Herati Rug 6'5'' x 6'7''
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Herati Rug 6'5'' x 6'7''
Located in New York, NY
Herati Rug 6'5'' x 6'7''.
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Herati Rug 6'5'' x 6'7''
Located in New York, NY
Herati Rug 6'5'' x 6'7''.
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Ferehan Herati Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian Ferehan Herati rug with a beautiful all-over floral pattern surrounded by multiple complementary floral borders.
Wool
Antique East Turkistan Herati Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful antique East Turkistan Herati rug with an all-over multicolored trellis pattern with leaves and stylized flowers on a black background.
Wool
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
Herati Rug 9'2'' x 12'0''
Located in New York, NY
Herati Rug 9'2'' x 12'0''. This very well executed and evenly woven carpet shows a red field very closely covered with a small-scale, even Herati allover design accented in: navy, s...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Herati Rug with Geometric Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Herati rugs are the name given to rugs that have patterns that originated in the late 15th century from northwestern Afghanistan.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Beige Persian Herati Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a gorgeous Persian rug with a herati design. 17'' x 17''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Square Antique Herati Rug, 7'1'' x 8'
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Worn Herati Motif Square Carpet Details rug no. j3973 size 7' 1" x 8' (216 x 244 cm)
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Large Afghan Persian Bidjar-Style Herati Rug, 82.3 x 122 in
Located in Lisbon, PT
A richly detailed Afghan rug featuring a classic Persian Bidjar-inspired design with a dense all-over Herati, or Mahi, pattern.
Wool, Cotton
Charming & Colorful Herati Rug with Turtle Serapi Border, c. 1940-50's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Always recommend a high-quality custom cut pad for any and all rugs; these pads are made for hand-knotted rugs.
Wool
$942Sale Price|25% Off
3'1"x5'5" Eerie Black, 250 KPSI, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Herati Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Eerie Black, 250 KPSI Densely Woven, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Herati with All Over Fish Mahi Design, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
Wool
$783Sale Price|25% Off
4'x6' Rich Red Hand Knotted Soft Wool 175 KPSI Herati Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Rich Red Hand Knotted Soft Wool 175 KPSI Herati with All Over Design Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-ol...
Silk
Antique Indian Agra Herati Design Rug
Located in New York, NY
Herati rugs have a similarity to Persian Tabriz and Bidjar rugs.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Classic Style Rug in Gray, Beige-Brown Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspired by classic Persian Herati rug patterns, the rug features a traditional floral pattern that is unique to this style.
Wool
1930s Ivory Herati Classic Antique Indian Agra Carpet 10'x11'10" Handknotted Rug
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in the Agra tradition, this room-size carpet features a luminous ivory field adorned with a rhythmic allover Herati rug design motif, creating a foundation that feels bo...
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Herati-Style Rug Blue Classic Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand knotted Classic rug joins the latest additions to the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim, an ambitious custom-capable encyclopedia of periods recapturing and reinventing ...
Wool
Vintage Runner Rug in Blue and Burgundy with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design: Admirers of the craft may appreciate this vintage rug that carries all-over floral geometric patterns and a rich colorway of navy blue, teal and burgundy red, with a...
Wool
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Rug in Beige-Brown with Herati Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design: Admirers of the craft will note an inspiration from vintage and antique Persian rugs in this gift-sized rug. A play of charcoal, beige-brown and chartreuse green ton...
Wool
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Rug in Beige-Brown with Herati Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design: Admirers of the craft will note an inspiration from vintage and antique Persian rugs in this gift-sized rug. A play of charcoal, beige-brown and chartreuse green ton...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Runner Rug with Colorful Herati Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 4x8 runner rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection—inspired by the sensibilities o...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Rug in Blue and Beige Herati Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A brilliant 6x9 hand-knotted wool rug from Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection, particularly inspired by antique Persian rugs of Herati design.
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Herati Style Rug Beige Brown Classic Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand knotted Classic rug joins the latest additions to the Homage collection by Rug & Kilim, an ambitious custom-capable encyclopedia of periods recapturing and reinventing an u...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Classic Style Custom rug in Grey, Beige Herati Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flourishing on a magnificent 9 X 12 scale in this edition, this custom rug design marks a shabby chic tone with touches of distress that highlight the gorgeous gray and beige-brown p...
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Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Classic Style Custom Rug in Grey, Beige Herati Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flourishing on a magnificent 9 X 12 scale in this edition, this custom rug design marks a shabby chic tone with touches of distress that highlight the gorgeous gray and beige-brown p...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Herati Style Rug with Gray, Blue and Beige-Brown Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 rug inspired from Herati style, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection.
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Rug & Kilim’s Herati Style Rug with Gray, Blue and Beige-Brown Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 rug inspired from Herati style, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection.
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Rug & Kilim’s Herati Style Rug with Gray, Blue and Beige-Brown Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 rug inspired from Herati style, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Herati Style Rug with Gray, Blue and Beige-Brown Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 rug inspired from Herati style, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection.
Wool
Rug & Kilim Distressed Persian Style Runner in Black & Beige Herati Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim encyclopedic Homage Collection, a 3x10 hand-knotted wool runner inspired by 19th century antique Persian rugs.
Wool
Rug & Kilim Distressed Persian Style Runner in Black & Beige Herati Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim encyclopedic Homage Collection, a 3x10 hand-knotted wool runner inspired by 19th century antique Persian rugs.
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Rug & Kilim Distressed Persian Style Runner in Black & Beige Herati Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim encyclopedic Homage Collection, a 3x10 hand-knotted wool runner inspired by 19th century antique Persian rugs.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s East Turkestan Inspired Beige Brown Herati Wool Floral Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in one of the finest workshops in China, Rug & Kilim’s transitional style wool rug enjoys inspiration from studying East Turkestan classics, lending to the skillful take...
Wool
Rug & Kilim Distressed Persian Style Runner in Black & Beige Herati Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim encyclopedic Homage Collection, a 3x10 hand-knotted wool runner inspired by 19th century antique Persian rugs.
Wool
Rug & Kilim Distressed Persian Style Runner in Black & Beige Herati Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim encyclopedic Homage Collection, a 3x10 hand-knotted wool runner inspired by 19th century antique Persian rugs.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s East Turkestan Inspired Beige Brown Herati Wool Floral Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in one of the finest workshops in China, Rug & Kilim’s transitional style wool rug enjoys inspiration from studying East Turkestan classics, lending to the skillful take...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s East Turkestan Inspired Beige Brown Herati Wool Floral Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in one of the finest workshops in China, Rug & Kilim’s transitional style wool rug enjoys inspiration from studying East Turkestan classics, lending to the skillful take...
Wool
Light Brown Soft Blue Herati Pattern Wool Rug 9'x11'10''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This elegant hand-knotted wool is a testament to the region's rich weaving traditions, known for their fine craftsmanship and intricate detailing. The rug features a delicate, all-ov...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Persian Style Runner in Black with Beige Herati Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection, and a nod to antique Persian rugs.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Persian Style Runner in Black with Beige Herati Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection, and a nod to antique Persian rugs.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Persian Style Runner in Gray with Beige Herati Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x8 runner is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection, and a nod to antique Persian rugs.
Wool
Antique Laristan Herati Wool 26x42 Red, Ivory, Taupe & Olive Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Origin: Laristan, India (today Lahore, Pakistan) Design: Herati Circa: 1910s Actual size: 25'10"x 42' Thickness: 3/8" Color: Red, Light Blue, Tan, Ivory, Sla...
Wool
Antique Fine Senneh Rug with Herati Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
A fine Senneh rug characterised by a medallion and pendants pattern, this placed within an ivory cartouche layered over a blue background.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Room Size Turkish Herati Motif Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th-century Turkish rug with a Herati motif in a clay color, accents in blue on a neutral beige field Measures: 6'7'' x 9'1''.
Wool
Kurd Rug Allover Herati Pattern in Earth Tones
Located in New York, NY
This richly hued Kurd rug displays a traditional Herati lattice in a dense, repeating format, accented with subtle notes of violet, rose, and midnight.
Wool
Contemporary Mansour Wool Hand-woven Herati Inspired Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Genuine handwoven brand new Persian Herati design rug from Kashmir. A high quality and very rich looking rug with a beautiful all-over design perfect for that special area in your ho...
Wool
Antique Senneh Rug – Repeating Herati Pattern on Blue Field
Located in New York, NY
This antique Senneh rug features a meticulously rendered Herati design in a tight allover pattern across a cool blue field.
Wool
6x9 Beige Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( 13057 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
Traditional Hand-Woven Herati-Pattern Wool Indian Amritsar Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Indian Amritsar rug has an ivory field with overall majestic herati pattern, in a deep umber scrolling rosette vine border, between complementary geometri...
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Mir Rug – Persian Repeating Herati Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This antique Mir rug features an intricate repeating Herati pattern, skillfully woven in a sophisticated palette of deep navy, warm taupe, and ivory.
Wool
Antique Turkish Sivas Rug with Herati Design 12'6 x 20'4
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkish Rug with Intricate All-Over Herati Design Measures: 12'6 x 20'4.
Wool
Antique Tabriz Style Rug with Lattice Herati Field
Located in New York, NY
This antique Tabriz style rug features a finely structured lattice Herati design rendered across a deep charcoal and warm taupe field.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Malayer Style Rug with Allover Herati Design
Located in New York, NY
This antique Malayer style rug features a finely rendered allover Herati (fish) pattern densely woven across a softly abrashed ivory and pale sand ground.
Wool, Cotton
3x5 Red Persian Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( 13069 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
4x6 Red Blauch Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( 13073 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
3x5 Rust Persian Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( 13068 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
2.6x14 Green Persian Herati Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-14284 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
2.6x10 Green Persian Herati Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-14281 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
Northwest Persian Rug Classic Herati Pattern in Brick and Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This antique hand-knotted Northwest Persian rug showcases a classic Herati pattern—interlacing fish and rosette motifs—densely woven across a deep espresso field.
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Vintage Persian Sarouk Mahal Herati Rug, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Vintage Persian Sarouk Mahal Herati rug circa 1940. Measures: 6' 8" x 10' 3".
Wool
Hand Knotted Red and Beige Wool Rug Runner Herati
Located in Tilburg, Brabant
Herati rugs have their name due to the city of Herat located northwest in Afghanistan.
Wool
European Rug Herati Design
Located in RÉDING, FR
"European Rug Herati Design" Crocheted Tetex rug made in Germany, Herati design.
Wool
Vintage Persian Herati Runner Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Age: Circa 1940 Colors: blue, blue-gray, rust, green, ivory Pile: medium Wear Notes: 4 Material: wool on cotton Vintage and antique rugs are by nature, pre-loved and ...
Wool, Cotton
20th Century Herati Antique Mahal Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An antique Mahal rug featuring the Herati design, a common repeat pattern consisting of a flower centered inside a diamond with leaves located outside the diamond and parallel to eac...
Wool
1970s Fine Persian Herati Mood Area Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Fine Persian Herati Mood area rug circa 1970 Measures: 5' 7" x 7' 9" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation.
Wool
Fine Antique Agra Herati Cotton Rug, circa 1900
Located in Northridge, CA
Fine Antique Agra Herati cotton rug circa 1900 Measures: 5' 9" x 8' 7" Hand-Knotted Cotton Pile, Cotton Foundation Field Color: Navy-Blue Border Color: Dusty-Rose Accent Colors:...
Cotton
1940s Malayer Herati Gallery Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
1940s Malayer Herati Gallery runner rug Vintage: circa 1940 Measures: 3' 7" x 9' 9" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field color: Navy-blue Border color: Ivory...
Wool
Lilihan Herati Runner, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Lilihan Herati Runner Vintage, circa 1940 Measures: 3' 5" x 9' 6" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field color: Deep-Rust Border color: Ivory Accent color: Charcoal-Blac...
Wool
Unavailable
W 89 in L 147 in
Antique Persian Bidjar Classical Medallion Herati Design Hand-knotted Wool Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
This excellent condition Bidjar has a classical Herati design with a central medallion flanked by distinct anchors on either end. The feel of the medallion and corner spandrels is mo...
Wool
Antique Lilihan Herati Runner, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Lilihan Herati runner, circa 1940 Measures: 2' 1" x 9' 1" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field color: Rust-Red Border color: Khaki Accent color: Burg...
Wool
Vintage Herati Moud Runner, circa 1960
Located in Northridge, CA
Herati Moud runner, Vintage, circa 1960 Measures: 3' 4" x 9' 9" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field color: Tan Border color: Brown Accent color: Orange-rust...
Wool
Persian Mahal Herati Fish Gallery Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
Persian Mahal Herati Fish Gallery runner circa 1940. Measures: 5' 1" x 10' Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation. Field: Navy-Blue Border color: Rust Accent color: Light-blue...
Wool
Persian Herati Malayer Runner, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Persian Herati Malayer Runner Vintage, circa 1940 Measures: 2' 9" x 12' 10" Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation Field color: Pale-red Border color: Ivory Acce...
Wool
Persian Malayer Herati Runner, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Persian Malayer Herati runner Vintage, circa 1940 Measures: 2' 8" x 13' 6" Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation Field color: Midnight-blue Border color: Raspber...
Wool
Persian Herati Malayer Runner, circa 1950
Located in Northridge, CA
Persian Herati Malayer runner Vintage, circa 1950 Measures: 3' 4" x 13' 5" Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation Field color: Midnight-blue Border color: Ivory ...
Wool
Antique Herati Malayer Gallery Runner, circa 1930
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Herati Malayer Gallery runner, circa 1930. Measures: 3' 3" x 13' 10" Hand-knotted, abrash wool pile on a cotton foundation. Field color: Charcoal-Black Border color: Gold...
Wool
Vintage Persian Karajeh Herati Runner, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Vintage Persian Karajeh Herati runner circa 1940 Measures: 3' 5" x 13' 1" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field color: Cherry-Red Border color: Tan Accent color: Burgun...
Wool
Persian Herati Malayer Abrash Runner, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Persian Herati Malayer runner Vintage, circa 1940 Measures: 6' 10" x 11' 5" Hand-knotted, abrash wool pile on a cotton foundation. Field color: Raspberry-red Border colo...
Wool
1940s Malayer Herati Gallery Runner with Bird Design
Located in Northridge, CA
1940s Malayer Herati Gallery runner with bird design Vintage, circa 1940 Measures: 3' 7" x 9' 9" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field color: Rust-Red Border color: Ivo...
Wool
Unavailable
W 65 in L 133 in
Antique Persian Hamadan, Herati Motif, Rust Field, Wool, Hallway Size, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a good example of an early Persian Hamadan with a Classic Herati motif. The Herati motif is comprised of a flower inside a diamond surrounded by four flower leaves.
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan, Herati Motif, Navy Red, Wool, Scatter Size, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is an awesome example of an early Persian Hamadan with a very distinctive motif. This rug looks like an early Baktiary or Serapi. A sparsely decorated navy field has a rust meda...
Wool
Unavailable
W 43 in L 67 in
Antique Persian Ingeles Hamadan, Herati Motif, Navy Red, Wool, Scatter Size 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a splendid example of an early Persian Ingeles Hamadan with the traditional Herati motif. This rug has a wonderful assortment of colors; A rose field with a light blue inner ...
Wool
Unavailable
W 45 in L 77 in
Antique Persian Bidjar, Herati Motif, Navy and Red, Wool, Scatter Size, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a splendid example of an early Persian Bidjar with the traditional Herati motif. This rug has a wonderful assortment of colors; A navy field with a red medallion and a light ...
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer rug
Located in Houston, TX
Malayer rug with a herati pattern rendered in wonderfully decorative shades of blue, ivory and brown.
Neutral Antique Yazd Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A breathtaking Yazd rug with the Herati design, a repeat pattern consisting of a flower centered inside a diamond with curling leaves positioned parallel to each side.
Wool
Unavailable
W 145 in L 215 in
Antique Persian Serapi Rug, early Heriz, Wool, 1890 Rust, Navy light blue 12x16
Located in Williamsburg, VA
A good-looking navy medallion is on a rust field with light blue spandrels or corners, and an ivory Herati motif border. Large rug; 12-1x15-11. Circa 1890
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Antique Bijar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Bijar rug of Herati pattern.
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.
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