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From the Far West Carpets and Textiles of Morocco Hardcover Book
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From the Far West Carpets and Textiles of Morocco
Fiske, Patricia L. and Pickering, W. Russell and
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Vintage 1980s Moroccan Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Indian Embroidery Fabric, N°1221
Located in Paris, FR
know-how,
we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric such as Tapestry,
Carpets and
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Vintage 1960s Indian Tribal Textiles
Materials
Wool
French carpet ( Savonnerie ) around 1950 in wool, N° 1231
Located in Paris, FR
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Carpets and Textiles in very good conservation quality and well cleaned.
We ensure your purchase by
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Vintage 1950s French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
a very pretty old Parisian shawl (cashmere) - n° 1155
Located in Paris, FR
of art in fabric such as Tapestry,
Carpets and Textiles in very good conservation quality and well
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Vintage 1920s French Tribal Textiles
Materials
Wool
Aubusson Carpet from the 19th Century, N° 1241
Located in Paris, FR
fabric such as Tapestry,
Carpets and Textiles in very good conservation quality and well cleaned.
We
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Antique 1880s French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sarouk Persian Rug in Wool - N° 1225
Located in Paris, FR
Our know-how,
we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric such as Tapestry,
Carpets
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Vintage 1970s Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Very Large c. 1890 Peking Carpet
Located in London, GB
Chinese carpets and textiles have a rich history of weaving, dating back many centuries
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
overlaying a small rosette and flower design. The use of forked arabesques is an ancient Persian carpet and
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Antique 1890s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Elegant Antique Peking Carpet, c. 1900
Located in London, GB
Chinese carpets and textiles have a rich history of weaving, dating back many centuries
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Rugs Handmade Jajim Tapestry Rug Striped Red Carpet Textile
Located in Hampshire, GB
or wall hanging.
Antique rugs handmade Jajim tapestry rug striped red carpet textile
Measures: 112
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Antique Early 19th Century Azerbaijani Country Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool
Handmade Carpet Kilim Rug Striped Antique Rug Azerbaijan Jajim Textile
Located in Hampshire, GB
techniques used for decades.
Jajim’s are a handmade textile that has been used for generations for a
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Antique Early 1900s Azerbaijani Country Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Organic Material, Wool
H 83.47 in W 78.75 in D 0.6 in
French Modern Rug Around 1940, N° 1172
Located in Paris, FR
Our know-how,
we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric such as Tapestry,
Carpets
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th century Antique Turkeman Pillow
Located in New York, NY
'' x 18''
The most valuable carpets, and textiles in the Turkemen yurt were always dowry pieces. For
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Antique 19th Century Balkan Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Foam
Very Pretty Caucasian Rug from the 20th Century, N° 1182
Located in Paris, FR
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Carpets and Textiles in very good conservation quality and well cleaned.
We ensure your purchase by
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Vintage 1960s Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Aubusson Rug from XIX Century Napoleon 3 - n° 1151
Located in Paris, FR
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Carpets and Textiles in very good conservation quality and well cleaned.
We ensure your purchase by
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Antique 1850s French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Needlepoint Rug, N° 1179
Located in Paris, FR
fabric such as Tapestry,
Carpets and Textiles in very good conservation quality and well cleaned.
We
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Antique 1880s French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
657 - Kilim Oriental, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
also Our know-how,
we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric such as Tapestry,
Carpets
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Vintage 1960s Turkestan Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Stunning teal and purple Moroccan Boujad carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
vintage Berber carpets available. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Stunning vintage Beni Sadden Moroccan ivory carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
mountains . The carpets of this tribe can be influenced by their Berber neighbors to the east and sometimes
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Wool Rug, N° 1222
Located in Paris, FR
works of art in fabric such as Tapestry,
Carpets and textiles in very good conservation quality and
Category
Vintage 1980s African Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Striking multi-colored Moroccan Rehamna carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
available. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn, New York. All of our pieces
Category
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Red Textile Carpet Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary vintage textile rug in great condition beautiful hand-crafted out of wool. This
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Vintage 1950s Persian Tabriz Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Berber Guigou carpet with chevrons curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
carpets available. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn, New York. All of
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Monochromatic vintage Moroccan Beni M'Guild carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
collection of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn, New York. All of our pieces are professionally
Category
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Exquisite vintage Ouled bou Sbaa Moroccan carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
carpets available. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn, New York. All of
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Unusual minimalist indigo Beni M'Guild carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
possible selection of vintage Berber carpets available. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is
Category
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Five Clawed Dragon Chinese Silk and Metallic Thread Embroidered Textile
Located in Ferrara, IT
In this amazing textile, dragons with five claws are flying among the clouds and seem to be
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Textiles
Materials
Metallic Thread
H 85.04 in W 33.86 in D 0.12 in
Hand-woven mid-century fish wall carpet
Located in Budapest, HU
Handmade, hand-waved mid-century style wall carpet in orange-black-blue color combination. We've
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Textile, Wool
Stunning neutral vintage Moroccan Marmoucha carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
vintage Berber carpets available. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Extraordinary Vintage Moroccan Berber Boujad carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn, New York. All of our pieces are professionally
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage abstract Boujad Moroccan Berber Carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn, New York. All of our pieces are professionally
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Hand-woven mid-century "orange sun" wall carpet
Located in Budapest, HU
Handmade, hand-waved mid-century style wall carpet in orange-red-black color combination. We've
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Textile, Wool
Antique Konya Kilim Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
abstracted variants of classical carpet and textile design, with a strong contingent of kilim aficionados
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Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Exceptional Beni Ouarain Moroccan Abstract Carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn, New York. All of our pieces are
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Vintage Moroccan Aït bou Ichaouen Carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
This striking vintage Moroccan Aït Bou Ichaouen (Talsint) carpet features a unique interpretation
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Berber Beni Ouarain Carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn, New York. All of our pieces are
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage minimalist Moroccan Beni Ouarain carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn, New York. All of our pieces are
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Exceptional vintage Moroccan Berber Zenaga rug curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
selection of vintage Berber carpets available. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is located in
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Unusual Moroccan Beni M'Guild Carpet in jade green curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
An ornate vintage carpet from the Beni M’Guild region featuring a series of distinctly Arab
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage abstract Boujad carpet in vibrant palette curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
vintage Berber carpets available. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Exceptional Vintage Berber Aït bou Ichaouen carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
Berber carpets available. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn, New York
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Master weaver classic Moroccan Ait Youssi carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
available. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn, New York. All of our pieces
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nomadic Oriental Cloth ot Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 735 - Light and precious Turkish ADYAMAN, ancient but in excellent condition. Wool spun by hand and dyed with vegetables substances.
Suitable as a bedspread or curtain, or col...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Textiles
Materials
Wool
Antique Rugs Textile, Traditional Striped Jajim Kilim Handwoven Kilim
Located in Hampshire, GB
available now.
Antique rugs Caucasian Kilim rug Jajim traditional wool striped carpet.
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Antique 1890s Azerbaijani Kilim Textiles
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Vintage classic Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
of carpets and textiles is located in Brooklyn, New York. All of our pieces are professionally
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Judith Johansson (Spise Hall)
By Judith Johansson
Located in New York, NY
carpets. By the 1950s, Johansson’s carpets and textiles could be seen in churches and embassies. Her work
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...
Materials
Wool
Dark Gray and White Rug
By DSV Carpets
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning rug is handwoven in India using the finest New Zealand wool and bamboo silk, the white motifs emerging from the dark grey background bringing balance to any space. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Textile
Vintage Moroccan Aït bou Ichaouen (Talsint) Carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
walls in tents, backdrops for weddings, coverings for grain sacks or a collection of carpets. The
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Meditation Carpet with Dorje Medallion, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully knotted of vegetable-dyed wool, carpets by the nomadic peoples of Tibet, Mongolia, and
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Wool
The Floor Is Lava - Lava Line Black-and-White Rug by PLACéE
By Carpet Edition
Located in Milan, IT
Part of "The Floor Is Lava" Collection, this water-resistant rug boasts an impactful asymmetrical design where the black lines warp as seemingly melted by some source of heat. It is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Textile
Vintage Indo Tabriz Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade, Taupe, Gold, Cream Caramel
Located in Port Washington, NY
Tabriz carpets have always been among the most easily recognized and most beautiful fabrics of
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Vintage 1920s Indian Textiles
Materials
Wool
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W 72 in L 180 in
Vintage Moroccan Berber Beni M'Guild Purple Runner curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
possible selection of vintage Berber carpets available. Our entire collection of carpets and textiles is
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish textile designer, handwoven carpet in wool. Modern design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish textile designer, handwoven carpet in wool.
Modern design with geometric pattern in shades
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Damask Savage Rectangular Pink & Blue Rug
By Carpet Edition
Located in Milan, IT
artisan processes. Please only clean with a vacuum cleaner set to medium power. The use of a carpet
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2010s Italian Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Textile
Antique Rugs Caucasian Kilim Rug Jajim Traditional Wool Striped Carpet
Located in Hampshire, GB
now.
Antique rugs Caucasian Kilim rug Jajim traditional wool striped carpet, measures: 146 x 195cm.
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Vintage 1920s Azerbaijani Kilim Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool
H 76.78 in W 58.67 in D 0.4 in
Striped Antique Rugs Azerbaijan Wool Jajim Handmade Carpet Textile
Located in Hampshire, GB
a throw or floor or wall hanging.
Striped antique rugs Azerbaijan wool Jajim handmade carpet textile
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Antique Early 19th Century Azerbaijani Country Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Organic Material, Wool, Cotton
Hand-Knotted Textile Poster #7 by Lyk Carpet
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-Knotted textile poster #7 by Lyk Carpet.
Dimensions: W 50 x L 80 cm.
Materials: 100% tibetan
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2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Textile Poster #12 by Lyk Carpet
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-knotted textile poster #12 by Lyk carpet
One of a kind.
Dimensions: W 85 x L 140 cm
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2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Textile Poster #14 by Lyk Carpet
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-Knotted textile poster #14 by Lyk carpet
One of a kind.
Dimensions: W 120 x L 170 cm
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2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Textile Poster #13 by Lyk Carpet
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-knotted textile poster #13 by Lyk carpet
One of a kind.
Dimensions: W 200 x L 160 cm
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2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Carpets And Textiles For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of carpets and textiles is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all carpets and textiles available were constructed with great care. We have 3745 antique and vintage carpets and textiles in-stock, while there are 4185 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of carpets and textiles available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Carpets and textiles are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern, Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Moooi, Berber Tribes of Morocco and Deanna Comellini each produced beautiful carpets and textiles that are worth considering.
How Much are Carpets And Textiles?
Carpets and textiles can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,025, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $660,000.
Finding the Right rugs-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.
Questions About Carpets And Textiles
- What are Kashan carpets?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Kashan carpet is a high-quality rug that uses silk in its material make-up. The base is crafted from cotton and the pile is tightly and evenly knotted. You can shop a collection of Kashan rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The most luxurious carpet is considered by many to be the type made by using the velvet piles technique. This type of carpet has a smooth, suede-like finish. Carpets made of wool are likely going to be expensive. When shopping for carpets, consider fiber density, as thicker and heavier fibers signify better quality. Find a wide variety of antique and vintage carpets on 1stDibs.
- What is a Nepali carpet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Nepali carpet is a floor covering produced by artisans in Nepal. Most are 100 percent wool, made from the wool of sheep that graze in the highlands of Nepal. Many feature checkered or medallion patterns. Common colors include blue, yellow, green, gray, brown and red. On 1stDibs, find a range of Nepali carpets.
- What is an Aubusson carpet?1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021a type of rug that was woven in Aubusson France. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Several countries are famous for particular textile indices. India is famous as a textile producer while Scotland and Ireland are known for wool leaves. Indonesia is famous for batiks.
- What are Japanese boro textiles?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese boro textiles are fabrics made by patching together scraps of other fabrics. Artisans use the material for crafting pillows, bags, apparel and other items. Find a variety of Japanese boro textiles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are antique carpet balls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
- What does Wilton carpet mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term Wilton carpet refers to one woven on a jacquard loom in such a way as to create a very soft velvety pile. You may also see the floor coverings referred to as Wilton rugs. Shop a variety of Wilton carpets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carpet balls are called carpet balls because of their original purpose. When first produced during the 18th century in Scotland, carpet balls were part of a set used to play the Victorian parlor game carpet ball. Find a collection of antique carpet balls on 1stDibs.
- What were carpet balls used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carpet balls were used to play the game Parlour ball. This Victorian-era indoor game is related to bocce ball or lawn bowling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carpet balls from top sellers around the world.
- Where are carpets made in Nepal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Where carpets are made in Nepal varies. Around 95% of carpets produced in the country come from the Kathmandu valley, which is located in the center of the country. Shop a range of Nepali rugs and carpets on 1stDibs.
- What are Afghan carpets called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rugs or carpets made in Afghanistan are usually labeled by the region in which they’re produced. While many of these rugs are crafted by Afghan people, there are also some made by Turkmen, a term which includes people from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan. All traditional Afghan carpets or rugs tend to be of exceptional quality with great attention to detail. Shop a collection of properly vetted Afghan rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is a rug on carpet weird?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021No, a rug on a carpet is not weird. While this choice really comes down to preference, many stylists opt for this design choice. If you are planning on layering a rug over a carper, make sure to take texture, size, and color into account.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Outdoor carpets can be made from natural fibers, such as sisal, hemp, jute and seagrass, or synthetic materials, like polypropylene.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. William Morris is one of the most prolific textile designers, and was the founder of the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 1800s. His designs incorporated elaborate floral motifs of silk and linen embroidery. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of items with William Morris’ iconic designs from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between Axminster and Wilton carpets lies in their construction. An Axminster rug has a tufted pile secured by the weft, while Wilton carpets feature continuously woven yarn strands. You'll find a selection of Axminster and Wilton carpets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023People in Nepal weave carpets for various reasons. Traditionally, carpets could be used in place of blankets to keep warm on cold nights. Today, many weavers continue to produce carpets to carry on cultural traditions and share the results of the time-honored techniques they use with the rest of the world. Shop a collection of Nepali rugs and carpets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Which way a striped carpet should be laid depends on the effect that you want to achieve. Generally, stripes create an illusion of depth to make a room seem larger. As a result, experts typically recommend orienting stripes so they run parallel to the shorter walls in a room. Explore a wide range of striped carpets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A variety of colors go with beige carpet, which can render a room quite dull. If you have beige carpet, consider painting the walls in grey, blue, white or green. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage rugs and carpets.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate a Kashmiri carpet, check the material. Because the carpets are made from silk, they should be lightweight but with tight, strong weaves. The level of detail in a Kashmiri carpet’s distinct pattern is something only attained through hand-stitching — a feature that a machine couldn’t accurately replicate. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of authentic vintage Kashmiri carpets from some of the world’s top sellers.
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