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Neo-Classical Rust Brown Sultanabad Style Wool Rug 6'3''x9'11''
Neo-Classical Rust Brown Sultanabad Style Wool Rug 6'3''x9'11''

Neo-Classical Rust Brown Sultanabad Style Wool Rug 6'3''x9'11''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This hand-knotted wool rug beautifully channels the grandeur of antique carpets with a refined and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Neoclassical Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Tabriz-style Red and Navy Floral Rug 4'7''x6'6''
Persian Tabriz-style Red and Navy Floral Rug 4'7''x6'6''

Persian Tabriz-style Red and Navy Floral Rug 4'7''x6'6''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

, Formal, Transitional A refined and collectible piece, this hand-knotted rug channels the legacy of rug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's
Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's

Located in Evanston, IL

who love the Shah," Shahsavan artisans, especially rug weavers, channel their tribal identity into

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's
Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's

Located in Evanston, IL

who love the Shah," Shahsavan artisans, especially rug weavers, channel their tribal identity into

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, Mafrash, c-1900's
Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, Mafrash, c-1900's

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, Mafrash, c-1900's

Located in Evanston, IL

," Shahsavan artisans, especially rug weavers, channel their tribal identity into producing small area rugs and

Category

20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's AS IS
Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's AS IS

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

who love the Shah," Shahsavan artisans, especially rug weavers, channel their tribal identity into

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's AS IS
Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's AS IS

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

. Aptly named "those who love the Shah," Shahsavan artisans, especially rug weavers, channel their tribal

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style
1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style

1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style

Located in Dallas, TX

60809 Vintage Tartan Plaid Rug, 10'04 x 13'10. Steeped in heritage and woven with the essence of

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Soumak Kilim/Rug, c-1900's A Pair
Antique Shahsavan Soumak Kilim/Rug, c-1900's A Pair

Antique Shahsavan Soumak Kilim/Rug, c-1900's A Pair

Located in Evanston, IL

Shah," Shahsavan artisans, especially rug weavers, channel their tribal identity into producing small

Category

20th Century Persian Sumak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Soumak Kilim/Rug, c-1900's A Pair
Antique Shahsavan Soumak Kilim/Rug, c-1900's A Pair

Antique Shahsavan Soumak Kilim/Rug, c-1900's A Pair

Located in Evanston, IL

Shah," Shahsavan artisans, especially rug weavers, channel their tribal identity into producing small

Category

20th Century Persian Sumak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Modern “Daliesque” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Abstract Modern “Daliesque” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Abstract Modern “Daliesque” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

energetic symphony of color and form, this captivating modern “Daliesque” wool rug channels the surreal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Modern “Daliesque” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Abstract Modern “Daliesque” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Abstract Modern “Daliesque” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Abstract Modern “Daliesque” Wool Rug – Multicolor Masterpiece from Turkey by Doris Leslie Blau Size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Daliesque Abstract Modern Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Daliesque Abstract Modern Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Daliesque Abstract Modern Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

wool rug channels the spirit of abstract expressionism through bold, dynamic color and fluid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Elegant Savonnerie-Style Spanish Round Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Elegant Savonnerie-Style Spanish Round Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Elegant Savonnerie-Style Spanish Round Rug

Located in New York, NY

rug channels the opulence of classical French décor with a Mediterranean sensibility. Handwoven circa

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug Large and unusual, c-1900's AS IS
Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug Large and unusual, c-1900's AS IS

Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug Large and unusual, c-1900's AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

. Aptly named "those who love the Shah," Shahsavan artisans, especially rug weavers, channel their tribal

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Modern “Daliesque” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Abstract Modern “Daliesque” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Abstract Modern “Daliesque” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

energetic symphony of color and form, this captivating modern “Daliesque” wool rug channels the surreal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Deco Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Vintage Scandinavian Deco Rug, circa Mid-20th Century

Vintage Scandinavian Deco Rug, circa Mid-20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

composition, this rug channels a powerful energy, bewitching to the viewer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Elegant Savonnerie-Style Spanish Round Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Elegant Savonnerie-Style Spanish Round Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Elegant Savonnerie-Style Spanish Round Rug

Located in New York, NY

rug channels the opulence of classical French décor with a Mediterranean sensibility. Handwoven circa

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Blue-Gray Oushak Rug, Georgian Style Meets Contemporary Elegance
Modern Blue-Gray Oushak Rug, Georgian Style Meets Contemporary Elegance

Modern Blue-Gray Oushak Rug, Georgian Style Meets Contemporary Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

81004 Modern Oushak Rug with Earth-Tone Colors, 08'11 x 12'00. Emanating enduring Georgian elegance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Zenues Rug by Sebastian Herkner
Large Zenues Rug by Sebastian Herkner

Large Zenues Rug by Sebastian Herkner

Located in Geneve, CH

ateliers in the Colombian Andes. The ‘channels’ of the monochrome rugs are shaven by hand into the pile and

Category

2010s German Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Small Zenues Rug by Sebastian Herkner
Small Zenues Rug by Sebastian Herkner

Small Zenues Rug by Sebastian Herkner

Located in Geneve, CH

ateliers in the Colombian Andes. The ‘channels’ of the monochrome rugs are shaven by hand into the pile and

Category

2010s Colombian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Starlight Blue Pastiche Round Rug XLarge
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Starlight Blue Pastiche Round Rug XLarge

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Starlight Blue Pastiche Round Rug XLarge

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

90s fashion meets 70s spirit in iconic starlight blue. Sasha Bikoff's Pastiche Rug channels Dolce

Category

2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Starlight Blue Pastiche Round Rug Large
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Starlight Blue Pastiche Round Rug Large

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Starlight Blue Pastiche Round Rug Large

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

90s fashion meets 70s spirit in iconic starlight blue. Sasha Bikoff's Pastiche Rug channels Dolce

Category

2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Starlight Blue Pastiche Round Rug Medium
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Starlight Blue Pastiche Round Rug Medium

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Starlight Blue Pastiche Round Rug Medium

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

90s fashion meets 70s spirit in iconic starlight blue. Sasha Bikoff's Pastiche Rug channels Dolce

Category

2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug Medium
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug Medium

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug Medium

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

90s fashion meets 70s spirit in lush olive sophistication. Sasha Bikoff's Pastiche Rug channels

Category

2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug XLarge
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug XLarge

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug XLarge

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

90s fashion meets 70s spirit in lush olive sophistication. Sasha Bikoff's Pastiche Rug channels

Category

2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug Large
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug Large

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug Large

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

90s fashion meets 70s spirit in lush olive sophistication. Sasha Bikoff's Pastiche Rug channels

Category

2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Starlight Blue Pastiche Round Rug Small
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Starlight Blue Pastiche Round Rug Small

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Starlight Blue Pastiche Round Rug Small

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

90s fashion meets 70s spirit in iconic starlight blue. Sasha Bikoff's Pastiche Rug channels Dolce

Category

2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Petrol Pastiche Round Rug Large
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Petrol Pastiche Round Rug Large

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Petrol Pastiche Round Rug Large

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

90s fashion meets 70s spirit in sultry petrol tones. Sasha Bikoff's Pastiche Rug channels Dolce

Category

2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Petrol Pastiche Round Rug Small
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Petrol Pastiche Round Rug Small

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Petrol Pastiche Round Rug Small

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

90s fashion meets 70s spirit in sultry petrol tones. Sasha Bikoff's Pastiche Rug channels Dolce

Category

2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug Small
Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug Small

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug Small

By Art Hide

Located in Charlotte, NC

90s fashion meets 70s spirit in lush olive sophistication. Sasha Bikoff's Pastiche Rug channels

Category

2010s Pakistani Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Modern Tibetan Bauhaus Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Tibetan Bauhaus Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Tibetan Bauhaus Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

study in geometric balance and tonal sophistication, this modern Tibetan rug channels the ethos of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Tibetan “Tiger” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Tibetan “Tiger” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Tibetan “Tiger” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

, Brown An arresting homage to traditional Himalayan design, this modern Tibetan rug channels the spirit

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eva-Lisa Nordin Vintage Swedish Striped Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 6'07 x 9'10
Eva-Lisa Nordin Vintage Swedish Striped Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 6'07 x 9'10

Eva-Lisa Nordin Vintage Swedish Striped Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 6'07 x 9'10

By Eva-lisa Nordin

Located in Dallas, TX

inspiration from the work of Eva-Lisa Nordin, this Scandi flatweave rug channels her passion for stripes and

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Global Bohemian
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Global Bohemian

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Global Bohemian

By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

a bold nod to Cubism and abstract expressionism, this vintage Moroccan rug channels the vibes of art

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Berber Beni Mrirt Modern Moroccan Rug, Bauhaus Meets Abstract Expressionist
Berber Beni Mrirt Modern Moroccan Rug, Bauhaus Meets Abstract Expressionist

Berber Beni Mrirt Modern Moroccan Rug, Bauhaus Meets Abstract Expressionist

By Agnes Martin, Berber Tribes of Morocco, Gerhard Richter

Located in Dallas, TX

and bold color usage, this authentic Berber Moroccan rug channels the innovative spirit of artists

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...

Materials

Wool

New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Modern Style Inspired by Walter Nichols
New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Modern Style Inspired by Walter Nichols

New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Modern Style Inspired by Walter Nichols

Located in Dallas, TX

-knotted wool Chinese Art Deco rug channels the storied glamour of Walter Nichols’ celebrated 1920s designs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Pakistani Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style
Vintage Pakistani Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style

Vintage Pakistani Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

luxury, this hand-knotted wool vintage Pakistani Malayer rug channels the spirit of old-world grandeur

Category

Late 20th Century Pakistani Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Scandinavian Swedish Inspired Kilim with Contemporary Style
New Scandinavian Swedish Inspired Kilim with Contemporary Style

New Scandinavian Swedish Inspired Kilim with Contemporary Style

Located in Dallas, TX

whispers of earth and sky, this handwoven wool Swedish-inspired kilim rug channels the quiet poetry of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Afghani Boteh Carpet with Modern Style
1950's Afghani Boteh Carpet with Modern Style

1950's Afghani Boteh Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

fascinating history of Afghan rugs, channeling the spirit of the renowned boteh design, characterized by

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

rug channels timeless elegance through its meticulous craftsmanship and rich texture. Inspired by

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Verdant Court: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Biophilic Elegance
The Verdant Court: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Biophilic Elegance

The Verdant Court: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Biophilic Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

exceptional hand-knotted Turkish Oushak rug channels the quiet authority of centuries-old Anatolian ateliers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Inspired Röllakan with Modern Style
New Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Inspired Röllakan with Modern Style

New Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Inspired Röllakan with Modern Style

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Dallas, TX

, this handwoven wool Scandinavian-inspired kilim rug channels the quiet prestige of Northern European

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Russian and Scan...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Runner Crimson Red Wool with Tonal Abrash
Vintage Moroccan Runner Crimson Red Wool with Tonal Abrash

Vintage Moroccan Runner Crimson Red Wool with Tonal Abrash

Located in New York, NY

with natural wool, the rug channels the warmth and authenticity of Berber traditions, while its bold

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Earth-Tone Modern Moroccan High-Low Carpet with Bauhaus Style
New Earth-Tone Modern Moroccan High-Low Carpet with Bauhaus Style

New Earth-Tone Modern Moroccan High-Low Carpet with Bauhaus Style

Located in Dallas, TX

expression and artisanal integrity, this handwoven Moroccan area rug channels the pioneering spirit of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Bauhaus Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

The Shanghai Garden: Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Heirloom Elegance
The Shanghai Garden: Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Heirloom Elegance

The Shanghai Garden: Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Heirloom Elegance

By Walter Nichols

Located in Dallas, TX

refinement, this exceptional hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug channels the cosmopolitan

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Channels Rug in Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Channels Rug in Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler

Channels Rug in Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler

By The Rug Company, Kelly Wearstler

Located in London, GB

Organic and abstract, the Channels design represents Kelly Wearstler's interest in street art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Channels Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Channels Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler

Channels Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler

By The Rug Company, Kelly Wearstler

Located in London, GB

Organic and abstract, the Channels design represents Kelly Wearstler's interest in street art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Channels Rug in Hand knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Channels Rug in Hand knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler

Channels Rug in Hand knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler

By The Rug Company, Kelly Wearstler

Located in London, GB

Organic and abstract, the Channels design represents Kelly Wearstler's interest in street art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Channels Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Channels Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler

Channels Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler

By The Rug Company, Kelly Wearstler

Located in London, GB

Organic and abstract, the Channels design represents Kelly Wearstler's interest in street art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Channels Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Channels Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler

Channels Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler

By The Rug Company, Kelly Wearstler

Located in London, GB

Organic and abstract, the Channels design represents Kelly Wearstler's interest in street art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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Channels Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the channels rug you’re looking for. Each channels rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and wool. When you’re browsing for the right channels rug, those designed in Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Channels Rug?

Prices for a channels rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $34,965, while the average can fetch as much as $12,530.

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.