Zabihi Collection Pictorial Turkish Deer Pictorial Animal Dowry Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th Century Turkish anatolian animal deer rug given as a dowry rug Details rug no. j3603
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Atntque Tekke Turkmen Wedding Dowry Rug, Circa 1890
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Tekke Turkmen dowry rug of fine weave and small square size Circa 1890 These rugs are
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Horse Pictorial Turkish Dowry Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Pictorial Rug depicting a bearded gentleman riding on his horse on a red ground
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Antique Persian Tabriz Dowry Rug
By zadeh
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Persian Tabriz originally purchased as a wedding gift. All the different elements make this piece extremely rare. There is love poem inscribed throughout 2 surrounding bo...
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Zabihi Collection Turkish Kars Dowry Rug
Located in New York, NY
An unusual Turkish rug with charming cream and cocoa color accents made for a wedding present for a
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Antique Tekke Turkmen Wedding Dowry Rug, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small size Circa 1900 These rugs are considered to be
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Wedding Dowry' Rug, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small square size Circa 1900 These rugs are considered
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Lion Motif Vintage Turkish White Ground Dowry Rug, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
( a turkish name) on the rug makes us believe the rug was given as a dowry gift. 4'7'' x 6'9''
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$1,379Sale Price|40% Off
W 55.12 in L 68.9 in
4.6x5.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Dowry Rug, 100% Wool & Natural Dyes
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A colorful hand-knotted rug from Turkey with an unusual all-over design of 96 square boxes with
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$1,379Sale Price|40% Off
W 55.12 in L 69.69 in
4.6x5.9 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Dowry Rug, 100% Wool & Natural Dyes
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A colorful hand-knotted rug from Central Anatolia with an unusual all-over design of 96 square
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$2,360
W 42.52 in L 59.06 in
Antique Tekke Turkmen Dowry Rug Of Small Size, Very Soft Wool, 19th Century
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of small size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings
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$1,956
W 40.16 in L 52.76 in
Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Dowry' Rug, Small Size & Very Fine Weave, Circa 1870/80
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small size Circa 1870-80 These rugs are considered to
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Zabihi Collection Floral Red Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Floral Turkish Anatolian dowry Rug dated 1980 Details rug no. 31750 size 6' 5" x 10' 3" (196 x
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Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Turkish Dowry Kilim
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of a 20th century Turkish Kilim with a scenic animal motif design given as a dowry gift
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Large Floor Size Rustic Geometric Dowry Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Turkish rug in brown and soft red with the name 2 first
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Vintage Brown Patch-Work Designed Wool Rug 6'10''x7'10''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
a utilitarian, used as floor coverings, storage sacks, or even bridal dowry items, making this rug
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Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba of Large Size, Dowry Weaving, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
of Northern Afghanistan. This large size Ersari torba was probably woven as a dowry item and used
Superb Antique Bayburt Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
were prestigious objects, possibly made by the weaver for her dowry. Amazingly, rug has survived in
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Antique Turkish Anatolian Kilim Rug of Matrimony
Located in Atlanta, GA
or was about to get married. It was possible woven a wedding dowry. The rug itself measures 66" x 40
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Suzani, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Black
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Measures: 10' 0" x 15
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Suzani, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Measures: 9' 7" x 18
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Anatolian Vintage Pompom Kilim Area Rug with Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
centuries, including as floor coverings, wall hangings, prayer rugs, and dowry items. Today, they are highly
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Contemporary Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Modern Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Eclectic Hand Knotted Wool Multi Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Suzani Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Modern Hand Knotted Wool Navy Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Suzani Hand Knotted Wool Green Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Traditional Mogul Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Suzani Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Modern Hand Knotted Wool Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Eclectic Hand Knotted Wool Yellow Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size
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Traditional Mogul Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Arts & Crafts Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Arts & Crafts Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Wool Suzani Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-Kind Hand Knotted Geometric Suzani Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One of a Kind Hand Knotted Contemporary Floral Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Brown Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Purple Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-Kind Hand Knotted Floral Suzani Purple Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One of a Kind Hand Knotted Contemporary Floral Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Yellow Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Yellow Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Wool Suzani Purple Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Wool Suzani Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Floral Suzani Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Wool Suzani Purple Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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Antique Persian Dowry Rug, circa 1920 or Earlier
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an antique Persian dowry rug, woven in Iran circa 1920s at least, quite possibly earlier
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Very Fine Antique Armenian Lesghi Kuba
Located in Aspen, CO
possible that this rug was woven as a wedding/dowry carpet. The rug is in mint condition.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen Dowry Rug
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Tekke Turkmen dowry rug of fine weave and small size. These rugs are considered to be
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Antique Tekke Turkmen Dowry Rug, Circa 1880 Or Earlier
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small square size Circa 1880 or earlier These rugs are
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Antique Ersari Turkmen Dip Khali Dowry Rug Of Small Size, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Ersari Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, fine weave and small size; the rug is of
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Bergama "Jijim"
Located in New York, NY
A real dowry rug, and a very fine one. Not easy to find anymore.
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Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Rug Of Small Size, Scarce Design, Circa 1870
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Beshir Turkmen rug of small square size, these rugs are generally considered to be ‘dowry
Bergama Dowry "Jijim"
Located in New York, NY
Rug dealers use the term "dowry piece" all the time, but this one really is the kind of weaving
Brocade, Wool
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W 45.67 in L 52.17 in
Antique c.19th Turkmen Tekke Marriage Rug 4'4" x 3'10" (132x116cm Wedding Dowry)
Located in Leeds, GB
ends. These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day
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Suzani, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Measures: 9' 0" x 15' 2".
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Suzani, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Measures: 8' 3" x 14' 2".
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Suzani, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Measures: 11' 10" x 18
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Contemporary Eclectic Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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One-of-a-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Gold Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Gray Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Orange Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Suzani Hand Knotted Wool Green Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Suzani Hand Knotted Wool Green Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Eclectic Hand Knotted Wool Beige Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Multi Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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One-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Wool Suzani Green Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Ikat Suzani Green Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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Contemporary Eclectic Hand Knotted Wool Blue Square Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Eclectic Hand Knotted Wool Yellow Square Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Arts & Crafts Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Brown Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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Contemporary Modern Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. Made in: Pakistan
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One-of-a-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Yellow Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Gray Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Yellow Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs take at
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs take at
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One-of-a-kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs take at
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Red Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs take at
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One-of-a-kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Yellow Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs take at
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One-of-a-kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Green Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs take at
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Green Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs take at
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One-of-a-kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Green Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs take at
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Yellow Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs take at
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-Of-A-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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One-of-a-Kind Hand Made Contemporary Suzani Red Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come. -One-of-a-kind rugs
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$337Sale Price|40% Off
W 42.52 in L 79.53 in
3.6x6.7 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Anatolian Wool Accent Rug in Muted Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Zabihi Collection Tibetan Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Tibetan intermediate Pictorial rug from the early 20th century 5'11'' x 9'3''
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Zabihi Collection Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Prayer Rug
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable late 19th-century pictorial tree of life Tabriz rug woven by Hadji Jalili workshop in the city of Tabriz. Predominant colors in salmon orange and blues The weave, crafts...
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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.
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