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Vintage Bokhara Rug in Forest Green with Pink Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Bokhara Rug in Forest Green with Pink Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Bokhara Rug in Forest Green with Pink Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 4x6 Bokhara tribal rug is among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s

Category

Vintage 1970s Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bokhara Rug in Soft Sage Green with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Bokhara Rug in Soft Sage Green with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Bokhara Rug in Soft Sage Green with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 4x6 Bokhara tribal rug is among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s

Category

Vintage 1970s Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bokhara Rug in Soft Sky Blue with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Bokhara Rug in Soft Sky Blue with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Bokhara Rug in Soft Sky Blue with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 4x6 Bokhara tribal rug is among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s

Category

Vintage 1970s Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bokhara Rug in Rich Red with Tan Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Bokhara Rug in Rich Red with Tan Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Bokhara Rug in Rich Red with Tan Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 4x6 Bokhara tribal rug is among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s

Category

Vintage 1970s Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bokhara Rug in Navy Blue with Beige Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Bokhara Rug in Navy Blue with Beige Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Bokhara Rug in Navy Blue with Beige Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 7x10 vintage Bokhara tribal rug is among the most exciting new additions to Rug &

Category

Vintage 1970s Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bokhara Rug 4'5'' x 7'0''
Vintage Bokhara Rug 4'5'' x 7'0''

Vintage Bokhara Rug 4'5'' x 7'0''

$1,400Sale Price|28% Off

W 53 in L 84 in

Vintage Bokhara Rug 4'5'' x 7'0''

Located in New York, NY

Possibly Saryk from the characteristic border, but more likely Tekke from NW Persia. The four column, 15 row pattern of quartered octagonal guls in ecru and burnt orange shows no min...

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s antique distressed Turkmen Bokhara rug
Bobyrug’s antique distressed Turkmen Bokhara rug

Bobyrug’s antique distressed Turkmen Bokhara rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice mid century Turkmen rug with a Bokhara design and a red field with black, orange and white

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Afghan Bokhara Rug
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Afghan Bokhara Rug

Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Afghan Bokhara Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice early 20th century tribal Afghan rug with beautiful Bokhara design and nice natural colors

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s nice Vintage Turkmen Bokhara Rug
Bobyrug’s nice Vintage Turkmen Bokhara Rug

Bobyrug’s nice Vintage Turkmen Bokhara Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice vintage Turkmen rug with beautiful Bokhara design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Large Mid Century Turkmen Bokhara Rug
Bobyrug’s Nice Large Mid Century Turkmen Bokhara Rug

Bobyrug’s Nice Large Mid Century Turkmen Bokhara Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful Bokhara Afghan rug with a geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Neutral Color Vintage Bokhara Rug, 3'10'' x 5'7''
Zabihi Collection Neutral Color Vintage Bokhara Rug, 3'10'' x 5'7''

Zabihi Collection Neutral Color Vintage Bokhara Rug, 3'10'' x 5'7''

Located in New York, NY

a neutral color mid-20th-century Bokhara Carpet Details rug no. j4412 size 3' 10" x 5' 7"

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bokhara Rug Carpet 120 x 80 inches 20th Century
Vintage Bokhara Rug Carpet 120 x 80 inches 20th Century

Vintage Bokhara Rug Carpet 120 x 80 inches 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a  very elegant fine quality vintage Bokhara machine made rug which was retailed by

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20th Century Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bokhara Rug Turkmen Vintage Geometric Design (6' 11"  x 10' 3")
Bokhara Rug Turkmen Vintage Geometric Design (6' 11"  x 10' 3")

Bokhara Rug Turkmen Vintage Geometric Design (6' 11" x 10' 3")

Located in Ferrara, IT

rugs or is looking for a unique and eye-catching piece to add to their home décor. This piece has a

Category

Early 20th Century Turkmen Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Bokhara Style Rug in Red, Beige & Gold Medallions
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Bokhara Style Rug in Red, Beige & Gold Medallions

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Bokhara Style Rug in Red, Beige & Gold Medallions

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

turn-of-the-century antique Bokhara rugs; a celebrated caucasian tribal provenance revered for lively

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Bokhara Style Rug in Red, Beige & Gold Medallions
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Bokhara Style Rug in Red, Beige & Gold Medallions

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Bokhara Style Rug in Red, Beige & Gold Medallions

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

turn-of-the-century antique Bokhara rugs; a celebrated caucasian tribal provenance revered for lively

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Bokhara Style Rug in Red, Beige & Gold Medallions
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Bokhara Style Rug in Red, Beige & Gold Medallions

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Bokhara Style Rug in Red, Beige & Gold Medallions

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

turn-of-the-century antique Bokhara rugs; a celebrated caucasian tribal provenance revered for lively

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Pakistani Jaldar Design Bokhara Wool and Silk Rug
Vintage Pakistani Jaldar Design Bokhara Wool and Silk Rug

Vintage Pakistani Jaldar Design Bokhara Wool and Silk Rug

$3,807Sale Price|20% Off

W 114 in L 144 in

Vintage Pakistani Jaldar Design Bokhara Wool and Silk Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

77468 Vintage Pakistani Jaldar Design Bokhara Rug, 09'06 x 12'00. Pakistani Jaldar Design Bokhara

Category

Late 20th Century Pakistani Bohemian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Bokhara Style Rug in Red, Beige & Gold Medallions
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Bokhara Style Rug in Red, Beige & Gold Medallions

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Bokhara Style Rug in Red, Beige & Gold Medallions

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

turn-of-the-century antique Bokhara rugs; a celebrated caucasian tribal provenance revered for lively

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tekke Bokhara Area Rug in Allover Geometric Pattern
Vintage Afghan Tekke Bokhara Area Rug in Allover Geometric Pattern

Vintage Afghan Tekke Bokhara Area Rug in Allover Geometric Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

This vintage Afghan Tekke Bokhara rug, woven in the mid-20th century, embodies the rich tribal

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Bokhara Vintage Rug, Handmade Carpet Wool Rug for Bedroom
Traditional Bokhara Vintage Rug, Handmade Carpet Wool Rug for Bedroom

Traditional Bokhara Vintage Rug, Handmade Carpet Wool Rug for Bedroom

Located in Wembley, GB

Handmade carpet Oriental rug minimal colors have been used in this Traditional Bokhara rug, brown

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Vintage 1960s Turkmen Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Turkmen Tekke Wool Rug 4'x6'5''
Antique Turkmen Tekke Wool Rug 4'x6'5''

Antique Turkmen Tekke Wool Rug 4'x6'5''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This stunning antique Tekke Bokhara rug, handwoven by the renowned Turkmen tribes of Central Asia

Category

Early 20th Century Turkmen Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkeman Bokhara
Vintage Turkeman Bokhara

Vintage Turkeman Bokhara

$1,200Sale Price|36% Off

W 25.2 in L 44.4 in

Vintage Turkeman Bokhara

Located in New York, NY

Alternative Titles: Bokhara rug, Bukharo rug Bukhara rug, Bukhara also spelled Bokhara, Uzbek

Category

Vintage 1940s Russian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bokhara Pakistani Persian Wool Rug, Circa 1940s
Vintage Bokhara Pakistani Persian Wool Rug, Circa 1940s

Vintage Bokhara Pakistani Persian Wool Rug, Circa 1940s

$3,570Sale Price|30% Off

W 120 in L 96 in

Vintage Bokhara Pakistani Persian Wool Rug, Circa 1940s

Located in Germantown, MD

This is a vintage Bokhara rug. A Persian, hand knotted dining or living room rug, dating to the mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkmen Bokhara Ersari Rug from Silk Road Rug Inc Collection
Vintage Turkmen Bokhara Ersari Rug from Silk Road Rug Inc Collection

Vintage Turkmen Bokhara Ersari Rug from Silk Road Rug Inc Collection

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Turkmen Bokhara Rug in Brown with Medallions. This 9'9 x 11'5 vintage rug is a rare

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkestan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs Bukhara, Handmade Carpet Wool Oriental Rug, Large Living Room Rug
Antique Rugs Bukhara, Handmade Carpet Wool Oriental Rug, Large Living Room Rug

Antique Rugs Bukhara, Handmade Carpet Wool Oriental Rug, Large Living Room Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

A Bokhara rug from the Caucasus region of the early 20th century with geometric gulls and polygons

Category

Vintage 1920s Central Asian Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Turkmen Area Rug in All Over Geometric Pattern in Ivory, Red, Black
Vintage Turkmen Area Rug in All Over Geometric Pattern in Ivory, Red, Black

Vintage Turkmen Area Rug in All Over Geometric Pattern in Ivory, Red, Black

Located in Barrington, IL

This vintage Turkmen Bokhara area rug, handwoven in the mid-20th century, is a refined and highly

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

pretty small vintage Pakistani rug Bokhara design
pretty small vintage Pakistani rug Bokhara design

pretty small vintage Pakistani rug Bokhara design

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty small vintage Pakistani rug with nice geometrical design in style of Turkmen Bokhara rugs

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Vintage 1980s Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large Antique distressed Turkish Sparta rug Bokhara design
Large Antique distressed Turkish Sparta rug Bokhara design

Large Antique distressed Turkish Sparta rug Bokhara design

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Bokhara rugs and nice colours with a red orange background and grey, purple and beige in design, entirely

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1950's Pakistani Bokhara Carpet Runner
1950's Pakistani Bokhara Carpet Runner

1950's Pakistani Bokhara Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

79070 Vintage Pakistani Bokhara Rug Runner, 02'07 x 09'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Pakistani

Category

Mid-20th Century Pakistani Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Tribal Carpet from Pakistan
Hand-Knotted Tribal Carpet from Pakistan

Hand-Knotted Tribal Carpet from Pakistan

$14,400Sale Price|20% Off

W 112 in L 132 in

Hand-Knotted Tribal Carpet from Pakistan

Located in Asheville, NC

-knotted in 100 % wool, with cotton warps and wefts. A Pak Bokhara rug is a rug made in Pakistan using a

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkmen Tekke Gallery Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1920s
Vintage Turkmen Tekke Gallery Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1920s

Vintage Turkmen Tekke Gallery Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2183 Afghan Tekke Rugs, Vintage Tekke Rugs, Vintage Bokhara Rugs

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

VTG Afghan / Persian Baluch / Bokhara Hand-knotted Wool Rug, 195x106cm, c.1950s.
VTG Afghan / Persian Baluch / Bokhara Hand-knotted Wool Rug, 195x106cm, c.1950s.

VTG Afghan / Persian Baluch / Bokhara Hand-knotted Wool Rug, 195x106cm, c.1950s.

Located in Skien, NO

**Vintage 1950s Afghan/Persian Baluch Bokhara Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Natural Plant Tones – 195 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkman Runner Rug, Ivory Handmade Bukhara Geometric Runners for Sale
Turkman Runner Rug, Ivory Handmade Bukhara Geometric Runners for Sale

Turkman Runner Rug, Ivory Handmade Bukhara Geometric Runners for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

Turkman Bokhara rugs and hallway runners are hand knotted in Pakistan by master weavers in a

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

four rows of repeating medallions in the field have a clear influence from Bokhara rugs of the same and

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Bokhara Gul Design Rug
Mehraban Bokhara Gul Design Rug

Mehraban Bokhara Gul Design Rug

$1,200

W 50 in L 70 in

Mehraban Bokhara Gul Design Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 29369 Size 4' 2" X 5' 10" Design Bokhara Collection Traditional Re-Creations Material

Category

2010s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Distressed Antique Turkmen Horse Cover Tekke Rug
Bobyrug’s Distressed Antique Turkmen Horse Cover Tekke Rug

Bobyrug’s Distressed Antique Turkmen Horse Cover Tekke Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Antique Turkmen tekke Bokhara rug with beautiful Bokhara design and nice natural colors, entirely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Very Pretty and Unusual Size Fine Antique Large Boukhara Rug
Bobyrug’s Very Pretty and Unusual Size Fine Antique Large Boukhara Rug

Bobyrug’s Very Pretty and Unusual Size Fine Antique Large Boukhara Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Wonderful early 20th century large Bokhara rug with beautiful geometrical Bokhara design and

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Silk Rug, Hand-Knotted, Geometric Pattern, Early 1900s
Vintage Afghan Silk Rug, Hand-Knotted, Geometric Pattern, Early 1900s

Vintage Afghan Silk Rug, Hand-Knotted, Geometric Pattern, Early 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Silk Rugs, All Silk Rugs, Handwoven Silk Rugs, Afghan Tribal Rug, Afghan Bokhara Rugs, Antique Tribal

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Indian Silk Rug, Hand-Knotted, Floral Medallion Design, 1970s
Vintage Indian Silk Rug, Hand-Knotted, Floral Medallion Design, 1970s

Vintage Indian Silk Rug, Hand-Knotted, Floral Medallion Design, 1970s

Located in Barrington, IL

, Afghan Tribal Rug, Afghan Bokhara Rugs, Antique Tribal Weaving, Afghan Rugs, Tribal Weaving, Antique

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty Antique Turkmen Boukhara Rug
Bobyrug’s pretty Antique Turkmen Boukhara Rug

Bobyrug’s pretty Antique Turkmen Boukhara Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite late 19th-century Bokhara rug featuring a stunning geometric design of Bokhara Guls. This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Pakistani Bokhara
Mehraban Pakistani Bokhara

Mehraban Pakistani Bokhara

$5,500

W 102 in L 145 in

Mehraban Pakistani Bokhara

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31304 Size 8' 6" X 12' 1" Design Bokhara Collection Traditional Re-Creations

Category

2010s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Ersari Room-Size Hand-Knotted Rug in Allover Geometric Design
Vintage Afghan Ersari Room-Size Hand-Knotted Rug in Allover Geometric Design

Vintage Afghan Ersari Room-Size Hand-Knotted Rug in Allover Geometric Design

Located in Barrington, IL

, Persian Baluch Rugs, Baluch Rugs, Afghan Geometric Rugs, All-over Pattern Rugs, Vintage Bokhara Rugs

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Crimson Sovereign: A Vintage Tekke Bokhara Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility
The Crimson Sovereign: A Vintage Tekke Bokhara Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility

The Crimson Sovereign: A Vintage Tekke Bokhara Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility

Located in Dallas, TX

Tekke Bokhara rugs. The dense knotting ensures durability and a fine, even pile that feels plush

Category

Late 20th Century Turkestan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bokhara Design Rug
Bokhara Design Rug

Bokhara Design Rug

$1,250

W 49 in L 73 in

Bokhara Design Rug

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 26398 Size 4' 1" X 6' 1" Design Bokhara Collection Traditional Re-Creations Material

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bokhara Turkman Rug
Vintage Bokhara Turkman Rug

Vintage Bokhara Turkman Rug

$1,250

W 37 in L 55 in

Vintage Bokhara Turkman Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful late 20th century Persian Bokhara Turkman rug with four large central medallions

Category

Late 20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bokhara Turkmen Rug
Vintage Bokhara Turkmen Rug

Vintage Bokhara Turkmen Rug

$335

W 38.59 in L 70.08 in

Vintage Bokhara Turkmen Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Origin: Turkmenistan Style: Tribal Age: Middle of 20th century Materials: Wool velvet on cotton foundations Fabrication: Hand knotted Conditions: little fading and wears  

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkmen Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Vintage Bokhara Afghan Rug
Bobyrug’s Vintage Bokhara Afghan Rug

Bobyrug’s Vintage Bokhara Afghan Rug

$4,251

W 77.17 in L 107.88 in

Bobyrug’s Vintage Bokhara Afghan Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice midcentury Afghan rug with a beautiful Bokhara design and red field color with black and white

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Salor Bokhara Turkoman Rug
Antique Salor Bokhara Turkoman Rug

Antique Salor Bokhara Turkoman Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

Turkoman rugs and carpets are woven in the region east of the Caspian Sea known as West Turkestan

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Bokhara Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of bokhara rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique bokhara rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Bokhara rugs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco bokhara rugs are consistently popular styles. Bokhara rugs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Turkoman and Rug & Kilim are consistently popular.

How Much are Bokhara Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,543, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $11,375 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.