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1930s Yellow Roses Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 6'x6' Woven Wool Carpet
1930s Yellow Roses Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 6'x6' Woven Wool Carpet

1930s Yellow Roses Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 6'x6' Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American Arts and Crafts hand-woven wool rug, 6' x 6' (72 x 72 in), in yellow tones.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Purple Rose Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'5" x 4'2" Woven Carpet
1930s Purple Rose Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'5" x 4'2" Woven Carpet

1930s Purple Rose Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'5" x 4'2" Woven Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American Folk Art hand-woven fabric and wool rug, 2'5" x 4'2" (29 x 50 in), in rose and purple tones.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

1900s Colorful Star Antique American Hooked Rug 5'8" x 11' Wool Folk Art Carpet
1900s Colorful Star Antique American Hooked Rug 5'8" x 11' Wool Folk Art Carpet

1900s Colorful Star Antique American Hooked Rug 5'8" x 11' Wool Folk Art Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The hand-hooked construction lends a textural, robust quality characteristic of these highly desirable antique rugs.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

1930s Artistic Colorful Jewel Tone Leaf Antique American Hooked Rug 5' 4" x 7'5"
1930s Artistic Colorful Jewel Tone Leaf Antique American Hooked Rug 5' 4" x 7'5"

1930s Artistic Colorful Jewel Tone Leaf Antique American Hooked Rug 5' 4" x 7'5"

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1930 American Colonial hand-woven wool rug, 5'4" x 7'5" (64 x 89 in). Condition: good, repaired.

Category

Vintage 1930s American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Vintage American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 1830 cm )
Mid 20th Century Vintage American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 1830 cm )

Mid 20th Century Vintage American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 1830 cm )

Located in New York, NY

The composition is a graphic brown zig-zag pattern, in the bold geometric vocabulary characteristic of mid-century American hooked rug production. American hooked rugs are made by dr...

Category

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

Materials

Wool

1960s Earth Tones Vase Modern Vintage Folk Art American Hooked Rug 3'1" x 8'9"
1960s Earth Tones Vase Modern Vintage Folk Art American Hooked Rug 3'1" x 8'9"

1960s Earth Tones Vase Modern Vintage Folk Art American Hooked Rug 3'1" x 8'9"

Located in New York, NY

American hooked rugs are made by drawing loops of yarn through a stretched backing using a hand-held hook, a technique that originated in 19th-century New England and remains a disti...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Tan Colorful Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 3' x 5'5" Folk Art Carpet
1880s Tan Colorful Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 3' x 5'5" Folk Art Carpet

1880s Tan Colorful Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 3' x 5'5" Folk Art Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1880 American Folk Art hand-woven fabric and wool rug, 3' x 5'5" (36 x 65 in), in tan tones.

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

1930s Multicolor Geometric Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2' 4" X 12' 10"
1930s Multicolor Geometric Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2' 4" X 12' 10"

1930s Multicolor Geometric Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2' 4" X 12' 10"

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1930 American Folk Art hand-woven wool runner rug, 2'4" x 12'10" (28 x 154 in), in multicolor tones.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20 Century American Hooked Rug with inspired by Modern Art 4'8 x 7'2
Early 20 Century American Hooked Rug with inspired by Modern Art 4'8 x 7'2

Early 20 Century American Hooked Rug with inspired by Modern Art 4'8 x 7'2

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20 Century American Hooked Rug with inspired by Modern Art. Measures: 4'8" X7'0" This antique American hooked art piece features an unusually modern, all-over pattern of vario...

Category

Antique 1880s American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

1930s Ivory Cream Floral Folk Art Holly Antique American Hooked Rug 10' x 10'
1930s Ivory Cream Floral Folk Art Holly Antique American Hooked Rug 10' x 10'

1930s Ivory Cream Floral Folk Art Holly Antique American Hooked Rug 10' x 10'

Located in New York, NY

The hand-hooked technique lends a textural richness, making it a distinctive piece among antique rugs.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Beige Geometric Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 5' 7'' X5' 7'' Woven
1900s Beige Geometric Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 5' 7'' X5' 7'' Woven

1900s Beige Geometric Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 5' 7'' X5' 7'' Woven

Located in New York, NY

Condition: good, repaired. Antique American Hooked Square Rug America Geometric Hand-Woven, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1900s.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Round Antique American Hooked Rug. 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in
Round Antique American Hooked Rug. 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in

Round Antique American Hooked Rug. 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful small antique floral round American Hooked rug, country of origin: America, date circa 1900. Size: 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in (0.81 m x 0.81 m) This antique rug was made in A...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Gray Folk Art Medallion Antique American Hooked Small Rug 2' x 2' 11"
1930s Gray Folk Art Medallion Antique American Hooked Small Rug 2' x 2' 11"

1930s Gray Folk Art Medallion Antique American Hooked Small Rug 2' x 2' 11"

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2' x 3', 62 x 92 ) Small Square Scatter Size Hooked Antique American 1935 Wool Rug, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1935.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Beige Rose Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 3' 0" x 4' 0" Wool Carpet
1920s Beige Rose Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 3' 0" x 4' 0" Wool Carpet

1920s Beige Rose Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 3' 0" x 4' 0" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This charming textile exemplifies the domestic artistry of American hooked rugs from the early 20th century. Constructed with a delightful, naive hand, the composition utilizes a geo...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Heart in Hands Antique Hooked Rug
Heart in Hands Antique Hooked Rug

Heart in Hands Antique Hooked Rug

Located in Lancaster, PA

Hooked heart-in-hand rug is wool on burlap and has been mounted for hanging.

Category

Antique 1870s American Antiquities

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked American Rug. Size: 4 ft 5 in x 7 ft 9 in
Antique Hooked American Rug. Size: 4 ft 5 in x 7 ft 9 in

Antique Hooked American Rug. Size: 4 ft 5 in x 7 ft 9 in

Located in New York, NY

Hooked Rug, America, Early 20th Century – Size: 4 ft 5 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.35 m x 2.36 m)

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug. Size: 9 ft 4 in x 13 ft 2 in
Antique American Hooked Rug. Size: 9 ft 4 in x 13 ft 2 in

Antique American Hooked Rug. Size: 9 ft 4 in x 13 ft 2 in

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked Rug, Country of Origin: United States, Circa date: 1920. Size: 9 ft 4 in x 13 ft 2 in (2.84 m x 4.01 m).

Category

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

Materials

Wool

1920s Brown Green Red Rose Antique American Hooked Rug 5' x 16' Folk Art Carpet
1920s Brown Green Red Rose Antique American Hooked Rug 5' x 16' Folk Art Carpet

1920s Brown Green Red Rose Antique American Hooked Rug 5' x 16' Folk Art Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5' x 16', 152 x 488 ) Antique Large American Hooked, Loop Pile Rug, Circa Date: 1925.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Peace Love Gray Red Antiqu American Hooked Rug 2'9" x 3'4" Folk Art Carpet
1930s Peace Love Gray Red Antiqu American Hooked Rug 2'9" x 3'4" Folk Art Carpet

1930s Peace Love Gray Red Antiqu American Hooked Rug 2'9" x 3'4" Folk Art Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'9" x 3'4", 84 x 102 ) Antique American Hooked Rug American Blue 1930s, Circa Date: 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Beige Open Field Arts and Crafts Antique American Hooked Rug 8'8" x 11'8"
1920s Beige Open Field Arts and Crafts Antique American Hooked Rug 8'8" x 11'8"

1920s Beige Open Field Arts and Crafts Antique American Hooked Rug 8'8" x 11'8"

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1920 American Arts and Crafts hand-woven wool rug, 8'8" x 11'8" (104 x 140 in), in beige tones.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Beige Floral Folk Art Antique American Hooked Handwoven Wool Rug 4'2" x 7'
1900s Beige Floral Folk Art Antique American Hooked Handwoven Wool Rug 4'2" x 7'

1900s Beige Floral Folk Art Antique American Hooked Handwoven Wool Rug 4'2" x 7'

Located in New York, NY

The proportions are often playful and oversized, reflecting a "Primitive" sensibility that values the spirit of the flower over anatomical precision. This hand-drawn quality makes ea...

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique American Hooked Runner, 1880s, 1B439
Handmade Antique American Hooked Runner, 1880s, 1B439

Handmade Antique American Hooked Runner, 1880s, 1B439

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Antique hand-hooked American runner in original good condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Runner, 2'5'' x 18'9''
Zabihi Collection American Hooked Runner, 2'5'' x 18'9''

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Runner, 2'5'' x 18'9''

Located in New York, NY

A long and skinny colorful 20th-century American hooked runner Measures: 2'5'' x 18'9''.

Category

Late 20th Century American Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Jute

1920s Multi Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2' 0" x 3' 0" Woven Wool Carpet
1920s Multi Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2' 0" x 3' 0" Woven Wool Carpet

1920s Multi Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2' 0" x 3' 0" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique American hooked rug. Size: 2'0" x 3'0". Hooked American Multicolor Small Scatter Size Wool 1920s Antique Rug, Circa Date: 1920s.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Colorful Stripe Antique American Hooked Rug 6' 6" x 11' 2" Folk Art Carpet
1920s Colorful Stripe Antique American Hooked Rug 6' 6" x 11' 2" Folk Art Carpet

1920s Colorful Stripe Antique American Hooked Rug 6' 6" x 11' 2" Folk Art Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1920 American Folk Art hand-woven wool rug, 6'6" x 11'2" (78 x 134 in). Condition: good. Antique American Usa Allover Geometric Wool Hand Knotted Pile 1920s Rug, Count...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Ivory Roses Folk Art Antique Oval American Hooked Rug 9' 0" x 12'0" Carpet
1880s Ivory Roses Folk Art Antique Oval American Hooked Rug 9' 0" x 12'0" Carpet

1880s Ivory Roses Folk Art Antique Oval American Hooked Rug 9' 0" x 12'0" Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1880 American Folk Art hand-woven wool rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in ivory tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition...

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s American Hooked Wool Runner, Floral Squares, 7.33 × 2.58 ft - 1B1051
1920s American Hooked Wool Runner, Floral Squares, 7.33 × 2.58 ft - 1B1051

1920s American Hooked Wool Runner, Floral Squares, 7.33 × 2.58 ft - 1B1051

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade American hooked wool runner dating to circa the 1920s, featuring a checkerboard of shaded floral motifs and concentric geometric squares. Individual brown and dusty rose blo...

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Red Gold Antique American Hooked Rug 4' 3" x 6' 9" Folk Art Leaf Carpet
1930s Red Gold Antique American Hooked Rug 4' 3" x 6' 9" Folk Art Leaf Carpet

1930s Red Gold Antique American Hooked Rug 4' 3" x 6' 9" Folk Art Leaf Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American Folk Art hand-woven wool rug, 4'3" x 6'9" (51 x 81 in), in gold and red tones.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage American Hooked Round Rug By Alice Black 2 ft x 2 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage American Hooked Round Rug By Alice Black 2 ft x 2 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage American Hooked Round Rug By Alice Black 2 ft x 2 ft

Located in New York, NY

Artistic Vintage American Hooked Round Rug By Alice Black, Country of Origin: American, Circa date: Mid Century. Size: 2 ft x 2 ft (0.61 m x 0.61 m)

Category

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

Materials

Wool

1920's Art Deco Bauhaus American Hooked Carpet
1920's Art Deco Bauhaus American Hooked Carpet

1920's Art Deco Bauhaus American Hooked Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted with precision and artistry, the hand-hooked American rug captures the essence of modernism with its bold geometric forms, rhythmic curves, and a harmonious interplay of color.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s American Hooked Cotton Runner, Black Floral Design, 8.17 × 3.17ft - 1B1042
1920s American Hooked Cotton Runner, Black Floral Design, 8.17 × 3.17ft - 1B1042

1920s American Hooked Cotton Runner, Black Floral Design, 8.17 × 3.17ft - 1B1042

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade American hooked cotton runner, circa 1920s, featuring a dramatic black field with mirrored floral arrangements at either end. Sweeping, ribbon-like forms support branching b...

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Zabihi Collection Mid Century Abstract American Hooked Runner
Zabihi Collection Mid Century Abstract American Hooked Runner

Zabihi Collection Mid Century Abstract American Hooked Runner

Located in New York, NY

A rare midcentury modern style American hooked runner Details rug no. j4054 size 2' 8" x 7' 10" (81 x 239 cm)

Category

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

Materials

Jute

Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7' 6'' x 9' 2''  - 228 x 279 cm )
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7' 6'' x 9' 2''  - 228 x 279 cm )

Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 7' 6'' x 9' 2'' - 228 x 279 cm )

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1940 American Craftsman hand-woven fabric and wool rug, 7'6" x 9'2" (90 x 110 in).

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Zabihi Collection Antique American Hooked Runner, 2'2'' x 9'
Zabihi Collection Antique American Hooked Runner, 2'2'' x 9'

Zabihi Collection Antique American Hooked Runner, 2'2'' x 9'

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful American hooked runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century Details rug no. j5212 size 2'2" x 9'

Category

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

Materials

Jute

Antique American Hooked Runner with Colorful Patchwork Design
Antique American Hooked Runner with Colorful Patchwork Design

Antique American Hooked Runner with Colorful Patchwork Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique American Hooked runner with colorful patchwork design, rug j10-1002, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1920. This vintage American Hooked rug depicts...

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s American Hooked Cotton Runner, Diamond Lattice, 5.83 × 2.08 ft
1920s American Hooked Cotton Runner, Diamond Lattice, 5.83 × 2.08 ft

1920s American Hooked Cotton Runner, Diamond Lattice, 5.83 × 2.08 ft

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade American hooked cotton runner dating to circa the 1920s, featuring staggered concentric diamonds linked by scalloped bands of deep brown and muted olive. Fine, irregular rin...

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

1920s American Hooked Wool Runner, Floral Chain Border, 2.75 × 8.75 ft - 1B1047
1920s American Hooked Wool Runner, Floral Chain Border, 2.75 × 8.75 ft - 1B1047

1920s American Hooked Wool Runner, Floral Chain Border, 2.75 × 8.75 ft - 1B1047

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade American hooked wool runner dating to circa the 1920s, featuring a warm taupe field decorated with cream flowers, winding stems and a sequence of stylised ornamental medalli...

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

1890s Gray Antique American Hooked Tapestry 2' x 2'10"
1890s Gray Antique American Hooked Tapestry 2' x 2'10"

1890s Gray Antique American Hooked Tapestry 2' x 2'10"

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1890 American Folk Art hand-woven wool rug, 2' x 2'10" (24 x 34 in), in gray tones.

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique American Folk Art Hooked Runner, Geometric Design
Zabihi Collection Antique American Folk Art Hooked Runner, Geometric Design

Zabihi Collection Antique American Folk Art Hooked Runner, Geometric Design

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Folk Art Geometric Patchwork Hooked Runner (c. 1920s) An exceptional early 20th-century American Folk Art hooked runner rug featuring a sophisticated geometric pa...

Category

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

Materials

Burlap, Wool, Fabric, Jute

1880s Antique Multicolor Medallion Folk Art Cotton American Hooked 2' x 5'
1880s Antique Multicolor Medallion Folk Art Cotton American Hooked 2' x 5'

1880s Antique Multicolor Medallion Folk Art Cotton American Hooked 2' x 5'

Located in New York, NY

American hooked rugs are a beloved folk-art tradition in which loops of wool or cotton are pulled through a sturdy foundation by hand.

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Antique Multicolor Geometric Folk Art Knotted American Hooked 3'4" x 5'7"
1880s Antique Multicolor Geometric Folk Art Knotted American Hooked 3'4" x 5'7"

1880s Antique Multicolor Geometric Folk Art Knotted American Hooked 3'4" x 5'7"

Located in New York, NY

The composition is a multicolor geometric design in the bold folk-art vocabulary characteristic of late-19th-century production. American hooked rugs are made by drawing loops of yar...

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Aubusson Floral Hooked Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
Vintage Chinese Aubusson Floral Hooked Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

Vintage Chinese Aubusson Floral Hooked Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

Highly prized by collectors and interior designers for their beauty, craftsmanship, and cultural significance, these rugs are cherished additions to any home. Timeless elegance mee...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Folk Art American Hooked Rug. 3 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10 in
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Folk Art American Hooked Rug. 3 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10 in

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Folk Art American Hooked Rug. 3 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10 in

Located in New York, NY

Folk Art hooked rug with barbershop quartet motif, country of origin: United States, date: circa mid-20th century. Size: 3 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10 in (1.12 m x 0.86 m).

Category

Mid-20th Century 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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