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Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan
Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan

Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan The tightly woven longhouse

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1950 Measures: 12'9" x 8'2" (389 x 249 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 3'10" x 3'8" (117 x 112 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Measures: 16'10" x 12'2" (513 x 371 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Measures: 13'11" x 9'5" (424 x 287 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 15'3" x 10'7" (465 x 323 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 14'4" x 9'5" (437 x 287 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 15'0" x 10'2" (457 x 310 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Measures: 15'5" x 9'1" (470 x 277 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 5'2" x 4'4" (157 x 132 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 13'4" x 9'1" (406 x 277 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Measures: 8'2" x 4'8" (249 x 142 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 5'2" x 3'2" (157 x 97 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Measures: 4'11" x 3'5" (150 x 104 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Size: 13'11" x 9'1" (424 x 277 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 14'8" x 9'10" (447 x 300 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 3'5" x 1'6" (104 x 46 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Measures: 3'11" x 3'4" (119 x 102 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Measures: 15'2" x 9'6" (462 x 290 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Measures: 9'3" x 6'5" (282 x 196 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Measures: 13'9" x 7'6" (419 x 229 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Size: 4'0" x 3'2" (122 x 97 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Measures: 4'4" x 3'7" (132 x 109 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Measures: 11'10" x 8'7" (361 x 262 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 13'4" x 9'1" (406 x 277 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 12'6" x 6'9" (381 x 206 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Size: 16'2" x 10'6" (493 x 320 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 19'6" x 10'9" (594 x 328 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 12'2" x 7'7" (371 x 231 cm) Handwoven

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century 14'0" x 8'4" (427 x 254 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 14'5" x 9'1" (439 x 277 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Size: 13'3" x 9'9" (404 x 297 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Handwoven Measures: 17'7" x 8'10" (536 x 269 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Handwoven Measures: 8'8" x 6'6" (264 x 198 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Handwoven Measures: 11'0" x 6'11" (335 x 211 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Handwoven Measures: 16'7" x 8'10" (505 x 269 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Handwoven Measures: 13'9" x 8'2" (419 x 249 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Handwoven Measures: 16'5" x 11'6" (500 x 351 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Handwoven Measures: 14'5" x 9'1" (439 x 277 cm).   

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Handwoven Measures: 15'3" x 9'2" (465 x 279 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Handwoven Measures: 13'0" x 8'5" (396 x 257 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Rustic Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Handwoven Measures: 13'2" x 8'5" (401 x 257 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Handwoven Measures: 14'9" x 10'5" (450 x 318 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Handwoven Measures: 17'4" x 8'11" (528 x 272 cm).   

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century. Handwoven Measures: 15'2" x 8'7" (462 x 262 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa mid-20th century Handwoven Measures: 13'11" x 10'7" (424 x 323 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tuareg Mat

Located in New York, NY

Morocco, circa 1940 Measures: 16'10" x 11'2" (513 x 340 cm) Handwoven.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Reed

Mid Century Tuareg Rug / Mat, Morocco, 1950s/60s
Mid Century Tuareg Rug / Mat, Morocco, 1950s/60s

Mid Century Tuareg Rug / Mat, Morocco, 1950s/60s

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Mid-20th century Moroccan Tuareg Mat / Rug. Hand woven natural reed / palm fibres and leather

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Blue Pink Formal Kerman Mat Rug
Traditional Blue Pink Formal Kerman Mat Rug

Traditional Blue Pink Formal Kerman Mat Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Persian Kerman traditional mat-size rug. Measures: 2' x 2.9". The

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pair of Silk Persian Mats
Zabihi Collection Pair of Silk Persian Mats

Zabihi Collection Pair of Silk Persian Mats

Located in New York, NY

A pair of late 20th-century silk Persian Qum rugs. 10'' x 16''  

Category

20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Tuareg Mat, Gold-Brown Tribal Geometric Patterns
Vintage Tuareg Mat, Gold-Brown Tribal Geometric Patterns

Vintage Tuareg Mat, Gold-Brown Tribal Geometric Patterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

Tuarage mat is an exceptional new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of rare works in this weaving

Category

Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Vintage Tuareg Mat, Beige-Red Tribal Geometric Patterns
Vintage Tuareg Mat, Beige-Red Tribal Geometric Patterns

Vintage Tuareg Mat, Beige-Red Tribal Geometric Patterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

Tuarage mat is an exceptional new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of rare works in this weaving

Category

Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Zabihi Collection Funky Turkish Anatolian Mat Size Rug
Zabihi Collection Funky Turkish Anatolian Mat Size Rug

Zabihi Collection Funky Turkish Anatolian Mat Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind mid 20th century quirky Turkish Anatolian mat rug Details rug no. y1835 size 1' 6

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Futurist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Mat Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Mat Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Mat Rug

By King

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century traditional Persian Sarouk rug Measures: 1'11'' x 2'6”. .

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Empire Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dayak Tribe Mat, Kalimantan, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Dayak Tribe Mat, Kalimantan, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Dayak Tribe Mat, Kalimantan, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This floor mat once occupied a tribal long house of the Dayak Tribe of Borneo. It is made from

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Rattan

Whimsical Pair of Yellow Persian Ferehan Mats
Whimsical Pair of Yellow Persian Ferehan Mats

Whimsical Pair of Yellow Persian Ferehan Mats

Located in New York, NY

A whimsical pair of one of a kind Persian Ferehan rugs with a bright yellow Measuring 19" x 31" respectively.   

Category

20th Century Persian Renaissance Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dayak Tribe Mat, Kalimantan, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Dayak Tribe Mat, Kalimantan, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Dayak Tribe Mat, Kalimantan, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This floor mat once occupied a tribal long house of the Dayak Tribe of Borneo. It is made from

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Rattan

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Hand Woven Mat For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hand woven mat available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and natural fiber, every hand woven mat was constructed with great care. There are 180 variations of the antique or vintage hand woven mat you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a hand woven mat — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A hand woven mat made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one hand woven mat that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mehraban Rugs, Native American Art and Hadji Jalili produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hand Woven Mat?

A hand woven mat can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,275, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $68,000.

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 Woven Mat
  • 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.