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Rug & Kilim’s Modern Geometric-Floral Green Silk Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in one of our most respected workshops in India, Rug & Kilim’s geometric wool and silk rug joins the latest additions to the Modern Classics Collection, celebrating uniq...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
W 116 in. L 164 in.
Rug & Kilim’s Geometric Green and Red Wool and Silk Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in one of our most respected workshops in India, Rug & Kilim’s geometric wool and silk rug joins the latest additions to the Modern classics collection, enjoying a durab...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
W 63 in. L 111 in.
Contemporary Geometric Green and Blue Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from India, this contemporary geometric wool rug is hand knotted in high quality wool with a unique dual perspective to its colourways. The dominant hues of green and blu...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 120 in. L 165 in.
Rug & Kilim’s Beige and Green Wool Rug from the Homage Collection
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in high-quality wool originating from India, this geometric-floral rug is the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, enjoying a finer take on distressed sha...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 97 in. L 120 in.
Hand Knotted Classic Geometric Rug Purple Green Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand knotted Classic rug joins the latest additions to the Homage collection by Rug & Kilim, an ambitious custom-capable encyclopedia of periods recapturing and reinventing an u...
Category
2010s Indian Rustic Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 95 in. L 143 in.
Hand Knotted Classic Geometric Rug Purple Green Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand knotted Classic rug joins the latest additions to the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim, an ambitious custom-capable encyclopedia of periods recapturing and reinventing an u...
Category
2010s Indian Rustic Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 95 in. L 143 in.
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Inspired Beige-Brown and Green Wool Kilim Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim’s handwoven Swedish style rug hails from the latest wool flat-weave additions to our Scandinavian collection, offering our unique, refined large-scale approach to the geo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Hand Knotted Transitional Rug in Beige Brown Green Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 12 x 17 rug from the Modern Classics collection by Rug & Kilim, paying homage to some of the most celebrated styles in handmade flooring like this unique large-size nod to harsang ...
Category
2010s Indian Other Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Rug with Orange and Green Floral Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A new addition to the handmade rugs by Rug & Kilim, this 4'2" x 6' contemporary rug is hand knotted in a unique, proprietary blend of quality wool and silk, the natural luster of the...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hand Knotted Traditional Rug Jade Green Peach Pink Medallion by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand knotted Classic rug joins the latest additions to the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim, an ambitious custom-capable encyclopedia of periods recapturing and reinventing an u...
Category
2010s Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Rug with Orange and Green Floral Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A new addition to the handmade rugs by Rug & Kilim, this 4'1” x 6'1” contemporary rug is hand knotted in a unique, proprietary blend of quality wool and silk, the natural luster of t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Classic Tulu Style Rug Red Green Medallion Tribal Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from a reputed modern loom in Turkey, this Tulu pattern by Rug & Kilim offers an exceptional homage to traditional rugs of this renowned Turkish line...
Category
2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Heriz Style Rug Green Red Gold Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from one of our most reputed looms in India, this contemporary Heriz style rug by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from a venerated Classic Persian rug ...
Category
2010s Indian Heriz Serapi Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Burano Persian Style Geometric Green and Red Wool Custom Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in an exceptionally soft Ghazni wool with a unique blend of yarns, this 8 x 10 custom rug hails from the latest additions to Rug & Kilim’s Burano Collection, reputed for...
Category
2010s Indian Rustic Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Rug with Orange and Green Floral Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A new addition to the handmade rugs by Rug & Kilim, this 4' x 6' contemporary rug is hand knotted in a unique, proprietary blend of quality wool and silk, the natural luster of the l...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hand Knotted Floral Rug Red Green Pomegranate Pattern Rug by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating circa 1980, Rug & Kilim’s contemporary Pomegranate rug design enjoys a graceful portrait of nature with a unique pallet of red, green, and blue set against an uncommon bl...
Category
Vintage 1980s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 105 in. L 139 in.
European Style Rug Green Beige Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
“Dorjee” is the custom-capable 4x6 rug of the New & Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim, hand knotted in a unique wool and silk blend portraying inspiration from a unique marriage of ea...
Category
Vintage 1980s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
W 51 in. L 75 in.
Modern Abstract Rug with Yellow and Green All-Over Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A new addition to the handmade rugs in the abstract rug line by Rug & Kilim, this 8' x 9'11” modern rug is hand knotted in a unique, proprietary blend of quality wool and silk, the n...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Sparta Rug Beige Red Green Transitional Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey, this contemporary rug draws inspiration from the Anatolian Sparta rug designs of the 1930s and onward, capturing the play of Turkish and...
Category
1990s Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 60 in. L 101 in.
Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Gold and Green Arabesque Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool and all-natural silk, this 8 x 10 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, affectionately named for the inspiration hailing...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
W 96 in. L 120 in.
Contemporary Beige Green Runner Geometric Floral Silk Rug by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand knotted silk, this contemporary runner is one of the latest celebrated additions to Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern collection, one design of a distinctive triplet of patte...
Category
Early 2000s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
W 42 in. L 116 in.
Contemporary Beige Green Runner Geometric Floral Silk Rug by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand knotted silk, this contemporary runner is one of the latest celebrated additions to Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern collection, one design of a distinctive triplet of patte...
Category
1990s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
W 41 in. L 126 in.
Rug and Kilim's 21st Century Oushak Inspired Design Rug Green and Orange Floral
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey, this new floral rug features an homage to antique Oushak designs, hand-knotted in high-quality wool. Framed by mirrored but alternating inner and outermost b...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Kazak Transitional Red and Green Wool Rug with Horn Motifs by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey, this new Kazak transitional wool rug sports abundant Turkish ram Horn symbols throughout the field design. As traditional symbols of strength and resilience,...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Tulu Rug Green and Red Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from our most reputed custom loom in Nepal, this contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim enjoys a unique Tulu-inspired design, influenced by symbolism believ...
Category
2010s Nepalese Tulu Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 48 in. L 72 in.
Classic Modern Rug in Silver Gray and Green All-Over Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A new addition to the handmade rugs in the Modern Classics rug line by Rug & Kilim, this 6'4" x 9'10" modern rug is hand knotted in a unique, proprietary blend of quality wool and si...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Hand Knotted Silk Floral Rug Green Blue and Gray Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in pure 100% silk, this floral rug represents the latest additions to the New & Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim as well as the team’s refined approach to a textural hig...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Contemporary Rug in Green and Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand knotted wool, this contemporary rug hails from the select late 20th century works of Teddy Sumner joining Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern rug collection, with this particul...
Category
Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Classic European-Style Runner Green Red Custom Rug Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from one of our most reputed long-standing partner looms in Nepal, this addition to the European collection by Rug & Kilim recaptures the sensibiliti...
Category
Early 2000s Nepalese Spanish Colonial Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Samarkand Style Rug Red Green European Wool Silk Floral by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A new design by Rug & Kilim, this piece uses Samarkand patterns that relied on European sensibility. The 8 ’x 10’ Samarkand rug affords striking detail considering the scale of the p...
Category
1990s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
W 96 in. L 120 in.
Burano Beige and Burgundy Red Wool Rug with Green Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted with high-quality wool in India, this square rug originates from Rug & Kilim’s premier Burano collection, enjoying a uniquely mirrored pair of blue vertical borders lend...
Category
2010s Indian Rustic Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 63 in. L 87 in.
Traditional European Style Rug Green and Gold Pictorial Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4 x 6 rug joins the European collection by Rug & Kilim, drawing inspiration from a western interpretation of traditional dragon and phoenix imagery alternating within the golden...
Category
Vintage 1980s Nepalese Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Medici Nepalese Gold and Green Silk Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Nepal, this modern Medici gold and green silk rug was inspired by an 18th century velvet design, fusing contemporary construction with vintage emblems. The intricate...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
W 134 in. L 170 in.
Hand Knotted European Floral Rug Beige Green Custom Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool and luminous silk, this 8 x 10 addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim depicts a masterful play of color and pattern affectionately dubbed “Berlin...
Category
Vintage 1980s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Classic European-Style Runner Green Red Custom Rug Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from one of our most reputed long-standing partner looms in Nepal, this addition to the European Collection by Rug & Kilim recaptures the sensibiliti...
Category
1990s Chinese Spanish Colonial Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Knotted European Style Rug Beige Green Floral Trellis Pattern, Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in one of the most respected looms in Nepal, this 9 x 12 rug joins the European collection by Rug & Kilim, this design affectionately entitled “Alcaraz” named for the Sp...
Category
Vintage 1980s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Transitional European Style Rug in Gold and Green All-Over Floral
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in all natural silk and wool, this 12 x 18 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, affectionally dubbed “Bilbao” for the Spanish r...
Category
2010s European Other Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
European Style Transitional Rug in Gold Green All-Over Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in a lustrous silk complementing a play of gold and subtle green notes, this 11 x 14 transitional rug from the European collection by Rug & Kilim exemplifies a modern ad...
Category
Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Red and Beige Wool Rug with Green Floral Accents Ottoman Design
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from India in the 2010s, this transitional wool rug features an ottoman design, reflected in unique soaring floral symbols throughout the field. Hand knotted I high-quali...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 105 in. L 138 in.
Rug & Kilim’s Transitional European Style Rug in Gold and Green All-Over Floral
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in all-natural silk and wool, this 10 x 10 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, affectionately dubbed “Bilbao” for the Spanish ...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Art Deco Style Rug in Green and Beige Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 10 x 14 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, inspired by a distinctive Austrian Art Deco rug ...
Category
Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
W 120 in. L 168 in.
Hand Knotted Art Deco Style Rug Beige Green Custom Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool and silk originating from one of our most reputed partner looms in Nepal, this contemporary rug from the European collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration fro...
Category
Vintage 1980s Nepalese Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hand Knotted European Style Rug Beige-Brown Green Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
And knotted in one of the most respected looms in Nepal, this 4 x 6 rug joins the European Collection by Rug & Kilim—this design affectionately entitled “Cordoba” named for the titul...
Category
Vintage 1980s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hand-Knotted Austrian Art Deco Style Rug Brown Green Pattern by Rug & Kilimi
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool and silk originating from one of our most reputed partner looms in Nepal, this contemporary 4x6 rug from the European Collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration...
Category
Vintage 1980s Nepalese Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
European Style Rug Beige-Brown Green Wool Silk Custom Floral by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with a particular blend of heavy, durable wool and sheen silk unique to this custom rug collection, this contemporary European style rug “Cartagena” by Rug & Kilim rug is one of...
Category
2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hand Knotted Art Deco Style Rug Beige Green Custom Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool and silk originating from one of our most reputed partner looms in Nepal, this contemporary rug from the European Collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration fro...
Category
2010s Nepalese Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 108 in. L 140 in.
Hand Knotted Tudor Style Rug Beige Green Classic Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in a quality wool, this addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim draws influence from the 18th century Tudor rug style, an exemplary piece reimagined in hi...
Category
1990s Chinese Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Knotted European Style Rug Beige-Brown Green Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in one of the most respected looms in Nepal, this 4 x 6 rug joins the European collection by Rug & Kilim, this design affectionately entitled “Arabesque” named for the i...
Category
Vintage 1980s Nepalese Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Agra Traditional Blue and Green Wool and Silk Geometric-Floral Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from India, this Agra geometric-floral rug is hand knotted in high-quality wool and silk with distinguished colorways and a unique combination of patterns. Featuring an a...
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 94 in. L 118 in.
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Green and White Wool Kilim Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and natural silk with a unique blend of natural, undyed yarns, this modern 8x10 Kilim rug hails from the latest flat-weave additions to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian K...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Geometric Green and Gold Wool Pile Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from India, this hand knotted contemporary pile rug hails from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-inspired collection, featuring a distinct dimensional all-over field design with...
Category
2010s Indian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Agra Traditional Blue and Green Wool and Silk Geometric-Floral Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from India, this Agra geometric-floral rug is hand knotted in high quality wool and silk with distinguished colorways and a unique combination of patterns. Featuring an a...
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 94 in. L 118 in.
Contemporary Youngste Design Silver-Gray and Green Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim’s Youngste design originates from Nepal, hand knotted in high-quality wool with a paneled all-over field design. The particularly luminous, borderless lengths of deep gre...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 48 in. L 72 in.
Hand Knotted Antique Agra Rug in Green and Beige Brown Medallion Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from India circa 1890-1900, this 10 x 17 antique rug connotes a Agra rug style of both traditional beauty and rare design—a marriage of pictorial and...
Category
Antique 1890s Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 124 in. L 203 in.
Modern Art Deco Style Green and Beige Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Nepal, this modern Art Deco wool rug is unique in that its style is defined more in its intricate border than its primary field design. Hand knotted in high-quality ...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 110 in. L 146 in.
Modern Art Deco Style Green and Beige Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Nepal, this modern Art Deco wool rug is unique in that its style is defined more in its intricate border than its primary field design. Hand knotted in high quality ...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 110 in. L 146 in.
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Brown Green and Blue Wool Pile Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from India, this hand knotted pile rug hails from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-inspired collection, bound in high-quality New Zealand wool featuring a unique combination of...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 101 in. L 123 in.
Vintage Turkish Green Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Swedish flat-woven runner from the mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 20.4 in. L 25.2 in.
1950s Vintage Midcentury Kilim Rug Green Red Multi-Color All-Over Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this item is a vintage Kilim rug connoting a midcentury Anatolian rug design emerging in this period, known for producing m...
Category
Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 117 in. L 156 in.
Austrian Art Deco Style Rug Modern Green Wool and Silk Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Drawing inspiration from celebrated Austrian Deco rug patterns, this custom modern rug by Rug & Kilim enjoys the acclaimed team’s trademark blend of wool and silk, the latter’s natur...
Category
2010s Nepalese Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Green Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of green rugs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique green rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and plastic. Find 1087 antique and vintage green rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 558 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of green rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Green rugs made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Green rugs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Rug & Kilim, Art Hide and GAN Rugs are consistently popular.
How Much are Green Rugs?
Prices for green rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, green rugs begin at $149 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,612.
Finding the Right Rugs Carpets for You
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.
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. Good 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.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug, Moroccan berber rug (see our guide) or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but 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 master Märta Måås-Fjetterström and other artisans.
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 every time you’re looking down.
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