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Handmade Vintage Indoian Tabriz Runner, 1970s, 1C919
Handmade Vintage Indoian Tabriz Runner, 1970s, 1C919

Handmade Vintage Indoian Tabriz Runner, 1970s, 1C919

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Indian Tabriz narrow runner in all-over design. The rug is from the end of 20th

Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Indian Seraband Runner, 1970s, 1C914
Handmade Vintage Indian Seraband Runner, 1970s, 1C914

Handmade Vintage Indian Seraband Runner, 1970s, 1C914

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Indian Seraband runner in original good condition. The rug has been made in

Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Ardabil Style Runner, 1970s, 1C913
Handmade Vintage Ardabil Style Runner, 1970s, 1C913

Handmade Vintage Ardabil Style Runner, 1970s, 1C913

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Ardabil narrow runner in red and white stripes. The rug is from the end of 20th

Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Indo-Tabriz Runner, 1970s, 1C833
Handmade Vintage Indo-Tabriz Runner, 1970s, 1C833

Handmade Vintage Indo-Tabriz Runner, 1970s, 1C833

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Indian Tabriz runner in original condition, it has some signs of age. The rug has

Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.7x12.5 Ft Modern Handmade Vintage Turkish Runner Rug in Red for Hallway Decor
4.7x12.5 Ft Modern Handmade Vintage Turkish Runner Rug in Red for Hallway Decor

4.7x12.5 Ft Modern Handmade Vintage Turkish Runner Rug in Red for Hallway Decor

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug with a linked medallions design over-dyed in a deep, rich red, great

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.7x12.7 ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Beige and Brown for Hallway
4.7x12.7 ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Beige and Brown for Hallway

4.7x12.7 ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Beige and Brown for Hallway

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Vintage Malayer Style Runner, 1950s, 1c899
Handmade Vintage Malayer Style Runner, 1950s, 1c899

Handmade Vintage Malayer Style Runner, 1950s, 1c899

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Persian Malayer runner in red color. The rug has been made in wool in the middle

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Malayer Style Runner, 1930s, 1C860
Handmade Vintage Malayer Style Runner, 1930s, 1C860

Handmade Vintage Malayer Style Runner, 1930s, 1C860

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Malayer runner in original condition, it has some signs of age and low pile. The

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.6x12 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Anatolian Runner Rug, Ideal for Home and Office
4.6x12 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Anatolian Runner Rug, Ideal for Home and Office

4.6x12 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Anatolian Runner Rug, Ideal for Home and Office

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage runner rug from Central Turkey. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5x12.7 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Oushak Runner, Natural Beige and Brown Wool Rug
5x12.7 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Oushak Runner, Natural Beige and Brown Wool Rug

5x12.7 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Oushak Runner, Natural Beige and Brown Wool Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A mid 20th century hand knotted runner from Central Anatolia. Measures: 5 x 12.7 ft Low wool on

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.8x11.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Beige and Navy Blue Colors
4.8x11.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Beige and Navy Blue Colors

4.8x11.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Beige and Navy Blue Colors

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A hand-knotted vintage Turkish runner rug in beige and navy-blue colors. Wool pile on cotton

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.7x11 Ft Vintage Turkish Runner Rug, One of a kind Handmade Hallway Carpet
4.7x11 Ft Vintage Turkish Runner Rug, One of a kind Handmade Hallway Carpet

4.7x11 Ft Vintage Turkish Runner Rug, One of a kind Handmade Hallway Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A gorgeous vintage Turkish runner rug, hand-knotted with low wool pile on cotton foundation. It

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Karabagh Handmade Medallion Blue Wool Runner
Antique Karabagh Handmade Medallion Blue Wool Runner

Antique Karabagh Handmade Medallion Blue Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Karabagh hand-knotted wool runner with a blue field. This Persian runner has pink

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian runner handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 1" x 10' 9".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Malayer Style Runner, 1930s, 1C1006
Handmade Antique Malayer Style Runner, 1930s, 1C1006

Handmade Antique Malayer Style Runner, 1930s, 1C1006

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique Malayer runner in floral design. The runner is from the beginning of 20th century

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Joshagan Style Runner, 1930s, 1C1007
Handmade Antique Joshagan Style Runner, 1930s, 1C1007

Handmade Antique Joshagan Style Runner, 1930s, 1C1007

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique Joshagan runner in green color. The runner is from the beginning of 20th century

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Botanical Modern Oushak-Style Handmade Wool Runner
Botanical Modern Oushak-Style Handmade Wool Runner

Botanical Modern Oushak-Style Handmade Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Oushak hand knotted wool runner with a blue field. This Oushak runner has a beige

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.8x12.3 Ft Vintage Handmade Konya, Sille Runner Rug Over-Dyed in Fuchsia Pink
4.8x12.3 Ft Vintage Handmade Konya, Sille Runner Rug Over-Dyed in Fuchsia Pink

4.8x12.3 Ft Vintage Handmade Konya, Sille Runner Rug Over-Dyed in Fuchsia Pink

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug re-dyed in fuchsia pink color for contemporary interiors. Finely hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Vintage Mahal Style Runner, 1960s, 1C1005
Handmade Vintage Mahal Style Runner, 1960s, 1C1005

Handmade Vintage Mahal Style Runner, 1960s, 1C1005

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Persian Mahal runner in all-over design. The runner is from the end of 20th

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.7x13 Ft One-of-a-Kind Handmade Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug for Hallway
4.7x13 Ft One-of-a-Kind Handmade Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug for Hallway

4.7x13 Ft One-of-a-Kind Handmade Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug for Hallway

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug in red, brown and beige. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5x11 Ft Handmade Turkish Runner Rug for Hallway Decor. Mid-20th Century Carpet
5x11 Ft Handmade Turkish Runner Rug for Hallway Decor. Mid-20th Century Carpet

5x11 Ft Handmade Turkish Runner Rug for Hallway Decor. Mid-20th Century Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug in red, navy blue, beige and green. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Tribal Wool Runner
Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Tribal Wool Runner

Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Tribal Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful contemporary Moroccan style runner hand knotted wool rug with a navy-blue field. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Blue Wool Runner
Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Blue Wool Runner

Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Blue Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful contemporary Moroccan style runner hand-knotted wool rug with a navy-blue field. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x11.6 Ft Modern Handmade Patchwork Runner Rug in Shades of Black for Kitchen
3x11.6 Ft Modern Handmade Patchwork Runner Rug in Shades of Black for Kitchen

3x11.6 Ft Modern Handmade Patchwork Runner Rug in Shades of Black for Kitchen

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Assorted pieces of mid-20th century hand knotted woolen Anatolian rugs were washed, sheared, redyed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

2.7x11.2 Ft Vintage Handmade Anatolian Runner Rug in Faded Red, Blue and Stone
2.7x11.2 Ft Vintage Handmade Anatolian Runner Rug in Faded Red, Blue and Stone

2.7x11.2 Ft Vintage Handmade Anatolian Runner Rug in Faded Red, Blue and Stone

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Vintage Turkish runner rug with floral-shaped multiple medallions in stone color across the length

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Handmade Allover Designed Wool Runner
Antique Turkish Handmade Allover Designed Wool Runner

Antique Turkish Handmade Allover Designed Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Antique Turkish hand-knotted wool runner with the brown sienna field. This piece has red, yellow

Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

5x12.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Tan, Grey, Brown, Sand and Khaki
5x12.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Tan, Grey, Brown, Sand and Khaki

5x12.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Tan, Grey, Brown, Sand and Khaki

Located in Spring Valley, NY

into existing decor schemes. What truly sets the Vintage Handmade Turkish Oushak Runner Rug apart is

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

cc-tapis CRISS CROSS RUNNER handmade rug in Choco by India Mahdavi
cc-tapis CRISS CROSS RUNNER handmade rug in Choco by India Mahdavi

cc-tapis CRISS CROSS RUNNER handmade rug in Choco by India Mahdavi

By India Mahdavi, cc-tapis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Crisscross is a collection of rugs designed by designer India Mahdavi for the CC-Tapis brand. These

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

5x12 Ft Contemporary Handmade Konya Sille Runner Rug in Red for Hallway Decor
5x12 Ft Contemporary Handmade Konya Sille Runner Rug in Red for Hallway Decor

5x12 Ft Contemporary Handmade Konya Sille Runner Rug in Red for Hallway Decor

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater

Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Beige Handmade Modern Turkish Oushak Wool Runner
Beige Handmade Modern Turkish Oushak Wool Runner

Beige Handmade Modern Turkish Oushak Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

A beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field, this Turkish Piece has brown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gray Vintage Overdyed Handmade Wool Runner
Gray Vintage Overdyed Handmade Wool Runner

Gray Vintage Overdyed Handmade Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis CRISS CROSS RUNNER handmade rug in Butter by India Mahdavi
cc-tapis CRISS CROSS RUNNER handmade rug in Butter by India Mahdavi

cc-tapis CRISS CROSS RUNNER handmade rug in Butter by India Mahdavi

By India Mahdavi, cc-tapis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Crisscross is a collection of rugs designed by designer India Mahdavi for the CC-Tapis brand. These

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis CRISS CROSS RUNNER handmade rug in Green by India Mahdavi
cc-tapis CRISS CROSS RUNNER handmade rug in Green by India Mahdavi

cc-tapis CRISS CROSS RUNNER handmade rug in Green by India Mahdavi

By cc-tapis, India Mahdavi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Crisscross is a collection of rugs designed by designer India Mahdavi for the CC-Tapis brand. These

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis RAAG RECTANGULAR GRID 2 Runner handmade rug by  Doshi Levien
cc-tapis RAAG RECTANGULAR GRID 2 Runner handmade rug by  Doshi Levien

cc-tapis RAAG RECTANGULAR GRID 2 Runner handmade rug by Doshi Levien

By cc-tapis, Doshi Levien

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Raag is a rug designed by Doshi Levien studio for the CC-Tapis brand. Raag is a rug from the Raag

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

Early 20th Century Handmade Turkish Oushak Runner
Early 20th Century Handmade Turkish Oushak Runner

Early 20th Century Handmade Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

An antique Turkish Oushak rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Sivas Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Sivas Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Sivas Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Sivas rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Victorian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Modern Savannah Gray Handmade Designed Wool Runner
Modern Savannah Gray Handmade Designed Wool Runner

Modern Savannah Gray Handmade Designed Wool Runner

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

Vintage Beige Turkish Handmade Tribal Wool Runner
Vintage Beige Turkish Handmade Tribal Wool Runner

Vintage Beige Turkish Handmade Tribal Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a beige field. This rug has brown accents in a

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Beige Handmade Tribal Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Beige Handmade Tribal Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Beige Handmade Tribal Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This rug has tan accents in a

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Beige Tribal Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Beige Tribal Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Beige Tribal Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a beige field. This rug has brown accents in a

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Beige Handmade Tribal Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Beige Handmade Tribal Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Beige Handmade Tribal Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This rug has tan accents in a

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Peach Tribal Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Peach Tribal Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Peach Tribal Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a peach field. This rug has tan accents in a

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Geometric Tan Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Geometric Tan Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Geometric Tan Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a tan field. This rug has beige accents in a

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Beige Handmade Distressed Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Beige Handmade Distressed Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Beige Handmade Distressed 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 Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Nude Handmade Distressed Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Nude Handmade Distressed Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Nude Handmade Distressed 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 Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Red Tribal Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Red Tribal Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Red Tribal Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

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

Category

Late 20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Red Tribal Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Red Tribal Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Red Tribal Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

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

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Tribal Blue Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Tribal Blue Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Tribal Blue Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This rug has a pink border and

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Geometric Turkish Handmade Purple Wool Runner
Vintage Geometric Turkish Handmade Purple Wool Runner

Vintage Geometric Turkish Handmade Purple Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish 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