$846Sale Price|20% Off
2'4"x10'2" Ceramic Ivory White Wash Peshawar Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Washed Out Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship...
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$1,602Sale Price|20% Off
4'3"x12' Intellectual Gray Persian Village Soft Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Persian Village Influence with Geometrical Medallions, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the c...
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$1,344Sale Price|20% Off
2'6"x10' Oyster Black Rajasthan Design Wool Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Rajasthan Design Wool and Silk Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship t...
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$4,770Sale Price|20% Off
Red Antique Northwest Zoroastrian Dated 1876 Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability.
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2'7"x7'10" Tuscan Red Wool Heris Revival Pile Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Pure Wool Heriz Revival Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship techniqu...
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$1,465Sale Price|20% Off
2'10"x12'5" Mist Black Wool Aryana Northwest Zoroastrian Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind North West Zoroastrian, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmans...
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2'8"x5'8" Blue Afghan Peshawar Butterfly Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Imperial Blue, Hand Knotted, Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Butterfly Design, Soft and Shiny Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...
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Nazmiyal Collection Antique 19th Century Khotan Hand-Knotted Runner Rug 4'x11'
Located in New York, NY
Astonishing Antique Khotan Tribal Runner Rug, Country of Origin: East Turkestan, Circa date: 19th Century This 19th Century hand-knotted wool runner features traditional Khotan moti...
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2'8"x11'6" Gray Natural Wool White Wash Peshawar Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Gainsboro Gray, Natural Wool, White Wash Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional P...
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$549Sale Price|20% Off
2'5"x8'1" Ivory Reimagined Viss Design Natural Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory with Soft Tones, Reimagined Persian Viss Design, Plush and Lush Soft Pile, Natural Wool Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
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2'6"x12' Green Plush Wool Kohinoor Herat Pattern Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Forest Green, 100% Plush Wool, Tone on Tone, Hand Knotted, Kohinoor Herat Small Geometric Repetitive Design, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
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$741Sale Price|40% Off
2.6x8 ft Hand-Knotted Runner Rug. Soft-Toned Hallway, Corridor and Entryway Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add timeless warmth, texture, and artisan craftsmanship to your home with this hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, made from 100% wool and offered in new condition.
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3'1"x12'2" Pitch Black Rajasthan Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Rajasthan Design Wool and Silk Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship t...
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2'6"x12' Ivory Hand Spun Undyed Natural Wool Modern Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Ivory Hand Spun Undyed Natural Wool Modern Hand Knotted Oriental Runner Rug.
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2'7"x9'10" Gray Persian Knot Abstract Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Abstract with Mosaic Wool and Silk Design, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian we...
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3'x12'1" Charcoal Gray Palmette Motif Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Charcoal Gray, Palmette Motif, Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Prim...
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2'8"x12' Pink Broken Zoroastrian Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rose Pink, Broken Zoroastrian Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Tone on Tone, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
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2'10"x8'2" Colorful The Lava Design Silk Textured Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Colorful, The Lava Design, Sari Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Pri...
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2'9"x8'2" Colorful The Lava Design Silk Textured Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Colorful, The Lava Design, Sari Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Pri...
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2'6"x10' Gray Real Silk & Textured Wool Mughal Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pastel Gray, Real Silk with Textured Wool, Mughal Design, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Pr...
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2'7"x10'1" Purple Cypress Tree Design Silk Textured Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory with Purple, Willow and Cypress Tree Design, Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Styl...
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2'6"x8' Light Gray Modern Design Undyed Natural Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Gray, Modern Design, Hand Spun Undyed Natural Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Primary c...
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2'6"x8'6" Ivory THE INTERTWINED PASSAGE Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory, THE INTERTWINED PASSAGE, Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Pri...
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2'8"x6'1" Ivory THE INTERTWINED PASSAGE Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory, THE INTERTWINED PASSAGE, Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Pri...
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2'8"x10'1" Red Tabriz Mahi Fish Medallions Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rhubarb Red, Tabriz Mahi with Fish Medallions Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Pri...
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2'8"x9'7" Brown Modern Abstract Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Brown with Gray, Modern Abstract Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Prim...
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2'5"x8' Ivory Oushak Design Distressed Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory and Blue, Oushak Design, Distressed, Pure Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
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2'7"x10'4" Ivory THE INTERTWINED PASSAGE Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory, THE INTERTWINED PASSAGE, Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Pri...
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2'8"x11'9" Ivory Tabriz Mahi with Medallions Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pearl White, Tabriz Mahi with Fish Medallions Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, 175 KPSI, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradi...
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2'8"x8'4" Ivory Tabriz Mahi with Medallions Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pearl White, Tabriz Mahi with Fish Medallions Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, 175 KPSI, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradi...
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2'7"x10'4" Ivory THE INTERTWINED PASSAGE Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Whisper White, THE INTERTWINED PASSAGE, Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contempo...
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2'7"x10'1" Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Oxidized Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
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2'7"x6'2" Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Oxidized Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
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2'7"x6'1" Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Oxidized Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
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2'7"x10' Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Oxidized Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
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4'2"x10'2" Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Oxidized Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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2'7"x8'1" Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Oxidized Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
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2'7"x8' Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Oxidized Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Hand Knotted, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
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4'2"x12'3" Brown Oushak with Exposed Warps Oxidized Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Brown, Oushak with Exposed Warps, Oxidized and Distressed, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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$1,896Sale Price|20% Off
2'6"x8' Gray Oushak Design with Geometric Pattern Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Storm Gray, Pure Silk, Hand Knotted, Oushak Design with Geometric Pattern, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primar...
Silk
$1,490Sale Price|20% Off
2'5"x12' Ivory Silk with Textured Wool Tabriz Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Whisper White, Silk with Textured Wool, Tabriz Design, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Prima...
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$825Sale Price|25% Off
3'x9'6" Red Afghan Andkhoy with Tribal Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Afghan Andkhoy with Tribal Design, Soft and Velvety Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradition...
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$763Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x9'7" Red Afghan Andkhoy with Geometric Motif Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Afghan Andkhoy with Geometric Motif, Soft and Velvety Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditi...
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$249Sale Price|25% Off
1'9"x5' Red Afghan Andkhoy with Geometric Motif Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Afghan Andkhoy with Geometric Motif, Soft and Velvety Wool, Hand Knotted, Short & Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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$1,047Sale Price|25% Off
2'10"x8' Berry Red Pure Wool Afghan Super Kazak Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Berry Red, Pure Wool, Afghan Super Kazak with Khorjin Design, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tr...
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$725Sale Price|25% Off
2'5"x6'6" Misty Gray Pure Wool Afghan Super Kazak Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Pure Wool, Afghan Super Kazak with Geometric Medallions Design, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...
Wool
$690Sale Price|25% Off
2'4"x12'5" Red New Zoroastrian Full Pile Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Scarlet Red, New Zoroastrian Karjihooz with Geometric Medallions, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Full Pile, Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25...
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$450Sale Price|25% Off
2'3"x6'5" Red Wool Full Pile New Zoroastrian Hussainabad Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Scarlet Red, Soft and Shiny Wool, Full Pile, New Zoroastrian Hussainabad with All Over Design, Hand Knotted, Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile heigh...
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$396Sale Price|25% Off
2'4"x7' Rose Red Soft Wool New Zoroastrian Hussainabad Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rose Red, Soft and Shiny Wool, New Zoroastrian Hussainabad with All Over Design, Hand Knotted, Full Pile, Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: ...
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$1,965Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x14'3" Blue Bijar Garus Design High Mountain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Carolina Blue, Bijar Garus Design, High Mountain Wool, Aryana Grade, Hand Knotted, Soft Pile, Vegetable Dyes, Densely Woven, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pi...
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$1,379Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x10' Blue Bijar Garus Design High Mountain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Maya Blue, Bijar Garus Design, High Mountain Wool, Aryana Grade, Hand Knotted, Soft Pile, Vegetable Dyes, Densely Woven, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile ...
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$828Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x6'3" Light Blue Wool & Silk Nain Medallions Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Blue, Nain with Flower Medallions Design, Hand Knotted, Soft Pile, Wool and Silk, 250 KPSI, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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$828Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x6'3" Light Blue Wool & Silk Nain Medallions Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Blue, Nain with Flower Medallions Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Soft Pile, 250 KPSI, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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$2,207Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x16' Blue Bijar Garus Design High Mountain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Carolina Blue, Vegetable Dyes, Bijar Garus Design, High Mountain Wool, Aryana Grade, Hand Knotted, Soft Pile, Densely Woven, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No...
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$2,294Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x17'2" Orange Aryana Grade Bijar Garus Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rust Orange, Aryana Grade, Bijar Garus Design, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Soft Pile, Densely Woven, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No P...
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$2,754Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x20'2" Ivory Nain with Medallions Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pearl White, Nain with Flower Medallions Design, Hand Knotted, Wool and Silk, 250 KPSI, Soft Pile, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25...
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$3,062Sale Price|25% Off
2'9"x22'5" Ivory Nain with Medallions Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pearl White, Hand Knotted, Nain with Flower Medallions Design, Wool and Silk, 250 KPSI, Soft Pile, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25...
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$709Sale Price|25% Off
2'1"x6'5" Ivory Serapi Heriz Bakshaish Design Soft Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chiffon White, Serapi Heriz Bakshaish Design, High Mountain Wool, Aryana Collection, Vegetable Dyes, Soft Pile, Hand Knotted, Densely Woven, Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug Primary mater...
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$972Sale Price|20% Off
2'5"x8'2" Red Afghan Super Kazak Medallions Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Afghan Super Kazak with Geometric Medallions Design, Soft and Vibrant Wool, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile he...
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$715Sale Price|25% Off
2'8"x12'1" Lace White Modern Design Textured Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Lace White, Modern Design, Textured with Hi and Low, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile h eight: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Pri...
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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.
In the late 1890s, the firm of Alexander Morton & Co. set out to introduce a new category of crafts to the British Isles: hand-knotted rugs.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.
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.
Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.
The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.
The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.
Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.