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Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Teal Blue, Green Checked Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Teal Blue, Green Checked Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Teal Blue, Green Checked Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Cream And Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Cream And Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Cream And Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Sky Blue & White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Sky Blue & White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Sky Blue & White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Sky Blue & White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Sky Blue & White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Sky Blue & White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Tan, Red & Green Fish Pattern Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Tan, Red & Green Fish Pattern Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Tan, Red & Green Fish Pattern Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Tan, Red, Green Fish Pattern Indian Rug-6'x9' These special flat

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Forest Green Indian Shooting Star Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Forest Green Indian Shooting Star Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Forest Green Indian Shooting Star Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue & Cream Indian Star Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue & Cream Indian Star Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue & Cream Indian Star Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue & Green Indian Star Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue & Green Indian Star Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue & Green Indian Star Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue & Green Indian Star Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue & Green Indian Star Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue & Green Indian Star Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Pink & Red Checked Indian Dhurrie Kilim Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Pink & Red Checked Indian Dhurrie Kilim Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Pink & Red Checked Indian Dhurrie Kilim Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Green Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Green Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Green Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green Shooting Star Rug-4'x6' These special flat-weave dhurries are

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, , 8x10 Grey, White Indian Shooting Star Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, , 8x10 Grey, White Indian Shooting Star Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, , 8x10 Grey, White Indian Shooting Star Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Area Rug, Grey & White Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie-8'x10' These special flat

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Blue And White Striped Indian Rug-6'x9' These special flat-weave

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Pink And Blue Scalloped Striped Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Pink And Blue Scalloped Striped Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Pink And Blue Scalloped Striped Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Brown And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Brown And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Brown And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Brown And White Striped Rug-6'x9' These special flat-weave dhurries

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Pink Indian Star Geometric Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Pink Indian Star Geometric Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Pink Indian Star Geometric Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Green Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Green Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Green Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green & White Shooting Star Rug-3'x5' These special flat-weave

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue Shooting Star Rug-6'x9' These special flat-weave dhurries are

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Rug-8'x10' These special flat-weave

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Antique French Aubusson Decorative Flat-Weave Rug, in Room Size & Floral Designs
Antique French Aubusson Decorative Flat-Weave Rug, in Room Size & Floral Designs

Antique French Aubusson Decorative Flat-Weave Rug, in Room Size & Floral Designs

Located in New York, NY

wool. Flat-weave, with no upward pile. Very good condition, with no significant wear or restoration. A

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Tribal Style, Flat-Weave Rug with Stripes
Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Tribal Style, Flat-Weave Rug with Stripes

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Tribal Style, Flat-Weave Rug with Stripes

Located in Dallas, TX

spaces, flat-weave Kilim rugs enhance nearly any living space with a striking palette of nature. The

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Modern Flat-Weave Rug Signed IS by Ingegerd Silow, 1950's
Scandinavian Modern Flat-Weave Rug Signed IS by Ingegerd Silow, 1950's

Scandinavian Modern Flat-Weave Rug Signed IS by Ingegerd Silow, 1950's

By Ingegerd Silow

Located in Uccle, BE

Geometric pattern in predominantly green tones. Signed IS. Ingegerd Silow (1916 – 2005), Swedish designer and master weaver was deeply involved with social handcraft societies and c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.2x9.2 Ft Banded Tribal Kilim Flat-Weave Rug Floor Covering with Wool Cotton
5.2x9.2 Ft Banded Tribal Kilim Flat-Weave Rug Floor Covering with Wool Cotton

5.2x9.2 Ft Banded Tribal Kilim Flat-Weave Rug Floor Covering with Wool Cotton

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A one of a kind vintage flat-weave (Kilim) from Turkey. Handwoven in wool, this eye-catching floor

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Kilim Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green & Blue 10.5'x12.5 Tile Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green & Blue 10.5'x12.5 Tile Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Green & Blue 10.5'x12.5 Tile Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

" (320 x 380cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Woolen Flat Weave Rug, 7x7.5 Blue, Beige And Green Swedish Tile Dhurrie
Handmade Woolen Flat Weave Rug, 7x7.5 Blue, Beige And Green Swedish Tile Dhurrie

Handmade Woolen Flat Weave Rug, 7x7.5 Blue, Beige And Green Swedish Tile Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

Dhurrie - 7'x7.5' (210x220cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 70% Wool / 30

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Green Swedish Tile Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Green Swedish Tile Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Green Swedish Tile Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

Indian Dhurrie - 8'x10' (240x300cm). These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Charming Beige-Cream Color Contemporary Shaker Style Flat-Weave Rug 9 x 12
Charming Beige-Cream Color Contemporary Shaker Style Flat-Weave Rug 9 x 12

Charming Beige-Cream Color Contemporary Shaker Style Flat-Weave Rug 9 x 12

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Shaker Style Flat-Weave Carpet ( 9' 3" x 12' 4" - 282 x 376 cm ) Shaker American

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Shaker More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And Pink Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And Pink Scalloped Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And Pink Scalloped Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

four Sides) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Woolen Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue, Beige And Green Swedish Tile Dhurrie
Handmade Woolen Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue, Beige And Green Swedish Tile Dhurrie

Handmade Woolen Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue, Beige And Green Swedish Tile Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

Dhurrie - 8'x10' (240x300cm). These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 70% Wool / 30

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Beige And Brown Swedish Tile Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Beige And Brown Swedish Tile Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Beige And Brown Swedish Tile Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

' (270x360cm). These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Beige And Brown Swedish Tile Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Beige And Brown Swedish Tile Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Beige And Brown Swedish Tile Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

' (180x270cm). These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Cream And Red Indian Star Geometric Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Cream And Red Indian Star Geometric Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Cream And Red Indian Star Geometric Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Woolen Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Green Swedish Tile Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Woolen Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Green Swedish Tile Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Woolen Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Green Swedish Tile Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

Indian Dhurrie - 8'x10' (240x300cm). These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 70

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x8 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x8 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x8 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And Cream Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And Cream Scalloped Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And Cream Scalloped Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

' (180x270cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

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Flat Weave Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of flat weave rugs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all flat weave rugs available were constructed with great care. Find 1942 antique and vintage flat weave rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 817 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Flat weave rugs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Flat weave rugs bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many flat weave rugs are appealing in their simplicity, but Mehraban Rugs, Berber Tribes of Morocco and Ingegerd Silow produced popular flat weave rugs that are worth a look.

How Much are Flat Weave Rugs?

Prices for flat weave rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, flat weave rugs begin at $55 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,137.

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.