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Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 5'6" x 7'8"
Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 5'6" x 7'8"

Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 5'6" x 7'8"

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug measuring 5'6" x 7'8" exemplifies refined craftsmanship and

Category

Vintage 1960s Egyptian Tabriz Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Egyptian Silk Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Egyptian Silk Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Egyptian Silk Rug

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Egyptian Silk Rug Size: 4'5" × 6'8" (134 × 203 cm) A vintage Egyptian handmade silk rug

Category

Late 20th Century Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Silk

Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 8'9" x 12'3"
Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 8'9" x 12'3"

Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 8'9" x 12'3"

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug measuring 8'9" x 12'3" is a distinguished example of refined

Category

Vintage 1960s Egyptian Tabriz Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 5'7" x 8'10"
Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 5'7" x 8'10"

Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 5'7" x 8'10"

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug measuring 5'7" x 8'10" embodies understated elegance and refined

Category

Vintage 1960s Egyptian Tabriz Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 5'9" x 8'9"
Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 5'9" x 8'9"

Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 5'9" x 8'9"

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug measuring 5'9" x 8'9" exemplifies refined craftsmanship and

Category

Vintage 1960s Egyptian Tabriz Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 9' x 11'9"
Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 9' x 11'9"

Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug - 9' x 11'9"

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug measuring 9' x 11'9" embodies the grandeur of traditional

Category

Vintage 1960s Egyptian Tabriz Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Egyptian Oushak Rug - 8' x 10'2"
Vintage Egyptian Oushak Rug - 8' x 10'2"

Vintage Egyptian Oushak Rug - 8' x 10'2"

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Egyptian Oushak Rug measuring 8' x 10'2" embodies the grandeur of traditional

Category

Vintage 1960s Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Egyptian Kilim with Gold and Chevrons - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Egyptian Kilim with Gold and Chevrons - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Egyptian Kilim with Gold and Chevrons - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 10x13 vintage Kilim represents a rare new curation of mid-20th-century Egyptian flatweaves in

Category

Vintage 1950s Egyptian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Egyptian Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary Egyptian Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary Egyptian Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Egyptian Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'7" × 8'2" (78 × 248 cm) This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Silk

Modern Egyptian Handmade Floral Yellow and Beige Wool Rug
Modern Egyptian Handmade Floral Yellow and Beige Wool Rug

Modern Egyptian Handmade Floral Yellow and Beige Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Modern Egyptian hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This piece has yellow, green

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Egyptian Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Egyptian Traditional Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Egyptian Traditional Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Egyptian Traditional Rug

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Egyptian Traditional rug Size: 12'3" × 17'7" (373 × 535 cm) A late 20th Century vintage

Category

Late 20th Century Egyptian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Egyptian Kilim with Pink and Green Florals - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Egyptian Kilim with Pink and Green Florals - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Egyptian Kilim with Pink and Green Florals - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 4x6 vintage Kilim represents a rare new curation of mid-20th-century Egyptian flatweaves in

Category

Vintage 1950s Egyptian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Egyptian Kilim with Pink and Green Florals - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Egyptian Kilim with Pink and Green Florals - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Egyptian Kilim with Pink and Green Florals - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 4x6 vintage Kilim represents a rare new curation of mid-20th-century Egyptian flatweaves in

Category

Vintage 1950s Egyptian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Natural Dye Egyptian Antique Agra Revival Rug
Mehraban Natural Dye Egyptian Antique Agra Revival Rug

Mehraban Natural Dye Egyptian Antique Agra Revival Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Texture Pile Weave Origin Egypt Age New

Category

2010s Egyptian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nice Vintage Egyptian Tapestry
Nice Vintage Egyptian Tapestry

Nice Vintage Egyptian Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful naive Egyptian tapestry with a childish design of the town and animals, entirely

Category

Mid-20th Century Tunisian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Egyptian Oushak Wool Rug Handmade In Tan With Floral Motifs
Modern Egyptian Oushak Wool Rug Handmade In Tan With Floral Motifs

Modern Egyptian Oushak Wool Rug Handmade In Tan With Floral Motifs

Located in Norwalk, CT

A contemporary interpretation of the classic Anatolian aesthetic, this handknotted Egyptian Oushak

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Oushak Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor
Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor
Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor
Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor
Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor
Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor
Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor
Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Egyptian Kilim Flatweave in Multicolor

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Egyptian Sultanabad 13x21 Blue, Ivory, & Orange Handmade Area Rug
Vintage Egyptian Sultanabad 13x21 Blue, Ivory, & Orange Handmade Area Rug

Vintage Egyptian Sultanabad 13x21 Blue, Ivory, & Orange Handmade Area Rug

By Ashly Fine Rugs 1

Located in Houston, TX

Condition: Vintage Origin: Egypt Design: Sultanabad Circa: 1970s Actual size: 13' x 21'2

Category

Vintage 1970s Egyptian Sultanabad Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Cut-Out Rug with Modernized Ancient Egyptian Design
Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Cut-Out Rug with Modernized Ancient Egyptian Design

Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Cut-Out Rug with Modernized Ancient Egyptian Design

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

For the more adventurous soul, in our Blue Blossom carpet Shewekar ventures into more heritage and

Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

21st Century Hand-Knotted Egyptian Ziegler Rug in Charcoal Grey Floral Pattern
21st Century Hand-Knotted Egyptian Ziegler Rug in Charcoal Grey Floral Pattern

21st Century Hand-Knotted Egyptian Ziegler Rug in Charcoal Grey Floral Pattern

By Kahhal Looms

Located in Cairo, EG

. It is handwoven by Egyptian artisans using hand-dyed 100% Egyptian wool. The area rug is a perfect

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Nouveau Moroccan and North Af...

Materials

Wool

21st Century Hand-Knotted Egyptian Ziegler Rug in Beige Blue Floral Pattern
21st Century Hand-Knotted Egyptian Ziegler Rug in Beige Blue Floral Pattern

21st Century Hand-Knotted Egyptian Ziegler Rug in Beige Blue Floral Pattern

By Kahhal Looms

Located in Cairo, EG

. It is handwoven by Egyptian artisans using hand-dyed 100% Egyptian wool. The area rug is a perfect

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Nouveau Moroccan and North Af...

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Oriental Rugs, Orange Rug Mamluk Style Carpet
Hand-Knotted Oriental Rugs, Orange Rug Mamluk Style Carpet

Hand-Knotted Oriental Rugs, Orange Rug Mamluk Style Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This Mamluk golden red rug is the revival of 15th and 16th century design. One can see the emphasis on a geometric rug lattice. The fantastic color combination give these luxury rugs...

Category

1990s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Modern Rug with Mamluk Geometric Design, Natural Dyed Carpet
Ararat Rugs Modern Rug with Mamluk Geometric Design, Natural Dyed Carpet

Ararat Rugs Modern Rug with Mamluk Geometric Design, Natural Dyed Carpet

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

development that continued well after the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in 1517. Many such carpets may have been

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Modern Rug with Mamluk Geometric Design, Natural Dyed Carpet
Ararat Rugs Modern Rug with Mamluk Geometric Design, Natural Dyed Carpet

Ararat Rugs Modern Rug with Mamluk Geometric Design, Natural Dyed Carpet

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

development that continued well after the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in 1517. Many such carpets may have been

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug Lattice Pattern Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug Lattice Pattern Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug Lattice Pattern Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

after the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in 1517. Many such carpets may have been produced well into the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug Lattice Pattern Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug Lattice Pattern Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug Lattice Pattern Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

after the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in 1517. Many such carpets may have been produced well into the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs the Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs the Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs the Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of carpet comes from the book How to Read – Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Modern Rug with Mamluk Jerrehian Border Design, Natural Dyed Carpet
Ararat Rugs Modern Rug with Mamluk Jerrehian Border Design, Natural Dyed Carpet

Ararat Rugs Modern Rug with Mamluk Jerrehian Border Design, Natural Dyed Carpet

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

, Egypt. The interpreted design is composed of Jerrehian rug's border motifs lattice, covering the field

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs the Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs the Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs the Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of carpet comes from the book how to Rread – Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs the Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs the Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs the Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of carpet comes from the book How to Read – Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs the Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs the Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs the Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of carpet comes from the book How to Read – Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Flower Lattice Design Natural Dyed Carpet
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Flower Lattice Design Natural Dyed Carpet

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Flower Lattice Design Natural Dyed Carpet

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

conquest of Egypt in 1517. Many such carpets may have been produced well into the seventeenth century, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Flower Lattice Design Natural Dyed Carpet
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Flower Lattice Design Natural Dyed Carpet

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Flower Lattice Design Natural Dyed Carpet

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

conquest of Egypt in 1517. Many such carpets may have been produced well into the seventeenth century, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Collection, Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Flower Lattice Natural Dye Mat Carpet
Ararat Collection, Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Flower Lattice Natural Dye Mat Carpet

Ararat Collection, Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Flower Lattice Natural Dye Mat Carpet

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

conquest of Egypt in 1517. Many such carpets may have been produced well into the seventeenth century, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Geometric Design Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Geometric Design Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Geometric Design Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

development that continued well after the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in 1517. Many such carpets may have been

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Geometric Design Doormat Size Revival Carpet
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Geometric Design Doormat Size Revival Carpet

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Geometric Design Doormat Size Revival Carpet

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

development that continued well after the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in 1517. Many such carpets may have been

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug Yastik Size Doormat Entrance Mat Carpet Natural
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug Yastik Size Doormat Entrance Mat Carpet Natural

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug Yastik Size Doormat Entrance Mat Carpet Natural

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

after the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in 1517. Many such carpets may have been produced well into the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Palmette Lattice Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Palmette Lattice Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Palmette Lattice Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

conquest of Egypt in 1517. Many such carpets may have been produced well into the seventeenth century, and

Category

2010s Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs The Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th C. Revival Rug, Square Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs The Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th C. Revival Rug, Square Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs The Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th C. Revival Rug, Square Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of carpet comes from the book How to Read - Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs The Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th C. Revival Rug, Square Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs The Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th C. Revival Rug, Square Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs The Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th C. Revival Rug, Square Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of carpet comes from the book How to Read - Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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Egypt Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Egypt carpet you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and silk, every Egypt carpet was constructed with great care. Find 89 options for an antique or vintage Egypt carpet now, or shop our selection of 57 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Egypt carpet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Egypt carpet made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Egypt carpet over the years, but those crafted by Boccara, Rug & Kilim and Ramses Wissa Wassef Workshop are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Egypt Carpet?

A Egypt carpet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,747, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $850,000.

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.