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Antique Distressed Turkmen Afghan Rug
Antique Distressed Turkmen Afghan Rug

Antique Distressed Turkmen Afghan Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Distressed antique Turkmen Afghan rug with geometrical design and nice grey colors, entirely hand

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Distressed Baluch Afghan Rug
Antique Distressed Baluch Afghan Rug

Antique Distressed Baluch Afghan Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful antique Baluch rug with geometrical tribal design and natural colors, entirely hand

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

pretty distressed vintage Baluch Afghan rug
pretty distressed vintage Baluch Afghan rug

pretty distressed vintage Baluch Afghan rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty vintage distressed rug, Baluch , with a tribal and stylized designs, and beautiful colours

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage distressed Baluch Afghan rug
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage distressed Baluch Afghan rug

Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage distressed Baluch Afghan rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty mid century distressed belutch rug from Afghanistan, with nice stylized design and beautiful

Category

Vintage 1960s Afghan Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Antique distressed Tribal Turkmen Baluch Afghan Rug
Bobyrug’s Antique distressed Tribal Turkmen Baluch Afghan Rug

Bobyrug’s Antique distressed Tribal Turkmen Baluch Afghan Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 19th century Turkmen Baluch rug, with nice tribal design and natural colors

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Overdyed Distressed Mahal Design Rug
Mehraban Overdyed Distressed Mahal Design Rug

Mehraban Overdyed Distressed Mahal Design Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 16336 Size 4' 0" X 5' 10" Design Overdye Collection Overdye/Distressed Material Wool

Category

Early 2000s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219
Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219

Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Collectible Afghan prayer Baluch rug with cream field and tribal design on it. This rug is prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Moroccan Neutral Wool Rug 11'6''x15'1''
Distressed Moroccan Neutral Wool Rug 11'6''x15'1''

Distressed Moroccan Neutral Wool Rug 11'6''x15'1''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

: Handcrafted in Afghanistan by skilled artisans, reflecting centuries of rug-making heritage and expertise

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Minimalist Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Textured Natural Wool Rug 12'1''x15'7''
Distressed Textured Natural Wool Rug 12'1''x15'7''

Distressed Textured Natural Wool Rug 12'1''x15'7''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Elevate your interior with the understated sophistication of this hand-knotted wool rug. Featuring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Minimalist Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tulu Distressed Moroccan Wool Rug 12'9''x14'2''
Tulu Distressed Moroccan Wool Rug 12'9''x14'2''

Tulu Distressed Moroccan Wool Rug 12'9''x14'2''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Elevate your home decor with this exquisite hand-knotted wool rug, featuring a refined striped

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Minimalist Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Textured Natural Wool Distressed Moroccan Rug 13'9''x18'6''
Textured Natural Wool Distressed Moroccan Rug 13'9''x18'6''

Textured Natural Wool Distressed Moroccan Rug 13'9''x18'6''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug from Afghanistan is a testament to the artistry and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Scandinavian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Moroccan  Diamond Patterned Wool Rug 8'8''x9'10''
Distressed Moroccan  Diamond Patterned Wool Rug 8'8''x9'10''

Distressed Moroccan Diamond Patterned Wool Rug 8'8''x9'10''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

grey. This rug seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic, making it an ideal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Scandinavian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Moroccan Multi Colored Wool Rug 14'x17'
Distressed Moroccan Multi Colored Wool Rug 14'x17'

Distressed Moroccan Multi Colored Wool Rug 14'x17'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Elevate your interior design with this stunning handwoven wool rug featuring a striking geometric

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Bohemian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Moroccan Vintage Distressed Inspired Minimal Rug 10'x11'7''
Modern Moroccan Vintage Distressed Inspired Minimal Rug 10'x11'7''

Modern Moroccan Vintage Distressed Inspired Minimal Rug 10'x11'7''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Elevate your home decor with this exquisite hand-knotted wool rug, showcasing a sophisticated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Minimalist Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Afghan Runner, Pink and Blue Tones
Distressed Afghan Runner, Pink and Blue Tones

Distressed Afghan Runner, Pink and Blue Tones

Located in New York, NY

The light blue ground is defined by a tall four part straw pole medallion, enclosing smaller rayed cartouche sub-medallions. Ivory slanted bar border. T.

Category

Vintage 1960s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Overdyed Distressed Rug
Mehraban Overdyed Distressed Rug

Mehraban Overdyed Distressed Rug

$3,600Sale Price|57% Off

Mehraban Overdyed Distressed Rug

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

/Distressed Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Afghanistan Age Type New

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed antique Turkmen rug
Distressed antique Turkmen rug

Distressed antique Turkmen rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful antique tribal Turkmen rug with a geometrical design and nice natural colours with red

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Solid Textured Distressed Moroccan Natural Wool  10'x12'6''
Solid Textured Distressed Moroccan Natural Wool  10'x12'6''

Solid Textured Distressed Moroccan Natural Wool 10'x12'6''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Experience the timeless elegance of Afghan craftsmanship with this hand-knotted wool rug, measuring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Scandinavian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

distressed vintage tribal Baluch rug
distressed vintage tribal Baluch rug

distressed vintage tribal Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with a tribal and stylized designs, and pretty colours with orange

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Bokhara rug
Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Bokhara rug

Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Bokhara rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful antique Turkmen Bokhara distressed rug with nice geometrical and tribal design of Bokhara

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage distressed Baluch rug
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage distressed Baluch rug

Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage distressed Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with beautiful tribal design and nice colours with red, orange

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed Turkmen rug
Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed Turkmen rug

Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed Turkmen rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 19th century tribal Turkmen Baluch rug with nice tribal and geometrical design and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s antique distressed Turkmen Bokhara rug
Bobyrug’s antique distressed Turkmen Bokhara rug

Bobyrug’s antique distressed Turkmen Bokhara rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice mid century Turkmen rug with a Bokhara design and a red field with black, orange and white

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Turkmen Baluch rug
Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Turkmen Baluch rug

Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Turkmen Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice antique Turkmen Baluch rug from Afghanistan, with beautiful tribal and geometrical design and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

nice distressed antique fine tribal Baluch rug
nice distressed antique fine tribal Baluch rug

nice distressed antique fine tribal Baluch rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful antique distressed tribal collectible Baluch rug with a tribal and stylized designs, and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Little Antique Distressed Baluch Rug
Bobyrug’s Nice Little Antique Distressed Baluch Rug

Bobyrug’s Nice Little Antique Distressed Baluch Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Little Baluch Afghan rug from late 19th century with beautiful tribal design and nice natural

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed tribal Turkmen rug
Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed tribal Turkmen rug

Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed tribal Turkmen rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty antique tribal Turkmen rug with nice unusual design with at the top, the design of two

Category

Antique Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Brown Orange Distressed Persian Balouch Rug
Zabihi Collection Tribal Brown Orange Distressed Persian Balouch Rug

Zabihi Collection Tribal Brown Orange Distressed Persian Balouch Rug

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century distressed Balouch Rug Details rug no. j3987 size 3' 4" x 6' 3" (102 x 191 cm)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Afghani Rug with with Adirondack Lodge Style
Distressed Antique Afghani Rug with with Adirondack Lodge Style

Distressed Antique Afghani Rug with with Adirondack Lodge Style

Located in Dallas, TX

76628, distressed antique Afghani rug with Adirondack Lodge Style 02'11 x 03'10. This hand knotted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Adirondack Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Distressed Antique Turkmen Horse Cover Tekke Rug
Bobyrug’s Distressed Antique Turkmen Horse Cover Tekke Rug

Bobyrug’s Distressed Antique Turkmen Horse Cover Tekke Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Antique Turkmen tekke Bokhara rug with beautiful Bokhara design and nice natural colors, entirely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed tribal Turkmen bag face rug
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed tribal Turkmen bag face rug

Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed tribal Turkmen bag face rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice late 19th century Turkmen bag face rug with beautiful tribal and geometrical design with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Modern Rug in Moroccan Style in All Over Unique Design
Distressed Modern Rug in Moroccan Style in All Over Unique Design

Distressed Modern Rug in Moroccan Style in All Over Unique Design

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Distressed Modern Rug in Moroccan Style in All Over Checkerboard Distressed Modern Casual rug

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Style Distressed Modern Rug in Diamond Design in Earthy Tones
Moroccan Style Distressed Modern Rug in Diamond Design in Earthy Tones

Moroccan Style Distressed Modern Rug in Diamond Design in Earthy Tones

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Moroccan Style Distressed Modern Rug in Diamond Design in Earthy Tones. Keivan Woven Arts; rug SNK

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Gallery Rug in White and Black background and Distressed Texture
Modern Gallery Rug in White and Black background and Distressed Texture

Modern Gallery Rug in White and Black background and Distressed Texture

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modern Gallery Rug in White and Black background and Distressed Texture Modern Casual Wool Hand

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Distressed Rug. 9 ft 8 in x 11 ft 9in
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Distressed Rug. 9 ft 8 in x 11 ft 9in

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Distressed Rug. 9 ft 8 in x 11 ft 9in

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Room Size Cream Modern Distressed Area Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa date: Modern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Distressed Moroccan Rug in Blue and White   9'9 x 14'9
Modern Distressed Moroccan Rug in Blue and White   9'9 x 14'9

Modern Distressed Moroccan Rug in Blue and White 9'9 x 14'9

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

-12635, country of origin / type: Afghanistan. Modern Rug, Modern Design, Modern Casual, Casual design

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Contemporary Distressed Rug. 15 ft 2 in x 20 ft 7 in
Nazmiyal Collection Contemporary Distressed Rug. 15 ft 2 in x 20 ft 7 in

Nazmiyal Collection Contemporary Distressed Rug. 15 ft 2 in x 20 ft 7 in

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Oversized Decorative Contemporary Distressed Area Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa date

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Distressed Moroccan Rug in Wool with in Off White & Accent Colors
Modern Distressed Moroccan Rug in Wool with in Off White & Accent Colors

Modern Distressed Moroccan Rug in Wool with in Off White & Accent Colors

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 9'0 x 12'0 This modern casual tribal design Moroccan inspired rug has been hand-knotted

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Distressed Decorative Rug. 15 ft 4 in x 20 ft 10 in
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Distressed Decorative Rug. 15 ft 4 in x 20 ft 10 in

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Distressed Decorative Rug. 15 ft 4 in x 20 ft 10 in

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Cream Color Oversized Modern Distressed Decorative Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa date

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Beige Modern Distressed Rug. 18 ft 9 in x 25 ft 8 in
Nazmiyal Collection Beige Modern Distressed Rug. 18 ft 9 in x 25 ft 8 in

Nazmiyal Collection Beige Modern Distressed Rug. 18 ft 9 in x 25 ft 8 in

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Oversized Beige Modern Distressed Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa date: Modern. Size: 18

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Moroccan Design Modern Distressed Rug. 9 ft 1 in x 12 ft 2in
Nazmiyal Collection Moroccan Design Modern Distressed Rug. 9 ft 1 in x 12 ft 2in

Nazmiyal Collection Moroccan Design Modern Distressed Rug. 9 ft 1 in x 12 ft 2in

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Moroccan Design Modern Distressed Area Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa date: Modern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Taupe Color Modern Distressed Rug. 12 ft 5 in x 15 ft 2 in
Nazmiyal Collection Taupe Color Modern Distressed Rug. 12 ft 5 in x 15 ft 2 in

Nazmiyal Collection Taupe Color Modern Distressed Rug. 12 ft 5 in x 15 ft 2 in

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Large Taupe Color Modern Distressed Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa date: Modern. Size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Distressed 19th Century Turkmen Ersari
Antique Distressed 19th Century Turkmen Ersari

Antique Distressed 19th Century Turkmen Ersari

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful 19th century distressed Turkmen Ersari rug, with a typical geometrical Turkmen Gul design

Category

Antique 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880's Distressed Handwoven Antique Afghan Cushion
1880's Distressed Handwoven Antique Afghan Cushion

1880's Distressed Handwoven Antique Afghan Cushion

Located in Dallas, TX

74587 Antique Afghan Rug Pillow, 01'01 x 01'04. Small Afghan pillows, often called Afghan kilim

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Keivan Woven Arts Modern runner in distressed Moroccan Squared design with Blue
Keivan Woven Arts Modern runner in distressed Moroccan Squared design with Blue

Keivan Woven Arts Modern runner in distressed Moroccan Squared design with Blue

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

9'8 Keivan Woven Arts Modern Casual Afghan Tribal Runner. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug SNK-1840 Country of

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Modern Runner in Black and White with a Modern Casual Vibe
Distressed Modern Runner in Black and White with a Modern Casual Vibe

Distressed Modern Runner in Black and White with a Modern Casual Vibe

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Distressed Modern runner in Black and White with A Modern Casual Vibe. Modern Wool Hand Knotted

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

abc carpet Zameen Brown Distressed Tribal Wool Rug - 9'3" x 11'2"
abc carpet Zameen Brown Distressed Tribal Wool Rug - 9'3" x 11'2"

abc carpet Zameen Brown Distressed Tribal Wool Rug - 9'3" x 11'2"

Located in New York, NY

Brown Distressed Tribal Wool Rug - 9'3" x 11'2" features a tribal design inspired by symbols of

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Modern Afghan 9x12 Grey, Blue, & Purple Handmade Area Rug
Distressed Modern Afghan 9x12 Grey, Blue, & Purple Handmade Area Rug

Distressed Modern Afghan 9x12 Grey, Blue, & Purple Handmade Area Rug

By Ashly Fine Rugs 1

Located in Houston, TX

Ashly Fine Rugs presents a new distressed modern Afghan rug. These rugs have been overdyed and

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Modern Afghan 9x12 Slate, White, & Black Handmade Area Rug
Distressed Modern Afghan 9x12 Slate, White, & Black Handmade Area Rug

Distressed Modern Afghan 9x12 Slate, White, & Black Handmade Area Rug

By Ashly Fine Rugs 1

Located in Houston, TX

Ashly Fine Rugs presents a new distressed modern Afghan rug. These rugs have been overdyed and

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Modern Afghan 9x12 Teal Blue & White Handmade Area Rug
Distressed Modern Afghan 9x12 Teal Blue & White Handmade Area Rug

Distressed Modern Afghan 9x12 Teal Blue & White Handmade Area Rug

By Ashly Fine Rugs 1

Located in Houston, TX

Ashly Fine Rugs presents a new distressed modern Afghan rug. These rugs have been overdyed and

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Oriental Rug, 1900s, 1C227
Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Oriental Rug, 1900s, 1C227

Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Oriental Rug, 1900s, 1C227

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Antique handmade Afghan Baluch rug. This rug has tribal design in brown, burgundy and blue shades

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Distressed Afghan Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the distressed Afghan rug you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric and wool, every distressed Afghan rug was constructed with great care. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage distressed Afghan rug now, or shop our selection of 40 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a distressed Afghan rug — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each distressed Afghan rug bearing Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one distressed Afghan rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nazmiyal Collection produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Distressed Afghan Rug?

The average selling price for a distressed Afghan rug at 1stDibs is $7,850, while they’re typically $315 on the low end and $21,350 for the highest priced.

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. 

Questions About Distressed Afghan Rug
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Afghan rugs known as Shindand or Adraskan rugs are named after the towns where they’re woven in the western Afghanistan province of Herat. Turkman carpets and Baluchi carpets are Afghan rugs that are similar in color, design and weave to tribal weavings in Central Asia. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Afghan rugs from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Afghan rugs are hand-woven from wool and traditionally made in Afghanistan. Each rug will vary in design, size and color, so no two rugs are exactly alike. A hand-woven rug will not have machine stitching on the ends, instead, it will be hand-knotted. Browse a selection of expertly vetted Afghan rugs on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    That is like asking - how much does a painting cost. Bottom line - it depends on the rug and how of an example it is (and how old / rare it may be)
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot an authentic Afghan rug, first check the knots on the back. The finer the knots, the better the quality. Afghan rugs are also 100% wool, which doesnt light when touched by flame, though it would be better to have a professional test the authenticity than trying this at home. Find an assortment of Afghan rugs from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.