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Colorful 19th Century Antique American Hooked Rug with Diamond Design
Colorful 19th Century Antique American Hooked Rug with Diamond Design

Colorful 19th Century Antique American Hooked Rug with Diamond Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Early American Hooked rug in diamond design, rug S12-0204, country of origin / type: United States / American Classical, circa early-20th Century.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical North and South American ...

Materials

Cotton

Early American Hand-Hooked Rug, Wool & Cotton, Floral Design, 1900s
Early American Hand-Hooked Rug, Wool & Cotton, Floral Design, 1900s

Early American Hand-Hooked Rug, Wool & Cotton, Floral Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

This charming Early American hand-hooked rug, created in the early 1900s in the New England region, is a beautiful expression of traditional American folk art.

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century American Hand-Hooked Wool Rug, Bird & Floral Design
Early 20th Century American Hand-Hooked Wool Rug, Bird & Floral Design

Early 20th Century American Hand-Hooked Wool Rug, Bird & Floral Design

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 2’ 8” x 3’ 11” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: America Material: Wool and cotton pile on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consiste...

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage American Hooked Rug Inspired by Antique Peking Design
Vintage American Hooked Rug Inspired by Antique Peking Design

Vintage American Hooked Rug Inspired by Antique Peking Design

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 4’ 3” x 5’ 7” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 20th Century Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent wit...

Category

Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Area Rug, Wool & Cotton, Block Pattern, 1900s
Vintage American Hand-Hooked Area Rug, Wool & Cotton, Block Pattern, 1900s

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Area Rug, Wool & Cotton, Block Pattern, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 29” x 42” Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age...

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Hand Hooked Floral Rug, Wool & Cotton, Early 1900s
Vintage Hand Hooked Floral Rug, Wool & Cotton, Early 1900s

Vintage Hand Hooked Floral Rug, Wool & Cotton, Early 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 3’ 3” x 4’ Date of Manufacture: Early 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton pile on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and...

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Gray, Green, Red
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Gray, Green, Red

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Gray, Green, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

This distinctive Vintage American hand-hooked rug, crafted in the early 1900s in the New England region, is a beautiful example of early American folk-art textile tradition.

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Block Pattern — Early 20th Century Folk Art
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Block Pattern — Early 20th Century Folk Art

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Block Pattern — Early 20th Century Folk Art

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 23” x 36” Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age...

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Vintage American Hand Hooked Area Rug in Allover Geometric Pattern
Vintage American Hand Hooked Area Rug in Allover Geometric Pattern

Vintage American Hand Hooked Area Rug in Allover Geometric Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

A striking vintage American hand-hooked area rug, circa early 20th century, featuring a bold linear geometric pattern.

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Parrot Design, Wool on Burlap, 1920s
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Parrot Design, Wool on Burlap, 1920s

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Parrot Design, Wool on Burlap, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 22” x 29” Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age...

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage American Hand Hooked Area Rug with a Floral Pattern in Pastel Colors
Vintage American Hand Hooked Area Rug with a Floral Pattern in Pastel Colors

Vintage American Hand Hooked Area Rug with a Floral Pattern in Pastel Colors

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 3’ 11” x 5’ 9” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: America Material: Rag wool and cotton pile on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear cons...

Category

Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Brown
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Brown

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Brown

Located in Barrington, IL

This charming early 20th-century American hand-hooked rug exemplifies the warmth, artistry, and folk traditions of New England textile craftsmanship.

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Hand-Hooked American Area Rug, Wool & Cotton, Fruit Pattern
Vintage Hand-Hooked American Area Rug, Wool & Cotton, Fruit Pattern

Vintage Hand-Hooked American Area Rug, Wool & Cotton, Fruit Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 28” x 45” Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age...

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Gray
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Gray

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Gray

Located in Barrington, IL

This distinctive Vintage American hand-hooked rug, crafted in the early 1900s in the New England region, is a beautiful example of early American folk-art textile tradition.

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Hand Hooked Rug with Dodo Bird Design, Early 20th Century
Vintage Hand Hooked Rug with Dodo Bird Design, Early 20th Century

Vintage Hand Hooked Rug with Dodo Bird Design, Early 20th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 20” x 36” x 1" Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent wit...

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Hand-Hooked Wool Rug, Fruit Block Design, Early 20th Century
Vintage Hand-Hooked Wool Rug, Fruit Block Design, Early 20th Century

Vintage Hand-Hooked Wool Rug, Fruit Block Design, Early 20th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

Today, these textiles are appreciated for their authenticity, craftsmanship, and cultural significance as part of America’s decorative arts heritage. Dimensions: 28” x 45” Date of...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug, Floral Design, Wool & Cotton, 1900s
Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug, Floral Design, Wool & Cotton, 1900s

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug, Floral Design, Wool & Cotton, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 5’ 9” x 8’ 10” (69” x 106”) Date of Manufacture: Late 19th Century Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear co...

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Claire Murray Hand Hooked Pictorial Rug, Wool & Cotton, 1990s
Vintage Claire Murray Hand Hooked Pictorial Rug, Wool & Cotton, 1990s

Vintage Claire Murray Hand Hooked Pictorial Rug, Wool & Cotton, 1990s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 24” x 44” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent wit...

Category

Late 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

The Seafarer’s Tale: An Antique American Hooked Rug of Nautical Romance
The Seafarer’s Tale: An Antique American Hooked Rug of Nautical Romance

The Seafarer’s Tale: An Antique American Hooked Rug of Nautical Romance

Located in Dallas, TX

79355 Antique American Pictorial Hooked Rug, 02'04 x 03'00. Step into the romantic grit of early American seafaring life with this extraordinary hand-hooked wool pictorial rug—an hei...

Category

Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement North and South American ...

Materials

Wool

Early 1900's American Hooked Rug
Early 1900's American Hooked Rug

Early 1900's American Hooked Rug

Located in Dublin, NH

American Hooked Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'8" L x 2'10" W Origin: USA Period: Early 20th Century Rug ID: 10140

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Rug, Early 20th Century
American Hooked Rug, Early 20th Century

American Hooked Rug, Early 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

American Hooked Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'2" L x 2'3" W

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 3'x 5' 9"

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 2' 9"x 2' 9"

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 6' 6"x8' 6"

Category

Antique Early 1900s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Rug
American Hooked Rug

American Hooked Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is an American hook rug woven in the United States during the 1920’s and it measures 265 x 170 in cm. This rug has an oval shape as many American hooked rugs do. It has been des...

Category

Early 20th Century American Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Squirrel Design, Wool & Cotton, 1950
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Squirrel Design, Wool & Cotton, 1950

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Squirrel Design, Wool & Cotton, 1950

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 14” x 28” Date of Manufacture: Mid 20th Century Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Early American Hooked Floral Rug, 1880's
Early American Hooked Floral Rug, 1880's

Early American Hooked Floral Rug, 1880's

Located in Milan, IT

Decorated by a floral pattern inspired by French Aubussons and Savonneries, this rare American hooked carpet is very finely woven using coloured wools. One of the finest pieces of th...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Colonial Revival North and South American ...

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Antique American Hooked Rug

Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 4'2" x 6'10"

Category

Vintage 1910s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Pictorial Rug
American Hooked Pictorial Rug

American Hooked Pictorial Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century American hooked pictorial rug.

Category

20th Century Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Vintage American Hand-Hooked Wool & Cotton Geometric Rug
1920s Vintage American Hand-Hooked Wool & Cotton Geometric Rug

1920s Vintage American Hand-Hooked Wool & Cotton Geometric Rug

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 27.5” x 54.5” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton pile on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear con...

Category

Early 20th Century American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Round American Hooked Floral Rug
Round American Hooked Floral Rug

Round American Hooked Floral Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century American hooked round rug Measures: 2'.

Category

20th Century Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 7' 3" x 9'
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 7' 3" x 9'

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 7' 3" x 9'

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug, Size:7' 3" x 9'

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 5' 10" x7' 9"
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 5' 10" x7' 9"

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 5' 10" x7' 9"

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked Rug, size: 5' 10" x7' 9"

Category

Antique Early 1900s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Charming American Antique Hooked Rug 1'10" x 2'11"
Charming American Antique Hooked Rug 1'10" x 2'11"

Charming American Antique Hooked Rug 1'10" x 2'11"

Located in New York, NY

American Antique Hooked Rug, Origin: America, Circa: Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Square Rug
Zabihi Collection American Hooked Square Rug

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

square size early 20th Century American Hooked Rug Measures: 3' x 3'

Category

Early 20th Century Futurist North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug with Geometric Designs
Antique American Hooked Rug with Geometric Designs

Antique American Hooked Rug with Geometric Designs

Located in Atlanta, GA

American Hooked rug create an illusion of depth and texture. The beautifully colorful checkerboard pattern plays like a patchwork quilt that incorporates a multitude of colors and ge...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Hand-Hooked Floral Rug, Wool & Cotton, Early 1900s
Vintage Hand-Hooked Floral Rug, Wool & Cotton, Early 1900s

Vintage Hand-Hooked Floral Rug, Wool & Cotton, Early 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

This beautifully preserved Vintage American hand-hooked rug, crafted in the early 1900s in the New England region, is a distinguished example of early American folk textile artistry.

Category

Early 20th Century American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Early 20th American Hooked Square Size Rug with Linen Backing
Zabihi Collection Early 20th American Hooked Square Size Rug with Linen Backing

Zabihi Collection Early 20th American Hooked Square Size Rug with Linen Backing

Located in New York, NY

Stunning American Hooked Rug from the early 20th century with a green bird in the center of an enchanting floral pattern.

Category

Early 20th Century American Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Jute

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 3' 2" x 6' 6"
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 3' 2" x 6' 6"

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 3' 2" x 6' 6"

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug, Size: 3' 2" x 6' 6"

Category

Antique Early 1900s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 3' 2"x 5' 6"
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 3' 2"x 5' 6"

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 3' 2"x 5' 6"

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked Rug, Size:3' 2"x 5' 6"

Category

Antique Early 1900s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Distressed Antique American Hooked Oval Rug with American Colonial Style
Distressed Antique American Hooked Oval Rug with American Colonial Style

Distressed Antique American Hooked Oval Rug with American Colonial Style

Located in Dallas, TX

74355, distressed antique American hooked oval rug with American Colonial style. Showcasing timeless elegance and rugged beauty, this lovingly time-worn antique American hooked oval ...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Rug with Basket-Weave Pattern and Flowers
American Hooked Rug with Basket-Weave Pattern and Flowers

American Hooked Rug with Basket-Weave Pattern and Flowers

Located in Atlanta, GA

American Hooked Rug with Basket-Weave Pattern and Flowers. Rug/G-1002. Ingenious in style, color and composition, the features in this spectacular, antique American hooked rug creat...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical North and South American ...

Materials

Cotton

Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 5'11" x 8'11"
Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 5'11" x 8'11"

Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 5'11" x 8'11"

Located in New York, NY

Floral Antique American Hooked Rug, Country Of Origin: America, Circa Date: 1900

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Checkerboard American Hooked Rug with Geometric Cross Designs
Checkerboard American Hooked Rug with Geometric Cross Designs

Checkerboard American Hooked Rug with Geometric Cross Designs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ingenious in style, color and composition, the features in this spectacular, antique American Hooked rug create an illusion of depth and texture. The beautifully colorful checkerboar...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman North and South American ...

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug Featuring Colorful Village Scene
Antique American Hooked Rug Featuring Colorful Village Scene

Antique American Hooked Rug Featuring Colorful Village Scene

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique American Hooked rug featuring colorful pictorial village scene, rug s12-0806, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1920 This American Hooked rug depicts...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman North and South American ...

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1900s, 1B647
Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1900s, 1B647

Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1900s, 1B647

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique American Hooked rug with red roses. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century and in good condition.  

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 6'8" - 173 x 203 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 6'8" - 173 x 203 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 6'8" - 173 x 203 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 6'8" - 173 x 203 )

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'10" x 14' - 56 x 427 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'10" x 14' - 56 x 427 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'10" x 14' - 56 x 427 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'10" x 14' - 56 x 427 )

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric, Jute

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Early American Hooked Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of early American hooked rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all early American hooked rugs available were constructed with great care. Early American hooked rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of early American hooked rugs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau early American hooked rugs are of considerable interest.

How Much are Early American Hooked Rugs?

Prices for early American hooked rugs start at $334 and top out at $100,000 with the average selling for $2,477.

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.