hand-Knotted Navy Blue, Taupe, 9' x 12'

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 8’ 9” x 11’ 4” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: China Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age an...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large Antique Art Deco Rug in Deep Navy Blue with Vibrant Red Border
Large Antique Art Deco Rug in Deep Navy Blue with Vibrant Red Border

Large Antique Art Deco Rug in Deep Navy Blue with Vibrant Red Border

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO Keywords: antique art deco rug, navy blue and red rug, large vintage art deco carpet, colorful floral antique rug, decorative art deco area rug, handwoven antique rug with birds...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wool Bird Hooked Rug Stool
Wool Bird Hooked Rug Stool

Wool Bird Hooked Rug Stool

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Wool Bird Hooked Rug Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wool Hooked rug made into a beautiful stool with round ball feet. Colors are vibrant on the hood rug cushion. Comfortable to sit on or rest your feet on. Great size.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood, Wool

Vintage Silk Rug Tapestry With Birds Motif
Vintage Silk Rug Tapestry With Birds Motif

Vintage Silk Rug Tapestry With Birds Motif

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand-Woven Silk Style: Contemporary

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Vintage Embroidered Tapestry/Rug - A Stunning Floral and Bird Design
Vintage Embroidered Tapestry/Rug - A Stunning Floral and Bird Design

Vintage Embroidered Tapestry/Rug - A Stunning Floral and Bird Design

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage tapestry or rug is a true masterpiece of textile art. Crafted with meticulous hand embroidery, it showcases a vibrant floral and bird motif against a rich na...

Category

20th Century Unknown Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, C-1920's, Tree of Knowledge
Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, C-1920's, Tree of Knowledge

Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, C-1920's, Tree of Knowledge

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique Art Deco Chinese rug, 4'10" x 7'9", c-1920, tree of knowledge. Handwoven with natural dyed of soft wool pile, in cream border and purple background color and traditional and ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Tapestry Verdure Bird 110cmx163cm Green 4x6 C.1900
Antique French Tapestry Verdure Bird 110cmx163cm Green 4x6 C.1900

Antique French Tapestry Verdure Bird 110cmx163cm Green 4x6 C.1900

Located in New York, NY

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Actual size: 3'7" x 5'4" Metric Size: 110cm x 163cm Serial ID #: 10537k Design: Verdure, Bird Origin: France Age: Circa 1900 Category: Antique Pattern: Flora...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Wool

CYBERDEAL, Antique Aubusson Verdure Bird Tapestry Wool & Silk 2x6 18Th Century
CYBERDEAL, Antique Aubusson Verdure Bird Tapestry Wool & Silk 2x6 18Th Century

CYBERDEAL, Antique Aubusson Verdure Bird Tapestry Wool & Silk 2x6 18Th Century

Located in New York, NY

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Actual Size: 2' x 5'5" Metric Size: 61 cm x 165 cm Design: Verdure with Birds Specifics: 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry, c.1750 Pattern: Verdure / Pas...

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique French Tapestry 124cmx244cm Ascending 4x8 Landscape Birds Bunnies c.1930
Antique French Tapestry 124cmx244cm Ascending 4x8 Landscape Birds Bunnies c.1930

Antique French Tapestry 124cmx244cm Ascending 4x8 Landscape Birds Bunnies c.1930

Located in New York, NY

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Actual size: 4'1" x 8' Metric Size: 124 cm x 244 cm Design: Arts & Crafts wildlife tapestry featuring birds, rabbits, and dense foliage Specifics: Fine Anti...

Category

Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Birds Wool & Silk Large 5x9ft 148x280cm 1900
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Birds Wool & Silk Large 5x9ft 148x280cm 1900

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Birds Wool & Silk Large 5x9ft 148x280cm 1900

Located in New York, NY

-ARS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Actual size: 4'10" x 9'2" Metric Size: 148cm x 280cm Serial ID #: 10676k Design: Verdure, Birds Origin: France Age: Circa 1900 Category: Antique Patter...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Sliver Ring Holder Swann Birds Decorative Jewellery Organiser Home Décor
Antique Sliver Ring Holder Swann Birds Decorative Jewellery Organiser Home Décor

Antique Sliver Ring Holder Swann Birds Decorative Jewellery Organiser Home Décor

Located in Wembley, GB

Add a touch of vintage charm to your jewellery collection with this beautiful swan ring holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with gold/silver plating, it is the perfect addition t...

Category

Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

Antique Flemish Tapestry Verdure Bird Wool & Silk 115cmx168cm Green 4x6 C.1880
Antique Flemish Tapestry Verdure Bird Wool & Silk 115cmx168cm Green 4x6 C.1880

Antique Flemish Tapestry Verdure Bird Wool & Silk 115cmx168cm Green 4x6 C.1880

Located in New York, NY

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Actual size: 3'9" x 5'6" Metric Size: 115cm x 168cm Serial ID #: 20537k Design: Rare Antique Flemish Tapestry Origin: Flemish Age: Circa 1880 Category: Antiq...

Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Set of 3 Hand-Painted Folk Art Decorative Plates with Floral & Bird Motifs Home
Set of 3 Hand-Painted Folk Art Decorative Plates with Floral & Bird Motifs Home

Set of 3 Hand-Painted Folk Art Decorative Plates with Floral & Bird Motifs Home

Located in Wembley, GB

Display beautifully in designer interiors alongside antique paintings, luxury home décor, handmade Oriental rugs, antique Persian carpets, vintage Turkish rugs, tribal Kilim rugs, Sc...

Category

Vintage 1980s West Asian Arts and Crafts Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic

3x4 Pair of Antique French Verdure Bird Tapestry Wool & Silk 99×117cm c.1920
3x4 Pair of Antique French Verdure Bird Tapestry Wool & Silk 99×117cm c.1920

3x4 Pair of Antique French Verdure Bird Tapestry Wool & Silk 99×117cm c.1920

Located in New York, NY

This antique French tapestry pair, circa 1920, features exquisitely woven hunting scenes set against lush, verdant landscapes. Crafted from fine wool and silk, each panel showcases...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Vintage European Modernist Pictorial Wall Rug Folk art Interior Design
Vintage European Modernist Pictorial Wall Rug Folk art Interior Design

Vintage European Modernist Pictorial Wall Rug Folk art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

Colourful vintage European Folk art wool wall rug featuring abstract bird pattern Polish or Swedish Size 32 x 21 inches 83 x 52 cm approx.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large Japonisme Moser-Type Bronze Mounted & Enameled Blue Glass Casket Box
Large Japonisme Moser-Type Bronze Mounted & Enameled Blue Glass Casket Box

Large Japonisme Moser-Type Bronze Mounted & Enameled Blue Glass Casket Box

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Philadelphia, PA

It is decorated with enameled Japanese figures seated on rugs surrounded by birds and foliage. The female figure balances a bird on her finger, and the male figure is smoking a pipe.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Czech Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

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Bird Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bird rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bird rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Find 107 options for an antique or vintage bird rug now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bird rug, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bird rug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bird rug over the years, but those crafted by (after) Pablo Picasso, Malcusa and Boralevi Firenze are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bird Rug?

Prices for a bird rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $189,280, while the average can fetch as much as $2,250.

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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