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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Geometric Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Geometric Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Geometric Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven with traditional flatweave techniques, the piece features a repeating diamond motif throughout the central field, formed from zigzag, stepped patterns in soft denim‑blue, l...

Category

Vintage 1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Light Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Light Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Light Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1955 Indian Dhurrie rug is a refined example of mid-century flat-weave design, where traditional craftsmanship meets a distinctly modern aesthetic. Handwoven in cotton, ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie Vintage Geometric Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie Vintage Geometric Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie Vintage Geometric Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Located in New York, NY

This elegant vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, woven circa 1955, embodies the refined simplicity and craftsmanship characteristic of traditional Indian flat-weave textiles. Dhurries are ha...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Light Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Light Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Light Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Located in New York, NY

This striking circa 1955 Indian Dhurrie rug exemplifies the refined simplicity and craftsmanship characteristic of mid-century Indian flat-weave textiles. Handwoven using the traditi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Light Blue & Gray Scandinavian Design Flatweave Area Rug
Light Blue & Gray Scandinavian Design Flatweave Area Rug

Light Blue & Gray Scandinavian Design Flatweave Area Rug

Located in New York, NY

An interesting mix of boxes, thin stripes and abstract pattern is woven on this Afghan flatweave rug. Tones are in grays and light blues.

Category

2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, dating to the 1950s, is a refined example of mid-century flatweave design, celebrated for its understated elegance and artisanal character.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Flatweave Modern Turkish Kilim Wool Rug with a Blue Abstract Motif
Flatweave Modern Turkish Kilim Wool Rug with a Blue Abstract Motif

Flatweave Modern Turkish Kilim Wool Rug with a Blue Abstract Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Contemporary Kilim flatweave wool rug with a light blue color field. This Turkish rug features a gorgeous abstract design in gray.

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Kilim Flatweave Wool 3x5 Ivory & Blue Handmade Area Rug
Turkish Kilim Flatweave Wool 3x5 Ivory & Blue Handmade Area Rug

Turkish Kilim Flatweave Wool 3x5 Ivory & Blue Handmade Area Rug

Located in Houston, TX

Condition: New Origin:  Turkey Design:  Kilim Flatweave Actual size:  3.0x5.5 Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors:  Ivory, Light Blue, Navy, Orange, Red, Green Content: Wool

Category

Early 2000s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Blue Striped Flatweave Rug from Mansour Modern Collection
Handwoven Blue Striped Flatweave Rug from Mansour Modern Collection

Handwoven Blue Striped Flatweave Rug from Mansour Modern Collection

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this flat-weave blue striped rug is handwoven by master weavers using the finest quality techniques and materials.

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Turkish Kilim Handwoven Flatweave Rug in Blue Multicolor 8'11" X 10'5"
Turkish Kilim Handwoven Flatweave Rug in Blue Multicolor 8'11" X 10'5"

Turkish Kilim Handwoven Flatweave Rug in Blue Multicolor 8'11" X 10'5"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Handwoven by skilled artisans, this rug showcases an intricate geometric design in a vibrant array of blue and multicolor tones, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Turkey.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Flatweave Handmade Kilim Rug Blue Modern Design 8' X 10'1"
Turkish Flatweave Handmade Kilim Rug Blue Modern Design 8' X 10'1"

Turkish Flatweave Handmade Kilim Rug Blue Modern Design 8' X 10'1"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques passed down through generati...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug in Blue Geometric Design 8'5" X 10'11"
Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug in Blue Geometric Design 8'5" X 10'11"

Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug in Blue Geometric Design 8'5" X 10'11"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Multicolor Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 8'5" x 10'3"
Blue Multicolor Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 8'5" x 10'3"

Blue Multicolor Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 8'5" x 10'3"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Abstract kilim Flatweave Wool rug In Ivory and Blue
Contemporary Abstract kilim Flatweave Wool rug In Ivory and Blue

Contemporary Abstract kilim Flatweave Wool rug In Ivory and Blue

Located in Norwalk, CT

This rug features a modern Kilim flatweave design made from wool, with an ivory base and an abstract blue motif.

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Flatweave Handmade Wool Kilim Rug 12'2" x 15'8" #6890
Blue Flatweave Handmade Wool Kilim Rug 12'2" x 15'8" #6890

Blue Flatweave Handmade Wool Kilim Rug 12'2" x 15'8" #6890

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Elevate your home decor with the exquisite Blue Flatweave Handmade Wool Kilim Rug, featuring a striking geometric design and measuring 12'2" x 15'8".

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Blue Geometric Flatweave Turkish Wool Rug 10' x 14'6"
Handmade Blue Geometric Flatweave Turkish Wool Rug 10' x 14'6"

Handmade Blue Geometric Flatweave Turkish Wool Rug 10' x 14'6"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite handmade Turkish flatweave Kilim rug showcases traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Kilim Flatweave Blue and Gray Abstract Motif Oversize Wool Rug
Modern Kilim Flatweave Blue and Gray Abstract Motif Oversize Wool Rug

Modern Kilim Flatweave Blue and Gray Abstract Motif Oversize Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Kilim flat-weave wool rug with a blue and gray field. This piece of art has a gorgeous abstract retro pattern design. This rug measures: 12' x 18'8". Our rugs ...

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie White With Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie White With Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie White With Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1950s Indian Dhurrie rug exemplifies the quiet sophistication and functional elegance that define mid-century flat-weave textiles from the Indian subcontinent. Woven in ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Dhurrie Vintage Striped White And Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Dhurrie Vintage Striped White And Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Dhurrie Vintage Striped White And Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, woven circa 1955, exudes a breezy, coastal elegance with its classic striped motif. Alternating soft sky blue and warm ivory bands run the full lengt...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Indian Dhurrie Light Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Indian Dhurrie Light Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Indian Dhurrie Light Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Located in New York, NY

This striking 1955 Indian Dhurrie rug exemplifies the refined simplicity and balanced geometry characteristic of mid-century Indian flat-weave textiles. Handwoven using the tradition...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie Vintage Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug Greek Key
Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie Vintage Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug Greek Key

Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie Vintage Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug Greek Key

Located in New York, NY

This impressive vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, woven circa 1950, showcases the refined simplicity and balanced geometry characteristic of mid-century Indian flat-weave textiles. Dhurrie...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Blue Checkered Flatweave Turkish Wool Rug 2'11" X 12'5"
Handmade Blue Checkered Flatweave Turkish Wool Rug 2'11" X 12'5"

Handmade Blue Checkered Flatweave Turkish Wool Rug 2'11" X 12'5"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Discover the timeless elegance of our handmade Turkish flatweave Kilim rug, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Thi...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Art Deco Beige And Blue Flatweave Carpet "Cascade"
Contemporary Art Deco Beige And Blue Flatweave Carpet "Cascade"

Contemporary Art Deco Beige And Blue Flatweave Carpet "Cascade"

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Turkey is worldwide famous for its outstanding weavings, whose origins reach back centuries. This Modernist kilim shows that the country's craft keeps up with the times. Traditional ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie Mid-Century Light Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie Mid-Century Light Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie Mid-Century Light Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1955 Indian Dhurrie rug embodies the essence of mid-century modern minimalism, where simplicity and subtle tonal variation take center stage. Handwoven in India using tr...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 9'2" X 12'2"
Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 9'2" X 12'2"

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 9'2" X 12'2"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 9'2" X 12'2"
Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 9'2" X 12'2"

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 9'2" X 12'2"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Geometric Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 11'10" X 14'11"
Blue Geometric Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 11'10" X 14'11"

Blue Geometric Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 11'10" X 14'11"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 10'3" X 14'3"
Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 10'3" X 14'3"

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 10'3" X 14'3"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Geometric Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 9'10" X 14'3"
Blue Geometric Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 9'10" X 14'3"

Blue Geometric Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 9'10" X 14'3"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Flatweave Modern Deco Kilim Wool Rug in Brown / Blue
Flatweave Modern Deco Kilim Wool Rug in Brown / Blue

Flatweave Modern Deco Kilim Wool Rug in Brown / Blue

Located in Norwalk, CT

This flatweave wool rug exhibits a captivating brown field with blue accents, creating a contemporary and aesthetically-pleasing effect.

Category

2010s Pakistani Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Blue Stripe Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Rug 17'2"x22' Flatweave Carpet
1930s Blue Stripe Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Rug 17'2"x22' Flatweave Carpet

1930s Blue Stripe Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Rug 17'2"x22' Flatweave Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Dhurries are magical in their adaptability regarding sizes and this could easily become a fabulous square Dhurrie. The softer blue stripes vary between sky blue and light, washed den...

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handwoven Contemporary Wool Blue and Ivory Flatweave Rug
Handwoven Contemporary Wool Blue and Ivory Flatweave Rug

Handwoven Contemporary Wool Blue and Ivory Flatweave Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this flatweave design is handwoven by master weavers using the finest quality techniques and materials. 100% wool.

Category

2010s Indian North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Checkered Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 9'7" X 12'5"
Blue Checkered Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 9'7" X 12'5"

Blue Checkered Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 9'7" X 12'5"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 8'8" x 10'1"
Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 8'8" x 10'1"

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 8'8" x 10'1"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 8'9" X 11'9"
Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 8'9" X 11'9"

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 8'9" X 11'9"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 3' X 12'6"
Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 3' X 12'6"

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 3' X 12'6"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 10'1" X 14'5"
Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 10'1" X 14'5"

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 10'1" X 14'5"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Checkered Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 2'10" X 12'2"
Blue Checkered Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 2'10" X 12'2"

Blue Checkered Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 2'10" X 12'2"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Mazandaran Flatweave Blue Wool Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Mazandaran Flatweave Blue Wool Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Mazandaran Flatweave Blue Wool Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

Our Mazandaran Collection highlights the minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. These rugs are inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women in ...

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Flatweave Rug Earthy Sage & Sky Blue Swedish Style Geometric Design
Handmade Flatweave Rug Earthy Sage & Sky Blue Swedish Style Geometric Design

Handmade Flatweave Rug Earthy Sage & Sky Blue Swedish Style Geometric Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your space with this sophisticated modern flatweave wool rug, inspired by timeless Swedish minimalist design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Flatweave Rug - Night Garden  Deep Blue by Jessica Helgerson
Flatweave Rug - Night Garden  Deep Blue by Jessica Helgerson

Flatweave Rug - Night Garden Deep Blue by Jessica Helgerson

By Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

Located in Portland, OR

The jh shop’s collection of beautiful hand-woven wool rugs are playful and whimsical. They work well in a variety of interiors, though only those that are willing to not take themsel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Scandinavian Modern Russian and S...

Materials

Wool

Swedish-Style Geometric Flatweave Wool Rug in Rust and Sky Blue
Swedish-Style Geometric Flatweave Wool Rug in Rust and Sky Blue

Swedish-Style Geometric Flatweave Wool Rug in Rust and Sky Blue

Located in Norwalk, CT

This stunning flatweave rug captures the minimalist elegance of mid-century Scandinavian design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Baby Blue Dhurrie Flatweave Rug with Teal Accents
Mid 20th Century Baby Blue Dhurrie Flatweave Rug with Teal Accents

Mid 20th Century Baby Blue Dhurrie Flatweave Rug with Teal Accents

Located in New York, NY

The vertical undulations are in teal while the ground is a light baby blue. In both pieces, the pattern slips under the borders at the ends while fitting neatly laterally. All cotton...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

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Blue Flatweave Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the blue flatweave rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each blue flatweave rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. If you’re shopping for a blue flatweave rug, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 17 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect blue flatweave rug — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A blue flatweave rug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one blue flatweave rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Märta Måås-Fjetterström produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Blue Flatweave Rug?

A blue flatweave rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,000, while the lowest priced sells for $880 and the highest can go for as much as $21,200.

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.