$2,195 / item
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Off Black, 10x14
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Forsyth search for the coolest checkerboard rug is over. Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
$1,795 / item
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Off Black, 9x12
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Forsyth search for the coolest checkerboard rug is over. Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
$1,195 / item
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Off Black, 6x9
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Forsyth search for the coolest checkerboard rug is over. Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
$1,495 / item
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Off Black, 8x10
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Forsyth search for the coolest checkerboard rug is over. Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Off Black, 3x5
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Forsyth search for the coolest checkerboard rug is over. Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Off Black, 2'6x8 Runner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The Forsyth search for the coolest checkerboard rug is over. Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
Antique Tibetan Checkerboard Rug, Naturally Dyed Wool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Checkerboard meditation rug originates from Tibet and dates to the early part of the 20th century.
Wool
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Tile Checks in Off Black, 9x12
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Tile Checks in Off Black, 8x10
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Big Checks in Off Black, 8x10
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Dark Tile Checks in Off Black, 9x12
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Dark Tile Checks in Off Black, 8x10
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Big Checks in Off Black, 9x12
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Big Checks in Off Black, 11x14
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Diamond Check in Off Black, 9x12
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Diamond Check in Off Black, 11x14
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Diamond Check in Off Black, 8x10
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
The Forsyth Checkerboard Rug - Diamond Checks in Off Black, 6x9
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our beautiful wool and jute checkerboard rugs are expertly handwoven in Jaipur, India.
Wool, Jute
Ararat Rugs Chessboard Carpet Mamlouk Checkerboard Rug Antique Mamluk Revival
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The field of the so-called "Chessboard" Carpet ( so-called Checkerboard Rug ) is usually applied on a vermillion ground and divided into rectangular compartments, each containing an ...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Modern Scandinavian Indoor-Outdoor Checkerboard Rug Custom by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Scandinavian Indoor-Outdoor Checkerboard Rug – Custom Flatweave by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 4'2" × 4'4" (127 × 132 cm) Simplicity meets sophistication in this striking modern S...
Wool
$900Sale Price|20% Off
Brown and Black Italian Leather Checkerboard Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian Art Deco rug from the mid-20th century. A true oddity. Brown and black leather squares alternate in a chessboard (checkerboard) pattern on this totally modern scatt...
Leather
Highly Decoraitve Swedish Rya Small Checkerboard Rug
Located in New York, NY
Marvelous small plush Swedish Rya rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 1'5” x 2'6” Swedish Rya rugs are extremely colorful, lovely and quite chic and each ha...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Mint Green Vintage Turkish Anatolian Deco Checkerboard Rug
Located in New York, NY
A fun-loving one-of-a-kind handmade Turkish Anatolian rug with an all-over checkerboard motif. One of our personal favorites in our Turkish Anatolian collection.
Wool
Tibetan Black and Tan Checkerboard Rug, 3' x 2' 9"
Located in Astoria, NY
Tibetan Black and Tan Checkered Prayer Rug. 3' L x 2' 9" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella.
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Orange and Brown Geometric Checkerboard - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 5x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-centu...
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Teal with Color-Block Checkerboard - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-century Sca...
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Brown Tones with Abstract Checkerboard - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-century Sca...
Wool
$769Sale Price|30% Off
Cotton Handmade Flat Weave Checkerboard Rug, 6x9 Brown, Blue And Cream Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Coffee Brown, Cream, Blue And Pink Checked Rug- Size 6'x9' (180x270cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. ...
Cotton
Cotton Handmade Flat Weave Checkerboard Rug, 7x7.5 Brown, Blue And Cream Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Coffee Brown, Cream, Blue And Pink Checked Rug- Size 7'x7.5' (210x225cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn...
Cotton
$558Sale Price / item|33% Off
Bespoke Wool Checkerboard Moroccan Style Rug in Brown & Ivory. Contemporary
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A striking hand-knotted Moroccan style rug featuring a bold checkerboard design in rich brown and ivory.
Wool
The Forsyth Checkerboard Ottoman, Custom Sizes Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Checkerboard Ottoman is designed and handcrafted from our best-selling wool and jute checkerboard rugs.
Wool, Jute
Tibetan Rug Hand Knotted Wool Meditation Carpet Kampa Dzong Checkerboard
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Sacred Geometry – Hand-Knotted Tibetan Checkerboard Rug (Khaden Style) A Legacy of the Himalayas: The Kampa Dzong Tradition Step into the mystical world of Tibetan weaving with thi...
Wool
1930s Checkerboard Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 3'x5' Woven Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5' - 91 x 152 ) This early 20th-century antique American hooked rug is a fascinating hybrid of two distinct Americana folk art rug design traditions...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Black and White Checkerboard Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 8x10 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to the Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim, with a playful use of positive-negative in its co...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Black and White Checkerboard Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 8x10 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to the Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim, with a playful use of positive-negative in its co...
Wool
Modern Abstract Baluch Style Wool Rug - Vibrantly Colored Patchwork Checkerboard
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Featuring a captivating checkerboard patchwork layout, this hand-woven area rug brings a lively energy to any room with its bold, multi-colored abstract squares and meticulously deta...
Wool
Modern Natural Browns Striped Checkerboard Kilim 8'9''x12'2''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
Featuring a distinctive checkerboard design composed of alternating horizontal stripes, the rug delivers striking visual rhythm while maintaining a grounded, earthy palette.
Wool
American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade one of a kind American Hooked Rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with an irregular checkerboard pattern Measures: 3' x 5'7''.
Wool
Modern Flatweave Checkerboard Tan And Beige Nylon Rug "Parquet"
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Simplicity meets sophistication in this striking modern style rug, handwoven in India with outdoor durability and indoor charm.
Synthetic, Nylon
Tibetan Rug Hand Knotted Silk Wool Meditation Mat Kampa Dzong Djoharian Design
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A stunning Tibetan rug in checkerboard design. This traditional checkerboard rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden.
Wool, Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Scandinavian Mid-Century Ivory Flatweave Rug Checkerboard
Located in New York, NY
With a wide range of prices, Doris Leslie Blau makes exceptional rugs accessible to collectors and designers alike.
Wool
"Gray Checkerboard" Contemporary Scandinavian Slate Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This modern Swedish pile rug offers a refined take on classic Scandinavian geometry, featuring an allover checkerboard grid rendered in softly varied tones of blue-gray, slate, and s...
Wool
Handwoven Turkish Rug, Wool, Deep-Pile, Checkerboard Design
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This deep-pile Turkish rug has a central field with a rich chocolate-brown and orange checkerboard design with some bands of ivory, a broad chocolate-brown stripe at each end.
Wool
Vintage Turkish Tulu Bauhaus Rug with Checkerboard Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Alternating blocks of color combined with the rustic color palette form an all-over checkerboard pattern. While the simplistic square pattern may seem whimsical and random, it is ver...
Wool
Vintage Red and Green Checkerboard Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Tulu rugs represent one of the earliest forms of nomadic pile weaving, typically knotted with a medium-high pile as they were meant as bedding rugs for the tent.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Distressed Checkerboard Green Turkish Deco Room Rug
Located in New York, NY
Distressed room-size Turkish deco rug with a repetitive square design throughout in multiple colors, predominantly in green. Size: 8'4" x 9'9".
Wool
Modern Checkerboard Moroccan Rug, Organic Modern Meets Zen Shibui
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
81071 Modern Beige Checkered Moroccan Rug, 09'04 x 12'01. Introducing our exquisite muted tonal beige checkerboard Moroccan rug, a versatile hand-knotted wool masterpiece designed to...
Wool
New Green Checkerboard Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Grönt Rutmönster
By Marianne Richter
Located in Dallas, TX
30799 New Swedish Marianne Richter Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'02 x 11'07. Skillfully fashioned in India, Swedish-style kilim rugs seamlessly blend the enduring allure of Swedish design w...
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug with Abstract Checkerboard Design
Located in New York, NY
A visually captivating example of Moroccan artistry, this vintage rug features an abstract checkerboard design composed of irregular blocks in teal, crimson, black, and ivory.
Wool
Midcentury Moroccan Rug with Colorful Checkerboard Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Moroccan rug with colorful checkerboard design, rug bds-102, country of origin / type: Morocco / Tribal, circa 1950.
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Checkerboard Pattern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
The abrashed field of the rug provides the backdrop for the mesmerizing checkerboard design, adding depth and dimension to the overall composition.
Wool
Kurdish Checkerboard Kilim, Large Turkish Undyed Earth-Toned Wool Rug, Vintage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Title: Large Kurdish Checkerboard Kilim, Eastern Turkey, Circa 2000, 8'6" x 11'3", Undyed Ivory and Taupe Wool, Cottage Industry Rug, Oversized Flatweave Origin: Eastern Anatolia, T...
Wool
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Checkerboard Deco Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Turkish deco runner with an all-over checkerboard design. Plum , green, brown, pink and ivory acccents are dominants 3' x 6'9''
Wool
1880s Antique Multicolor Folk Art Checkerboard "X" Motif American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
This circa-1880 American hooked rug is a unique piece of folk art featuring a checkerboard pattern with cross-stitched "X" motifs and a warm, caramel-colored border.
Wool
Vintage Handwoven Rag Rug – Colorful Checkerboard Patchwork Design
Located in New York, NY
This exuberant vintage rag rug captivates with its kaleidoscopic checkerboard composition, showcasing a rhythmic interplay of vibrant teal, crimson, lavender, cream, black, and cerul...
Wool
Tribal Checkerboard Design Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug with Bright Multi-Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'9 x 7'7. Tribal checkerboard design vintage Turkish Tulu rug with bright multi-colors.
Wool
Kurdish Checkerboard Kilim, Large Madder Red Turkish Wool Rug Vintage Carpet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Kurdish Cross and Block Kilim, Eastern Turkey, Circa 2000, 6'1" x 9'8", Madder Red and Taupe Wool Origin: Eastern Anatolia, Turkey (Kurdish) Circa: Circa 2000–2010 Type: Kilim ...
Wool
Checkerboard American Hooked Rug with Geometric Cross Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'11'' x 4'4''. Checkerboard vintage American hooked rug with floral designs, rug N15-0303, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1920.
Wool
Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Checkerboard vintage American hooked rug with geometric designs, rug S12-0909, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1940 Ingenious in style, color and compositi...
Wool
Checkerboard Antique American Hooked Rug with Geometric Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Checkerboard antique American hooked rug with geometric designs, rug J10-1004, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1920.
Wool
Antique Tibetan Checkerboard Rug
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 20th Century antique Tibetan checkerboard rug.
Red Checkerboard Tibetan Rug
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 20th century Tibetan red checkerboard rug.
Tibetan Checkerboard Khaden
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice Tibetan checkerboard rug with deep red and gold checkers and a tan guardband and rose and blue wider band borders.
Wool
A Fine Antique Tibetan Chequerboard Checker Board Rug
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This is a fine and very well-balanced antique Tibetan checkerboard meditation mat. The geometric design of checkerboard rugs is well loved by collectors as well as decorators.
Wool, Cotton
Unavailable
W 33.08 in L 59.85 in
Antique Geometric Chequerboard Scatter Rug, Tibetan Khaden Modernist
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
******Autumn sale ****** This stunning Tibetan checkerboard rug was traditionally used as a meditation mat.
Wool
Unavailable
W 60.24 in L 32.68 in
Chinese Geometric Scandinavian Bauhaus Tibetan Checker Board Rug Chequerboard
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
The result is a striking piece of timeless art. Very rare checkerboard rug of exceptional design. Pure textile art at its best.
Wool
Checkerboard Style Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A neutral toned checkered style Swedish flat-weave. Swedish inspired design in a heavy flat-weave quality. Available in standard and custom sizes.
Wool
Small Checkerboard Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Small Checkerboard Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Cheerful and playful, this rug demands to be seen and enjoyed.
Wool
Aelfie Checkerboard Shag Hand-Knotted Rug Carpet
By AELFIE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ultimate rug for lounging, reading, or sleeping. The checkerboard black and white shag rug is hand-knotted with 100% high quality New Zealand wool.
Wool
Runner, Colorful Checkerboard Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, colorful checkerboard contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool rug. When we come across a "mini runner" collection, we buy every one.
Wool
Multicolor Checkerboard 'Snouty' Bear Handtufted Wool Children's Rug
Located in New York, NY
Handtufted wool. 'Snouty' children's rug by Jody Harrow for Groundplans, Ltd. Delight in the colorful bear. Available as a 5' x 4'6" rug, custom dimensions by request. We help chi...
Wool
Shiny Checkerboard Tulu
Located in Graz, Styria
This wonderful old tülü has an all over checkerboard pattern in natural white and different shades of brown. The wool is very silky and shiny and the texture is very soft and smooth....
Unavailable
W 76.78 in L 83.47 in
Handwoven Mazandaran Kilim Rug - Black and White Checkerboard Design, Wool
Located in Berlin, DE
This distinctive Mazandaran Kilim rug from North Persia features a bold black and white checkerboard design, making it a striking addition to any decor.
Wool
Unavailable
W 108 in L 144 in
AELFIE Checkerboard Black & White Shag Modern Geometric Hand-Knotted Rug Carpet
By AELFIE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ultimate rug for lounging, reading, or sleeping. The checkerboard black and white shag rug is hand-knotted with 100% high quality New Zealand wool.
Wool
Unavailable
W 59 in L 77 in
Small Light and Deep Red Checkerboard Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Small light and deep red checkerboard contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. Sometimes the subtle designs are the most impressive––like this beautiful red-on-red example.
Wool
Antique, Checkerboard Baktiar Gabbeh Carpet
Located in Graz, Styria
For abstract tribal pieces an age of more than hundred years is extremely rare. This Baktiar Gabbeh has the typical early colors of the second half of the 19th century with only sile...
Outstanding Tibetan Checkerboard Sitting Rug With Lots Of Charm
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This is undoubtedly one of the most charming little Tsutruks with its very unique checkerboard pattern. One could say it almost looks like abstract art from the western culture.
Wool
Colorful Checkerboard Moroccan Ait Bouli Carpet
Located in Graz, Styria
With the regular geometric patterns and the impressive play of colors this rug is a highlight for modern living.
Antique Anatolian Tulu Rug, Central Turkey, circa 1920s
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
An antique "Tulu" rug from central Anatolia, with long, luxurious wool and a very decorative and visually compelling checkerboard design.
Mid-Century Modern Rug - Swedish Bohusslöjd Star Design Flat-Weave
Located in Concord, MA
This circa 1950 handwoven wool on linen warp rug with multicolored checkerboard star design was created by an unknown designer working with the Bohus Handicraft Society of Gothenburg...
Wool
Vintage Tulu "Chessboard"
Located in Florence, IT
A vintage Tulu - big - rug with checkerboard motif in a very elegant combination of cream/biscuit and brown extremely fine weaving - and glossy pile.
Vintage Tulu Autumn
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Tulu rug with a checkerboard motif in a very stylish combination of orange and brown colours - extremely fine weaving - and a very glossy and bright pile.
Unavailable
H 8.75 in Dm 3 in
1970s, Executive Chess or Checker Set with Rug by Glenoit Chessmate Game
By Glenoit Mills
Located in Denver, CO
Fancy and fun chess/checkerboard with rug from the 1970s. Pieces are comprised of plastic.
Synthetic, Plastic
Antique Afghan Checkerboard Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Afghan Checkerboard Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'6" W x 6'7" L Origin: Afghanistan Period: Early 20th Century
Wool
Vintage Polychrome Tibetan Meditation Checkerboard Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Woven in the khaden format, checkerboard rugs were commissioned in Tibet for monastic use.
Wool
Turkish Shag Checkerboard Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century turkish rug featuring a checkerboard design in brown and beige.
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Turkish Checkerboard Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish rug with a khaki and brown checkerboard pattern.
Wool
Incredible Vintage Gabbeh Checkerboard Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible vintage Persian hand-knotted Gabbeh rug with a multi-colored checkerboard pattern woven in myriad colors including orange, gold, green, black, white, and indigo, and su...
Wool
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.
In the late 1890s, the firm of Alexander Morton & Co. set out to introduce a new category of crafts to the British Isles: hand-knotted rugs.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.
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Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.
The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.
The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.
Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.