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Blue Green Chinese Art Deco Mat
Blue Green Chinese Art Deco Mat

Blue Green Chinese Art Deco Mat

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese Art Deco rug mat from the 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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: 13'2" x 9'6" (401 x 290 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 13'8" x 10'8" (417 x 325 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: 12'1" x 8'5" (368 x 257 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: 11'1" x 7'1" (338 x 216 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: 16'3" x 9'10" (495 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: 17'4" x 11'2" (528 x 340 cm) Handwoven.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Reed

Antique American Hooked Mat Size Rug
Antique American Hooked Mat Size Rug

Antique American Hooked Mat Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

An American hooked rug from the early part of the 20th century with a fresh, colorful floral design. Colors are quite eye-catching.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Oriental Mat, circa 1930
Vintage Persian Hamadan Oriental Mat, circa 1930

Vintage Persian Hamadan Oriental Mat, circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Persian Hamadan Oriental rug mat offers hand knotted wool construction with central

Category

20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Deco Mat Size Rug
Vintage Turkish Deco Mat Size Rug

Vintage Turkish Deco Mat Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th century bright colored Turkish rug with a deco inspired Tetris game mosaic style design. You can have some fun with this.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chocolate Brown Mini Vintage Turkish Mat Rug
Chocolate Brown Mini Vintage Turkish Mat Rug

Chocolate Brown Mini Vintage Turkish Mat Rug

Located in New York, NY

A tribal mid-20th century Turkish mat rug in a predominant chocolate brown color Measures: 1'6

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Futurist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Apricot Blue Vintage Turkish Oushak Mat Rug
Apricot Blue Vintage Turkish Oushak Mat Rug

Apricot Blue Vintage Turkish Oushak Mat Rug

Located in New York, NY

Apricot gray blue color mid-20th century Turkish Mat rug. Measures: 2' x 3'10".

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish American Craftsman Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Southwest Navajo Handwoven Mat, 19th Century
Antique Southwest Navajo Handwoven Mat, 19th Century

Antique Southwest Navajo Handwoven Mat, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Southwestern Navajo mat features handwoven central medallion in camel and black on red

Category

Antique 19th Century American Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gold and Pink Turkish Oushak Mat
Vintage Gold and Pink Turkish Oushak Mat

Vintage Gold and Pink Turkish Oushak Mat

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind decorative Turkish Oushak in golds and pops of pink. Perfect for a bathroom or small entry.

Category

20th Century Turkish Archaistic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kings of Persia Lavar Kerman Rug Mat
Kings of Persia Lavar Kerman Rug Mat

Kings of Persia Lavar Kerman Rug Mat

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century super fine quality Persian Lavar Kerman rug depicting the 12 Kings of Persia with each name inscribed on the border.

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Mat in Gold and Brown
Vintage Oushak Mat in Gold and Brown

Vintage Oushak Mat in Gold and Brown

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind vintage rug.

Category

20th Century Turkish Georgian Turkish 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

Vintage American Pictorial Hooked Mat Size Rug
Vintage American Pictorial Hooked Mat Size Rug

Vintage American Pictorial Hooked Mat Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

American hooked rug from the late 20th century. An array of fruits and on circular medallions. A rooster spotted on one of the medallions. Initials of weaver found on another medallion.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Camel Tribal Antique Persian Serab Decorative Rug Mat
Camel Tribal Antique Persian Serab Decorative Rug Mat

Camel Tribal Antique Persian Serab Decorative Rug Mat

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century traditional Persian Serab mat in soft brown and sea foam accents on a camel

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage North African Bamboo Taureg Mat with Diamond Pattern
Vintage North African Bamboo Taureg Mat with Diamond Pattern

Vintage North African Bamboo Taureg Mat with Diamond Pattern

Located in West Hollywood, CA

containing a finely woven diamond pattern. Vintage Tuareg mats, crafted by the nomadic Tuareg people of

Category

Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Thread

19th Century Persian Hadji Jali Li Tabriz Rug Mat
19th Century Persian Hadji Jali Li Tabriz Rug Mat

19th Century Persian Hadji Jali Li Tabriz Rug Mat

Located in New York, NY

Stunning super quality 19th century one of a kind Persian Tabriz rug mat. Since the middle of

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beige Hemp Handmade Floor Mat 1'10" X 3'11"
Beige Hemp Handmade Floor Mat 1'10" X 3'11"

Beige Hemp Handmade Floor Mat 1'10" X 3'11"

Located in Houston, TX

Introducing our exquisite beige handmade patchwork hemp rug, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship! This rug is made from high-quality, organic, and eco-friendly hemp, which is sustain...

Category

2010s Turkish Organic Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Beige Hemp Handmade Floor Mat 1'11" X 3'11"
Beige Hemp Handmade Floor Mat 1'11" X 3'11"

Beige Hemp Handmade Floor Mat 1'11" X 3'11"

Located in Houston, TX

Introducing our exquisite beige handmade patchwork hemp rug, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship! This rug is made from high-quality, organic, and eco-friendly hemp, which is sustain...

Category

2010s Turkish Organic Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Beige Hemp Handmade Floor Mat 2' X 3'10"
Beige Hemp Handmade Floor Mat 2' X 3'10"

Beige Hemp Handmade Floor Mat 2' X 3'10"

Located in Houston, TX

Introducing our exquisite beige handmade patchwork hemp rug, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship! This rug is made from high-quality, organic, and eco-friendly hemp, which is sustain...

Category

2010s Turkish Organic Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Beige Hemp Handmade Floor Mat 2' X 3'11"
Beige Hemp Handmade Floor Mat 2' X 3'11"

Beige Hemp Handmade Floor Mat 2' X 3'11"

Located in Houston, TX

Introducing our exquisite beige handmade patchwork hemp rug, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship! This rug is made from high-quality, organic, and eco-friendly hemp, which is sustain...

Category

2010s Turkish Organic Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Traditional Navy Blue Antique Persian Hamedan Mat Rug
Traditional Navy Blue Antique Persian Hamedan Mat Rug

Traditional Navy Blue Antique Persian Hamedan Mat Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Hamedan rug with a traditional design on a navy field Measures: 2' x 2'10''.  

Category

20th Century Persian American Colonial Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Folksy Pictorial Vintage American Hooked Mat Size Rug
Folksy Pictorial Vintage American Hooked Mat Size Rug

Folksy Pictorial Vintage American Hooked Mat Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

An American hooked rug dated 1980 with a colorful multiple circular design featuring different fruits, animals and plants. Measures: 2' x 3'2''.

Category

Late 20th Century American Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tribal  Kurdish Sampler Oriental Wool Mat Circa 1920
Antique Tribal  Kurdish Sampler Oriental Wool Mat Circa 1920

Antique Tribal Kurdish Sampler Oriental Wool Mat Circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Kurdish tribal sampler mat offers wool construction with two panels, each having

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Lavar Kerman Mat Mini Rug
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Lavar Kerman Mat Mini Rug

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Lavar Kerman Mat Mini Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century worn Persian Lavar Kerman traditional mat size rug. Measures: 1'9" x 2'4" The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Whimsical Pair of Goat Pictorial Turkish Mats, 20th Century
Whimsical Pair of Goat Pictorial Turkish Mats, 20th Century

Whimsical Pair of Goat Pictorial Turkish Mats, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A whimsical pair of one of a kind Turkish rugs depicting colorful goats outlined in yellow, with accents in pistachio and electric blue on a brown ground. The brown ground is faded o...

Category

20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Goat Sheep Shephard Pictorial Persian Kerman Mini Mat Rug
Goat Sheep Shephard Pictorial Persian Kerman Mini Mat Rug

Goat Sheep Shephard Pictorial Persian Kerman Mini Mat Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Persian Lavar Kerman pictorial rug with a shepherd surrounded by a flock of sheep and goats The field ivory, with wine red accents The traditional colors are se...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Entrance Way Handmade Carpet Mat, Semicircle Dust Barrier Oriental Rug for Sale
Entrance Way Handmade Carpet Mat, Semicircle Dust Barrier Oriental Rug for Sale

Entrance Way Handmade Carpet Mat, Semicircle Dust Barrier Oriental Rug for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

. Handspun cotton and wool have been used in the construction of these mats; they are handwoven and so hard

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Victorian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Funky Vintage Turkish Anatolian Mat Size Rug, Mid-20th Century
Funky Vintage Turkish Anatolian Mat Size Rug, Mid-20th Century

Funky Vintage Turkish Anatolian Mat Size Rug, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind vintage Turkish mat from the 20th century. All you got to do is look at the colors

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Primitive Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Cranberry Red Tribal Square Size Antique Northwest Persian Mat Rug
Cranberry Red Tribal Square Size Antique Northwest Persian Mat Rug

Cranberry Red Tribal Square Size Antique Northwest Persian Mat Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Northwest Persian square size mat. A repetetive all -over small scale tribal

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Georgian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dazzling Eclectic Turkish Anatolian Mat Size Rug, Mid-20th Century
Dazzling Eclectic Turkish Anatolian Mat Size Rug, Mid-20th Century

Dazzling Eclectic Turkish Anatolian Mat Size Rug, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind vintage Turkish mat from the 20th century. All you got to do is look at the colors! A

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Futurist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Small Rug Red Oriental Carpet, Antique Geometric Hallway Rug Door Mat
Small Rug Red Oriental Carpet, Antique Geometric Hallway Rug Door Mat

Small Rug Red Oriental Carpet, Antique Geometric Hallway Rug Door Mat

Located in Wembley, GB

This fine red small wool rug features a tribal design with central diamond medallions woven on a

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Lavender Wool Turkish Oushak Throw Mat Size 20th Century Rug
Lavender Wool Turkish Oushak Throw Mat Size 20th Century Rug

Lavender Wool Turkish Oushak Throw Mat Size 20th Century Rug

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind vintage Turkish Oushak rug with pops of lavender. Pretty green and brown accents too Measures: 1'7” x 3'2”.

Category

20th Century Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Quilted Yorgan or Floor Mat
Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Quilted Yorgan or Floor Mat

Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Quilted Yorgan or Floor Mat

Located in Istanbul, TR

The piece originally was in neutral color and it has been dip dyed in indigo recently. A true nomadic, utilitarian item from the nomads of Anatolia.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Jewel Tone Superfine  Antique Persian Jozan Souf Mat
Zabihi Collection Jewel Tone Superfine  Antique Persian Jozan Souf Mat

Zabihi Collection Jewel Tone Superfine Antique Persian Jozan Souf Mat

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century collector caliber Persian Souf carpet handwoven in the Jozan Region. Measures: 2'3" x 2'7" Souf rugs are very rare technique found as they have a raised low...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Empire Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

30x43 in Handmade Turkish Prayer Rug. 100% Wool. Vintage Red Prayer Mat
30x43 in Handmade Turkish Prayer Rug. 100% Wool. Vintage Red Prayer Mat

30x43 in Handmade Turkish Prayer Rug. 100% Wool. Vintage Red Prayer Mat

Located in Spring Valley, NY

cm) Weaves: Hand-Knotted and Hand-Woven Style: Traditional Age: Vintage Country: Turkey Pile Height

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Pillow Cases Made from Chinese Ningxia Mats, Late 19th Century
Antique Pillow Cases Made from Chinese Ningxia Mats, Late 19th Century

Antique Pillow Cases Made from Chinese Ningxia Mats, Late 19th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

They do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Measures: 46 x 50 cm /18.11 x 19.69 in. 47 x 52 cm/18.5 x 20.47 in. 43 x 50 cm /16.93 x 19.69 in.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Restored Midcentury Rattan Three-Tier Book/Magazine Shelf
Restored Midcentury Rattan Three-Tier Book/Magazine Shelf

Restored Midcentury Rattan Three-Tier Book/Magazine Shelf

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage three-level rattan book self with hand-woven rice mat shelf on top and decorative stick

Category

Vintage 1950s American Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Restored Tiger Bamboo Five-Tier Shelf, Aesthetic Movement
Restored Tiger Bamboo Five-Tier Shelf, Aesthetic Movement

Restored Tiger Bamboo Five-Tier Shelf, Aesthetic Movement

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Victorian six level, tiger bamboo bookshelf with hand-woven rice mat shelves and decorative

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Restored Rattan & Wicker Three-Tier Book/Magazine Holder
Restored Rattan & Wicker Three-Tier Book/Magazine Holder

Restored Rattan & Wicker Three-Tier Book/Magazine Holder

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage three-level rattan book self with hand-woven rice mat shelf on top and decorative stick

Category

Vintage 1950s American Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Early 20th Century Woven Mat, Ainu Culture, Japan
Early 20th Century Woven Mat, Ainu Culture, Japan

Early 20th Century Woven Mat, Ainu Culture, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by John Ruddy Woven mat, Ainu culture, Hokkaido, northern Japan, 20th century. This

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Tribal Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Natural Fiber

Vintage Borneo Sleep Mat Rattan Woven Wall Hanging 1960s 1970s
Vintage Borneo Sleep Mat Rattan Woven Wall Hanging 1960s 1970s

Vintage Borneo Sleep Mat Rattan Woven Wall Hanging 1960s 1970s

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Wonderful vintage rattan Borneo sleep mat. Hand woven rattan mat dating from 1960s or 1970s. Very

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Decorative Art

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Oriental Rug Door Mat- Handmade Carpet Rug Mat- Entrance way Mat
Vintage Oriental Rug Door Mat- Handmade Carpet Rug Mat- Entrance way Mat

Vintage Oriental Rug Door Mat- Handmade Carpet Rug Mat- Entrance way Mat

Located in Wembley, GB

construction of these mats, they are hand-woven and so hard wearing perfect for use as a dust barrier in any

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handmade Semicircle Entrance Way Mat Vintage Oriental Door Mat
Handmade Semicircle Entrance Way Mat Vintage Oriental Door Mat

Handmade Semicircle Entrance Way Mat Vintage Oriental Door Mat

Located in Wembley, GB

This handmade carpet layered design mixes floral and geometric motifs in various sombre colors, scrolling horizontally across this little area rug, perfect for use as a bedside rug o...

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Victorian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handmade Carpet, Semicircle Entrance Way Mat Vintage Oriental Rug Door Mat
Handmade Carpet, Semicircle Entrance Way Mat Vintage Oriental Rug Door Mat

Handmade Carpet, Semicircle Entrance Way Mat Vintage Oriental Rug Door Mat

Located in Wembley, GB

and wool have been used in the construction of these mats, they are hand-woven and so hard wearing

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

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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.