Mid 20th Century Persian Embroidered Double-Sided Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia ca. 1950 Measures: 11'4" x 7'7" (345 x 231 cm) 100% Cotton, double-sided Handwoven.
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Cotton
Mid 20th Century Persian Embroidered Double-Sided Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia ca. 1950 Measures: 11'4" x 7'7" (345 x 231 cm) 100% Cotton, double-sided Handwoven.
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Double Sided Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1950 Handwoven Double sided Measures: 6'6" x 4'1" (198 x 124 cm).
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Agra Geometric Double Sided Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian Agra Geometric Grey and White Handmade Rug. Size: 8'8" × 17'4" (264 × 528 cm). An
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Red Flat Woven Double Sided Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage flat woven double sided red rug Size: 9'8" × 10'3" (294 × 312 cm) This captivating vintage
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Double-Sided Rug. Size: 6 ft x 7 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Double-Sided Moroccan Rug, Origin: Morocco, Circa: Mid 20th Century – Size: 6 ft x 7 ft 6
Wool
$41,000
W 109 in L 176 in
Double-Sided Oversized Antique Agra Rug, Blue with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
rare double-sided rug like few known in this celebrated weaving tradition. On the Design: This piece
Wool
Rare Double-Sided Vintage Tribal Moroccan Red and Blue Rabat Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
because it is double sided--literally two rugs in one. One side is a rich red hue while the other is made
Wool
Vintage Double Sided Swedish Flat Weave Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Double Sided Swedish Flat Weave Rug Size: 4'0" × 6'4" (121 × 193 cm) This striking vintage
Wool
Vintage Double Sided Swedish Flat Weave Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Double Sided Swedish Flat Weave Rug Size: 4'0" × 6'4" (121 × 193 cm) This striking vintage
Wool
Pillar Rug Casa Muñiz Teo flat weave
By Melina Finkelstein
Located in Oakland, CA
down the corners with a double-sided rug tape. Sweep to remove surface debris and spot clean with water
Wool
Vintage Mid Century Modern Double-Sided Swedish Kilim Carpet 5 ft x 6 ft
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful And Highly Artistic Vintage Swedish Kilim Mid Century Modern Double Sided Rug, Origin
Wool
Nahir Rug Casa Muñiz Teo flat weave
By Melina Finkelstein
Located in Oakland, CA
photos. I recommend using a rug pad and taping down the corners with a double-sided rug tape. Sweep to
Wool
Bobyrug’s Tribal Algerian Rug North African Rugs Carpets
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Long Algerian double sided rug, tribal, Berbere mid-20th century, wool velvet on cotton foundation
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug. Size: 5 ft 4 in x 7 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish double-sided rug, origin: Sweden, circa mid-20th century. Size: 5 ft 4 in x 7 ft 10
Wool
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Double Sided
Located in Ferrara, IT
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Mid-Century Introduce the timeless charm of Scandinavian design into your
Wool
Double Sided Swedish Kilim Rug, 5' x 7'5"
Located in Evanston, IL
Double Sided vintage/antique handmade flat weave Swedish Kilim natural dyed wool Rug/carpet, 5' x
Wool
$8,850Sale Price|25% Off
W 171 in L 181 in
Square Size Large Modern Double Sided Sumack Flat Weave Rug
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Modern Double Sided Sumack Square Size Flat Weave Rug with Durable Thick Body. Country of
Wool
Double Sided Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim. 15'' x 24''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Late 20th Century Persian Zilo Double-sided Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia ca. 1970 24'2" x 10'9" (737 x 328 cm) Double-sided Persian Flat Weave, Zilo Handwoven
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Double-Sided Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Double-Sided Flat Weave Rug Size: 9'2" × 13'2" (279 × 401 cm) Understated yet
Wool
Contemporary Striped Double Sided Grey and Yellow Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary striped double sided grey and yellow rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 7'10" × 10'7
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Double Sided Lion Design Gabbeh Persian Rug 4'6" x 6'
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Vintage Double Sided Lion Design Gabbeh Persian Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Swedish Yellow Double Sided Fragment Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish yellow double sided fragment rug Measures: Size: 5'7" × 11'10" (170 × 360
Wool
$1,346Sale Price|30% Off
W 78.75 in L 120.48 in
6.7x10 Ft Vintage Striped Kilim, Double Sided Flat-Weave Rug, Turkish Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A dazzling Turkish Kilim (double sided flat-woven rug) in excellent original condition. It is
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Double Sided Green Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Double Sided Green Rug Size: 6'3" × 9'7" (190 × 292 cm) A striking example
Wool
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 66 in L 112 in
Double-Sided Reversible Mid-20th Century Persian Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A double sided and reversible vintage Persian flat-weave Kilim accent rug in gallery format
Wool
$6,300Sale Price|60% Off
W 78.75 in L 137.8 in
6.6x11.5 Ft Rare Antique Double Sided "Angora" Wool Oushak Rug, Ca 1890
Located in Spring Valley, NY
which created the same design and pile height on both sides of the rug with different colors on each
Wool, Mohair
$3,116
W 49.61 in L 75.99 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Double Sided Swedish Rug by Ingrid Dessau, 1960s
By Ingrid Dessau
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Swedish flat-weave rug designed by Ingrid Dessau. Double weaved - this reversible
Wool
Modern Double Sided Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow we made from a vintage Turkish Kilim. 19'' x 24''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$5,000
W 50 in L 68 in
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Double-Sided Geometric Design
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Double-Sided Geometric Design Size: 4'2" × 5'8" (127 × 172 cm). A
Wool
Beni MGuild Rug Double Sided Vintage North African Moroccan Berber
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beni MGuild Rug Double Sided Vintage North African Moroccan Berber - This is a really unique piece
Wool
Vintage Double Sided Swedish Rug. 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage double sided Swedish rug 49018, country of origin / rug type: Scandinavia rugs, date circa
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1940s Indian Cotton Double-Sided Runner
Located in New York, NY
flatweave technique, the rug is entirely double-sided, offering versatility and longevity. One side presents
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1940s Indian Cotton Double-Sided Runner
Located in New York, NY
flatweave technique, the rug is entirely double-sided, offering versatility and longevity. One side presents
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Double Sided Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Double Sided runner Size: 2'2" × 12'10" (66 × 391 cm) This exceptional vintage
Wool
Mid-20th Century Double-Sided Swedish Flatweave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century double-sided swedish flatweave carpet
Wool
Mid-20th Century Double Sided Swedish Flat Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Double sided Swedish flat weave
Wool
Early 20th Century Swedish Double-Sided Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Swedish double-sided flat-weave carpet.
Wool
$2,320Sale Price|80% Off
W 64.57 in L 44.49 in
Double Sided Carpet from Scandinavia with Ships and Seagulls
Located in Vienna, Austria
A unusual, double sided carpet from Scandinavia, signed a dated: "LST 1934". The flags on the
Wool
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 57.49 in L 75.6 in
Vintage Double Sided Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet, Sweden, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage double sided Swedish flat-weave carpet, Sweden, 1960's Measures: 146 x 192 cm.
Wool
Artistic Vintage Square Design Double Sided Swedish Kilim 5' x 7'8"
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided Kilim, Sweden, circa 2000. Size: 5 ft x 7 ft 8 in (1.52 m x 2.34 m) This pop art
Wool
Vintage Double Sided Swedish Kilim. 6 ft 5 in x 9 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Double Sided Blue Background Swedish Kilim Rug, Country Of Origin: Sweden, Circa Date: Mid
Wool
Vintage Double-Sided Swedish Kilim. 6 ft 3 in x 9 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Double Sided Kilim, Sweden, Mid 20th Century. Size: 6 ft 3 in x 9 ft 5 in (1.9 m x 2.87 m)
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Shiraz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
subtribe of the Qashqai in southern Persia. It is a vertically doubled millefleurs prayer rug with side
Wool
Antique Persian Embroidered Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian embroidered flat-weave rug Double sided. 100% Cotton Persia, circa 1940 Handwoven.
Cotton
Reversible Vintage Yellow and Brown Wool Mid-century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This handwoven vintage Swedish flat-weave rug is double-sided, either side can be displayed to
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Rug.Size: 3 ft 6 in x 5 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Day and Night Double Sided Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type
Wool
Reversible Vintage Moroccan Rug, Bauhaus Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Theo van Doesburg. The double-sided nature of this rug is an invitation to explore contrasting
Wool
Vintage Red Berber Moroccan Rug. Size: 7 ft x 8 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Double Sided Vintage Red Berber Moroccan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Morocco
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Red Rug. 6 ft 1 in x 10 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Double Sided Vintage Moroccan Red Rug, Country of Origin: Morocco, Circa Date: Mid 20th
Wool
1990's Berber Beni Mrirt Moroccan Carpet
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt
Located in Dallas, TX
-sided Moroccan rug is a visual masterpiece, not to be overlooked, with its modern tribal style and solid
Wool
Sweet Little Double-Sided Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
This nice little double-sided rug has a wonderful monochrome pile in deep blue on the one side and
Outstanding, Old and Abstract Double-Sided Rug with Camel Motif
Located in Graz, Styria
This absolutely unique piece is the only old double-sided rug known with an abstract camel motif
Smooth Double-Sided Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
. Although this beautiful double-sided, medium-sized carpet has a thick, high pile on each side, nevertheless
Extraordinary Double-Sided Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
What makes this authentic carpet so rare and special is that the pile of the white side was kept in
Wonderful old double sided Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
This magnificent piece of authentic nomad culture is rare even in the double-sided segment. Most of
Magnificent Old Double-Sided Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
This magnificent piece of authentic nomad culture is very rare even in the double-sided segment
Great Monochrome Double-Sided Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
their tents. This wonderful double-sided piece has a deep blue pile and the short fringes on one end are
Long and Narrow Double-Sided Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
This double-sided piece has an unusual, nearly runner-like, long and narrow format. The high
Wonderfully warm colored double sided Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
This double-sided piece has a wonderful sunny coloration of deep red and orange with lots of
Deep Blue Monochrome Double-Sided Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
Myriads of different blue shades only accentuated by some brighter knots make this double-sided
Warm and bright red double sided Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
Lots of bright shades in all kinds of red color are giving this magnificent monochrome double sided
Generous bright and geometrical double sided Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
Brilliant colors, bright and high in contrast are characterizing this double-sided carpet as a
Contemporary Double-Sided Star Rug
By Joshua Lumley Ltd. 1
Located in Egerton, Kent
Blue and yellow double-sided rug handmade in India to our own design. On one side the stars are
Wool
Contemporary Double-Sided Star Rug
By Joshua Lumley Ltd. 1
Located in Egerton, Kent
Stone-grey and white double-sided rug handmade in India to our own design. On one side the stars
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Contemporary Double-Sided Star Rug
By Joshua Lumley Ltd. 1
Located in Egerton, Kent
Coral red, pink and white double-sided rug handmade in India to our own design. On one side the
Wool
Hand Knotted Moroccan Berber Zanifi Area Rug Blue Red Orange Pattern
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
Morocco. Made on a traditional loom by one woman using freshly sheared natural wool. A double sided rug
Wool
Unavailable
W 28.35 in L 66.93 in
Hand Knotted Moroccan Berber Glaoui Flatweave Rug - Multicolor Natural Wool
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
Morocco. Made on a traditional loom by one woman using freshly sheared natural wool. A double sided rug
Wool
Rare Double-Sided Monochrome, Green Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
This rug is not only rare because of its double-sided appearance but also because of its color
Vintage Moroccan Beni'mguild Double-Sided Berber Rug
Located in Houston, TX
and features two sides, one for summer and one for winter. When these rugs are made, they are started
Wool
Double Sided Long Turkish Keyseri Kilim
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This long Kilim dates back to the late 1980s or early 1990s of the past century. Its condition is perfect. It is a very well preserved nomadic artifact that will last many generation...
Wool
Outstanding, antique, abstract double sided Baktiar Gabbeh
Located in Graz, Styria
Gashgai, Khamse, Afshar and Baktiar, this outstanding rug is not only rare because of its double sides but
1950 Swedish Double Side Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Carpet
Located in Drottningholm, SE
1950 Swedish double side flat-weave wool Kilim carpet, A very nice two tone grey flat-weave carpet
Wool
1960-1970 Swedish Double Sided Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Carpet
Located in Drottningholm, SE
1960-1970 Swedish double sided flat-weave wool Kilim carpet. A very nice striped flat-weave wool
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Large Orange Wool Kilim Floor Rug
Located in Detroit, MI
horizontal stripes at either end. The rug is double sided and is finished with decorative orange wool pom
Wool, Cotton
Unavailable
W 59.06 in L 95.67 in
Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Ingrid Dessau Reversible Carpet
By Ingrid Dessau
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sunny and inviting vintage double sided Swedish Kelim rug by Ingrid Dessau designed for Kasthall
Wool, Linen
Vintage Moroccan Double Side Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan double side rug. Size: 8'5" × 5'8", circa 1960.
Wool
A Swedish Double Sided Rug
Located in New York, NY
A swedish Double Sided Rug woven positive - negative. A warm mustard yellow intercepted by heather
Swedish Flat-Weave Double Sided Rug
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave double sided rug. Size: 6'5" × 4'4".
Wool
Vintage Swedish Double-Sided Rug
Located in New York, NY
This elegant double-sided vintage rug from Sweden showcases an elegant geometric tile pattern
Wool
Swedish Flat-Weave Double Sided Rug
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious Swedish rug hand-knotted with wool is an exquisite example of Scandinavian design
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Double-Sided Rug
Located in New York, NY
This vintage flat-woven reversible rug embodies the very essence of Scandinavian design. Made of
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Vintage Zindhek Moroccan Berber Double Sided Rug with Abstract Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
abstract art. The field is randomly embellished on both sides by amorphous forms in contrasting colours, in
Cotton
A Vintage Swedish Rug Double Sided
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Swedish flat weave double sided rug. A modern grid design of alternating turqoise and
Vintage Double Sided Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
style of regional handcrafts. The stark monochromatic faces of this luxurious double-sided rug embody
Wool
Italian Wool Carpet
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautifully handwoven and hand tufted Merino wool double sided rug, coverlet or throw. Made in
Wool
Vintage Custom Made Turkish Rug Pillow Double Sided
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
different Turkish rugs, in multiple white tones and stripes in brown. Double sided rug pillow has patchwork
Wool, Hemp
Vintage Custom Made Turkish Rug Pillow Double Sided
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
different Turkish rugs, in multiple white tones and stripes in brown. Double sided rug pillow has patchwork
Hemp
Vintage Custom Made Turkish Rug Pillow Double Sided
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
different Turkish rugs, in multiple white tones and stripes in brown. Double sided rug pillow has patchwork
Wool, Cotton, Hemp
Vintage Custom Made Turkish Rug Pillow Double Sided
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
different Turkish rugs, in multiple white tones and stripes in brown. Double sided rug pillow has patchwork
Wool, Hemp
Vintage Custom Made Turkish Rug Pillow Double Sided
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
different Turkish rugs, in multiple white tones and stripes in brown. Double sided rug pillow has patchwork
Hemp
Vintage Custom Made Turkish Rug Pillow Double Sided
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
different Turkish rugs, in multiple white tones and stripes in brown. Double sided rug pillow has patchwork
Hemp
Vintage Custom Made Turkish Rug Pillow Double Sided
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
different Turkish rugs, in multiple white tones and stripes in brown. Double sided rug pillow has patchwork
Hemp
Vintage Custom Made Turkish Rug Pillow Double Sided
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
different Turkish rugs, in multiple white tones and stripes in brown. Double sided rug pillow has patchwork
Hemp
Vintage Custom Made Turkish Rug Pillow Double Sided
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
different Turkish rugs, in multiple white tones and stripes in brown. Double sided rug pillow has patchwork
Wool, Hemp
Vintage Double-Sided Swedish Deco Kilim. Size: 4 ft 5 in x 6 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish double sided rug, country of origin: Sweden, date circa mid-20th century. Size: 4
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Double-Sided Swedish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rugs have a long history in Swedish or Scandinavian weaving which reaches right into the Modern
Wool
Rare Double Sided 20th Century Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 1st quarter of the 20th century Double Sised Persian Gabbeh accent-size geometric rug originating
Wool
Modern Anatolian Double Sided Kilim Rug, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. Wool wefts on cotton warps. Double sided, reversible and washable
Wool, Cotton
Swedish Double Sided Area Rug Design Ingrid Dessau
Located in New York, NY
A double-sided carpet designed by Ingrid Dessau (1923–2000); executed at Kest Hall Ateliers
Wool
9x12.3 Ft Modern Anatolian Double Sided Kilim Rug, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. Wool wefts on cotton warps. Double sided, reversible and washable
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Double-Sided Quilted Kilim Rug in Natural Undyed Wool
Located in Milan, IT
Double-sided covers of this type are called lahaf, and are typically woven with natural, undyed
Wool
Rare Double Sided Vintage North African Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This is a really unique piece. A double sided vintage Berber rug from Morocco, North Africa
Wool
Rare Double Sided Vintage Moroccan Berber Open Field Rug
Located in Milan, IT
back side. Rugs such as this example were used as covers in order to protect oneself from the cold
Wool
Vintage Double-Sided Scandinavian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
exciting and interesting vintage rug, a vintage double-sided Scandinavian Kilim that was woven in Sweden
Wool
Vintage Double-Sided Swedish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Double-Sided Kilim, Origin: Sweden, Circa: Mid-20th Century - Here is a delightful
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Carpet Double-sided
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully styled and executed, this double-sided vintage mid-century rug features a minimalist
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Collection Midcentury Swedish Double Sided Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Swedish beige, blue and green double sided flat-woven wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size
Wool
$4,950Sale Price|41% Off
H 33 in W 43.5 in D 33.25 in
Country English Pastry Shop Potential Kitchen Island, Marble Top All Original
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Located just outside the Cotswold’s in England, we were fortunate enough to discover this incredible all original marble topped pastry kitchen island, with an old cream painted woode...
Marble
$3,900 / item
H 36.25 in W 35.35 in D 39 in
Four English Georgian Style Club Chair with Tufted Back, Lovely Hand Worn Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Four English Georgian style club chairs with tufted back, lovely hand worn patina. Great scale for comfort. Priced per chair.
Leather, Wood
Neoclassical Night Tables
Located in New York, NY
These sweet neoclassical night tables are the height of grace with natural birch adorned with tasteful hand carving. Simple yet elegant this set provides storage without compromising...
Ash
Kähler Glazed Stoneware Vase, Denmark, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler glazed stoneware vase, Denmark, 1930s. Marked. Measures: 24 cm. x 12 cm. In perfect condition.
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.
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.
With their rich layers, intricate patterns and elaborate lighting, rooms with a Moroccan influence are easy to spot.