At 1stDibs, there are several options of dhurrie rugs available for sale. Each of these unique dhurrie rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
fabric,
cotton and
wool. We have 205 antique and vintage dhurrie rugs in-stock, while there are 79 modern editions to choose from as well. Dhurrie rugs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Dhurrie rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Modern,
Mid-Century Modern and
Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made dhurrie rugs over the years, but those made by
Nordic Knots,
Nanimarquina and
Ilse Crawford are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for dhurrie rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, dhurrie rugs begin at $55 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,000.
Today, there are few elements of decor as consistently beautiful as vibrantly colored, intricately patterned antique rugs. The legacy of fine Indian rugs and carpets dates back to the Mughal Empire, with Jalal-ud-Din Akbar in the 16th century establishing workshops for carpet weaving based on Persian practices. Combined with the aesthetics of Indian art, a new rug tradition was born.
In India, these Persian-inspired rugs and carpets were often made with lush materials, including silk, velvet and pashmina, a type of cashmere. It could take laborers as long as 15 years to weave a single carpet. Many of these rugs and carpets were created for royalty and frequently used inside palaces and mosques, particularly on special occasions.
Though the carpet weaving stemmed from a Persian tradition, Indian rugs and carpets featured designs that predated Persian influences. These complex patterns included floral, geometric, and animal motifs.
Indian rugs remain among the most coveted decorative items today. Browse 1stDibs for a wide variety of vintage, new and antique Indian rugs and carpets to establish a lavish focal point in any room in your home. See our guide to caring for your antique and vintage rugs, and read about how to choose the right area rug for your space.