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1900s Ivory Foliate Antique American Hooked Rug Handwoven Wool 6'x8'10" Carpet
1900s Ivory Foliate Antique American Hooked Rug Handwoven Wool 6'x8'10" Carpet

1900s Ivory Foliate Antique American Hooked Rug Handwoven Wool 6'x8'10" Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique American Hooked rug, size: 6' 0'' x 8' 10''. American Hooked 1900s Antique Hallway Runner Ivory Wool Rug, Circa Date: 1900s.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th American Hooked Square Size Rug with Linen Backing
Zabihi Collection Early 20th American Hooked Square Size Rug with Linen Backing

Zabihi Collection Early 20th American Hooked Square Size Rug with Linen Backing

Located in New York, NY

Stunning American Hooked Rug from the early 20th century with a green bird in the center of an enchanting floral pattern. Backed in Linen Details rug no. j2594 size 7' 8" x 7' 11" (...

Category

Early 20th Century American Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Jute

1940s Beige European Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 2'10"x5'10" Wool Carpet
1940s Beige European Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 2'10"x5'10" Wool Carpet

1940s Beige European Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 2'10"x5'10" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Conditiion. Antique American hooked rug, measures: 2'10" x 5'10". Antique American American Hooked Rug Ivory 1940s, Circa Date: 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Beige Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 6'5''x6'5'' Handwoven Wool Carpet
1900s Beige Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 6'5''x6'5'' Handwoven Wool Carpet

1900s Beige Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 6'5''x6'5'' Handwoven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The detailed central panel showcases a profusion of stylized blossoms, characteristic of floral rugs popular during the early 20th century. The hand-hooked technique gives the square...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1850s Camel and Olive Antique American Hooked Rug 7'10" x 8'11" Floral
1850s Camel and Olive Antique American Hooked Rug 7'10" x 8'11" Floral

1850s Camel and Olive Antique American Hooked Rug 7'10" x 8'11" Floral

Located in New York, NY

Within each defined cartouche of this Square rug, a lush, hand-hooked bouquet of roses and foliage is rendered with remarkable detail, contrasting the structured geometry of the back...

Category

Antique 1850s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Grenfell Type Hooked Tapestry on Burlap, Canada, Late 20th Century
Vintage Grenfell Type Hooked Tapestry on Burlap, Canada, Late 20th Century

Vintage Grenfell Type Hooked Tapestry on Burlap, Canada, Late 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage Grenfell type hooked wool tapestry on burlap backing - likely intended as a cushion cover (unfinished) - hand worked with dramatic colors - unsigned - Canada - circa 1980's. ...

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool, Burlap

Antique American Floral Hooked Oval Rug with English Country Chintz Style
Antique American Floral Hooked Oval Rug with English Country Chintz Style

Antique American Floral Hooked Oval Rug with English Country Chintz Style

By Mario Buatta

Located in Dallas, TX

74346, antique American floral hooked oval rug with English Country Chintz style8. Drawing inspiration from Mario Buatta, Chintz style and design elements from the 18th century in Fr...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Brown Multicolor ZigZag Vintage American Hooked Rug 2'1"x6'1" Wool Carpet
1940s Brown Multicolor ZigZag Vintage American Hooked Rug 2'1"x6'1" Wool Carpet

1940s Brown Multicolor ZigZag Vintage American Hooked Rug 2'1"x6'1" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1940 Folk Art hand-woven wool runner rug, 2'1" x 6'1" (25 x 73 in), in brown and multicolor tones.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory European Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8"x4'8" Woven Carpet
1930s Ivory European Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8"x4'8" Woven Carpet

1930s Ivory European Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8"x4'8" Woven Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This soft, “parchment” ground provides a tranquil stage for the secondary accents of muted rose, dusty gold, and sage green. Because the hooked area rugs from America were created us...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

1940s Multicolor Dog Pictorial American Hooked Rug 2'3''x3'3'' Pile Wool Carpet
1940s Multicolor Dog Pictorial American Hooked Rug 2'3''x3'3'' Pile Wool Carpet

1940s Multicolor Dog Pictorial American Hooked Rug 2'3''x3'3'' Pile Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2' 3'' x 3' 3'', 68 x 99 cm) Antique American Hooked Dog Pattern Rug American Multicolor 1940s Multicolor, Circa Date: 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory and Green Vintage American Hooked Runner Rug 2'2" x 19'
1930s Ivory and Green Vintage American Hooked Runner Rug 2'2" x 19'

1930s Ivory and Green Vintage American Hooked Runner Rug 2'2" x 19'

Located in New York, NY

It measures 2'2" x 19' (66 x 579 cm), hand hooked in wool, in good condition. The length suits a long upstairs hallway, a gallery, or a narrow corridor in an older house. 1930s Amer...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Floral Hooked Oval Rug with English Country Chintz Style
Antique American Floral Hooked Oval Rug with English Country Chintz Style

Antique American Floral Hooked Oval Rug with English Country Chintz Style

By Mario Buatta

Located in Dallas, TX

74353, antique American floral hooked oval rug with English country Chintz style 01'11 X 03'06. Drawing inspiration from Mario Buatta, Chintz style and design elements from the 18th ...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Beige Abstract Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3"x2'10" Knotted Wool Carpet
1930s Beige Abstract Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3"x2'10" Knotted Wool Carpet

1930s Beige Abstract Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3"x2'10" Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique American Hooked rug, Size: 2'3" x 2'10". Hooked Ivory American Antique Wool Small Scatter Size 1930s Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Seasonal Landscape Antique American Hooked Rug 3'2"x3'10" Folk Art Carpet
1940s Seasonal Landscape Antique American Hooked Rug 3'2"x3'10" Folk Art Carpet

1940s Seasonal Landscape Antique American Hooked Rug 3'2"x3'10" Folk Art Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century Scenic American Hooked Rug ( 3'2" x 3'10", 97 x 117 ) Antique American American Hooked Rug Multicolor 1940s, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Antique American Hooked Rug, Floral Medallion Design, Circa 1920s 6'6" x 7'5"
Antique American Hooked Rug, Floral Medallion Design, Circa 1920s 6'6" x 7'5"

Antique American Hooked Rug, Floral Medallion Design, Circa 1920s 6'6" x 7'5"

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique American Hooked Round Floral Medallion Rug, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1920s.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1890s Multicolor Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3" x 3'10" Handwoven Wool Carpet
1890s Multicolor Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3" x 3'10" Handwoven Wool Carpet

1890s Multicolor Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3" x 3'10" Handwoven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. American Hooked rug. Measures: 2'5" x 3'10". 1925 Multicolor Small Scatter Size Hooked American Antique Wool Rug, Circa Date: 1925.

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Tan and Camel Antique American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'8" x 4'
1900s Tan and Camel Antique American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'8" x 4'

1900s Tan and Camel Antique American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'8" x 4'

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1900 American hooked hand-woven wool rug, 2'8" x 4' (32 x 48 in), in tan and camel tones.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug with Storybook Figures & Whimsical Design 6'8 x 8'2
Antique American Hooked Rug with Storybook Figures & Whimsical Design 6'8 x 8'2

Antique American Hooked Rug with Storybook Figures & Whimsical Design 6'8 x 8'2

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 6'8 x 8'2 Antique American Hooked Rug with Storybook Figures & Whimsical Design 6'8 x 8'2. Keivan Woven Arts. rug /R20-0829 / Early 20st Century, USA / Hooked rug 1900. ...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman North and South American ...

Materials

Wool

1930s Gray Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'4''x3'7'' Knotted Wool Carpet
1930s Gray Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'4''x3'7'' Knotted Wool Carpet

1930s Gray Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'4''x3'7'' Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1925 American Folk Art hand-woven fabric and wool rug, 2'4" x 3'7" (28 x 43 in), in gray tones.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

1960s Multicolor Geometric Vintage American Hooked Rug 5' 7" x7'10" Woven Carpet
1960s Multicolor Geometric Vintage American Hooked Rug 5' 7" x7'10" Woven Carpet

1960s Multicolor Geometric Vintage American Hooked Rug 5' 7" x7'10" Woven Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1960 American Mid-Century Modern hand-woven wool rug, 5'7" x 7'10" (67 x 94 in), in multicolor tones.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

1890s Pink European Florals Antique American Hooked Rug 3'10"x6'0" Wool Carpet
1890s Pink European Florals Antique American Hooked Rug 3'10"x6'0" Wool Carpet

1890s Pink European Florals Antique American Hooked Rug 3'10"x6'0" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1890 American Folk Art hand-woven fabric and wool rug, 3'10" x 6' (46 x 72 in), in pink tones.

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

1890s Multibrown Chevron Antique American Hooked Rug 4'3"x7'2" Woven Wool Carpet
1890s Multibrown Chevron Antique American Hooked Rug 4'3"x7'2" Woven Wool Carpet

1890s Multibrown Chevron Antique American Hooked Rug 4'3"x7'2" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

American Small Scatter Size Hooked Wool 1890s Antique Rug, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1890s.

Category

Antique 1890s American American Craftsman North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Multicolor Antique American Hooked Flat Weave Rug 7'6" x 13'6"
1920s Multicolor Antique American Hooked Flat Weave Rug 7'6" x 13'6"

1920s Multicolor Antique American Hooked Flat Weave Rug 7'6" x 13'6"

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1920 American Shaker hand-woven wool rug, 7'6" x 13'6" (90 x 162 in), in multicolor tones. Condition: good, minor fading. Antique American Rag Room Size Cotton Multico...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Shaker North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Ivory Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2"x3'8" Handwoven Wool Carpe
1940s Ivory Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2"x3'8" Handwoven Wool Carpe

1940s Ivory Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2"x3'8" Handwoven Wool Carpe

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1940 American Tribal hand-woven fabric and wool rug, 2'2" x 3'8" (26 x 44 in), in ivory tones.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Tribal North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Antique Central Anatolian Kilim with Concentric Hooked Diamonds
Antique Central Anatolian Kilim with Concentric Hooked Diamonds

Antique Central Anatolian Kilim with Concentric Hooked Diamonds

Located in Milan, IT

A finely woven central Anatolian kilim distinguished by a repeat pattern of three parallel and offset rows of concentric hooked diamonds, creating a sort of island which contrasts ag...

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1980s Rustic Field Geometric Folk Art Vintage American Hooked Room Size Wool Rug
1980s Rustic Field Geometric Folk Art Vintage American Hooked Room Size Wool Rug

1980s Rustic Field Geometric Folk Art Vintage American Hooked Room Size Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

"This is a spectacular and highly authentic room-sized vintage American Hooked wool rug, Hand-crafted circa 1980, this textile measures a grand 9' x 12' and showcases a charming mul...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 10'6" - 188 x 320 )
19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 10'6" - 188 x 320 )

19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 10'6" - 188 x 320 )

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1890 American Folk Art hand-woven wool rug, 6'2" x 10'6" (74 x 126 in). Condition: good, rewired. Antique American Usa Wool Ivory Beige Cream White Hand Knotted Pile R...

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Multicolor Stripe Antique American Hooked Rug 5'5"x8'7" Woven Wool Carpet
1930s Multicolor Stripe Antique American Hooked Rug 5'5"x8'7" Woven Wool Carpet

1930s Multicolor Stripe Antique American Hooked Rug 5'5"x8'7" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique American hooked rug, size: 5'5" x 8'7". Antique American Usa Allover Geometric Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Dat...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'2" x 7'6" - 127 x 228 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'2" x 7'6" - 127 x 228 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'2" x 7'6" - 127 x 228 )

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1890 American hooked hand-woven wool rug, 4'2" x 7'6" (50 x 90 in).

Category

Antique 1890s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory and Cream Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 5'9"
1930s Ivory and Cream Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 5'9"

1930s Ivory and Cream Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 5'9"

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American hooked hand-woven wool rug, 3'6" x 5'9" (42 x 69 in), in ivory, cream and red tones.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Red and Gray Antique American Hooked Navajo Rug 4'2" x 5'7"
1920s Red and Gray Antique American Hooked Navajo Rug 4'2" x 5'7"

1920s Red and Gray Antique American Hooked Navajo Rug 4'2" x 5'7"

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1920s American hooked hand-woven wool rug, 4'2" x 5'7" (50 x 67 in), in red and gray tones.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Red and Gray Antique American Hooked Navajo Rug 4'3" x 6'10"
1920s Red and Gray Antique American Hooked Navajo Rug 4'3" x 6'10"

1920s Red and Gray Antique American Hooked Navajo Rug 4'3" x 6'10"

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1920 American Navajo hand-woven wool rug, 4'3" x 6'10" (51 x 82 in), in red, gray and black tones.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Rare Room Size American Hooked Rug 9'6" x 11'7"
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Rare Room Size American Hooked Rug 9'6" x 11'7"

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Rare Room Size American Hooked Rug 9'6" x 11'7"

Located in New York, NY

Hooked Rug, American, Early 20th Century – Size: 9 ft 6 in x 11 ft 7 in (2.9 m x 3.53 m) This sophisticated vintage American rug features a handsome allover pattern that incorpora...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical North and South American ...

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 5'10" - 117 x 178 )
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 5'10" - 117 x 178 )

Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'10" x 5'10" - 117 x 178 )

Located in New York, NY

The composition pairs an ivory field with an olive border, a soft, neutral color register that suits the scatter-size proportion well for use in entries, bedside placements, and laye...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory and Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'10" x 4'
1930s Ivory and Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'10" x 4'

1930s Ivory and Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'10" x 4'

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American hooked hand-woven wool rug, 2'10" x 4' (34 x 48 in), in ivory and grey tones.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Cream and Beige Vintage American Hooked Rug 9' x 12'
1950s Cream and Beige Vintage American Hooked Rug 9' x 12'

1950s Cream and Beige Vintage American Hooked Rug 9' x 12'

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1950 American Modern hand-woven reed rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in cream and beige tones. Condition: good. Vintage Reed American Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1950s. Thi...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Reed

1930s Tan and Red Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'2" x 5'2"
1930s Tan and Red Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'2" x 5'2"

1930s Tan and Red Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'2" x 5'2"

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American hooked hand-woven wool rug, 3'2" x 5'2" (38 x 62 in), in tan, red and white tones.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Camel and Gray Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 5'
1930s Camel and Gray Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 5'

1930s Camel and Gray Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 5'

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American hooked hand-woven wool rug, 3'6" x 5' (42 x 60 in), in camel, gray and charcoal tones.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Ivory and Gray Antique American Hooked Navajo Rug 3' x 5'6"
1920s Ivory and Gray Antique American Hooked Navajo Rug 3' x 5'6"

1920s Ivory and Gray Antique American Hooked Navajo Rug 3' x 5'6"

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1920 American hooked hand-woven wool rug, 3' x 5'6" (36 x 66 in), in ivory and gray tones.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Hooked Rug with Large Floral Design on a Black Background
Vintage American Hooked Rug with Large Floral Design on a Black Background

Vintage American Hooked Rug with Large Floral Design on a Black Background

Located in Atlanta, GA

American hooked rug in black background. This beautiful antique American Hook rug sets on black background with large floral medallion. American hooked rug , Keivan Woven Arts/rug/L1...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'3" - 92 x 160 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'3" - 92 x 160 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 5'3" - 92 x 160 )

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American hooked hand-woven fabric and wool rug, 3' x 5'3" (36 x 63 in).

Category

Vintage 1930s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3' - 68 x 92 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3', 68 x 92 ) Details Type and style: Folk Art Age: Vintage Date of manufacture: 1930 Place of origin: United States Construction: Ha...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Hand Hooked Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of hand hooked rugs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all hand hooked rugs available were constructed with great care. Find 735 antique and vintage hand hooked rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 63 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Hand hooked rugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Hand hooked rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many hand hooked rugs are appealing in their simplicity, but Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman, Rug & Kilim and Denys George Wells produced popular hand hooked rugs that are worth a look.

How Much are Hand Hooked Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $144 on the low end and $100,000 highest priced.

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. 

Questions About Hand Hooked Rugs

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hand hooked rug is handmade using a hook device. As a result they have small knots of hooked wool, differing from hand-knotted or hand-tufted rugs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, hand-hooked rugs are durable. Thanks to its wool content, hand-hooked rugs are known for being soft and supple yet durable and stain-resistant. Maintaining a hand-hook rug is fairly easy. To keep your rug looking its best, vacuum it for day-to-day cleaning and spot or deep clean it occasionally. Shop a collection of hand-hooked rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A hand-tufted wool rug is a hand-made rug using a hand-operated tool. Strands of wool are punched into a canvas that is further stretched on a frame. Then it is removed from the frame and scrim fabric is glued to the back to hold the tufts in place. Find a wide range of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hand-woven rugs are called ‘flatweaves’. Because they are woven, the front and back look the same, making the rug reversible. There are also no piles or knots. Shop a collection of flatweave rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    If you fold the rug and follow the pile down to the foundation and see that it has a knot at the end of it then it was made by hand. No machine can make the physical knot which is why they need apply glue or some sort of adhesive on the back to keep the pile from getting pulled out.

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Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.

Splashy Blooms Bud and Wilt in Artist Santi Moix’s Floral Rug

The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.

In South Africa, Rich Mnisi Is Taking Biomorphic Design to the Next Level

The rising fashion star is having his first solo show of furniture designs, at Southern Guild in Cape Town, and his far-out, snaking forms are like nothing you've ever seen.

The Artists and Designers behind Today’s Coolest Rug Collaborations

Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.

Tantuvi’s New Rugs Were Inspired by the Travertine Quarries of India and the Spanish Steps of Rome

The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.

We’re Going Gaga for the New Sasha Bikoff Rugs

The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.

Paradise Is Found Underfoot in These Majestic Persian Textiles

Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.