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Alexander’s Collection Neoclassical Burgundy Rug with Flower Design
Alexander’s Collection Neoclassical Burgundy Rug with Flower Design

Alexander’s Collection Neoclassical Burgundy Rug with Flower Design

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Alexander’s Collection Neoclassical Burgundy Rug with Flower Design Introduce timeless

Category

2010s Hong Kong Neoclassical Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Handwoven Amritsar Rug, Mughal Design, Burgundy
19th Century Handwoven Amritsar Rug, Mughal Design, Burgundy

19th Century Handwoven Amritsar Rug, Mughal Design, Burgundy

Located in Barrington, IL

size burgundy rug, Persian inspired Indian rug, saffron yellow medallion rug, Amritsar wool rug, fine

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim's Burano Blue and Burgundy Wool Rug
Rug & Kilim's Burano Blue and Burgundy Wool Rug

Rug & Kilim's Burano Blue and Burgundy Wool Rug

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted with high-quality wool in India, this rug originates from Rug & Kilim’s premier

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug, Rich Burgundy Red Tone-on-Tone Striae
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug, Rich Burgundy Red Tone-on-Tone Striae

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug, Rich Burgundy Red Tone-on-Tone Striae

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

rug collection, featuring a sophisticated field of deep burgundy and rich red tones. On the Design

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's 17th-Century Inspired Rug in Burgundy, Gold & Green Florals
Rug & Kilim's 17th-Century Inspired Rug in Burgundy, Gold & Green Florals

Rug & Kilim's 17th-Century Inspired Rug in Burgundy, Gold & Green Florals

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

floral pattern in rich burgundy, gold & green. Carrying a regal traditional presence, a gift sized beauty

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Basra Burgundy and Spectral Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim
Antique Basra Burgundy and Spectral Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim

Antique Basra Burgundy and Spectral Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

its kind. The rich burgundy background, a Classic staple of Turkish and similar Russian pieces, is

Category

Antique 1890s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Red and Burgundy Patchwork Wool Rug 5'7''x7'9''
Modern Red and Burgundy Patchwork Wool Rug 5'7''x7'9''

Modern Red and Burgundy Patchwork Wool Rug 5'7''x7'9''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Anatolian rugs, hand-stitched Color Palette: Red. Burgundy Design Motifs: Traditional Medallions, Floral

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

antique Italian rugs and textiles. On the Design: A field of deep red tones, as deep as burgundy to as

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

antique Italian rugs and textiles. On the Design: A field of deep red tones, as deep as burgundy to as

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a rich and regal design inspired by

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim's Burano Beige and Burgundy Red Wool Rug with Green Accents
Rug & Kilim's Burano Beige and Burgundy Red Wool Rug with Green Accents

Rug & Kilim's Burano Beige and Burgundy Red Wool Rug with Green Accents

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted with high-quality wool in India, this square rug originates from Rug & Kilim’s

Category

2010s Indian Rustic Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Burano Burgundy Red and Blue Wool Runner Rug with Antique Hook
Rug & Kilim's Burano Burgundy Red and Blue Wool Runner Rug with Antique Hook

Rug & Kilim's Burano Burgundy Red and Blue Wool Runner Rug with Antique Hook

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted with high-quality wool originating from India, this contemporary rug hails from Rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Custom Rug in Rich Tone-on-Tone Burgundy, Muted Geometry
Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Custom Rug in Rich Tone-on-Tone Burgundy, Muted Geometry

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Custom Rug in Rich Tone-on-Tone Burgundy, Muted Geometry

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

sophisticated charm. The palette—a rich spectrum of burgundy reds—is at once bold and humble, grounding the rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Burano Beige and Burgundy Red Wool Rug with Green Accents
Burano Beige and Burgundy Red Wool Rug with Green Accents

Burano Beige and Burgundy Red Wool Rug with Green Accents

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted with high-quality wool in India, this square rug originates from Rug & Kilim’s

Category

2010s Indian Rustic Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x8 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Diamond Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Diamond Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Diamond Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Diamond Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Diamond Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Diamond Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x8 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Burgundy with Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Burgundy with Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Burgundy with Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool, this 8x10 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim is an exciting, modern

Category

2010s Pakistani Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x5 modern geometric rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Flatweave Rug Sample, Gray with Burgundy Textural Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Custom Flatweave Rug Sample, Gray with Burgundy Textural Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Flatweave Rug Sample, Gray with Burgundy Textural Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

3-4 months depending on size, and can be expedited if needed. Hand-woven in wool, this custom rug

Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Square Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s European Style Square Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Square Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and silk in a luxurious Nepalese pile, this 3x3 contemporary square rug

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Runner Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s European Style Runner Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Runner Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and silk in a luxurious Nepalese pile, this 3x6 contemporary runner rug

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x8 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Diamond Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Diamond Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Diamond Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Colorful Diamond Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 6x8 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Diamond Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Diamond Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Diamond Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Afghan Baluch Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x5 modern geometric rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Afghan Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy and Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Afghan Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy and Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Afghan Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy and Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Rug & Kilim’s Afghan Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy and Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Afghan Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy and Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Afghan Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy and Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Lavar Style Rug in Burgundy Gold All Over Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Lavar Style Rug in Burgundy Gold All Over Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Lavar Style Rug in Burgundy Gold All Over Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade with wool, this 9x12 rug is inspired by a blend of European and Oriental rug aesthetics

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Lavar Style Rug in Burgundy Gold All Over Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Lavar Style Rug in Burgundy Gold All Over Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Lavar Style Rug in Burgundy Gold All Over Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade with wool, this 9x12 rug is inspired by a blend of European and Oriental rug aesthetics

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Afghan Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy and Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Afghan Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy and Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Afghan Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy and Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair

Rug & Kilim’s Afghan Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy and Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Afghan Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy and Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Afghan Baluch Tribal Rug in Burgundy and Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair, Wool

Neo-Classical Deep Burgundy and Cream Wool Rug 9'x11'8''
Neo-Classical Deep Burgundy and Cream Wool Rug 9'x11'8''

Neo-Classical Deep Burgundy and Cream Wool Rug 9'x11'8''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This stunning hand-knotted Sultanabad rug showcases the timeless elegance and intricate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Neoclassical Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Lavar Style Rug in Burgundy Gold All Over Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Lavar Style Rug in Burgundy Gold All Over Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Lavar Style Rug in Burgundy Gold All Over Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade with wool, this 9x12 rug is inspired by a blend of European and Oriental rug aesthetics

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim, Burgundy Red and Cream White Textural Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim, Burgundy Red and Cream White Textural Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim, Burgundy Red and Cream White Textural Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish and

Category

2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, a 6x9 Chinese art deco style rug inspired by rare period pieces of the 1920s

Category

2010s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Burgundy Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal burgundy rug for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every burgundy rug was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a burgundy rug, we have 98 options in-stock, while there are 26 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect burgundy rug — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right burgundy rug, those designed in Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made burgundy rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Rug & Kilim, Claire McGovern and Rhyme Studio are consistently popular.

How Much is a Burgundy Rug?

A burgundy rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,250, while the lowest priced sells for $280 and the highest can go for as much as $114,400.

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.