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Persian Herati Bijar Round Rug
Persian Herati Bijar Round Rug

Persian Herati Bijar Round Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

, dirt-resistant pile. This rug has a well-known design which is called Herat Fish Design (Herati is a

Category

Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Persian Herati Design Bijar Rug
Persian Herati Design Bijar Rug

Persian Herati Design Bijar Rug

$10,500

W 99 in L 137 in

Persian Herati Design Bijar Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

This piece is a handmade Persian Bijar/Bukan rug. The pile is wool with cotton foundation. This

Category

Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Laristan Herati Wool 26x42 Red, Ivory, Taupe & Olive Handmade Area Rug
Antique Laristan Herati Wool 26x42 Red, Ivory, Taupe & Olive Handmade Area Rug

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

Category

Vintage 1910s Indian International Style Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Herati Hamadan Rug
Early 20th Century Herati Hamadan Rug

Early 20th Century Herati Hamadan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early-20th century Persian Herati Hamadan rug with an all-over mirrored trellis pattern

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Herati Design Oriental Wool Rug C1920
Antique Herati Design Oriental Wool Rug C1920

Antique Herati Design Oriental Wool Rug C1920

$360Sale Price|20% Off

W 21 in L 27.5 in

Antique Herati Design Oriental Wool Rug C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique oriental rug offers wool construction with Herati design, c1920 Measures - 27.5"L x 21

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet
Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet

Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet

Located in New York, NY

- Farahan Persian Allover Floral Herati Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exquisite Persian weaving represents

Category

Antique 1890s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Fine Senneh Rug with Herati Pattern
Antique Fine Senneh Rug with Herati Pattern

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Azerbaijani Tabriz Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Antique Herati-Pattern Persian Kerman Rug
Traditional Antique Herati-Pattern Persian Kerman Rug

Traditional Antique Herati-Pattern Persian Kerman Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional, antique hand-woven Persian Kerman rug has a deep charcoal field with dense herati

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Herati Design
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Herati Design

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Herati Design

Located in Dallas, TX

61091 Antique Persian Tabriz rug with Herati Design, 04'05 x 06'11.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Perisan Malayer Brown Floral Herati Patterned Runner 3'5''x11'
Antique Perisan Malayer Brown Floral Herati Patterned Runner 3'5''x11'

Antique Perisan Malayer Brown Floral Herati Patterned Runner 3'5''x11'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This exquisite antique Malayer runner features a richly detailed Herati design woven in a palette

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Ardabil Rug with Herati Design
Vintage Persian Ardabil Rug with Herati Design

Vintage Persian Ardabil Rug with Herati Design

Located in Dallas, TX

21682 Vintage Persian Ardabil rug 04'07 x 06'05. Emanating timeless style with incredible detail

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian American Colonial Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Herati Hamadan Rug
Wonderful Early 20th Century Herati Hamadan Rug

Wonderful Early 20th Century Herati Hamadan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Herati Hamadan rug with an all-over mirrored trellis pattern

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hamadan Persian Rug with Herati Design
Antique Hamadan Persian Rug with Herati Design

Antique Hamadan Persian Rug with Herati Design

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

W 53 in L 79 in

Antique Hamadan Persian Rug with Herati Design

Located in Dallas, TX

73277 Antique Hamadan Persian Rug with Herati Design. Providing an element of comfort, artistic

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Herati Fish Design Bijar Bidjar Rug
Persian Herati Fish Design Bijar Bidjar Rug

Persian Herati Fish Design Bijar Bidjar Rug

$8,900Sale Price|34% Off

W 80 in L 116 in

Persian Herati Fish Design Bijar Bidjar Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

-resistant pile. This rug has a well-known design which is called Herat Fish design (Herati is a common

Category

Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Blue and Ivory Mahi Herati Pattern 9'x12' Circa 1920
Antique Blue and Ivory Mahi Herati Pattern 9'x12' Circa 1920

Antique Blue and Ivory Mahi Herati Pattern 9'x12' Circa 1920

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This exquisite antique hand-knotted wool rug showcases a finely detailed micro-geometric pattern

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Room Size Turkish Herati Motif Rug
Zabihi Collection Room Size Turkish Herati Motif Rug

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug with Herati Design
Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug with Herati Design

Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug with Herati Design

Located in Dallas, TX

61159 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 03'10 x 06'04.

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Malayer Rug with a Traditional Allover Herati Design
Malayer Rug with a Traditional Allover Herati Design

Malayer Rug with a Traditional Allover Herati Design

Located in New York, NY

The dark red field of this rug is evenly covered by a traditional allover Herati design, except for

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kurd Rug Allover Herati Pattern in Earth Tones
Kurd Rug Allover Herati Pattern in Earth Tones

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

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Mansour Wool Hand-woven Herati Inspired Rug
Contemporary Mansour Wool Hand-woven Herati Inspired Rug

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

Category

2010s Pakistani Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Traditional Hand-Woven Herati Persian Fereghan Rug
Antique Traditional Hand-Woven Herati Persian Fereghan Rug

Antique Traditional Hand-Woven Herati Persian Fereghan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Persian Fereghan rug has a shaded khaki field with overall herati

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tribal Afshar Rug with Repeat Herati Design
Antique Tribal Afshar Rug with Repeat Herati Design

Antique Tribal Afshar Rug with Repeat Herati Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique tribal Afshar rug with repeat herati design. An good tribal Afshar rug with a repeat

Category

Antique 19th Century More Carpets

Vintage Persian Khorassan Rug with Repeating Herati Design
Vintage Persian Khorassan Rug with Repeating Herati Design

Vintage Persian Khorassan Rug with Repeating Herati Design

Located in Dallas, TX

76520, vintage Persian Khorassan rug with repeating Herati design. This vintage Persian Khorassan

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Herati Pole Medallion
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Herati Pole Medallion

Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Herati Pole Medallion

Located in Dallas, TX

78518 Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 04'01 x 06'03. Emanating timeless style with incredible detail

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa-1880 Herati-pattern Persian Bakshaish Rug
Antique Circa-1880 Herati-pattern Persian Bakshaish Rug

Antique Circa-1880 Herati-pattern Persian Bakshaish Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1880, Bakhshaish rug has a camel-brown field with an overall herati-pattern of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Classic Herati Design
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Classic Herati Design

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Classic Herati Design

Located in Dallas, TX

73346 Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Classic Herati Design. This opulent hand-knotted wool antique

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gallery Size Antique Persian Kerman Herati Design Rug
Gallery Size Antique Persian Kerman Herati Design Rug

Gallery Size Antique Persian Kerman Herati Design Rug

$7,650Sale Price|27% Off

W 130 in L 204 in

Gallery Size Antique Persian Kerman Herati Design Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Gallery size antique Persian Kerman Herati design rug. Measures: 10'10" x 17'0" Primary materials

Category

Antique 19th Century Pakistani Other More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug Hussainabad Herati Carpet Runner
Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug Hussainabad Herati Carpet Runner

Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug Hussainabad Herati Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

76135 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug Runner, 03'09 X 10'10. Crafted with meticulous care, this

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x9 Beige Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( 13057 )
6x9 Beige Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( 13057 )

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Heriz Serapi Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Herati-Pattern Persian Seneh Rug
Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Herati-Pattern Persian Seneh Rug

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Herati-Pattern Persian Seneh Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

rugs often feature intricate floral or herati (fish) patterns, rendered with remarkable precision using

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Herati-Patterned Persian Seneh Rug
Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Herati-Patterned Persian Seneh Rug

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Herati-Patterned Persian Seneh Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Persian Seneh rug has a shaded sea-blue field with an overall delicate polychrome

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Senneh Rug – Repeating Herati Pattern on Blue Field
Antique Senneh Rug – Repeating Herati Pattern on Blue Field

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Herati Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 9'10" x 13'2"
Tribal Herati Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 9'10" x 13'2"

Tribal Herati Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 9'10" x 13'2"

Located in New York, NY

Breathtaking Light Blue Rustic Tribal Herati Fish Design Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Mir Rug – Persian Repeating Herati Pattern
Antique Hand-Knotted Mir Rug – Persian Repeating Herati Pattern

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Hand-Woven Herati-Pattern Wool Indian Amritsar Rug
Traditional Hand-Woven Herati-Pattern Wool Indian Amritsar Rug

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

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Herati Pattern, 1800s
Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Herati Pattern, 1800s

Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Herati Pattern, 1800s

Located in Barrington, IL

Knot Gallery, SKU: 1176 Antique Persian Malayer rug, Vintage Malayer rug, Herati design rug, Persian

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Wool Hand-Knotted Herati-Pattern Persian Fereghan Rug
Traditional Wool Hand-Knotted Herati-Pattern Persian Fereghan Rug

Traditional Wool Hand-Knotted Herati-Pattern Persian Fereghan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Persian Fereghan rug has a shaded deep indigo herati field, in a faded

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug, Handwoven Wool, Herati Pattern, 1900s
Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug, Handwoven Wool, Herati Pattern, 1900s

Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug, Handwoven Wool, Herati Pattern, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1910 early 1900s Bibikabad rug, antique Persian Bibikabad, Herati pattern

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Malayer Rug Allover Herati Design Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug
Antique Persian Malayer Rug Allover Herati Design Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug

Antique Persian Malayer Rug Allover Herati Design Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

, allover Herati pattern (fish design) set against a variegated blue and camel-toned field. The rug's charm

Category

20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-woven Wool Herati-Pattern Persian Malayer Rug
Antique Hand-woven Wool Herati-Pattern Persian Malayer Rug

Antique Hand-woven Wool Herati-Pattern Persian Malayer Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Persian Malayer rug has a shaded wheat saffron field with an overall

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Agra Herati Motif Rug, 6' x 8'9''
Zabihi Collection Antique Agra Herati Motif Rug, 6' x 8'9''

Zabihi Collection Antique Agra Herati Motif Rug, 6' x 8'9''

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Indian Agra Rug with an all-over herati design on a dark brown ground

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Adirondack Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Oversize Persian Bidjar Rug, Allover Herati Geometric Pattern
Antique Oversize Persian Bidjar Rug, Allover Herati Geometric Pattern

Antique Oversize Persian Bidjar Rug, Allover Herati Geometric Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

Hashtrang, Medallion Bidjar, Allover Bidjar Rugs, Antique Bidjar Herati, Floral Design Bidjar, Bidjar Floral

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Hamadan Rug with All-Over Herati Design
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug with All-Over Herati Design

Antique Persian Hamadan Rug with All-Over Herati Design

Located in Dallas, TX

rug features an all-over geometric pattern composed of Herati motifs. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Hand

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Bibikabad Rug, Handwoven Wool, Herati Pattern, 1920s
Vintage Persian Bibikabad Rug, Handwoven Wool, Herati Pattern, 1920s

Vintage Persian Bibikabad Rug, Handwoven Wool, Herati Pattern, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1084 vintage Persian Bibikabad rug, Herati

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rare Antique Rug All Over Handmade Carpet Herati Livingroom Rugs Sale
Rare Antique Rug All Over Handmade Carpet Herati Livingroom Rugs Sale

Rare Antique Rug All Over Handmade Carpet Herati Livingroom Rugs Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

An all-over design drenches the centre of this rug in rich reds and orange tones. The corners have

Category

Antique 1880s Caucasian Malayer Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Turkish Sivas Rug with Herati Design 12'6 x 20'4
Antique Turkish Sivas Rug with Herati Design 12'6 x 20'4

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. Keivan Woven

Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Brown, with Herati Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Brown, with Herati Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Brown, with Herati Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in luxurious wool, this 10x16 vintage Persian Tabriz rug is a rich example of the

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Persian Farahan Rug 158x300cm Herati Geometric Navy Rug 5x9 c.1900
Rare Antique Persian Farahan Rug 158x300cm Herati Geometric Navy Rug 5x9 c.1900

Rare Antique Persian Farahan Rug 158x300cm Herati Geometric Navy Rug 5x9 c.1900

Located in New York, NY

This antique Persian Farahan rug, circa 1900, showcases a refined geometric Herati-style pattern

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x9 Beige Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( G-14240 )
6x9 Beige Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( G-14240 )

6x9 Beige Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( G-14240 )

Located in agra, uttar pradesh

Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x9 Rust Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( G-14239 )
6x9 Rust Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( G-14239 )

6x9 Rust Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( G-14239 )

Located in agra, uttar pradesh

Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Red Persian Herati Silk Knotted Wool Rug ( G-14251)
8x10 Red Persian Herati Silk Knotted Wool Rug ( G-14251)

8x10 Red Persian Herati Silk Knotted Wool Rug ( G-14251)

Located in agra, uttar pradesh

Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9x12 Red Persian Herati Silk Knotted Wool Rug ( G-14246 )
9x12 Red Persian Herati Silk Knotted Wool Rug ( G-14246 )

9x12 Red Persian Herati Silk Knotted Wool Rug ( G-14246 )

Located in agra, uttar pradesh

Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Majestic Camel Background and Allover Herati Design Antique Bakshaiesh Rug
Majestic Camel Background and Allover Herati Design Antique Bakshaiesh Rug

Majestic Camel Background and Allover Herati Design Antique Bakshaiesh Rug

Located in New York, NY

Herati design accented in sand, and teal. Rust-red “Zanbaki” border with octogramme rosettes and tilted

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Herati Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal herati rug for your home. A herati rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are 499 variations of the antique or vintage herati rug you’re looking for, while we also have 90 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer herati rug, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A herati rug made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made herati rug over the years, but those crafted by Rug & Kilim, Mehraban Rugs and Keivan Woven Arts are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Herati Rug?

A herati rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,495, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $850,000.

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.