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1920s Blue Stripe Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet 16'8"x16'9" Flatweave Rug
1920s Blue Stripe Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet 16'8"x16'9" Flatweave Rug

1920s Blue Stripe Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet 16'8"x16'9" Flatweave Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1920 Indian Modern hand-woven cotton rug, 16'8" x 16'9" (200 x 201 in), in blue tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Overall Good Con...

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Vintage 1920s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Cotton

Contemporary Flatweave Stripes Runner "Pinstripe" by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary Flatweave Stripes Runner "Pinstripe" by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary Flatweave Stripes Runner "Pinstripe" by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This rug is part of Flatweave Rugs collection. This elegant modern flat-weave runner from India combines artisanal craftsmanship with a contemporary aesthetic, making it a perfect a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

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Wool

1950s Red Field Modern Stripe Vintage Turkish Kilim Flatweave Wool Small Rug
1950s Red Field Modern Stripe Vintage Turkish Kilim Flatweave Wool Small Rug

1950s Red Field Modern Stripe Vintage Turkish Kilim Flatweave Wool Small Rug

Located in New York, NY

"This is a vibrant and highly authentic vintage mid-century Turkish Kilim, . Measuring a beautifully proportioned 5'10" x 7'11", this wool textile features a bold multicolor palette ...

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1930s Multi Stripe Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Rug 6'6"x13'4" Flatweave Carpet
1930s Multi Stripe Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Rug 6'6"x13'4" Flatweave Carpet

1930s Multi Stripe Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Rug 6'6"x13'4" Flatweave Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 Indian Modern hand-woven cotton rug, 6'6" x 13'4" (78 x 160 in). Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Antique Dhurrie Carpet...

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Vintage 1930s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Cotton

1940s Blue Stripe Antique Dhurrie Indian Rug 7'8" x 15'6" Flatweave Wool Carpet
1940s Blue Stripe Antique Dhurrie Indian Rug 7'8" x 15'6" Flatweave Wool Carpet

1940s Blue Stripe Antique Dhurrie Indian Rug 7'8" x 15'6" Flatweave Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1940 Indian hand-woven cotton rug, 7'8" x 15'9" (92 x 189 in), in blue tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. En s...

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Vintage 1940s Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Flatweave Modern Geometric Stripe Slate Gray Rug "Cresta" by Doris Leslie Blau
Flatweave Modern Geometric Stripe Slate Gray Rug "Cresta" by Doris Leslie Blau

Flatweave Modern Geometric Stripe Slate Gray Rug "Cresta" by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This modern Swedish flat-weave rug presents a beautifully balanced geometric composition defined by vertical bands and finely detailed borders. A soothing palette of layered blues, s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian a...

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Wool

Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Thalassa Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave
Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Thalassa Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave

Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Thalassa Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave

By Eskayel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rug pattern: Bold Stripe - Thalassa Material: Merino Wool Pile/ New Zealand Wool Flat-weave Quality: Wool Flat-weave & Moroccan Pile, 10mm pile, handwoven Size: 8’-0" x 10'-0" M...

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2010s Nepalese Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Gulf Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave
Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Gulf Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave

Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Gulf Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave

By Eskayel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rug pattern: Bold Stripe - Gulf Material: Merino Wool Pile/ New Zealand Wool Flat-weave Quality: Wool Flat-weave & Moroccan Pile, 10mm pile, handwoven Size: 9’-0" x 12'-0" Made ...

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2010s Nepalese Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Isthmus Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave
Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Isthmus Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave

Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Isthmus Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave

By Eskayel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rug pattern: Bold Stripe - Isthmus Material: Merino Wool Pile/ New Zealand Wool Flat-weave Quality: Wool Flat-weave & Moroccan Pile, 10mm pile, handwoven Size: 5’-0" x 8'-0" Mad...

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2010s Nepalese Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Sandstone Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave
Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Sandstone Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave

Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Sandstone Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave

By Eskayel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rug pattern: Bold Stripe - Sandstone Material: Merino Wool Pile/ New Zealand Wool Flat-weave Quality: Wool Flat-weave & Moroccan Pile, 20mm pile, handwoven Size: 8’-0" x 10'-0" ...

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2010s Nepalese Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Sienna Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave
Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Sienna Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave

Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Sienna Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave

By Eskayel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rug pattern: Bold Stripe - Sienna Material: Merino Wool Pile/ New Zealand Wool Flat-weave Quality: Wool Flat-weave & Moroccan Pile, 10mm pile, handwoven Size: 6’-0" x 9'-0" Made...

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2010s Nepalese Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Brown Stripe Ivory Neutral Wool Flatweave
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Brown Stripe Ivory Neutral Wool Flatweave

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Brown Stripe Ivory Neutral Wool Flatweave

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 3'2 x 9'9 Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Brown Stripe Ivory Neutral Wool Flatweave. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/EN-15173, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 195...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Lefko White Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave
Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Lefko White Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave

Eskayel, Bold Stripe, Lefko White Rug, Merino Wool/NZ Wool Moroccan Flatweave

By Eskayel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rug pattern: Bold Stripe - Lefko White Material: Merino Wool Pile/ New Zealand Wool Flat-weave Quality: Wool Flat-weave & Moroccan Pile, 10mm pile, handwoven Size: 6’-0" x 9'-0" Mad...

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2010s Nepalese Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Cadence" Modern Flatweave Stripes Gray Handmade Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
"Cadence" Modern Flatweave Stripes Gray Handmade Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau

"Cadence" Modern Flatweave Stripes Gray Handmade Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This rug is part of Flatweave Rugs collection. This contemporary flat-weave wool carpet presents a subtle, organic elegance through its understated design and nuanced texture. The s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Gray and Ivory Stripe Kilim Flatweave Design "Bandara" by Doris Leslie Blau
Gray and Ivory Stripe Kilim Flatweave Design "Bandara" by Doris Leslie Blau

Gray and Ivory Stripe Kilim Flatweave Design "Bandara" by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This rug is part of Kilim Rugs collection. This taupe gray kilim flatweave small rug presents a horizontal banded composition with alternating geometric registers and lighter separa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dhurrie Stripes Tan With Brown Flatweave Carpet "Scala" by Doris Leslie Blau
Dhurrie Stripes Tan With Brown Flatweave Carpet "Scala" by Doris Leslie Blau

Dhurrie Stripes Tan With Brown Flatweave Carpet "Scala" by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This rug is part of Dhurrie Rugs collection. Although made in the 21st century, this modern carpet comprises all the finest features of the venerable weaving tradition, reaching bac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Flatweave Stripes Light Beige Carpet "De Lys" by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary Flatweave Stripes Light Beige Carpet "De Lys" by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary Flatweave Stripes Light Beige Carpet "De Lys" by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This contemporary flat-weave wool rug showcases a subtle striped composition rendered in a soothing palette of soft sage green, pale gray, and natural beige tones. Woven by hand in I...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

1930s Ivory Stripe Antique Moroccan Kilim Flatweave Pile Carpet 5' 4" x 9' 6 Rug
1930s Ivory Stripe Antique Moroccan Kilim Flatweave Pile Carpet 5' 4" x 9' 6 Rug

1930s Ivory Stripe Antique Moroccan Kilim Flatweave Pile Carpet 5' 4" x 9' 6 Rug

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 Moroccan Kilim hand-woven wool rug, 5'4" x 9'6" (64 x 114 in), in ivory tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition....

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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Kilim Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Tribal Kilim, Flatweave Wool, Geometric Stripe Pattern, 8 x 14
Vintage Moroccan Tribal Kilim, Flatweave Wool, Geometric Stripe Pattern, 8 x 14

Vintage Moroccan Tribal Kilim, Flatweave Wool, Geometric Stripe Pattern, 8 x 14

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 7’ 10” x 14’ Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Morocco Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Good The Persian Knot Galle...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Colorful Stripes

Located in Dallas, TX

Displaying a variety of colorful stripes, this flatweave kilim rug will take on a curated lived-in look that feels timeless while imparting a sense of warmth and welcomed informality.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Handwoven Persian Kilim Rug, Wool Flatweave, Scandinavian Style
Handwoven Persian Kilim Rug, Wool Flatweave, Scandinavian Style

Handwoven Persian Kilim Rug, Wool Flatweave, Scandinavian Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Dimensions: 5′ × 6′10″ and 0.3″ thick Styles: Contemporary, Scandinavian Pattern: Stripe Rug Construction: Flatweave Period: 2010s Country of Origin: United States Item Type: N...

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2010s American Scandinavian Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Handwoven Scandinavian Style Persian Kilim Area Rug, Flatweave Rug, 6'5" x 7'4"
Handwoven Scandinavian Style Persian Kilim Area Rug, Flatweave Rug, 6'5" x 7'4"

Handwoven Scandinavian Style Persian Kilim Area Rug, Flatweave Rug, 6'5" x 7'4"

Located in Dallas, TX

Dimensions: 6′5″ × 7′4″ and 0.3″ thick Styles: Contemporary, Scandinavian Pattern: Stripe Rug Construction: Flatweave Period: 1990s Materials: Cotton, Wool Condition: Mint Cond...

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1990s Scandinavian Modern Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Handwoven Scandinavian Style Wool Kilim Rug, Geometric Flatweave Rug 5'3 x 6'9"
Handwoven Scandinavian Style Wool Kilim Rug, Geometric Flatweave Rug 5'3 x 6'9"

Handwoven Scandinavian Style Wool Kilim Rug, Geometric Flatweave Rug 5'3 x 6'9"

Located in Dallas, TX

Dimensions: 5′3″ × 6′9″ and 0.3″ thick Styles: Scandinavian Pattern: Stripe Rug Construction: Flatweave Period: 2010s Country of Origin: United States Item Type: New Materials...

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2010s American Scandinavian Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Stripes in Modern Style, Striped Kilim Rug
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Stripes in Modern Style, Striped Kilim Rug

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Stripes in Modern Style, Striped Kilim Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Bohemian, Southwestern, Desert, Santa Fe, Tribal, Modern Mexican, Spanish, Artisan, Rustic, Cabin, Lodge, Urban, Country, Cottage, Mo...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Vintage Kilim Rug with Ivory Field and Warm Brown Stripes
Turkish Vintage Kilim Rug with Ivory Field and Warm Brown Stripes

Turkish Vintage Kilim Rug with Ivory Field and Warm Brown Stripes

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO Keywords: Vintage Turkish kilim rug, ivory and brown striped kilim, dark brown stripe flatweave rug, Anatolian wool kilim, neutral vintage Turkish rug, handwoven striped kilim, m...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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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

76864 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Tribal Style and Traditional Banded Design Flatweave Kilim Rug with Stripes 04’07 x 06’05.

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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1930s White Stripe Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet 11'10"x18'10" Woven Rug
1930s White Stripe Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet 11'10"x18'10" Woven Rug

1930s White Stripe Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet 11'10"x18'10" Woven Rug

Located in New York, NY

This large size antique cotton white and blue stripes flatweave Indian dhurrie rug is a timeless example of these decorative rugs from India, offering both functional versatility and...

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Vintage 1930s Indian Minimalist Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handwoven Flatweave Scandinavian Style Persian Kilim Wool Area Rug, 4'11" x 6'4"
Handwoven Flatweave Scandinavian Style Persian Kilim Wool Area Rug, 4'11" x 6'4"

Handwoven Flatweave Scandinavian Style Persian Kilim Wool Area Rug, 4'11" x 6'4"

Located in Dallas, TX

Dimensions: 4′11″ × 6′4″ and 0.3″ thick Styles: Contemporary, Modern, Scandinavian Pattern: Stripe Rug Construction: Flatweave Period: 2010s Country of Origin: United States It...

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2010s American Aesthetic Movement North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Handwoven Scandinavian Style Persian Wool Area Rug, Geometric Rug, 6'1" x 6'8"
Handwoven Scandinavian Style Persian Wool Area Rug, Geometric Rug, 6'1" x 6'8"

Handwoven Scandinavian Style Persian Wool Area Rug, Geometric Rug, 6'1" x 6'8"

Located in Dallas, TX

Dimensions: 6′1″ × 6′8″ and 0.3″ thick Styles: ContemporaryScandinavian Pattern: Stripe Rug Construction: Flatweave Period: 2010s Country of Origin: United States Item Type: Ne...

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2010s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Handwoven Scandinavian Style Wool Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Area rug, 5'2" x 6'7"
Handwoven Scandinavian Style Wool Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Area rug, 5'2" x 6'7"

Handwoven Scandinavian Style Wool Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Area rug, 5'2" x 6'7"

Located in Dallas, TX

Dimensions: 5′2″ × 6′7″ and 0.3″ thick Styles: Contemporary, Scandinavian Pattern: Stripe Rug Construction: Flatweave Period: 2010s Country of Origin: United States Item Type: ...

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2010s American Scandinavian Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1980s Vintage Handwoven Scandinavian Style Kilim Wool Area Rug, 8′6" x 12'3"
1980s Vintage Handwoven Scandinavian Style Kilim Wool Area Rug, 8′6" x 12'3"

1980s Vintage Handwoven Scandinavian Style Kilim Wool Area Rug, 8′6" x 12'3"

Located in Dallas, TX

Dimensions: 8′6″ × 12′3″ and 0.3″ thick Styles: Minimalist, Scandinavian, Tribal Pattern: Stripe Rug Construction: Flatweave Period: 1980s Materials: Cotton, Wool Condition: Go...

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Vintage 1980s Minimalist Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Handwoven Kilim Area Rug, Cotton and Wool, Scandinavian Design, 2010s
Handwoven Kilim Area Rug, Cotton and Wool, Scandinavian Design, 2010s

Handwoven Kilim Area Rug, Cotton and Wool, Scandinavian Design, 2010s

Located in Dallas, TX

Dimensions: 6′2″ × 7′7″ and 0.3″ thick Styles: Contemporary, Modern, Scandinavian Pattern: Stripe Rug Construction: Flatweave Period: 2010s Country of Origin: United States Ite...

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2010s American Scandinavian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handwoven Wool Kilim Area Rug, Brown, Scandinavian Style, 5'1\" x 6'8\"
Handwoven Wool Kilim Area Rug, Brown, Scandinavian Style, 5'1\" x 6'8\"

Handwoven Wool Kilim Area Rug, Brown, Scandinavian Style, 5'1\" x 6'8\"

Located in Dallas, TX

Dimensions: 5′1″ × 6′8″ and 0.3″ thick Styles: Contemporary, Scandinavian Pattern: Stripe Rug Construction: Flatweave Period: 2010s Country of Origin: United States Item Type: ...

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2010s American Scandinavian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Moroccan Kilim rug in Brown with Geometric Patterns
Vintage Moroccan Kilim rug in Brown with Geometric Patterns

Vintage Moroccan Kilim rug in Brown with Geometric Patterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

This unique approach to textural appeal further creates a high-and-low sensibility that plays beautifully with the depth and graphic, vibrant nature of this nomadic culture’s flatwea...

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

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Flatweave Stripe Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal flatweave stripe rug for your home. Each flatweave stripe rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and goat hair. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage flatweave stripe rug now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the flatweave stripe rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A flatweave stripe rug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Flatweave Stripe Rug?

A flatweave stripe rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,700, while the lowest priced sells for $799 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.

Finding the Right Rugs-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. 

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