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Ecuador Rug

Olga Fisch Modernist Ecuadorian Handwoven "CAVERNA" Rug, Ecuador, c.1955
Olga Fisch Modernist Ecuadorian Handwoven "CAVERNA" Rug, Ecuador, c.1955

Olga Fisch Modernist Ecuadorian Handwoven "CAVERNA" Rug, Ecuador, c.1955

By Olga Fisch

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Olga Fisch Modernist Ecuadorian Handwoven "CAVERNA" Rug, Ecuador, c.1955

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20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Olga Fisch Carpet "Caceria 'The Hunt'" Hungary/Ecuador, circa 1950
Olga Fisch Carpet "Caceria 'The Hunt'" Hungary/Ecuador, circa 1950

Olga Fisch Carpet "Caceria 'The Hunt'" Hungary/Ecuador, circa 1950

Located in Evanston, IL

traditional folklore and motifs particular to Ecuador into rug production. While there are not a lot of

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Folk Art North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Rare Vintage Ecuadorian Rug
Rare Vintage Ecuadorian Rug

Rare Vintage Ecuadorian Rug

$7,500

W 115 in L 189 in

Rare Vintage Ecuadorian Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare mid-20th century Ecuadorian hand-knotted wool rug with a mirrored pattern of abstract

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Tribal North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1950s Multicolor Modern Vintage Ecuadorian Carpet ByOlga Fisch 11'x13'4" Rug
1950s Multicolor Modern Vintage Ecuadorian Carpet ByOlga Fisch 11'x13'4" Rug

1950s Multicolor Modern Vintage Ecuadorian Carpet ByOlga Fisch 11'x13'4" Rug

By Olga Fisch

Located in New York, NY

Ecuadorian Oval Pictorial Rug from Ecuador, Circa Date: 1950s. This exceptional piece represents a rare

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Vintage 1950s Ecuadorean Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1960s Abstract Vintage Nazca Ecuadorian Beige Olga Fisch Rug 12'4"x17'3" Carpet
1960s Abstract Vintage Nazca Ecuadorian Beige Olga Fisch Rug 12'4"x17'3" Carpet

1960s Abstract Vintage Nazca Ecuadorian Beige Olga Fisch Rug 12'4"x17'3" Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Ecuadorian Carpet, Designed by Olga Fisch Quito, Ecuador Middle 20th century, c. 1960 Symmetrically

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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Olga Fisch Ecuadorian Rug. Size: 6' 10" x 10' 4"
Vintage Olga Fisch Ecuadorian Rug. Size: 6' 10" x 10' 4"

Vintage Olga Fisch Ecuadorian Rug. Size: 6' 10" x 10' 4"

By Olga Fisch

Located in New York, NY

Stunning vintage Ecuadorian rug by Olga Fisch, origin: Ecuador, circa mid-20th century. Size: 6 ft

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Art Deco North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Textile Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Textile Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Textile Runner

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th century Ecuadorean textile runner, measuring 2' 0" x 6' 8", reflects the distinct visual language of Andean weaving traditions. Set against a warm, earthy brown ground,...

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Tribal North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Olga Fisch Folk Art Ecuadorian Rug 125cmx145cm Tapestry 4x5 Beige c.1955
Vintage Olga Fisch Folk Art Ecuadorian Rug 125cmx145cm Tapestry 4x5 Beige c.1955

Vintage Olga Fisch Folk Art Ecuadorian Rug 125cmx145cm Tapestry 4x5 Beige c.1955

By Olga Fisch

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Olga Fisch Folk Art Ecuadorian Rug 125cmx145cm Tapestry 4x5 Beige c.1955 About Us

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Vintage 1950s Ecuadorean Baroque Tapestries

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Wool

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Olga Fisch, Carpet from the Caverna’s Serie, circa 1950
Olga Fisch, Carpet from the Caverna’s Serie, circa 1950

Olga Fisch, Carpet from the Caverna’s Serie, circa 1950

By Olga Fisch

Located in Paris, ile de france

settle in Quito, Ecuador, in 1939, where she set up a workshop guiding local artisans to produce some of

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Vintage 1950s Ecuadorean Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Ecuadorian Art Deco Carpet - Pictorial Rug

Vintage Ecuadorian Art Deco Carpet - Pictorial Rug

By Ecuador

Located in New York, NY

Pictorial Rug, Ecuadorian, circa 1950 - Some rugs are as puzzling as they are spectacular. The

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Vintage 1950s Ecuadorean North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Handmade 'Caballito' Folklore Rug by Olga Fisch, Ecuador, circa 1950s
Vintage Handmade 'Caballito' Folklore Rug by Olga Fisch, Ecuador, circa 1950s

Vintage Handmade 'Caballito' Folklore Rug by Olga Fisch, Ecuador, circa 1950s

By Olga Fisch

Located in San Antonio, TX

This handmade folklore rug by Olga Fisch is in overall excellent condition. Caballito pattern

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Vintage 1950s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Olga Fisch Carpet "Caceria" Hungary Ecuador C.1950 12' x 9'
Olga Fisch Carpet "Caceria" Hungary Ecuador C.1950 12' x 9'

Olga Fisch Carpet "Caceria" Hungary Ecuador C.1950 12' x 9'

By Olga Fisch

Located in Chicago, IL

woven c.1950 in her Ecuador studio by local artisans. These colorful rugs were an integral part of the

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Vintage 1940s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Ecuadorian Rug
Ecuadorian Rug

Ecuadorian Rug

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W 74 in L 90 in

Ecuadorian Rug

Located in New York, NY

Ecuadorian rug, measures: 6'2" x 7'6".

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Vintage 1950s Ecuadorean North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Rug
Art Deco Rug

Art Deco Rug

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W 91 in L 72 in

Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

In the rug trade, term Art Deco or Deco (for short) applies to European and certain Chinese carpets

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20th Century Ecuadorean Art Deco North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Deco Vintage Rug 'Churos' Signed by Olga Fisch
Deco Vintage Rug 'Churos' Signed by Olga Fisch

Deco Vintage Rug 'Churos' Signed by Olga Fisch

Located in New York, NY

Deco vintage rug (Churos) signed by Olga Fisch Size: 11'0" × 13'0" (335 × 396 cm). An Ecuadorian

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Ecuadorian Pictorial Rug
Vintage Ecuadorian Pictorial Rug

Vintage Ecuadorian Pictorial Rug

Located in New York, NY

Rare mid-20th century one of a kind handmade Ecuadorian rug.  

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Vintage 1920s Ecuadorean Black Forest North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Ecuadorian Art Deco Oriental Rug, 1930s
Handmade Antique Ecuadorian Art Deco Oriental Rug, 1930s

Handmade Antique Ecuadorian Art Deco Oriental Rug, 1930s

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique Ecuadorian rug in original condition. The rug has wonderful geometric design on

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Early 20th Century Ecuadorean North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Folk Art Agra Rug from India

Vintage Folk Art Agra Rug from India

Located in New York, NY

modern style and colors of this minimalist rug from Ecuador. This modern Art Deco rug incorporates

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Vintage 1940s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Ecuadorian Carpet by Artist Edward Gerber
Vintage Ecuadorian Carpet by Artist Edward Gerber

Vintage Ecuadorian Carpet by Artist Edward Gerber

Located in New York, NY

This dynamic and exciting Mid-Century Modern rug, attributed to noted artist Edward Gerber, is a

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20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Ecuadorian Animal Carpet. Size: 3 ft 10 in x 5 ft 7 in (1.17 m x 1.7 m)
Vintage Ecuadorian Animal Carpet. Size: 3 ft 10 in x 5 ft 7 in (1.17 m x 1.7 m)

Vintage Ecuadorian Animal Carpet. Size: 3 ft 10 in x 5 ft 7 in (1.17 m x 1.7 m)

Located in New York, NY

Vintage animal carpet, Ecuador, Circa mid-20th century. Size: 3 ft 10 in x 5 ft 7 in (1.17 m x 1.7

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern North and South American ...

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Wool

Ecuadorian Carpets Designed by Olga Fisch 12'0" x 16'0"
Ecuadorian Carpets Designed by Olga Fisch 12'0" x 16'0"

Ecuadorian Carpets Designed by Olga Fisch 12'0" x 16'0"

By Olga Fisch

Located in New York, NY

Ecuador, head of the political instability wracking Europe. Already an artist and collector of Folk Art

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Vintage 1950s Ecuadorean Art Nouveau North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Mid Century Ecuadorian Carpet By Olga Fisch ( 5'2" x 6'9" - 157 x 205 )
Mid Century Ecuadorian Carpet By Olga Fisch ( 5'2" x 6'9" - 157 x 205 )

Mid Century Ecuadorian Carpet By Olga Fisch ( 5'2" x 6'9" - 157 x 205 )

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Ecuadorian Carpet By Olga Fisch ( 5'2" x 6'9" - 157 x 205 )

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Vintage 1950s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ecuadorian Cowhide/Rug
Ecuadorian Cowhide/Rug

Ecuadorian Cowhide/Rug

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W 90.56 in L 98.43 in

Ecuadorian Cowhide/Rug

Located in Eindhoven, NL

this hide very soft and ideal to be used as a rug. The hide has a luxurious appearence and great color

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21st Century and Contemporary Ecuadorean More Carpets

Materials

Cowhide

Vintage Ecuadorian Rug
Vintage Ecuadorian Rug

Vintage Ecuadorian Rug

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W 79 in L 117 in

Vintage Ecuadorian Rug

By Olga Fisch

Located in New York, NY

in Ecuador instructing them to use Turkish and Persian rug weaving techniques. This rug "Shuara" is

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern North and South American ...

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Wool

Art Deco Ecuadorian Rug by Olga Fisch
Art Deco Ecuadorian Rug by Olga Fisch

Art Deco Ecuadorian Rug by Olga Fisch

By Olga Fisch

Located in New York, NY

deeply associated with Ecuador and the capital city of Quito where she lived and worked for most of her

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modernist Ecuadorian Rug by Olga Fisch from the "Caverna" Series
Modernist Ecuadorian Rug by Olga Fisch from the "Caverna" Series

Modernist Ecuadorian Rug by Olga Fisch from the "Caverna" Series

By Olga Fisch

Located in Buffalo, NY

Olga Fisch Rugs and Carpets - Olga Fisch nee Anhalzer (1901-1990) was an extraordinary artist, art

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern North and South American ...

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Ecuadorian "Caverna" Carpet by Olga Fisch - Room Size  12'x9'
Ecuadorian "Caverna" Carpet by Olga Fisch - Room Size  12'x9'

Ecuadorian "Caverna" Carpet by Olga Fisch - Room Size 12'x9'

By Olga Fisch

Located in Rochester, NY

Modernist Ecuadorian "Carverna" series hand knotted woven wool rug by Olga Fisch (Hungarian born

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern North and South American ...

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Wool

White Ecuadorian Cow Hide Rug

White Ecuadorian Cow Hide Rug

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H 80 in W 76 in D 0.07 in

White Ecuadorian Cow Hide Rug

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Gray/white large cow hide rug. Short hair.

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21st Century and Contemporary Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

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Cowhide

Brown Ecuadorian Cow Hide Rug
Brown Ecuadorian Cow Hide Rug

Brown Ecuadorian Cow Hide Rug

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Brown/white large cowhide rug. Short hair.

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21st Century and Contemporary Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Cowhide

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Ecuador Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Ecuador rug for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and animal skin, every Ecuador rug was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Ecuador rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Ecuador rug, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Ecuador rug over the years, but those crafted by Olga Fisch and Edward Gerber are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ecuador Rug?

A Ecuador rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,033, while the lowest priced sells for $448 and the highest can go for as much as $63,000.

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.