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Carmine Rugs

3'10"x6'5" Carmine Red, Afghan Baluch Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Rug
3'10"x6'5" Carmine Red, Afghan Baluch Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Rug

3'10"x6'5" Carmine Red, Afghan Baluch Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Carmine Red, Afghan Baluch with Repetitive Colorful Nomad Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal More Carpets

Materials

Wool

2'1"x3' Carmine Red Princess Bokara Hand Knotted Pure Wool Mat Small Rug
2'1"x3' Carmine Red Princess Bokara Hand Knotted Pure Wool Mat Small Rug

2'1"x3' Carmine Red Princess Bokara Hand Knotted Pure Wool Mat Small Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Carmine Red, Princess Bokara with Tribal Medallions, Soft and Shiny Wool, Hand Knotted, Mat, Sample

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Abstract Rug in  Maroon, Barn Red, Carmine, Crimson and Lime Green
Modern Abstract Rug in  Maroon, Barn Red, Carmine, Crimson and Lime Green

Modern Abstract Rug in Maroon, Barn Red, Carmine, Crimson and Lime Green

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modern Abstract Rug in Maroon, Barn Red, Carmine, Crimson and Lime Green. Rendered in a red

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3'5"x6'6" Carmine Red Vintage Persian Baluch Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
3'5"x6'6" Carmine Red Vintage Persian Baluch Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

3'5"x6'6" Carmine Red Vintage Persian Baluch Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Carmine Red, Vintage Persian Baluch with Geometric Pattern, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Carmine Red Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Garden Block Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Carmine Red Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Garden Block Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Carmine Red Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Garden Block Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

2'x3' Carmine Red Tabriz Mahi with Fish Design Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug
2'x3' Carmine Red Tabriz Mahi with Fish Design Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug

2'x3' Carmine Red Tabriz Mahi with Fish Design Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Carmine Red, Tabriz Mahi with Fish Medallion Design, Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Densely Woven, Mat

Category

2010s Indian Tabriz More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Sultanabad Handwoven Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Sultanabad Handwoven Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Sultanabad Handwoven Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Sultanabad Gray, Beige, Carmine and Copper Handwoven Wool Rug Size: 9'4" × 12'0

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Modern Moroccan Inspired Rug
21st Century Modern Moroccan Inspired Rug

21st Century Modern Moroccan Inspired Rug

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

- Carmine, sand, sky Type - Moroccan Rug **Certified and recognized as a “child labor free” rug company. As

Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug XLarge
Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug XLarge

Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug XLarge

$8,580Sale Price / item|15% Off

W 108.27 in L 143.71 in

Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug XLarge

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

Introducing the Onda Rug in Russet, a breathtaking masterpiece that will ignite your senses and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug Large
Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug Large

Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug Large

$4,585Sale Price / item|30% Off

W 78 in L 118 in

Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug Large

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

Introducing the Onda Rug in Russet, a breathtaking masterpiece that will ignite your senses and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug Small
Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug Small

Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug Small

$3,650Sale Price / item|15% Off

W 59.06 in L 94.49 in

Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug Small

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

Introducing the Onda Rug in Russet, a breathtaking masterpiece that will ignite your senses and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug XXLarge
Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug XXLarge

Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug XXLarge

$11,895Sale Price / item|15% Off

W 118.12 in L 167.33 in

Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug XXLarge

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

Introducing the Onda Rug in Russet, a breathtaking masterpiece that will ignite your senses and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

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Telares Carmine Kilim Standard Afghan Wool Rug by Nani Marquina, Medium
Telares Carmine Kilim Standard Afghan Wool Rug by Nani Marquina, Medium

Telares Carmine Kilim Standard Afghan Wool Rug by Nani Marquina, Medium

By Nanimarquina

Located in New York, NY

born from the tension applied between weft and warp, give the rug an appearance full of nuances, thus

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Modern Silk Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Modern Silk Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Modern Silk Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

, luxurious, the rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as they can

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Farahan Hand Knotted Area Rug in Carmine New Zealand Wool
Farahan Hand Knotted Area Rug in Carmine New Zealand Wool

Farahan Hand Knotted Area Rug in Carmine New Zealand Wool

Located in Norwalk, CT

Originating in the Persian village of the same name, Farahan rugs are known for their high knot

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sarouk Farahan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One of a Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One of a Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One of a Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms while adding a touch of

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One of a Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One of a Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One of a Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms while adding a touch of

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms while adding a touch of

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms while adding a touch of

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

extravagant patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms while adding a touch

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms while adding a touch of

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

colors and extravagant patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Persian Mashad Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Persian Mashad Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Persian Mashad Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms while adding a touch of

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Persian Kashan Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

patterns, Persian rugs accentuate the grace and gravitas of traditional rooms while adding a touch of

Category

2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One of a Kind Oriental Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One of a Kind Oriental Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One of a Kind Oriental Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

Color: Red, made in Pakistan. 100% wool. Persian rug-making at its finest inspired the rich colors

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One of a Kind Oriental Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One of a Kind Oriental Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One of a Kind Oriental Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

Color: Red, made in Pakistan. 100% wool. Persian rug-making at its finest inspired the rich colors

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One of a Kind Oriental Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One of a Kind Oriental Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One of a Kind Oriental Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

Color: Red, made in: Pakistan. 100% wool. Persian rug-making at its finest inspired the rich colors

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Oriental Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Oriental Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Oriental Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

Color: Red - Made In: Pakistan. 100% Wool. Persian rug-making at its finest inspired the rich

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

hand knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic and lodge-style

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

geometric patterns, the hand-knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

One of a Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One of a Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One of a Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

hand knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic and lodge-style

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

hand knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic and lodge-style

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

hand knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic and lodge-style

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

One of a Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One of a Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One of a Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

hand knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic and lodge-style

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

hand knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic and lodge-style

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Patterned and Floral Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Patterned and Floral Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Patterned and Floral Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

symbols, patterned rugs are the easiest way to enrich a space. Subtle colors and intricate motifs

Category

2010s Pakistani Arts and Crafts Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Patterned and Floral Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Patterned and Floral Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Patterned and Floral Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

symbols, patterned rugs are the easiest way to enrich a space. Subtle colors and intricate motifs

Category

2010s Pakistani Arts and Crafts Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Patterned and Floral Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Patterned and Floral Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Patterned and Floral Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

symbols, patterned rugs are the easiest way to enrich a space. Subtle colors and intricate motifs

Category

2010s Pakistani Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Patterned and Floral Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine
One-of-a-Kind Patterned and Floral Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

One-of-a-Kind Patterned and Floral Wool Hand Knotted Area Rug, Carmine

Located in Norwalk, CT

symbols, patterned rugs are the easiest way to enrich a space. Subtle colors and intricate motifs

Category

2010s Pakistani Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carmine, 6' 10 x 10' 8
One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carmine, 6' 10 x 10' 8

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carmine, 6' 10 x 10' 8

Located in Norwalk, CT

hand-knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic and lodge-style

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carmine, 5' 2 x 7' 2
One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carmine, 5' 2 x 7' 2

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carmine, 5' 2 x 7' 2

Located in Norwalk, CT

hand-knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic and lodge-style

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carmine, 4' 4 x 6' 1
One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carmine, 4' 4 x 6' 1

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carmine, 4' 4 x 6' 1

Located in Norwalk, CT

hand-knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic and lodge-style

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carmine, 5' 10 x 9' 1
One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carmine, 5' 10 x 9' 1

One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carmine, 5' 10 x 9' 1

Located in Norwalk, CT

hand-knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic and lodge-style

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Floral Kerman Red Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft x 14 ft 6 in
Vintage Persian Floral Kerman Red Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft x 14 ft 6 in

Vintage Persian Floral Kerman Red Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft x 14 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

Red color vintage Persian floral Kerman runner rug, country of origin / Rug type: Persian rugs

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Carmine Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of carmine rugs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique carmine rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. Find 6 antique and vintage carmine rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Carmine rugs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of carmine rugs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern and Mid-Century Modern carmine rugs are of considerable interest. Nanimarquina produced beautiful carmine rugs that are worth considering.

How Much are Carmine Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,000, while they’re typically $190 on the low end and $21,000 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.