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Antique Gallery-Size Bijar Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Taupe, Terracotta
Located in Port Washington, NY
Bijar rugs are often called the Iron Rugs of Persia. The Bijar is a heavy durable rug that has been
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$15,199 Sale Price
20% Off
W 80 in L 208 in
Antique Agra Gallery Runner, Fine Indian Rug, Light Blue, Ivory, Coral, Allover
Located in Port Washington, NY
Agra rugs are the most highly sought after of any 19th century Indian rugs today. Agra rugs were
Category
Vintage 1920s Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$15,000 Sale Price
42% Off
W 82 in L 211 in
Antique Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven antique Kashan rug, circa 1900s. Measures: 2 x 5.
Please contact us for more info.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Beige, Gray, Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the
Category
Early 20th Century American Navajo Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,999 Sale Price
25% Off
W 48 in L 81 in
Antique Ghiordes Rug, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,299 Sale Price
30% Off
W 60 in L 60 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Rugs, Handmade Oriental Rugs, Pink Ivory Fine Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th Century, Turkish rugs
Category
Antique 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$58,000 Sale Price
27% Off
W 222 in L 224 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Rugs, Handmade Oriental Rugs, Pink Ivory Fine Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Antique 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$44,799 Sale Price
20% Off
W 152 in L 178 in
Yellow and Orange Antique Mahal Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
This stunning and vibrant orange and yellow dominant piece will make any room light up! Mahal is a region in NW Persia. Mahal's just like Sultanabad’s are famous for their floral des...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$14,399 Sale Price
20% Off
W 105 in L 155 in
Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish and Oriental Rug, Handmade Beige Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,599 Sale Price
20% Off
W 34 in L 294 in
Antique Tree Kazak Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
between zigzag and linked vine stripes.
The "Tree Kazak" rug is one whose iconography stands out clearly
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Kazak Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pink Rug, Taupe, Cream, Gray
Located in Port Washington, NY
antique rugs' date of creation on carpets that artists painted into datable European paintings.
An Oushak
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$18,399 Sale Price
20% Off
W 81 in L 252 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Blue Green, Yellow, Coral Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$22,499 Sale Price
25% Off
W 112 in L 168 in
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Navy Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weaving's in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved th...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$8,000 Sale Price
24% Off
W 62 in L 122 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pink Rug, Taupe, Cream Fine
Located in Port Washington, NY
antique rugs' date of creation on carpets that artists painted into datable European paintings.
An Oushak
Category
Antique 1890s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$14,399 Sale Price
20% Off
W 84 in L 117 in
Antique Indian Agra Carpet, Hunting Rugs, Oriental Rugs, Red, Gold, Ivory, Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
highly sought after of the 19th century antique Indian rugs today. Agra rugs were extremely well-made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$15,999 Sale Price
20% Off
W 174 in L 224 in
Antique Khotan Rug, Deco Handmade Oriental Rug, Brown and Pink Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Khotan rugs and carpets were produced in small villages of Eastern Turkestan, which today
Category
Vintage 1920s East Turkestani Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,200 Sale Price
35% Off
W 55 in L 103 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Pale Shrimp, Soft Coral, Cream
Located in Port Washington, NY
antique rugs' date of creation on carpets that artists painted into datable European paintings.
An Oushak
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$44,799 Sale Price
20% Off
W 170 in L 218 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Saffron, Light Blue and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
antique rugs' date of creation on carpets that artists painted into datable European paintings.
An Oushak
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$15,999 Sale Price
20% Off
W 126 in L 165 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Saffron, Light Blue and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
antique rugs' date of creation on carpets that artists painted into datable European paintings.
An Oushak
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$31,999 Sale Price
20% Off
W 141 in L 216 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Saffron, Light Blue and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
antique rugs' date of creation on carpets that artists painted into datable European paintings.
An Oushak
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$12,799 Sale Price
20% Off
W 96 in L 120 in
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Navy, Rust
Located in Port Washington, NY
Kashan’s. They are some of the most finely woven of all Persian rugs, characterized by a beautiful sheen
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$36,799 Sale Price
20% Off
W 102 in L 152 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Shrimp Pink, Taupe, Cream Fine Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th Century, Turkish rugs
Category
Antique 1890s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$10,399 Sale Price
20% Off
W 102 in L 149 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Blue Green, Yellow, Coral Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Antique 1880s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$47,199 Sale Price
20% Off
W 180 in L 216 in
Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish and Oriental Rug, Handmade Beige and Orange Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,199 Sale Price
20% Off
W 34 in L 132 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Saffron, Royal Blue and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,999 Sale Price
20% Off
W 111 in L 178 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Saffron, Light Blue and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$27,199 Sale Price
20% Off
W 160 in L 198 in
Antique Oushak Rug, Turkish Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Beige, Bold Design 5x8
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak carpets made in the late 19th century are renowned for their exquisite
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,839 Sale Price
36% Off
W 60 in L 96 in
Antique Persian Pictorial Malayer Rug, Wall Hanging, King of Persia Handmade Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Persian pictorial Malayer rug, wall hanging fine Persian wool rug showing the story of the
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,999 Sale Price
20% Off
W 54 in L 72 in
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Gray, Blood Orange
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Navajo Rugs
Materials
Wool
$12,000 Sale Price
24% Off
W 84 in L 137 in
Antique Tabriz Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug in Terracotta, Light Blue, Gold, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
the weavers of Tabriz rugs for the Court were inspired to reach for new artistic heights and created
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$10,399 Sale Price
20% Off
W 120 in L 161 in
Antique Persian Serab Rug, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Red, Ivory, Camel, Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
The village of Serab is known for their fine rugs with a characteristic camel ground and lozenge
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,999 Sale Price
20% Off
W 67 in L 146 in
Antique Indian Agra Carpet, Indian Rugs, Oriental Rugs, Red, Gold, 5'10" x 9'8"
Located in Port Washington, NY
20th century recreation.
Agra rugs are the most highly sought after of the 19th century antique Indian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,500 Sale Price
34% Off
W 70 in L 116 in
Antique Mahal Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Green, Rust and Navy Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Mahal is a region in NW Persia. Mahal's just like Sultanabad’s are famous for their floral designs as they improved the quality and designs to match the European taste. Adapting the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,999 Sale Price
20% Off
W 125 in L 158 in
Antique Persian Bakhshaish, Taupe Handmade Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
This antique Persian Bakhshaish has a charming masculine characteristic. Bold all-over design, fine
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,000 Sale Price
49% Off
W 66 in L 108 in
Antique Mahal Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Green, Rust, All-Over Design
Located in Port Washington, NY
Mahal is a region in NW Persia. Mahal's just like Sultanabad’s are famous for their floral designs as they improved the quality and designs to match the European taste. Adapting the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,999 Sale Price
20% Off
W 101 in L 144 in
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Lt Blue Navy Very Fine
Located in Port Washington, NY
beautiful 19th century example.
Rug measures: 4'3" x 6'5".
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,850 Sale Price
30% Off
W 51 in L 77 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Fine Oriental Rug, Hand Made, Red, Royal Blue Persian Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,000 Sale Price
24% Off
W 88 in L 126 in
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Rusty Red Navy Blue Very Fine
Located in Port Washington, NY
beautiful early 20th century example.
Rug measures: 10'4" x 13'4".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$23,999 Sale Price
20% Off
W 124 in L 160 in
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Rusty Red Navy Blue Very Fine
Located in Port Washington, NY
beautiful early 20th century example.
Rug measures: 4'5" x 6'8".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,199 Sale Price
20% Off
W 53 in L 80 in
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Red, Navy, VERY FINE
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven Farahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before world war I. Size 4.6 x 6.5. They have become extremely rare and are highly valued for their art...
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$12,349 Sale Price
35% Off
W 54 in L 77 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Ivory, Soft Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
the weavers of Tabriz rugs for the court were inspired to reach for new artistic heights and created
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$10,399 Sale Price
20% Off
W 138 in L 174 in
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug in Coral and Lt Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$36,799 Sale Price
20% Off
W 117 in L 204 in
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Wool Ivory, Lt Blue Oriental Rug Hand Knotted
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW, Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved th...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs
Materials
Wool
$29,999
W 98 in L 133 in
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust, Navy
Located in Port Washington, NY
furnishings and their warm colors and tactic depth enhance antiques of all kinds. Their richness of color and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$23,199 Sale Price
20% Off
W 138 in L 162 in
Antique Indian Agra Carpet, Handmade Rug, Green - Blue, Taupe, Beige, Allover
Located in Port Washington, NY
Agra rugs are the most highly sought after of the 19th century antique Indian rugs today. Agra rugs
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$15,000 Sale Price
34% Off
W 140 in L 207 in
Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Rug, Ivory and Rust
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Bakhshaish / Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$14,999 Sale Price
25% Off
W 52 in L 69 in
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Geometric, Ivory Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$12,799 Sale Price
20% Off
W 120 in L 147 in
Antique Khotan Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Soft, Beige, Brown, Taupe, Allover
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Khotan rugs and carpets were produced in small villages of Eastern Turkestan, which today
Category
Antique 19th Century Turkmen Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$26,000 Sale Price
27% Off
W 104 in L 288 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft Shrimp
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$20,799 Sale Price
20% Off
W 122 in L 158 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Pastel, Pale, Soft Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,199 Sale Price
20% Off
W 80 in L 118 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Ivory, Muted Shrimp, Soft Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$22,499 Sale Price
25% Off
W 132 in L 178 in
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade, Ivory, Gold, Blue, Soft
Located in Port Washington, NY
artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art-level antique rugs so inspiring to live with
Category
Vintage 1910s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$30,000 Sale Price
34% Off
W 168 in L 240 in
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug Ivory, Rust
Located in Port Washington, NY
Nobel Family.
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$90,749 Sale Price
25% Off
W 194 in L 218 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Hadji Jalili Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Ivory, Terracotta
Located in Port Washington, NY
of this era, with age-softened tones that enhance the antique character.
Weave and Material:
The
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$44,799 Sale Price
20% Off
W 149 in L 246 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Rug, Celadon, Beige, Soft Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$47,999 Sale Price
20% Off
W 156 in L 204 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Charcoal
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,999 Sale Price
20% Off
W 63 in L 103 in
Antique Bijar Carpet Oriental Rug, Handmade, Ivory, Rust, Light Blue, Terracotta
Located in Port Washington, NY
Bijar rugs are often called the iron rugs of Persia. The Bijar is a heavy durable rug that has been
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$11,199 Sale Price
30% Off
W 92 in L 137 in
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Geometric, Ivory Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$20,799 Sale Price
20% Off
W 115 in L 146 in
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Chaman Antique Rug Gallery For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chaman antique rug gallery for your home. Each chaman antique rug gallery for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. Find 906 options for an antique or vintage chaman antique rug gallery now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chaman antique rug gallery — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A chaman antique rug gallery made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chaman antique rug gallery over the years, but those crafted by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Peter Lik and Ziegler & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Chaman Antique Rug Gallery?
Prices for a chaman antique rug gallery start at $239 and top out at $159,999 with the average selling for $10,306.
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.
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