Rug & Kilim’s Pictorial Dragon Rug in Navy Blue, with Geometric Borders
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from antique dragon rugs in the Chinese pictorial style.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Pictorial Dragon Rug in Navy Blue, with Geometric Borders
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from antique dragon rugs in the Chinese pictorial style.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Pictorial Dragon Rug in Navy Blue, with Geometric Borders
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from antique dragon rugs in the Chinese pictorial style.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Pictorial Dragon Rug in Navy Blue, with Geometric Borders
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from antique dragon rugs in the Chinese pictorial style.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Chinese Pictorial Dragon Rug in Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 modern rug, originating from Afghanistan, features a beige/brown field with an illustration of a dragon among the clouds.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Chinese Pictorial Dragon Rug in Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 modern rug, originating from Afghanistan, features a beige/brown field with an illustration of a dragon among the clouds.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Chinese Pictorial Dragon Rug in Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 modern rug, originating from Afghanistan, features a beige/brown field with an illustration of a dragon among the clouds.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug in Red, Gray and White Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 modern dragon distressed rug, originating from India is inspired by Oriental dragon rugs and reimagined in a more contemporary, abstract fashion that s...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Dragon Rug in Ochre, Blue and Red Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, its design recaptures antique dragon rugs in a contemporary take on distressed texture.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug in Red, Gray and White Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 modern dragon distressed rug, originating from India is inspired by Oriental dragon rugs and reimagined in a more contemporary, abstract fashion that s...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Style Dragon Rug in Brown with Red and Blue Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from antique dragon rugs in the Chinese pictorial style.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Dragon Rug in Ochre, Blue and Red Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, its design recaptures antique dragon rugs in a contemporary take on distressed texture.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese style Dragon Rug with Brown, Black and Gold Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x4 pictorial rug is inspired by antique Chinese dragon rugs—a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese style Dragon Rug with Brown, Black and Gold Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x4 pictorial rug is inspired by antique Chinese dragon rugs—a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese style Dragon Rug with Brown, Black and Gold Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x4 pictorial rug is inspired by antique Chinese dragon rugs—a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection.
Wool
Dragon Rug Round Shape Peking
Located in Ferrara, IT
Central to the rug’s design is a majestic dragon, exquisitely rendered and coiling gracefully across the field.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Inspired Dragon Rug, Pictorial in Sand and Earth Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 7x9 rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim is a contemporary homage to antique Chinese dragon rugs.
Silk, Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dragon Rug in Navy Blue with Gold Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 modern dragon rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim exclusive pictorial rug line.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dragon Rug in Navy Blue with Gold Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 modern dragon rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim exclusive pictorial rug line.
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Dragon Rug in Blue, Gold Red, Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Drawing inspiration from iconic 19th century Chinese & Tibetan dragon rugs, we present an 8x10 vision from our Homage Collection embracing dragon imagery with cloudband motifs ho...
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Dragon Rug in Blue, Gray & Black Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, an 8x10 piece from our Homage selections marking our take on antique Oriental Dragon rug designs. The bold graphic vision enjoys a unique modern approach with r...
Wool
Vintage Soumak Dragon Rug with Dragon Soumak-Inspired Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x9 vintage Soumak Dragon rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1950–1959, showcases three geometric medallions framed by bold borders.
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Dragon Rug in Brown, Blue, Red Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, an 8x10 piece from our Homage selections marking our take on antique Dragon rug designs. The bold graphic vision enjoys a unique modern approach with scintillat...
Wool
Vintage Chinese Pictorial Dragon Rug In Gold and Blue by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool in China circa 1960-1970, this 5x7 vintage dragon rug is from a rare and exciting new curation of pictorials in Rug & Kilim’s classics.
Wool
Dragon Rug Pillar Column Rug Chinese Dragon Hallway Stairway Runner
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Dragon Rug Pillar Column Rug Chinese Dragon Hallway Stairway Runner Dragon Rug - they were used as pillar column rugs.
Wool
Vintage Pictorial Dragon Rug In Gold With Geometric Borders by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool in China circa 1960-1970, this 5x7 vintage dragon rug is from a rare and exciting new curation of pictorials in Rug & Kilim’s classics.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug in Blue, Gray and Black Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 modern dragon distressed rug, originating from India, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug in Blue, Ochre and Red Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern dragon distressed rug, originating from India, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug in Blue, Ochre and Red Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 modern dragon distressed rug, originating from India, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug in Blue, Gold and Red Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern dragon distressed rug, originating from India, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug in Blue, Ochre and Red Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 modern dragon distressed rug, originating from India, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug in Blue, Gold and Red Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 modern dragon distressed rug, originating from India, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug in Blue, Ochre and Red Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern dragon distressed rug, originating from India, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug in Blue, Gold and Red Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern dragon distressed rug, originating from India, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug in Blue, Gray and Black Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 modern dragon distressed rug, originating from India, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug in Blue, Gray and Black Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern dragon distressed rug, originating from India, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug in Blue, Gray and Black Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern dragon distressed rug, originating from India, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection.
Wool
Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This luxurious and varied work is known as the Cassirer dragon rug from the name of its previous owner. It is examined in great detail in May U.
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Chinese Silk Dragon Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Silk Dragon Rug Size: 5'2" × 7'2" (157 × 218 cm) This remarkable antique Chinese silk rug, dating from the early 20th century, presents an extraordinary example of im...
Silk
21st Century Modern Dragon Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This handwoven dragon design rug showcases a bold and expressive motif, with stylized elements woven into the composition to create a sense of movement and visual interest.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Dragon Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 20th Century Dragon motif Tibetan small runner Details rug no. j3881 size 3' x 6' 3" (91 x 191 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Dragon Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 20th Century Tibetan Rug with a dragon motif Details rug no. 31781 size 3' 2" x 6' 1" (97 x 185 cm)
Wool
Vintage Tibetan Double-Dragon Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking late 20th century Tibetan hand-knotted wool rug with double dragons swirling around a pearl of truth, and with turbulent storm clouds at each end, and all woven in indigos...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Green Vintage Dragon Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Green Tibetan Pictorial Dragon motif rug Details rug no. j3675 size 3' x 5' (91 x 152 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Chinese Dragon Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th-century one of a kind hand-knotted Chinese rug with a dragon motif Measures: 5'2'' x 8'1''
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Dragon Rug 4' x 6.7', 1920s - 2B113
Located in Bordeaux, FR
RARE Antique Chinese Art Deco Dragon Rug Terracotta & Deep Red Wool Circa 1920s Step into the dramatic elegance of the Art Deco period with this exceptionally rare and unusual Anti...
Wool
3x6 Vintage Tibetan Dragon Rug Blue Field Greek Key Border Handmade 92cmx176cm
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Tibetan rug, circa 1980, features a striking golden dragon floating across a deep sapphire-blue field enclosed by a bold Greek key border.
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Hand-Knotted Dragon Rug, Wool, Blue, 119 × 215 cm
Located in Bochum, NRW
Chinese Art Deco Dragon Rug, 119 × 215 cm - Hand‑Knotted Wool A striking early 20th‑century Chinese Art Deco rug featuring two powerful stylized dragons set against a deep blue field...
Wool, Cotton
Dragon Rug Wool and Silk in Style of Antique Chinese Kansu Carpet 5 claw dragons
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Imperial Majesty – Hand-Knotted Dragon Rug in Antique Chinese Kansu Style (244 x 165 cm / 8 x 5.4 ft) A Masterpiece of Imperial Symbolism Elevate your interior with this extraordinar...
Wool, Silk
$399Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco Chinese Peking Dragon Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Handmade Antique Peking/ Art Deco dragon Chinese Rug, 1'5" x 1'5" , c-1920's, in Ivory color background with dragon traditional design of Chinese village.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Ivory Antique Chinese Dragon Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Chinese Peking Dragon motif rug with a spacious open field design on an ivory ground Measures: 7'3'' x 9'7'' Chinese dragons are an important and powerful...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug, Rust and Gold with Dramatic Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x14 modern dragon distressed rug is a visionary addition to Rug & Kilim’s modern collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Dragon Rug, Rust and Gold with Dramatic Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern dragon distressed rug is a visionary addition to Rug & Kilim’s modern collection.
Wool
Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Dragon Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This late 19th century hand-knotted carpet features unique and vibrant Chinese Peking Dragon motifs throughout. Would make an excellent statement piece in a dressing room.
Wool
Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E.
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design of this rug is interpreted with a series of borders and soft colors are chosen by our designers for this rug.
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design of this rug is interpreted with a series of borders and soft colors chosen by our designers for this rug.
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Large Antique Chinese Dragon Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite early 20th-century Chinese rug featuring a stunning design. The centerpiece boasts a majestic dragon surrounded by four animals on a beige field, adorned with intricate bl...
Wool, Cotton
$3,901Sale 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
Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Dragon Rug imperial design wool and silk in style of Chinese Kansu carpets 5.6 x 8 ft.
Wool, Silk
Ningxia, Dragon Rug Five Claws, 19th Century
Located in RÉDING, FR
Ningxia Dragon rug five claws, 19th century. Beijing in the Forbidden City of Ningxia !!
Wool
Antique Chinese Dragon Rug. Art Deco, Around 1920
Located in RÉDING, FR
"Ancient Chinese Dragon Rug. Art Deco, Around 1920 " China has a long and remarkable artistic tradition of carpet production, dating back to the 15th century.
Wool
Modern Handwoven Persian Sultanabad Dragon Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
The extremely rare animal design is a highly sought-after detail by the most astute rug collectors. Modern handwoven Persian Sultanabad rug contains a center medallion featuring t...
Wool
Unique Design Antique Tibetan Dragon Rug
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This delightful Tibetan sitting rug (Khagangma) shows a unique and early take on the classic dragon and phoenix design.
Cotton, Wool
Antique Tibetan Double Dragon Rug Khaden Mat for Collectors
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
Excellent piece with classic design, charming dragons and beautiful colors. For a piece with very similar design (though in orange) see: Of Wool And Loom - The Tradition of Tibet...
Wool
Pair of Charming Antique Tibetan Double Dragon Khaden Rugs
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This unusually cheerful set of dragon rugs offers a lot of fun and great interior design opportunities.
Wool, Cotton
Unavailable
W 50.4 in L 84.65 in
Antique Art Deco Chinese Dragon Scatter Rug Sophisticated and Elegant
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
***SUMMER SALE*** This antique Chinese dragon rug depicts 5 five-clawed dragons on an apricot coloured field.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Chinese Dragon Ningxia Rug
Located in New York, NY
With two, five claw imperial dragons chasing flaming pearl surrounded by sea wave and cloud band border, very good color combination with ivory field. Both selvages original, ends wi...
Antique Tibetan Dragon Khaden Sitting Rug
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
At the first glance, its classic design with three medallions presents a lovely and balanced rug. When you start looking at the details, you’ll discover a little dragon hiding in the...
Antique Tibetan Saddle Rug with Dragon Design
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
Lovely Tibetan saddle rug with dragon medallions and natural dyes.
Antique Tibetan Double Dragon Phoenix Khaden Rug
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
******End of summer sale****** This classic Tibetan Khaden depicts two dragons playing with the pearl of wisdom with a phoenix between them. The dragons’ bodies are almost shaped lik...
Modern Dragon Hand-Knotted 10'x8' In Wool and Silk By Michael Chan
By The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Symbolic of power and good luck in traditional Chinese culture, the dragon motif offers a nod to Chan’s heritage, while a sense of hazy recollection is explored through the mesmerisi...
Wool
Modern Dragon Hand-Knotted 10'x7' In Wool and Silk By Michael Chan
By The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Symbolic of power and good luck in traditional Chinese culture, the dragon motif offers a nod to Chan’s heritage, while a sense of hazy recollection is explored through the mesmerisi...
Wool
Modern Dragon Hand-Knotted 9'x6' In Wool and Silk By Michael Chan
By The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Symbolic of power and good luck in traditional Chinese culture, the dragon motif offers a nod to Chan’s heritage, while a sense of hazy recollection is explored through the mesmerisi...
Wool
Modern Dragon Hand-Knotted 12'x9'' In Wool and Silk By Michael Chan
By The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Symbolic of power and good luck in traditional Chinese culture, the dragon motif offers a nod to Chan’s heritage, while a sense of hazy recollection is explored through the mesmerisi...
Wool
Modern Dragon Hand-Knotted 14'x10'' In Wool and Silk By Michael Chan
By The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Symbolic of power and good luck in traditional Chinese culture, the dragon motif offers a nod to Chan’s heritage, while a sense of hazy recollection is explored through the mesmerisi...
Wool
Antique Tibetan Dragon Pillar Rug, Rare Woven Jewel
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
Rare Tibetan pillar rug with dragon design. Whilst it was common to decorate pillars in temples with pillar rugs, these were mostly made in Ningxia or Inner Mongolia but very rarely ...
Wool
Antique Tibetan, Ming Leaf Dragon Design Rug, Khaden
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
The leaf dragon design first appeared in Chinese rugs of the Ming dynasty, which, like Chinese silk brocades at the time, were coveted objects and made their way along the old tradin...
Wool
Caucasian Dragon Design Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
The vibrant red insect dye Lac is common to see used in rugs from this region. Dragon design rugs were known for their vibrant and various colors.
Wool
Old Antique Tibetan Rug Saddle Top with Dragon Design
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This attractive Tibetan saddle top rug features an energetic little dragon. A warm red and orange are the main colors of this playful rug.
Old Tibetan Double Dragon Khaden Rug Mat for Collectors
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
***SUMMER SALE*** This blue ground Tibetan Khaden depicts two energetic dragons playing with flaming pearls. The powerful dragons have expressive benevolent faces and flying manes...
Wool
Antique Tibetan Double Dragon Khaden Scatter Rug Qing Dynasty
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
***SUMMER SALE*** This beautiful Tibetan Khaden depicts two dragons in the clouds playing with the wish fulfilling flaming pearl on a light coloured background. The powerful dragons ...
Wool, Cotton
Rare Antique Imperial or Monastic Ningxia Nine Dragon Banner Rug
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
Stunning antique yellow ground nine dragon banner rug from Ningxia. This piece may have been made as an Imperial gift to a temple or monastery.
Wool
Unusual Antique Tibetan Dragon Phoenix Khaden Rug All-Over Pattern
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
Great design, lovely colors and very unique dragon and phoenix rug!
Wool
Unavailable
W 61.42 in L 31.11 in
Antique Tibetan Dragon Phoenix Khaden Throw Rug in Excellent Condition
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
Provenance: Purchased from Theresa Coleman's Tibetan Gallery in the early 2000s. This stunning all-natural dye Tibetan Khaden depicts two dragons playing with the pearl of wisdom and...
Antique 19th Century Dragon Serapi Carpet
Located in London, GB
This beautiful terracotta and rust carpet originates from the Heriz district of North West Persia, possibly Bakshiash. The large concentric medallions fill the field and in the corne...
Rug - Carpet - Wool China Hand Knotted with Two Dragons in Gray
Located in Tilburg, Brabant
In this rug no less than 2 large dragons are depicted over the full length.
Wool
Long Narrow Dragon Design Heriz Runner, Early 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Bakshaish runner dating from circa 1930 with an archaic 'dragon' design. Original colors in lucid blue tones on an ivory-colored background enclosed in a mid-blue border.
Wool
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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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.