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Antique American Woven Rug, Early 20th century
Antique American Woven Rug, Early 20th century

Antique American Woven Rug, Early 20th century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique American Woven Rug, Early 20th century Additional information: Dimension: 2'3" W x 5'8" L

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Folk-Art Brown Hand-Woven Wool Rug 4'1''x8'
Folk-Art Brown Hand-Woven Wool Rug 4'1''x8'

Folk-Art Brown Hand-Woven Wool Rug 4'1''x8'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This handwoven wool rug from traditions showcases the timeless artistry of Navajo-inspired weaving

Category

Early 20th Century American Native 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

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century American Hook Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century American Hook Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century American Hook Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique American Hook Rug handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 5' 10" x 6' 0"

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century American Rag Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century American Rag Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century American Rag Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique American Rag Rug handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 5' 8" x 10' 0"

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century American Hook Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century American Hook Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century American Hook Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique American Hook Rug handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 3' 4" x 4' 7"

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century American Hook Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century American Hook Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century American Hook Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique American Hook Rug handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 2' 11" x 3' 3"

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Woven American Rag Runner, Wool & Cotton, Early 1900s
Vintage Hand-Woven American Rag Runner, Wool & Cotton, Early 1900s

Vintage Hand-Woven American Rag Runner, Wool & Cotton, Early 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

A vintage American rag runner from the early 1900s in pale blue, pink and wheat colors. This

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Folk Art Ochre and Black Wool Hand-Woven Rug 2'6''x5'
Folk Art Ochre and Black Wool Hand-Woven Rug 2'6''x5'

Folk Art Ochre and Black Wool Hand-Woven Rug 2'6''x5'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

authentic artisanal touch. Woven in likely in the mid-to-late 20th century, this flatweave rug reflects the

Category

Early 20th Century American Native 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 Navajo Rug
Early 20th Century American Navajo Rug

Early 20th Century American Navajo Rug

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

Vintage 1930s 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 Navajo Rug
Early 20th Century American Navajo Rug

Early 20th Century American Navajo Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Navajo Rug

Category

Vintage 1930s 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

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool and Cotton, Early 1900s
Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool and Cotton, Early 1900s

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool and Cotton, Early 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Rugs, American Folk Art Rugs, Antique American Rag Runner, Cottage Rugs, Rustic Rugs, Flat Woven Rugs

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug
Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug

Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

in Navajo visual language. Woven by a Diné (Navajo) weaver in the American Southwest, this rug is a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Shaker Rag Rug
Early 20th Century American Shaker Rag Rug

Early 20th Century American Shaker Rag Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Shaker Rag Rug 7' 6" x 13' 6"

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug
Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug

Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

Woven in the early 20th century, this striking Navajo rug features a bold central zigzag medallion

Category

Vintage 1910s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug
Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug

Early 20th Century Native American Navajo Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century Navajo rug dazzles with its bold color and rare border treatment. Three

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Early American Hooked Floral Rug, 1880's

$4,070

W 61.03 in L 92.92 in

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

Category

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

Materials

Wool

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

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

This early 20th-century American hand-hooked rug features an imaginative and whimsical bird and

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

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

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Jute

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

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 1900s Hand-Hooked Rug, Geometric Design, Wool Pile, American Art
Early 1900s Hand-Hooked Rug, Geometric Design, Wool Pile, American Art

Early 1900s Hand-Hooked Rug, Geometric Design, Wool Pile, American Art

Located in Barrington, IL

Discover the charm of American folk art with this exquisite Early 1900s Hand-Hooked Rug. Crafted

Category

Vintage 1910s North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s
Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

Rugs, American Folk Art Rugs, Antique American Rag Runner, Cottage Rugs, Rustic Rugs, Flat Woven Rugs

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20 Century American Hooked Rug with inspired by Modern Art 4'8 x 7'2
Early 20 Century American Hooked Rug with inspired by Modern Art 4'8 x 7'2

Early 20 Century American Hooked Rug with inspired by Modern Art 4'8 x 7'2

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20 Century American Hooked Rug with inspired by Modern Art. Measures: 4'8" X7'0" This

Category

Antique 1880s American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

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

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s
Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1684 American Rag Runner, Americana, Amish Rag Rugs

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Stripe Design, 1900s
Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Stripe Design, 1900s

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Stripe Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

, Antique American Rag Runners, Cottage Rugs, Rustic Rugs, Flat Woven Rugs, Rag Runner, Amish Runners

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'2" x 9' - 66 x 274 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'2" x 9' - 66 x 274 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'2" x 9' - 66 x 274 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'2" x 9' - 66 x 274 )

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'2" x 7'6" - 127 x 228 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'2" x 7'6" - 127 x 228 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'2" x 7'6" - 127 x 228 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'2" x 7'6" - 127 x 228 )

Category

Antique 1890s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2' x 3' - 62 x 92 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2' x 3' - 62 x 92 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2' x 3' - 62 x 92 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2' x 3' - 62 x 92 )

Category

Vintage 1930s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s
Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

representation of the art and culture that is woven into it. This American Amish Rag Runner is in stripe design

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s
Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it. This American Amish Rag Runner is

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s
Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it. This American Amish Rag Runner is

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s
Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

Rugs, Antique American Rag Runners, Cottage Rugs, Rustic Rugs, Flat Woven Rugs, Rag Runner, Amish

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s
Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs, Antique American Rag Runners, Cottage Rugs, Rustic Rugs, Flat Woven Rugs, Rag

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s
Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

Wool Rag Rugs, Antique American Rag Runners, Cottage Rugs, Rustic Rugs, Flat Woven Rugs, Rag Runner

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s
Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs, Antique American Rag Runners, Cottage Rugs, Rustic Rugs, Flat Woven Rugs, Rag

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'3" - 92 x 160 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'3" - 92 x 160 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'3" - 92 x 160 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'3" - 92 x 160 )

Category

Vintage 1930s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

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 Braided Rug ( 5'2'' x  8' - 157 x  244 )
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 5'2'' x  8' - 157 x  244 )

Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 5'2'' x 8' - 157 x 244 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 5'2'' x 8' - 157 x 244 )

Category

Vintage 1920s American Adirondack North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'6'' x 20'2'' - 46 x 615 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'6'' x 20'2'' - 46 x 615 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'6'' x 20'2'' - 46 x 615 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'6'' x 20'2'' - 46 x 615 )

Category

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

Materials

Wool

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

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'7" x 3'8" - 79 x 112 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'7" x 3'8" - 79 x 112 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'7" x 3'8" - 79 x 112 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'7" x 3'8" - 79 x 112 )

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

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 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'6" x 4'2" - 76 x 127 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'6" x 4'2" - 76 x 127 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'6" x 4'2" - 76 x 127 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'6" x 4'2" - 76 x 127 )

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 8' x 8' - 245 x 245 )
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 8' x 8' - 245 x 245 )

Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 8' x 8' - 245 x 245 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 8' x 8' - 245 x 245 )

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 3'6'' x 13'9'' - 107 x 419 )
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 3'6'' x 13'9'' - 107 x 419 )

Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 3'6'' x 13'9'' - 107 x 419 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 3'6'' x 13'9'' - 107 x 419 )

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet
Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet 2' 9" x 3' 4"

Category

Vintage 1930s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Indigo & Red Stripes
Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Indigo & Red Stripes

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Indigo & Red Stripes

Located in Barrington, IL

—creating a refined yet lively color palette. Woven from repurposed textiles in the classic American rag rug

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 25'2" - 51 x 767 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 25'2" - 51 x 767 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 25'2" - 51 x 767 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 25'2" - 51 x 767 )

Category

Vintage 1910s 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 ( 5'10"x 9'3" - 178 x 282 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'10"x 9'3" - 178 x 282 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'10"x 9'3" - 178 x 282 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'10"x 9'3" - 178 x 282 )

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Antique  Navajo  Woven   Wool  Rug
Antique  Navajo  Woven   Wool  Rug

Antique Navajo Woven Wool Rug

Unavailable

W 35 in L 48 in

Antique Navajo Woven Wool Rug

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Bedford, NY

EIGHT POINTED STAR AND FEATHERS PATTERN- COLORS AS SHOWN - 12 STARS AND 8 FEATHERS

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Navajo Pictorial Rug, circa 1920

Navajo Pictorial Rug, circa 1920

Unavailable

W 58.5 in L 80 in

Navajo Pictorial Rug, circa 1920

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Depiction of Humpback Gods, talking god and four female yeis. Made of handspun wool with a mixture of natural and aniline dyed wools. Published: Navajo Pictorial Weaving 1880-1950, p...

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Navajo Crystal Klagatoh Design

Navajo Crystal Klagatoh Design

Unavailable

W 55 in L 84 in

Navajo Crystal Klagatoh Design

Located in Aspen, CO

open field border of step polygon elements free floating. The rug is very visual and would be fantastic

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Navajo 4'11" X 9'6"
Navajo 4'11" X 9'6"

Navajo 4'11" X 9'6"

Unavailable

W 59 in L 114 in

Navajo 4'11" X 9'6"

Located in Atlanta, GA

cultures of what is now New Mexico and the American Southwest, the Navajo or Dine peoples which then lived

Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pre-Colombian Proto-Nazca Civilization Pagne
Pre-Colombian Proto-Nazca Civilization Pagne

Pre-Colombian Proto-Nazca Civilization Pagne

Unavailable

W 21.26 in L 92.92 in

Pre-Colombian Proto-Nazca Civilization Pagne

Located in Lyon, FR

fascinating, woven graphics seem so modern. This amazing textile is easy to expose. As you can see on the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red Mesa Navajo

Red Mesa Navajo

Unavailable

W 41 in L 63 in

Red Mesa Navajo

Located in Aspen, CO

This weaving is known as a RED MESA Navajo. Woven on a vertical loom by one of the best women

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Navajo "January" Double Saddle Blanket, circa 1920

Vintage Navajo "January" Double Saddle Blanket, circa 1920

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A special selection posted for January! A Navajo double saddle blanket woven with hand-spun wool in

Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Pre-Colombian Proto-Nazca Civilization Dignitary Tunic
Exceptional Pre-Colombian Proto-Nazca Civilization Dignitary Tunic

Exceptional Pre-Colombian Proto-Nazca Civilization Dignitary Tunic

Located in Lyon, FR

Important rare Proto-Nazca civilization dignitary habit, 3rd century before JC. Wonderful golden, red-rose and brown colors. The piece has been conservated on a brown cotton textile...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Southwest Native American Navajo Woven Stiped Wool Throw Rug C1900
Antique Southwest Native American Navajo Woven Stiped Wool Throw Rug C1900

Antique Southwest Native American Navajo Woven Stiped Wool Throw Rug C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Southwest Native American Navajo Woven Stiped Wool Throw Rug C1900 Measures - 36 3/4"h x

Category

Early 20th Century Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Southwest Native American Indian Navajo Woven Wool Rug C1920
Antique Southwest Native American Indian Navajo Woven Wool Rug C1920

Antique Southwest Native American Indian Navajo Woven Wool Rug C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Southwest Native American Indian Navajo Woven Wool Rug C1920 Measures - 43" x 19"

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Antique American Hooked Rug

Antique American Hooked Rug

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W 94 in L 120 in

Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in Dublin, NH

Hooked rugs are crafted by pulling loops of yarn or sometimes fabric through a stiff woven base

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Yarn

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 2' x 6' 8"
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 2' x 6' 8"

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug 2' x 6' 8"

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug, Size: 2' x 6' 8"

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Rug
American Hooked Rug

American Hooked Rug

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W 114 in L 138 in

American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

American hooked rug, circa 1920. Size: 11'6" × 9'6".

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Large Rag Rug
Antique American Large Rag Rug

Antique American Large Rag Rug

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W 104 in L 144 in

Antique American Large Rag Rug

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Antique American Large Rag Rug, Country of Origin: America, Circa Date: Early 20th

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Round American Braided Rug ( 6'6" R - 200 R )
Early 20th Century Round American Braided Rug ( 6'6" R - 200 R )

Early 20th Century Round American Braided Rug ( 6'6" R - 200 R )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Round American Braided Rug ( 6'6" R - 200 R )

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 7' - 91 x 213 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 7' - 91 x 213 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 7' - 91 x 213 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 7' - 91 x 213 )

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Green American Hooked Mini Size Rug
Zabihi Collection Green American Hooked Mini Size Rug

Zabihi Collection Green American Hooked Mini Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

An American hooked mini size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century rug no. j3877 size 2' x

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Jute

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4" x 8' - 132 x 244 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4" x 8' - 132 x 244 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4" x 8' - 132 x 244 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'4" x 8' - 132 x 244 )

Category

Vintage 1910s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'5" - 91 x 165 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'5" - 91 x 165 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'5" - 91 x 165 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'5" - 91 x 165 )

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 6' - 97 x 183 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 6' - 97 x 183 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 6' - 97 x 183 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug with Basket Weave Design 3'2" x 6' - 97 x 183

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Penny Rug ( 5' x 7'7" - 152 x 232 )
Early 20th Century American Penny Rug ( 5' x 7'7" - 152 x 232 )

Early 20th Century American Penny Rug ( 5' x 7'7" - 152 x 232 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Penny Rug ( 5' x 7'7" - 152 x 232 )

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Beautiful Casual Antique American Rag Rug
Beautiful Casual Antique American Rag Rug

Beautiful Casual Antique American Rag Rug

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique American Rag Rug, country of origin: America, circa date: early 20th century

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Large Oversize Antique American Rag Rug
Large Oversize Antique American Rag Rug

Large Oversize Antique American Rag Rug

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful large oversize antique American Rag Rug, Country of origin: America, date circa 1900

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Early 20th Century Navajo Rug

Early 20th Century Navajo Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous early 20th century Navajo rug with a repeated large scale abrash crimson diamond pattern

Category

Vintage 1920s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique American Navajo Tribal Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique American Navajo Tribal Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique American Navajo Tribal Rug

Located in New York, NY

A highly decorative 20th-century American Navajo rug with a geometric tribal design Measures

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Native American Antique Eye Dazzler Navajo Rug
Native American Antique Eye Dazzler Navajo Rug

Native American Antique Eye Dazzler Navajo Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

handwoven wool antique Navajo rug emerges as a captivating embodiment of woven artistry. The distinctive Eye

Category

Early 20th Century Colombian Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1900s, 1C16
Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1900s, 1C16

Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1900s, 1C16

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique American hooked rug in good condition. The rug is in round shape. Beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Native-American Navajo Rug, 1900s, 1B63
Handmade Antique Native-American Navajo Rug, 1900s, 1B63

Handmade Antique Native-American Navajo Rug, 1900s, 1B63

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Antique handwoven American-Indian Navajo rug in original great condition. This collectible rug has

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Navajo Flatwoven Kilim Rug, early 20th C.
Navajo Flatwoven Kilim Rug, early 20th C.

Navajo Flatwoven Kilim Rug, early 20th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

A Navajo weaving in reasonable condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Kilim North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Crystal Navajo Rug, Native American Meets Western Chic
Antique Crystal Navajo Rug, Native American Meets Western Chic

Antique Crystal Navajo Rug, Native American Meets Western Chic

By Navajo

Located in Dallas, TX

handwoven antique Navajo rug. The striking Eye Dazzler design and earthy colorway woven into this piece work

Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet  ( 5'8" x 9' - 173 x 275 )
Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet  ( 5'8" x 9' - 173 x 275 )

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 5'8" x 9' - 173 x 275 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 5'8" x 9' - 173 x 275 ) Antique Navajo rug with a

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Native American Antique Indian Navajo Kilim Rug, Navajo Saddle Blanket
Native American Antique Indian Navajo Kilim Rug, Navajo Saddle Blanket

Native American Antique Indian Navajo Kilim Rug, Navajo Saddle Blanket

By Navajo

Located in Dallas, TX

hand-woven wool Native American antique Indian Navajo kilim rug features a large black square filled

Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 3'10" x 6'8" - 117 x 203 )
Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 3'10" x 6'8" - 117 x 203 )

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 3'10" x 6'8" - 117 x 203 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 3'10" x 6'8" - 117 x 203 )

Category

Vintage 1920s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 3'10" x 7'4" - 116 X 223 )
Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 3'10" x 7'4" - 116 X 223 )

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 3'10" x 7'4" - 116 X 223 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 3'10" x 7'4" - 116 X 223 ) Serrated lozenges are always

Category

Vintage 1910s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Braided Carpet ( 6'7" x 8'9" - 200 x 268 )
Early 20th Century American Braided Carpet ( 6'7" x 8'9" - 200 x 268 )

Early 20th Century American Braided Carpet ( 6'7" x 8'9" - 200 x 268 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Braided Carpet ( 6'7" x 8'9" - 200 x 268 )

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Antique Hooked American Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 10 in
Antique Hooked American Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 10 in

Antique Hooked American Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 10 in

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful large Size Floral American American Rug, Country of origin: United States of America

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Antique Navajo German Town Native American Indian Wool Rug Circa 1930
Antique Navajo German Town Native American Indian Wool Rug Circa 1930

Antique Navajo German Town Native American Indian Wool Rug Circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Navajo German Town Native American Indian Wool Rug with Diamond Pattern, Circa 1930

Category

Early 20th Century North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 3'9" x 5'6" - 1145 x 168 )
Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 3'9" x 5'6" - 1145 x 168 )

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 3'9" x 5'6" - 1145 x 168 )

Located in New York, NY

Antique Navajo rug with a ivory color background, size 3'9" x 5'6". The light beige ground displays

Category

Vintage 1920s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Rag Area Rug in Navy, Tan, Brown, Ochre, Red
Vintage American Rag Area Rug in Navy, Tan, Brown, Ochre, Red

Vintage American Rag Area Rug in Navy, Tan, Brown, Ochre, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

Vintage American Rag area rug in a multicolor open field pattern from the early 1900s. The colors

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Native American Antique Kilim Rug with Navajo Two Grey Hills Style
Native American Antique Kilim Rug with Navajo Two Grey Hills Style

Native American Antique Kilim Rug with Navajo Two Grey Hills Style

Located in Dallas, TX

77323, Native American antique Kilim rug with Navajo two grey hills style. With its bold expressive

Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rustic Antique America Rag Rug. Size: 12 ft 9 in x 17 ft 4 in (3.89 m x 5.28 m)
Rustic Antique America Rag Rug. Size: 12 ft 9 in x 17 ft 4 in (3.89 m x 5.28 m)

Rustic Antique America Rag Rug. Size: 12 ft 9 in x 17 ft 4 in (3.89 m x 5.28 m)

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique rustic America Rag rug. Country of origin: America, date circa early 20th century

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Antique American Indian Kilim
Antique American Indian Kilim

Antique American Indian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

This expressive antique Native American kilim depicts a stunning medallion design that displays

Category

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

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Runner with Colorful Vertical Floral Medallion Design
American Hooked Runner with Colorful Vertical Floral Medallion Design

American Hooked Runner with Colorful Vertical Floral Medallion Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

American Hooked runner with colorful vertical medallion design, Keivan Woven Arts / rug L11-1210

Category

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

Materials

Cotton

Antique Navajo Rug
Antique Navajo Rug

Antique Navajo Rug

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W 36 in L 48 in

Antique Navajo Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

This antique Navajo trading post wool rug was woven with a storm pattern in tones of gray, white

Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early  Wool Indian Woven Runner Rug
Early  Wool Indian Woven Runner Rug

Early Wool Indian Woven Runner Rug

By Native American Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wonderful hand woven Indian runner rug has such great geometric design and in very good

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rugs

Antique Southwestern American Indian Navajo Style Wool Mat Circa 1920
Antique Southwestern American Indian Navajo Style Wool Mat Circa 1920

Antique Southwestern American Indian Navajo Style Wool Mat Circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Southwestern American Indian Navajo Style Wool Mat Circa 1920 Measures- 18.5''H x 18.5''W

Category

Early 20th Century Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Hooked Red Roses, Dark Brown & Ivory Wool Runner
Vintage American Hooked Red Roses, Dark Brown & Ivory Wool Runner

Vintage American Hooked Red Roses, Dark Brown & Ivory Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage American hooked red roses, dark brown and ivory wool runner Size: 3'9" × 18'10" (114 × 574

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Navajo Trading Post Rug, circa 1920
Vintage Navajo Trading Post Rug, circa 1920

Vintage Navajo Trading Post Rug, circa 1920

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Navajo trading post rug woven of native handspun wool with natural fleece coloring and aniline dye

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Antique Navajo-Style Blanket Tree of Life Yei Bi Chai Native American Textile
Antique Navajo-Style Blanket Tree of Life Yei Bi Chai Native American Textile

Antique Navajo-Style Blanket Tree of Life Yei Bi Chai Native American Textile

By Navajo

Located in Dallas, TX

78722 Antique Navajo Tree of Life Pictorial Rug, 03'11 x 05'03. A Navajo Tree of Life Pictorial Yei

Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Navajo Rug, circa 1910, Teec Nos Pos Trading Post Southwestern Textile
Vintage Navajo Rug, circa 1910, Teec Nos Pos Trading Post Southwestern Textile

Vintage Navajo Rug, circa 1910, Teec Nos Pos Trading Post Southwestern Textile

By Navajo

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage Navajo area rug from the Teec Nos Pos trading post, circa 1910, early 20th century. Native

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Navajo Rug, Crystal Trading Post, circa 1930s-1950s, Brown, Camel, Ivory
Vintage Navajo Rug, Crystal Trading Post, circa 1930s-1950s, Brown, Camel, Ivory

Vintage Navajo Rug, Crystal Trading Post, circa 1930s-1950s, Brown, Camel, Ivory

By Navajo

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage antique Navajo rug from the crystal trading post, crystal, New Mexico, circa 1930s-1950s

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Rug
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Rug

Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Rug

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H 48 in W 30 in L 48 in

Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine Navajo Indian weaving is in fine condition with a nice mellow fade throughout. The colors are fantastic and pattern is quite nice as well.

Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Navajo Klagetoh Rug, large and unusual
Antique Navajo Klagetoh Rug, large and unusual

Antique Navajo Klagetoh Rug, large and unusual

Located in Evanston, IL

On offer is a rare antique Navajo rug, a truly magnificent piece of textile, circa 1920s-1930s

Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Navajo Saddle Rug Germantown Design, 20" x 39"
Navajo Saddle Rug Germantown Design, 20" x 39"

Navajo Saddle Rug Germantown Design, 20" x 39"

Located in Evanston, IL

woollen yarns to the Navajos for rug weaving. These yarns were spun and dyed at the mills in Germantown

Category

Early 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Early American Woven Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of early American woven rugs available for sale. Each of these unique early American woven rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. There are all kinds of early American woven rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of early American woven rugs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Neoclassical, Baroque and Folk Art early American woven rugs are of considerable interest. Many early American woven rugs are appealing in their simplicity, but Navajo Indian Art, Navajo and Native American Art produced popular early American woven rugs that are worth a look.

How Much are Early American Woven Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,495, while they’re typically $418 on the low end and $75,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.