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Rug & Kilim's Abstract Nepalese Cream White Wool and Silk Rug, Blue and Purple
Rug & Kilim's Abstract Nepalese Cream White Wool and Silk Rug, Blue and Purple

Rug & Kilim's Abstract Nepalese Cream White Wool and Silk Rug, Blue and Purple

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in one of the most reputed workshops in Nepal, this modern wool and silk rug enjoys a

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim's Abstract Nepalese Cream White Wool and Silk Rug, Blue and Purple
Rug & Kilim's Abstract Nepalese Cream White Wool and Silk Rug, Blue and Purple

Rug & Kilim's Abstract Nepalese Cream White Wool and Silk Rug, Blue and Purple

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in one of the most reputed workshops in Nepal, this modern wool and silk rug enjoys a

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Nepalese Modern Wool & Silk 4X6 Slate Blue & Grey Handmade Area Rug
Nepalese Modern Wool & Silk 4X6 Slate Blue & Grey Handmade Area Rug

Nepalese Modern Wool & Silk 4X6 Slate Blue & Grey Handmade Area Rug

By Ashly Fine Rugs 1

Located in Houston, TX

Condition: New Origin: Nepal Design: Modern Actual size: 4'7" x 6'7" Thickness: 1/2" Color

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Light Blue Handmade Rug from Nepal (Terrazzo Collection)
Light Blue Handmade Rug from Nepal (Terrazzo Collection)

Light Blue Handmade Rug from Nepal (Terrazzo Collection)

By Sergio Mannino Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Welcome to the Mediterraneo Terrazzo Collection, a series of handmade rugs from Nepal. Each rug

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Floral Blue Contemporary Nepalese Wool & Silk Rug
Floral Blue Contemporary Nepalese Wool & Silk Rug

Floral Blue Contemporary Nepalese Wool & Silk Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

This contemporary Nepalese rug embraces a light blue floral motif that spans its all-over design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Stunning Contemporary Nepalese Rug
Stunning Contemporary Nepalese Rug

Stunning Contemporary Nepalese Rug

$3,600Sale Price|25% Off

Stunning Contemporary Nepalese Rug

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning 8 ft x 10 ft Bashian blue grey Nepalese rug having contemporary oval pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eclipse Titan Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Wool Green and Blue
Eclipse Titan Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Wool Green and Blue

Eclipse Titan Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Wool Green and Blue

By Studio HVN

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

a pair symbol of Yin & Yang philosophy. Studio HVN “Eclipse” rug design for Gallery ALL was

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Eclipse Titan Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Wool Green and Blue
Eclipse Titan Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Wool Green and Blue

Eclipse Titan Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Wool Green and Blue

By Studio HVN

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

a pair symbol of Yin & Yang philosophy. Studio HVN “Eclipse” rug design for Gallery ALL was

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Blue Wool Nepalese Rug from the Terrazzo Collection. 100% Natural
Handmade Blue Wool Nepalese Rug from the Terrazzo Collection. 100% Natural

Handmade Blue Wool Nepalese Rug from the Terrazzo Collection. 100% Natural

By Sergio Mannino Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Welcome to the Mediterraneo Terrazzo Collection, a series of handmade rugs from Nepal. Each rug

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pictorial Designed Vintage  Nepalese Square Wool Rug In Beige And Blue
Pictorial Designed Vintage  Nepalese Square Wool Rug In Beige And Blue

Pictorial Designed Vintage Nepalese Square Wool Rug In Beige And Blue

Located in Norwalk, CT

This antique Nepalese rug features a pictorial all-over design that depicts landscapes, historical

Category

Vintage 1950s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Designed Wool & Bamboo Silk Rug In Deep Blue Color From Nepal
Modern Designed Wool & Bamboo Silk Rug In Deep Blue Color From Nepal

Modern Designed Wool & Bamboo Silk Rug In Deep Blue Color From Nepal

Located in Norwalk, CT

This modern Custom rug features a bold blend of color and texture. The silky solids can be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Blue & Grey
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Blue & Grey

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Blue & Grey

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This contemporary 10x14 abstract rug is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Blue and Rose on Black Hand Knotted Floral Nepalese Rug (natural wool)
Blue and Rose on Black Hand Knotted Floral Nepalese Rug (natural wool)

Blue and Rose on Black Hand Knotted Floral Nepalese Rug (natural wool)

By Sergio Mannino Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

ornamental image. Designed by Sergio Mannino Studio and handmade in Nepal, the rug is produced using

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Collection from Rug & Kilim, handmade in one of our most reputed long-standing partner looms in Nepal

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Design Rug from Nepal in Gray Blue, Gray, Steel Blue and White
Modern Design Rug from Nepal in Gray Blue, Gray, Steel Blue and White

Modern Design Rug from Nepal in Gray Blue, Gray, Steel Blue and White

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Nepalese Modern rug with modern design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug 19-0816, country of origin / type

Category

1990s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Blue, White, Golden Abstract Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Blue, White, Golden Abstract Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Blue, White, Golden Abstract Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 9x12 modern rug from the abstract styles in Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern Collection. Hand

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim's Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Collection from Rug & Kilim, handmade in one of our most reputed long-standing partner looms in Nepal

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Blue, White, Golden Abstract Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Blue, White, Golden Abstract Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Blue, White, Golden Abstract Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 9x12 modern rug from the abstract styles in Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern Collection. Hand

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This rug design is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tigers Collection. Our collection spans

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This rug design is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tigers Collection. Our collection spans

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Collection from Rug & Kilim, handmade in one of our most reputed long-standing partner looms in Nepal

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This rug design is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tigers Collection. Our collection spans

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This rug design is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tigers Collection. Our collection spans

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Blue Handmade Geometric Custom Wool Rug
Modern Blue Handmade Geometric Custom Wool Rug

Modern Blue Handmade Geometric Custom Wool Rug

$7,020Sale Price / item|35% Off

Modern Blue Handmade Geometric Custom Wool Rug

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Apadana's Modern wool and silk custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: 100

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern
Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern

Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Collection from Rug & Kilim, handmade in one of our most reputed long-standing partner looms in Nepal

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Art Deco Rug Beige Brown Blue Cubist Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Art Deco Rug Beige Brown Blue Cubist Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Art Deco Rug Beige Brown Blue Cubist Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from one of our most respected custom looms in Nepal, this hand knotted Art Deco rug is

Category

2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Gold, Orange and Blue Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Gold, Orange and Blue Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Gold, Orange and Blue Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 9x12 abstract rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern rug collection. Hand

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim's Modern Custom Rug Sample, Blue with Beige Wavy Patterns
Rug & Kilim's Modern Custom Rug Sample, Blue with Beige Wavy Patterns

Rug & Kilim's Modern Custom Rug Sample, Blue with Beige Wavy Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

paired with a dedicated Rug & Kilim specialist and our design studio to guide the process—from CAD

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Blue and Orange Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Blue and Orange Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Blue and Orange Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

An 8x12 ode to venerated Khotan rug styles in blue and orange, joining the Modern Classics

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Modern Handmade Geometric Custom Wool Rug
Blue Modern Handmade Geometric Custom Wool Rug

Blue Modern Handmade Geometric Custom Wool Rug

$7,020Sale Price / item|35% Off

Blue Modern Handmade Geometric Custom Wool Rug

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

. Colors: As shown, other custom colors are available. Origin: Nepal. (Price shown is for an 8' x 10' rug).

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hollow Brick Wall Hand Knotted Nepalese Area Rug. Light Gray, Black, Dusty Blue
Hollow Brick Wall Hand Knotted Nepalese Area Rug. Light Gray, Black, Dusty Blue

Hollow Brick Wall Hand Knotted Nepalese Area Rug. Light Gray, Black, Dusty Blue

By Sergio Mannino Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Secret Gardens is a collection of hand-drawn rugs designed by Sergio Mannino Studio. Intricately

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Handmade European Style Deco Rug in Blue and Beige Brown
Rug & Kilim's Handmade European Style Deco Rug in Blue and Beige Brown

Rug & Kilim's Handmade European Style Deco Rug in Blue and Beige Brown

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in silk, this 8 x 10 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by

Category

Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Gold, Orange and Blue Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Gold, Orange and Blue Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Gold, Orange and Blue Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 9x12 abstract rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern rug collection. Hand

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This rug design is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tigers Collection. Our collection spans

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This rug design is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tigers Collection. Our collection spans

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eclipse Round, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Bright Blue
Eclipse Round, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Bright Blue

Eclipse Round, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Bright Blue

By Studio HVN

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

a pair symbol of Yin & Yang philosophy. Studio HVN “Eclipse” rug design for Gallery ALL was

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eclipse Round, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Bright Blue
Eclipse Round, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Bright Blue

Eclipse Round, Rug and Wall Tapestry Nepal Highland Wool and Cotton Bright Blue

By Studio HVN

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

a pair symbol of Yin & Yang philosophy. Studio HVN “Eclipse” rug design for Gallery ALL was

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Rug Design in Blue Open Field with White Accents
Rug & Kilim’s Custom Rug Design in Blue Open Field with White Accents

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Rug Design in Blue Open Field with White Accents

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with all-natural hand-knotted silk in a luxurious Nepalese pile, this 9x13 rug is the latest

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This rug design is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tigers Collection. Our collection spans

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in White with Blue & Red Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This rug design is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Tigers Collection. Our collection spans

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Art Deco Rug Beige Brown Blue Cubist Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Art Deco Rug Beige Brown Blue Cubist Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Art Deco Rug Beige Brown Blue Cubist Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from one of our most respected custom looms in Nepal, this hand knotted Art Deco rug is

Category

2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Blue and Orange Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Blue and Orange Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Blue and Orange Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

An 8x12 ode to venerated Khotan rug styles in blue and orange, joining the Modern Classics

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Custom Geometric Beige-Brown and Blue Wool and Silk Rug
Rug & Kilim's Custom Geometric Beige-Brown and Blue Wool and Silk Rug

Rug & Kilim's Custom Geometric Beige-Brown and Blue Wool and Silk Rug

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Italian rug sensibilities of inspiration. The subtlety of the orchid blue accents in the floral pattern

Category

2010s Nepalese Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim's Custom Geometric Beige-Brown and Blue Wool and Silk Rug
Rug & Kilim's Custom Geometric Beige-Brown and Blue Wool and Silk Rug

Rug & Kilim's Custom Geometric Beige-Brown and Blue Wool and Silk Rug

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Italian rug sensibilities of inspiration. The subtlety of the orchid blue accents in the floral pattern

Category

2010s Nepalese Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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Blue Nepal Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of blue Nepal rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and silk, all blue Nepal rugs available were constructed with great care. There are 7 antique and vintage blue Nepal rugs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 234 modern editions to choose from as well. Blue Nepal rugs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Blue Nepal rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. cc-tapis, Tapis Rouge Atelier and Illulian each produced beautiful blue Nepal rugs that are worth considering.

How Much are Blue Nepal Rugs?

Blue Nepal rugs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $9,655, while the lowest priced sells for $704 and the highest can go for as much as $104,400.

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.