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Vintage Brown Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Wool Runner
Vintage Brown Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Wool Runner

Vintage Brown Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a brown field. This rug has a white designed

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Red Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Red Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Red Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This rug has a red and white

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Orange Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Designed Wool Runner
Orange Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Designed Wool Runner

Orange Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Designed Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with an orange field. This rug has a white and

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Peach and Beige Handmade Geometric Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Peach and Beige Handmade Geometric Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Peach and Beige Handmade Geometric Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a beige field. This rug has accents of ivory

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Tibetan Throw Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Tibetan Throw Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Tibetan Throw Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Tibetan rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 6" x

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Rust Vintage Kurd Handmade Geometric Designed Wool Runner
Rust Vintage Kurd Handmade Geometric Designed Wool Runner

Rust Vintage Kurd Handmade Geometric Designed Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Kurd hand-knotted wool runner with a rust field. This piece has multicolor accents

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Multicolor Vintage Kurd Handmade Geometric Designed Wool Runner
Multicolor Vintage Kurd Handmade Geometric Designed Wool Runner

Multicolor Vintage Kurd Handmade Geometric Designed Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Kurd hand-knotted wool runner with a dark blue field. This piece has multicolor

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade vintage Indian Seraband runner 1970s - 1C813
Handmade vintage Indian Seraband runner 1970s - 1C813

Handmade vintage Indian Seraband runner 1970s - 1C813

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Indian Seraband runner in original condition, it has some age discolorations. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Yellow Mustard Vintage Wool Runner Rug, Geometric Medallion Stair Hallway Runner
Yellow Mustard Vintage Wool Runner Rug, Geometric Medallion Stair Hallway Runner

Yellow Mustard Vintage Wool Runner Rug, Geometric Medallion Stair Hallway Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

, making it a highly desirable handmade wool runner rug and a valuable decorative flooring piece. Style

Category

2010s Pakistani Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Geometric Brown Wool Runner
Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Geometric Brown Wool Runner

Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Geometric Brown Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Moroccan-style handmade wool rug with a brown field. This Modern rug has beige accents

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Handmade Tribal Moroccan Runner, c-1970
Vintage Handmade Tribal Moroccan Runner, c-1970

Vintage Handmade Tribal Moroccan Runner, c-1970

Located in Evanston, IL

Vintage Handmade Tribal flat weave/kilim Moroccan Runner, c-1970, 3'1" x 9'10", fine natural dyed

Category

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

Materials

Wool

2.6x10.5 ft Hand Knotted Brown, Gray Runner Rug. Modern Minimalist Hallway Rug
2.6x10.5 ft Hand Knotted Brown, Gray Runner Rug. Modern Minimalist Hallway Rug

2.6x10.5 ft Hand Knotted Brown, Gray Runner Rug. Modern Minimalist Hallway Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotting techniques, this handmade Turkish wool runner rug combines authentic character, lasting durability

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.5x12.2 ft Hand Knotted Blush, Ivory Wool Runner Rug. Floral Hallway Rug
2.5x12.2 ft Hand Knotted Blush, Ivory Wool Runner Rug. Floral Hallway Rug

2.5x12.2 ft Hand Knotted Blush, Ivory Wool Runner Rug. Floral Hallway Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotting techniques, this handmade Turkish wool runner rug combines authentic character, lasting durability

Category

2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x10.7 ft Handknotted Runner Rug for Kitchen and Corridor Decor. Hallway Rug
3x10.7 ft Handknotted Runner Rug for Kitchen and Corridor Decor. Hallway Rug

3x10.7 ft Handknotted Runner Rug for Kitchen and Corridor Decor. Hallway Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotting techniques, this handmade Turkish wool runner rug combines authentic character, lasting durability

Category

2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.5x8 ft Handknotted Runner Rug for Corridor and Hallway Decor. Kitchen Rug
2.5x8 ft Handknotted Runner Rug for Corridor and Hallway Decor. Kitchen Rug

2.5x8 ft Handknotted Runner Rug for Corridor and Hallway Decor. Kitchen Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotting techniques, this handmade Turkish wool runner rug combines authentic character, lasting durability

Category

2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.7x8.2 ft Hand-Knotted Floral Runner Rug. Muted-Tone Hallway, Corridor Rug
2.7x8.2 ft Hand-Knotted Floral Runner Rug. Muted-Tone Hallway, Corridor Rug

2.7x8.2 ft Hand-Knotted Floral Runner Rug. Muted-Tone Hallway, Corridor Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotting techniques, this handmade Turkish wool runner rug combines authentic character, lasting durability

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.5x7.8 ft Traditional Red Runner Rug for Kitchen and Corridor. Hallway Rug
2.5x7.8 ft Traditional Red Runner Rug for Kitchen and Corridor. Hallway Rug

2.5x7.8 ft Traditional Red Runner Rug for Kitchen and Corridor. Hallway Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotting techniques, this handmade Turkish wool runner rug combines authentic character, lasting durability

Category

2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.4x9.7 ft Handknotted Hallway Runner Rug in Soft Pink & Beige. Kitchen Rug
2.4x9.7 ft Handknotted Hallway Runner Rug in Soft Pink & Beige. Kitchen Rug

2.4x9.7 ft Handknotted Hallway Runner Rug in Soft Pink & Beige. Kitchen Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotting techniques, this handmade Turkish wool runner rug combines authentic character, lasting durability

Category

2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Handmade High and Low Pile Runner Rug, 100% Wool, Custom Options Avail.
Colorful Handmade High and Low Pile Runner Rug, 100% Wool, Custom Options Avail.

Colorful Handmade High and Low Pile Runner Rug, 100% Wool, Custom Options Avail.

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A contemporary hand-made Turkish runner rug with colorful geometric boxes on a cream background

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Modern Khotan Handmade Geometric Motif Blue and Beige Wool Runner
Modern Khotan Handmade Geometric Motif Blue and Beige Wool Runner

Modern Khotan Handmade Geometric Motif Blue and Beige Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Modern Khotan hand-knotted wool runner with a blue field. This Khotan runner has a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1960s, 1С739
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1960s, 1С739

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1960s, 1С739

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Uzbek Bukhara runner in original condition, it has some age wear. The rug made in

Category

Vintage 1960s Uzbek Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Beige Handmade Gabbeh Persian Wool Runner With Geometric Design
Modern Beige Handmade Gabbeh Persian Wool Runner With Geometric Design

Modern Beige Handmade Gabbeh Persian Wool Runner With Geometric Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Gabbeh-style hand-woven wool runner with a beige color field. This piece has blue

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Swedish Style Gray and Beige Handmade Geometric Wool Runner
Modern Swedish Style Gray and Beige Handmade Geometric Wool Runner

Modern Swedish Style Gray and Beige Handmade Geometric Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern long Swedish hand-knotted wool runner with a beige field. This Swedish runner has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian Art Deco style runner handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Swedish Style Handmade Beige Geometric Abstract Long Wool Runner
Modern Swedish Style Handmade Beige Geometric Abstract Long Wool Runner

Modern Swedish Style Handmade Beige Geometric Abstract Long Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern long Swedish hand-knotted wool runner with a beige field. This Swedish runner has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Multicolor Swedish Style Handmade Geometric Abstract Long Wool Runner
Modern Multicolor Swedish Style Handmade Geometric Abstract Long Wool Runner

Modern Multicolor Swedish Style Handmade Geometric Abstract Long Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern long Swedish hand-knotted wool runner with a beige field. This Swedish runner has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Swedish Style Beige Handmade Geometric Abstract Long Wool Runner
Modern Swedish Style Beige Handmade Geometric Abstract Long Wool Runner

Modern Swedish Style Beige Handmade Geometric Abstract Long Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Long Swedish hand-knotted wool runner with a beige field. This Swedish runner has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Long Modern Gray Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Gallery Wool Runner
Long Modern Gray Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Gallery Wool Runner

Long Modern Gray Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Gallery Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted Wide wool runner with a gray field. This Oushak rug has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Long Modern Gray Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Gallery Wool Runner
Long Modern Gray Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Gallery Wool Runner

Long Modern Gray Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Gallery Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted Wide wool runner with a gray field. This Oushak rug has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Long Antique Karabakh Handmade Beige Wool Runner with Medallion Design
Long Antique Karabakh Handmade Beige Wool Runner with Medallion Design

Long Antique Karabakh Handmade Beige Wool Runner with Medallion Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Turkish Kurd hand-knotted runner with a beige color field. This piece has an all

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Tulu Runner Rug Made of Black and Cream Wool. Custom Options Available
Handmade Tulu Runner Rug Made of Black and Cream Wool. Custom Options Available

Handmade Tulu Runner Rug Made of Black and Cream Wool. Custom Options Available

Located in Spring Valley, NY

oldest handmade rug making centers. All our weavers are adult female artisans who inherited carpet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Blue Transitional Sari Silk Handmade Rusted Floral Pattern Designed Runner
Blue Transitional Sari Silk Handmade Rusted Floral Pattern Designed Runner

Blue Transitional Sari Silk Handmade Rusted Floral Pattern Designed Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Sari handmade silk rug with a blue field. This Modern rug has rust and tan accents

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Revival Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Khotan Handmade Red Wool Runner
Antique Turkish Khotan Handmade Red Wool Runner

Antique Turkish Khotan Handmade Red Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Antique Turkish Khotan hand knotted wool runner with a red field. This Khotan runner has

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gray Modern Groove Bamboo/Silk Handmade Wool Runner by Apadana
Gray Modern Groove Bamboo/Silk Handmade Wool Runner by Apadana

Gray Modern Groove Bamboo/Silk Handmade Wool Runner by Apadana

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Handmade Indian bamboo and silk boho rug with a gray field. This Groove Collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Karabagh Handmade Wool Runner
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Karabagh Handmade Wool Runner

Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Karabagh Handmade Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique 1920s Karabagh Runner, Handwoven Caucasian Beauty Size: 4'10" × 12'10" (147 × 391 cm) A

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Caucasian 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. This rug was made in the end of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Apadana's Contemporary Sultanabad Beige Wool Runner Handmade With Floral Motif
Apadana's Contemporary Sultanabad Beige Wool Runner Handmade With Floral Motif

Apadana's Contemporary Sultanabad Beige Wool Runner Handmade With Floral Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

This hand-knotted wool rug has a beige background adorned with a blue and brown all-over design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Turkish Oushak Wool Runner In Brown With Floral Design
Handmade Turkish Oushak Wool Runner In Brown With Floral Design

Handmade Turkish Oushak Wool Runner In Brown With Floral Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug features a brown color field. It is a Turkish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Wool Runner Handmade In Gray With Floral Motif
Turkish Oushak Wool Runner Handmade In Gray With Floral Motif

Turkish Oushak Wool Runner Handmade In Gray With Floral Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

This beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug features a gray color field. It is a Turkish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Modern Turkish Oushak Wool Runner With Multicolor Floral Design
Handmade Modern Turkish Oushak Wool Runner With Multicolor Floral Design

Handmade Modern Turkish Oushak Wool Runner With Multicolor Floral Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug features a beige color field. It is a Turkish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beige Vintage Kilim Handmade Flatweave Striped Motif Wool Runner
Beige Vintage Kilim Handmade Flatweave Striped Motif Wool Runner

Beige Vintage Kilim Handmade Flatweave Striped Motif Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful kilim handmade wool runner with a beige field. This Vintage flatweave rug has brown

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Checkered Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 2'11" X 12'8"
Blue Checkered Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 2'11" X 12'8"

Blue Checkered Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 2'11" X 12'8"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 3'1" X 12'3"
Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 3'1" X 12'3"

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 3'1" X 12'3"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Turkish Oushak Multicolor Handmade Wool Runner with Tribal Design
Modern Turkish Oushak Multicolor Handmade Wool Runner with Tribal Design

Modern Turkish Oushak Multicolor Handmade Wool Runner with Tribal Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a blue color field. This Turkish Piece has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian Art Deco style rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Striped Flat-Weave Handmade Blue and Brown Wool Runner
Modern Striped Flat-Weave Handmade Blue and Brown Wool Runner

Modern Striped Flat-Weave Handmade Blue and Brown Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern flat-weave Kilim hand-knotted wool rug. This rug has a field of blue and brown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Designed Wool Runner
Light Blue Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Designed Wool Runner

Light Blue Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Designed Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a light blue color field. This Turkish Piece has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Long Modern Savannah Handmade Gray Wool Runner with Geometric Pattern
Long Modern Savannah Handmade Gray Wool Runner with Geometric Pattern

Long Modern Savannah Handmade Gray Wool Runner with Geometric Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful contemporary Savannah hand-knotted wool rug with a finely detailed gray color field in an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Handmade Runner Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of handmade runner rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique handmade runner rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. We have 405 antique and vintage handmade runner rugs in-stock, while there are 89 modern editions to choose from as well. Handmade runner rugs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of handmade runner rugs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco handmade runner rugs are of considerable interest. Patricia Urquiola and Paule Leleu each produced beautiful handmade runner rugs that are worth considering.

How Much are Handmade Runner Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,531, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $22,000 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 Handmade Runner Rugs