$2,800
Vintage Chinese Silk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Chinese hand-knotted silk rug with a large central medallion resting on a field of scrolling vines, flowers, and birds, all woven in crimson, indigo, orange, gold...
Silk
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 4'3" x 6'3"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 4'3" x 6'3" (51 x 75 in).
Silk
1930s Ivory Vintage Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 4' x 7'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1935 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 4' x 7' (48 x 84 in), in ivory tones.
Silk
Antique Chinese, Silk Rug 1'8" x 2'10"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 1'8" x 2'10" (20 x 34 in).
Silk
Ivory Background Antique Artistic Chinese Dragon Design Silk Rug 5' x 8'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 5' x 8' (60 x 96 in), in ivory tones.
Silk
Antique Chinese Silk Rug 3' 5''x 5' 7''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1960 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 3'5" x 5'7" (41 x 67 in).
Silk
Vintage Chinese Silk Rug ( 4' x 6' 3" - 122 x 190 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1980 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 4' x 6'3" (48 x 75 in).
Silk
1920s Ivory Dragon Silk Antique Chinese Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 4' x 6' (48 x 72 in), in ivory tones.
Silk
Early 20th Century Chinese Silk & Metallic Thread Foo Dog Rug ( 2'7" x 4'2" )
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 2'7" x 4'2" (31 x 50 in).
Silk
1920s Ivory Antique Chinese Silk Dragon Carpet 6'3" x 9'3" Wave Border
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 6'3" x 9'3" (75 x 111 in), in ivory tones.
Silk
Vintage 1980s Chinese Silk Carpet ( 3' x 5' - 92 x 152 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1980 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 3' x 5' (36 x 60 in).
Silk
Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Carpet 3'2" x 5'2"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1935 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 3'2" x 5'2" (38 x 62 in).
Silk
Vintage 1980s Chinese Silk Carpet ( 4'1'' x 6'2" - 125 x 188 )
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1980 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 4'1" x 6'2" (49 x 74 in).
Silk
1920s Chinese Silk Dragon Carpet ( 4' x 6' - 122 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 4' x 6' (48 x 72 in).
Silk
1910 Beige Multicolor Bird Dragon Chinese Silk & Metal Thread Rug 4' x 4' Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1910 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 4' x 4' (48 x 48 in), in beige and multicolor tones.
Silk
Vintage 1980s Chinese Silk Dragon & Phoenix Carpet ( 10''x 16'' - 305 x 488 )
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1980 Chinese hand-knotted silk rug, 10' x 16' (120 x 192 in).
Silk
Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk, 1900, Excellent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Chinese Peking rug has an ivory field with an overall design of indigo-blue angular scrolling vine issuing light blue and indigo-blue flowerheads, in an ivo...
Wool, Silk
Hand-Knotted Silk Area Rug, Medallion Design, 8x10, China, New
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring vibrant charm and refined elegance to any interior with this 8x10 silk area rug, crafted in China. Expertly hand-knotted, it combines the beauty of traditional design with the ...
Wool
Chinese Hand-Knotted Art Deco Rug in powder pink, silk on silk, China 1930s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful, very elegant Chinese Art Deco floral rug. The rug is hand-knotted, silk on silk base.
Silk
$3,797Sale Price|20% Off
Dragon Rug Wool Silk Carpet with Chinese Imperial Kansu Design Hand Knotted
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Dragon Rug Wool Silk Carpet with Chinese Imperial Kansu Design Hand Knotted 6 x 4 ft - 180 x 120 cm.
Wool, Silk
1980s Vintage Scenic Pictorial Chinese Silk & Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9' x 12'2"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1980 Chinese Modern hand-knotted silk rug, 9' x 12'2" (108 x 146 in).
Silk
Vintage Silk Art Deco Rug Silk Chinese Rug Silk Tapestry Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding silk vintage Chinese Art Deco with a beautiful soft colorway and chic design, showcasing refined artistry and elegant composition, dating to circa 1960. A unique decorati...
Silk
Vintage Chinese Silk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple but beautiful hand woven Chinese silk rug depicting a central medallion of a phoenix resting on the branch of cherry tree with a blossom on the foreground. The medallion is ...
Silk
$1,850
Vintage Chinese Silk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Chinese silk rug with a large central floral medallion amidst a field of large-scale flowers all woven in light and dark indigo, cream, green, and white against a...
Silk
1920s Ivory Field Classic Traditional Greek Key Antique Chinese Silk Knotted Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese - Silk Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1925. This exceptional example of early 20th-century Chinese weaving is rendered entirely in lustrous silk, giving the piece a remarka...
Silk
Qashqai Refracted Silk Rug Hand Knotted Contemporary Modern Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary abstract modern design rug, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk in 8 x 6 ft size.
Silk
Chinese Silk Carpet, Hand-Knotted, Ornate Patterns, Asia, 1980s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Chinese carpet Chinese silk carpets from the 1980s are often masterpieces of craftsmanship, characterized by their exceptional quality and attention to detail. During this period, t...
Silk
Serapi Rug Gallery’s 9'x12' Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Tabriz Classic Area Rug
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Stock Number: 1355 Country of Origin: China Stock Sizes: 9'x12' Construction: Hand-knotted Pile Content: Wool & Silk
Wool, Silk
$3,290Sale Price|30% Off
1980s Coral Vintage Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 5' x 8'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1980 Chinese Modern hand-knotted silk rug, 5' x 8' (60 x 96 in), in coral tones.
Silk
$4,054Sale Price|20% Off
Modern OCEAN SILK Rug Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Modern Rug Silk Wool Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection Abstract Design A contemporary modern design rug. Size: 4 x 6 ft / 180 x 120 cm Shape: Rectangular Design: SPUME TIGER Col...
Wool, Silk
1970s Fuschia Modern Vintage Antique Chinese Silk Rug 5'6"x7'9" Knotted Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1970 Chinese Mid-Century Modern hand-knotted silk rug, 5'6" x 7'9" (66 x 93 in).
Silk
$3,660Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Silk Rug Hand Knotted Gray Charcoal Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design, hand knotted using hand spun bamboo silk. By Djoharian Design. This design will pop up every room - imagine it in a brutalist designed space...
Silk
Chinese Silk Rug Mid-Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
The Antique Silk Chinese Beige Color textile is a truly unique and special piece that exudes elegance and timeless beauty. Crafted from exquisite silk, this antique textile stands ou...
Silk
1980s Beige Vintage Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1980 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted silk rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in beige tones.
Silk
1920s Ivory Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 3'10" x 6'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1925 Chinese Qing hand-knotted silk rug, 3'10" x 6' (46 x 72 in), in ivory tones.
Silk
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 8'0" × 10'0" (243 × 304 cm) This exquisite modern rug embodies a graceful fusion of minimalism and natural in...
Wool, Silk
$4,800Sale Price|60% Off
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind ! Art deco Chinese Peking rug with a beautiful Maroon field surrounding a gorgeous floral medallion. Made in the early 1920s from high quality Chinese wool found along ...
Wool
1930s Blue Floral Qing Antique Chinese Silk Rug 8'2"x9'4" Knotted Pile Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1930 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted silk and wool rug, 8'2" x 9'4" (98 x 112 in), in blue tones.
Wool, Silk
1980s Navy Vintage Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 6' x 8'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1980s Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted silk rug, 6' x 8' (72 x 96 in), in navy tones.
Silk
21st Century Design Fine Silk Rug Hand Knotted Iight Blue
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Designer rug circa 9 x 6 ft hand-knotted blue Exclusive finterior design rug, hand-knotted in two colors from the finest bamboo silk. Discreet elegance through noble material. Manufa...
Silk
21st Century Design Fine Silk Rug Hand Knotted Gray Charcoal
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Our MYSTIQUE COLLECTION impresses with a select palette of timeless colors and fine, carefully selected material. These fine pieces of contemporary art are hand-knotted by skilled ar...
Silk
Silk Chinese Rug Gold Geometric Overall Silk Rug Vintage Art Nouveau Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Nouveau Rug Silk Chinese Rug Art Deco Red " High quality vintage piece that can be used on the floor or as a tapestry. Rare geometric pattern. Beautiful piece that works...
Silk
1870s Camel Antique Chinese Khotan Hand Knotted Rug 6'3" x 13'5"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1870 Chinese Khotan hand-knotted wool rug, 6'3" x 13'5" (75 x 161 in), in camel tones.
Wool
Imperial Rug Chinese Silk and Metal
Located in Ferrara, IT
Introducing a magnificent masterpiece of the oriental world - the Imperial Palace Silk and Metal Rug! Hand-woven during the end of the 19th century probably for a temple within the F...
Silk
Modern Traditional-Inspired Hand-Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Traditional-Inspired Hand-Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 8'0" × 10'2" (243 × 309 cm) Blending classical elegance with modern refinement, this exquisite hand-knott...
Silk
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage silk Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite 1980s Chinese Silk Rug – A true masterpiece of hand-knotted craftsmanship.
Silk
Modern Oasis Hand Knotted Wool, Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Oasis Hand Knotted Wool, Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'0" × 14'2" (304 × 431 cm) A contemporary hand knotted angora wool and silk rug. The free shape organic fields o...
Wool, Silk
$114,667
Chinese Rug Silk & Metal Thread
Located in Ferrara, IT
Chinese Silk & Metal Thread Rug – Imperial Garden Scene – 307 × 243 cm (10' 1" × 7' 11") This rare and exquisite Chinese rug, measuring 307 × 243 cm, is woven from silk and enriched ...
Wool
$412Sale Price|20% Off
pretty small vintage silk Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful small Chinese rug with nice design and beautiful colours with a yellow background, blue, brown, pink, green and purple at the design, entirely and finely hand knotted ...
Silk
1900s Red Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 6'2" x 8'9"
Located in New York, NY
A striking antique red Chinese, hand-knotted in wool & silk in China around 1900.
Wool
$3,265Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Light Chinese Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 20th-century Chinese silk rug featuring a stunning traditional Chinese design.
Silk
Chinese Rug Imperial Silk & Metal
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Imperial Antique Silk & Metal Chinese rug, measuring 201 x 120 cm, is a breathtaking piece of opulence and exquisite craftsmanship, designed to captivate and enchant with its am...
Wool
Modern Oasis Hand Knotted Wool, Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Oasis Hand Knotted Wool, Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'0" × 14'2" (304 × 431 cm) A contemporary hand knotted angora wool and silk rug. The free shape organic fields o...
Wool, Silk
$18,346Sale Price|20% Off
Cubism Refracted Silk Rug Gold Concrete Hand Knotted Contemporary Modern Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Modern desiger rug cubism hand-knotted silk golden variations and gray concrete.
Silk
1980s Blue Dragon Vintage Silk Chinese Carpet 3' X 5 Knotted Pile Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1980 Chinese Modern hand-knotted silk rug, 3' x 5' (36 x 60 in), in blue tones.
Silk
Vintage Chinese Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Fine and unusual hand-knotted vintage wool and silk rug. Very good condition with oxidized silk. Important Shipping Information: All of our rugs are shipped directly from Germany. T...
Wool, Silk
1800s Red Antique Chinese Khotan Hand Knotted Rug 4'6" x 13'6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1800 Chinese Khotan hand-knotted wool rug, 4'6" x 13'6" (54 x 162 in), in red tones.
Wool
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Pagoda Floral Motif, 9x12
Located in Barrington, IL
A truly stunning example of early 20th-century design, this vintage hand-knotted Chinese Art Deco Nichols rug is a rare gem from the 1900s.
Wool, Cotton
Abstract Modern Hand-Knotted Tibetan Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Modern Hand-Knotted Tibetan Silk Rug in Brown and Beige Size: 4'0" × 4'9" (121 × 144 cm). Subtle yet striking, this contemporary Tibetan rug presents a masterful blend of mo...
Silk
1920s Beige Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 6'5" x 11'3"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Khotan hand-knotted wool rug, 6'5" x 11'3" (77 x 135 in), in beige tones.
Wool
"Collection 00" Beige Hand-Knotted Chinese Silk Carpet
By Katya Pititskaya
Located in Moscow, RU
The rug is made with Chinese Silk and Himalayan wool.
Wool, Silk
"Collection 00" Rainbow Hand-Knotted Chinese Silk Carpet
By Katya Pititskaya
Located in Moscow, RU
The rug is made with Chinese Silk and Himalayan wool.
Wool, Silk
Unavailable
W 98.43 in L 118.12 in
Knots Rugs Silhouette, Original- Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Rug by Knots Rugs
By Knots Rugs
Located in London, GB
The Silhouette Original rug is a serene and painterly hand-knotted design from Knots Rugs’ celebrated English Eccentrics collection.
Wool, Silk
Country Garden Pink - Hand knotted Wool and Silk Rug by Knots Rugs
By Knots Rugs
Located in London, GB
This bold and beautiful design is a celebration of an English Garden in bloom, hand-knotted using shades of vivid pink and tones of gold in Tibetan wool and Chinese silk.
Wool, Silk
Unavailable
W 98.43 in L 118.12 in
Montage - Knots Rugs, Hand-Knotted Abstract Design, Wool & Silk, Contemporary
By Knots Rugs
Located in London, GB
A fusion of art and textile craftsmanship, this hand-knotted rug is meticulously woven in Nepal using 80% Tibetan wool and 20% Chinese silk, ensuring both luxury and durability.
Wool, Silk
Delinear "Aerial" Tibetan Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Rug
By Chris Baisa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Delinear 8' x 10' "Aerial" Tibetan 100-knot quality hand knotted wool rug. Created in Nepal by master weavers using dyed Himalayan wool and silk. Color blocked to capture the impress...
Wool
"Binary - Blue + Cream" / 10 x 14' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern rug that has a silk texture to it. This rug has uses and loop hand knotting techniques. 60% Wool, 40% Fine Silk Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection of contemporary, t...
Wool, Silk
Stark Hand-Knotted Tibetan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
A stunning blue compliments the contemporary design in this Nepalese rug. Hand-knotted in with a medium pile in a wool & silk blend.
Silk, Wool
"Binary - Blue + Cream" / 9 x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern rug that has a silk texture to it. This rug has uses and loop hand knotting techniques. 60% Wool, 40% Fine Silk Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection of contemporary, t...
Wool, Silk
"Binary - Blue + Cream" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern rug that has a silk texture to it. This rug has uses and loop hand knotting techniques. 60% Wool, 40% Fine Silk Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection of contemporary, t...
Wool, Silk
Stark Hand-Knotted Tibetan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in Nepal with a wool/silk blend that features both a striking design and color palette.
Silk, Wool
Stark Hand-Knotted Tibetan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted with a medium pile in a wool/silk blend creating a stunning contemporary design and palette.
Silk, Wool
Stark Hand-Knotted Tibetan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in wool & silk with a medium pile and a distressed finish making this an exceptionally unique Tibetan carpet.
Silk, Wool
Unavailable
W 98.43 in L 118.12 in
'Watercolours_Original' Hand-Knotted Tibetan Modern Abstract Silk Rug
By Knots Rugs
Located in London, GB
Combining 86 colors, pastel shades, dusty pinks, pale lilacs, coppery greens, morning blues, ‘Watercolors’ is one of the most intricate designs ever created by Knots designer Elisa K...
Silk
Hand-Knotted Tibetan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
.Hand-knotted in wool & silk with a medium pile. The stunning design and palette makes this an exceptionally unique Tibetan carpet.
Silk, Wool
Hand-Knotted Tibetan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in Nepal with a medium pile of wool & silk in a warm natural palette and a stunning contemporary design.
Silk, Wool
Stark Hand-Knotted Tibetan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in Nepal with a lush medium pile of wool and silk featuring a contemporary design and a warm natural palette. .
Silk, Wool
Hand-Knotted Tibetan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in Nepal with a medium pile of wool and silk. Both the design and colors are striking making this a stunningly unique Tibetan piece.
Silk, Wool
Stark Hand-Knotted Tibetan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in Nepal with a plush medium pile of wool and silk. The design is contemporary while natural palette is the perfect compliment for any decor.
Silk, Wool
"Avery - White + Gold" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant rug features a sophisticated design with a taupe background, providing a neutral and versatile foundation. Adorned with a geometric pattern, the rug showcases a harmonio...
Silk
"Loxo - Blue + White" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted with meticulous artistry, this enchanting rug features a captivating arrangement of elephants. Delicately handwoven in fine silk, the intricate depiction showcases the majest...
Wool, Silk
"Loxo - Grey + White" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted with meticulous artistry, this enchanting rug features a captivating arrangement of elephants. Delicately handwoven in fine silk, the intricate depiction showcases the majest...
Wool, Silk
"Foundation - Blush + Taupe" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Like bamboo, Foundation showcases a staggered repeat of segmented looped wool, surrounded by a fine silk border to add the perfect amount of opulence to itself. 85% Wool, 15% Fine S...
Wool, Silk
"Riviera - Charcoal & Cream" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part line, part curve, Riviera takes a simplistic approach to its repeat with a Mid-Century modern style, elegantly composed in Tibetan wool and fine silk. 85% Wool, 15% Fine Silk ...
Wool, Silk
"Riviera - Charcoal & Cream" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part line, part curve, Riviera takes a simplistic approach to its repeat with a Mid-Century modern style, elegantly composed in Tibetan wool and fine silk. 85% Wool, 15% Fine Silk ...
Wool, Silk
"Riviera - Charcoal & Cream" / 10' x 14' / Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part line, part curve, Riviera takes a simplistic approach to its repeat with a Mid-Century modern style, elegantly composed in Tibetan wool and fine silk. 85% Wool, 15% Fine Silk ...
Wool, Silk
"Molurus - Gray + Cream" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the skin of a snake, Molurus takes a soft approach to this reptilian motif, using wool and fine silk to create a more feminine undertone throughout. 60% Wool, 40% Silk ...
Wool, Silk
"Molurus - Gray + Cream" / 10' x 14' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the skin of a snake, Molurus takes a soft approach to this reptilian motif, using wool and fine silk to create a more feminine undertone throughout. 60% Wool, 40% Silk ...
Wool, Silk
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.
The rising fashion star is having his first solo show of furniture designs, at Southern Guild in Cape Town, and his far-out, snaking forms are like nothing you've ever seen.
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.