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Vintage Persian Kilim in Brown and Teal Chevron Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Persian Kilim in Brown and Teal Chevron Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Persian Kilim in Brown and Teal Chevron Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Design: This tribal flat weave enjoys brown and teal tones in chevron patterns with a handsome

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6'x9' Pink, Hand Knotted, Colorful Chevron Design, Sari Silk with Wool Rug
6'x9' Pink, Hand Knotted, Colorful Chevron Design, Sari Silk with Wool Rug

6'x9' Pink, Hand Knotted, Colorful Chevron Design, Sari Silk with Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Rouge Pink, Hand Knotted, Colorful Chevron Design, Sari Silk with Textured Wool, Oriental Rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Silk

Vintage Navajo Rug, Handwoven Wool, Earth-Tone Chevron Design, 1970s
Vintage Navajo Rug, Handwoven Wool, Earth-Tone Chevron Design, 1970s

Vintage Navajo Rug, Handwoven Wool, Earth-Tone Chevron Design, 1970s

Located in Barrington, IL

This vintage Navajo rug, woven in the third quarter of the 20th century, features a striking banded

Category

Late 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Nazmiyal Collection Oversized Tribal Chevron Modern Area Rug 17' x 31'5"
Nazmiyal Collection Oversized Tribal Chevron Modern Area Rug 17' x 31'5"

Nazmiyal Collection Oversized Tribal Chevron Modern Area Rug 17' x 31'5"

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

A Facinating and Decorative Oversized Light Ivory Cream Color Background Tribal Chevron Design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'x3' Colorful Hand Knotted Chevron Design Sari Silk with Textured Wool Rug
2'x3' Colorful Hand Knotted Chevron Design Sari Silk with Textured Wool Rug

2'x3' Colorful Hand Knotted Chevron Design Sari Silk with Textured Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful Hand Knotted Chevron Design Sari Silk with Textured

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Silk

Vintage Afghan Kilim with Polychromatic Chevron Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Polychromatic Chevron Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim with Polychromatic Chevron Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

departure from traditional area rugs of its period. It’s a fine play of rustic geometric motifs and stripes

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug in Beige with Brown Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug in Beige with Brown Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug in Beige with Brown Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool and hailing from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 5x10 vintage Moroccan rug of

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Peach with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Peach with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Peach with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

to Rollakan techniques in a modern fashion. This particular rug features crisp chevrons and geometric

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Chevron Pattern in Gold and Gray Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Chevron Pattern in Gold and Gray Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Chevron Pattern in Gold and Gray Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Modern striped brown gold and gray flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'0" × 12'0

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Apadana's Modern Genuine Cowhide Leather Custom Rug wavy Chevron Motif
Apadana's Modern Genuine Cowhide Leather Custom Rug wavy Chevron Motif

Apadana's Modern Genuine Cowhide Leather Custom Rug wavy Chevron Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

The Modern Genuine Cowhide Custom Rug offers customizable options for size and color. Hand-Crafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern North and South American ...

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Chevron Zig Zag Design Kilim Rug Hallway Runner Wool Hand-Woven
Chevron Zig Zag Design Kilim Rug Hallway Runner Wool Hand-Woven

Chevron Zig Zag Design Kilim Rug Hallway Runner Wool Hand-Woven

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Kilim Rug was hand woven with natural pigment dyed wool, the Zig Zag Design reminds of Chevron. Thanks

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Peach with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Peach with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Peach with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

to Rollakan techniques in a modern fashion. This particular rug features crisp chevrons and geometric

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

to Rollakan techniques in a modern fashion. This particular rug features crisp chevrons and geometric

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Scandinavian Flat Weave Rug with Geometric Chevron Patterns 4'0 x 6'0
Modern Scandinavian Flat Weave Rug with Geometric Chevron Patterns 4'0 x 6'0

Modern Scandinavian Flat Weave Rug with Geometric Chevron Patterns 4'0 x 6'0

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 4'0 x 6'0 Modern Scandinavian Flat Weave Rug with Geometric Chevron Patterns 4'0 x 6'0

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Hemp

Nazmiyal Collection Large Size Chevron Diamond Design Modern Rug 14'2" x 17'1"
Nazmiyal Collection Large Size Chevron Diamond Design Modern Rug 14'2" x 17'1"

Nazmiyal Collection Large Size Chevron Diamond Design Modern Rug 14'2" x 17'1"

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful and Impressive Large Size Black Grey Color Chevron Diamond Design Modern Area Rug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Runner with Polychromatic Chevron Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Moroccan Runner with Polychromatic Chevron Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Moroccan Runner with Polychromatic Chevron Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 2x10 vintage Moroccan rug

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner in Burgundy with Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner in Burgundy with Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner in Burgundy with Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

departure from traditional area rugs of its period. It’s a fine play of rustic geometric motifs and stripes

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zuko Chevron Print Rug by Pieces, Modern Grey Hand Tufted Zig Zag Rug Carpet
Zuko Chevron Print Rug by Pieces, Modern Grey Hand Tufted Zig Zag Rug Carpet

Zuko Chevron Print Rug by Pieces, Modern Grey Hand Tufted Zig Zag Rug Carpet

By Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Zuko rug features a fun chevron edge and matching print, in a soft, neutral color palette. Not

Category

2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue-Gray Chevron Design Textured Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug 14'1" x 18'1"
Blue-Gray Chevron Design Textured Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug 14'1" x 18'1"

Blue-Gray Chevron Design Textured Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug 14'1" x 18'1"

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

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

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mountain Peak Brown Chevron, Authentic Shag, All-Natural Wool Moroccan Rug
Mountain Peak Brown Chevron, Authentic Shag, All-Natural Wool Moroccan Rug

Mountain Peak Brown Chevron, Authentic Shag, All-Natural Wool Moroccan Rug

Located in New York, NY

Our Mountain Peak Brown Chevron Wool Moroccan Rug is custom-made for you by exceptional artisans of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim in Chocolate Brown with Red Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Afghan Kilim in Chocolate Brown with Red Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Afghan Kilim in Chocolate Brown with Red Chevrons, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

art exhibiting an old-world charm enjoys a chocolate brown open field, with red chevron borders and

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern High Low Pile Geometric Chevron Design Rug 9'6" x 12'
Nazmiyal Collection Modern High Low Pile Geometric Chevron Design Rug 9'6" x 12'

Nazmiyal Collection Modern High Low Pile Geometric Chevron Design Rug 9'6" x 12'

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Chevron Design Rug, Country If Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Beni Mguild Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Vintage Chevron Area Rug
Antique Beni Mguild Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Vintage Chevron Area Rug

Antique Beni Mguild Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Vintage Chevron Area Rug

By Beni M'Guild

Located in New York, NY

Atlas mountains. This rug is quite old and a distinctive example of the V-type pattern or chevron design

Category

Vintage 1930s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Collectible Red Classic Chevron Beni Mguild Authentic Moroccan Wool Rug
Vintage Collectible Red Classic Chevron Beni Mguild Authentic Moroccan Wool Rug

Vintage Collectible Red Classic Chevron Beni Mguild Authentic Moroccan Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Moroccan rug is in perfect condition. It is woven with excellent and very lustrous

Category

Vintage 1930s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Textured Wool Rug with Geometric Chevron Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Textured Wool Rug with Geometric Chevron Design by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Textured Wool Rug with Geometric Chevron Design by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Textured Wool Rug with Geometric Chevron Design by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 20.9

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Antique Beni Mguild Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Vintage Chevron Area Rug
Antique Beni Mguild Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Vintage Chevron Area Rug

Antique Beni Mguild Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Vintage Chevron Area Rug

Located in New York, NY

mountains. This rug is quite old and a distinctive example of the V-type pattern or chevron design. It

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Boho-Mid Mod Chevron Moroccan Rug, Japandi Bohemian Meets Midcentury Modern
Boho-Mid Mod Chevron Moroccan Rug, Japandi Bohemian Meets Midcentury Modern

Boho-Mid Mod Chevron Moroccan Rug, Japandi Bohemian Meets Midcentury Modern

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

81082 Organic Modern Zigzag Moroccan Rug, 12'02 x 15'05. Step into a realm where simplicity meets

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and ...

Materials

Wool

Antique Beni Mguild Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Vintage Chevron Area Rug
Antique Beni Mguild Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Vintage Chevron Area Rug

Antique Beni Mguild Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Vintage Chevron Area Rug

Located in New York, NY

This antique vintage Moroccan rug came from the Beni Mguild tribe from the central middle Atlas

Category

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

Materials

Wool

1890s Multibrown Chevron Antique American Hooked Rug 4'3"x7'2" Woven Wool Carpet
1890s Multibrown Chevron Antique American Hooked Rug 4'3"x7'2" Woven Wool Carpet

1890s Multibrown Chevron Antique American Hooked Rug 4'3"x7'2" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug. Size: 4'3" x 7'2" American Small Scatter Size Hooked Wool 1890s

Category

Antique 1890s American American Craftsman North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chevron Collumned Blackened Blue Tulu
Chevron Collumned Blackened Blue Tulu

Chevron Collumned Blackened Blue Tulu

Located in New York, NY

Turkish origin name for rugs made by villagers for domestic use, often in small sizes, due to loom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tulu Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Pink Chevron Pattern, Hand-Knotted Wool
Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Pink Chevron Pattern, Hand-Knotted Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Pink Chevron Pattern, Hand-Knotted Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This contemporary Moroccan-style rug features a bold chevron pattern rendered in vibrant pink on a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and ...

Materials

Wool

1900s Dark Gray Chevron American Navajo Rug 5'3''x9'2'' Flatweave Wool Carpet
1900s Dark Gray Chevron American Navajo Rug 5'3''x9'2'' Flatweave Wool Carpet

1900s Dark Gray Chevron American Navajo Rug 5'3''x9'2'' Flatweave Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Navajo Rug From Transitional Period ( 5'3'' x 9'2'' - 160 x 280

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Authentic Vintage White Chevron Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug Mid Century Modern
Authentic Vintage White Chevron Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug Mid Century Modern

Authentic Vintage White Chevron Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug Mid Century Modern

By Beni M'Guild

Located in New York, NY

A collectible authentic Moroccan antique shag rug made by the Beni M'Guild tribe in the central

Category

Vintage 1940s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Gold Tiger Chevron Pattern Small Wool Area Rug by Joseph Carini
Modern Gold Tiger Chevron Pattern Small Wool Area Rug by Joseph Carini

Modern Gold Tiger Chevron Pattern Small Wool Area Rug by Joseph Carini

By Joseph Carini, Carini Carpets

Located in New York, NY

print forms from these multicolor lines that form a chevron pattern. Inspired by Tibetan tiger motifs

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vertical Chevron Off White Cream Tulu
Vertical Chevron Off White Cream Tulu

Vertical Chevron Off White Cream Tulu

Located in New York, NY

Turkish origin name for rugs made by villagers for domestic use, often in small sizes, due to loom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tulu Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Chevron Design Hand-Knotted Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Chevron Design Hand-Knotted Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Chevron Design Hand-Knotted Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Modern Chevron Design Hand-Knotted Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 4'1" × 12'0" (124 × 365

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

The Whispered Chevron: A Vintage Indian Dhurrie of Nordic Desert Serenity
The Whispered Chevron: A Vintage Indian Dhurrie of Nordic Desert Serenity

The Whispered Chevron: A Vintage Indian Dhurrie of Nordic Desert Serenity

Located in Dallas, TX

79602 Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug, 10'02 x 14'01. The Whispered Chevron: A Vintage Indian Dhurrie of

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Chevron Tulu Carpet with Bold Art Deco Style
Vintage Turkish Chevron Tulu Carpet with Bold Art Deco Style

Vintage Turkish Chevron Tulu Carpet with Bold Art Deco Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52712 Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, 04'03 x 06'00. Bathed in the glow of Anatolian firelight and woven

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Afghan Modern Casual Chevron Runner in Light Cream and Dark Gray
Afghan Modern Casual Chevron Runner in Light Cream and Dark Gray

Afghan Modern Casual Chevron Runner in Light Cream and Dark Gray

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

This quirky gallery runner features cream and light gray, with a chevron-like pattern skewing

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Wabi-Sabi Chevron Reverie: A Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Masterpiece
The Wabi-Sabi Chevron Reverie: A Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Masterpiece

The Wabi-Sabi Chevron Reverie: A Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Masterpiece

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

21552 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Rug, 04'00 x 04'10. There is a rare kind of luxury that doesn’t

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1960's Berber Beni MGuild Moroccan Carpet with Chevron Design
1960's Berber Beni MGuild Moroccan Carpet with Chevron Design

1960's Berber Beni MGuild Moroccan Carpet with Chevron Design

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M'Guild

Located in Dallas, TX

20158 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'09 X 09'10. Imbued with a delightful bohemian flair and

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Chevron Veil: A Vintage Moroccan Azilal Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
The Chevron Veil: A Vintage Moroccan Azilal Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance

The Chevron Veil: A Vintage Moroccan Azilal Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

21579 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, 03'10 x 07'11. Woven with intentional restraint and quiet

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Moroccan Berber Guigou carpet with chevrons curated by Breuckelen Berber
Vintage Moroccan Berber Guigou carpet with chevrons curated by Breuckelen Berber

Vintage Moroccan Berber Guigou carpet with chevrons curated by Breuckelen Berber

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Brooklyn, US

An exceptional vintage Guigou featuring a large scale chevron pattern filled with classic symbolism

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Very Unusual Chevron Beni Ouarain Moroccan Carpet Curated By Breuckelen Berber
Very Unusual Chevron Beni Ouarain Moroccan Carpet Curated By Breuckelen Berber

Very Unusual Chevron Beni Ouarain Moroccan Carpet Curated By Breuckelen Berber

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Brooklyn, US

soft patina. The nomadic Beni Ouarain tribe produces some of the finest quality rugs in Morocco

Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Chevron Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chevron rug you’re looking for. A chevron rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a chevron rug, we have 22 options in-stock, while there are 45 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chevron rug, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each chevron rug bearing Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Ben Soleimani, Rug & Kilim and Woven Concepts each produced at least one beautiful chevron rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chevron Rug?

A chevron rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,497, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

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.