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Vintage Oversize Persian Malayer Gallery Rug, Wool Herati Pattern, 1900s
Vintage Oversize Persian Malayer Gallery Rug, Wool Herati Pattern, 1900s

Vintage Oversize Persian Malayer Gallery Rug, Wool Herati Pattern, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

This vintage Persian Malayer gallery rug from the early 20th century (circa 1900–1925) showcases

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Northwest Persian Rug Classic Herati Pattern in Brick and Ivory
Northwest Persian Rug Classic Herati Pattern in Brick and Ivory

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tabriz Rug Persian Allover Herati Pattern in Earth Tones
Vintage Tabriz Rug Persian Allover Herati Pattern in Earth Tones

Vintage Tabriz Rug Persian Allover Herati Pattern in Earth Tones

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Tabriz rug presents a masterful display of Persian weaving tradition, featuring an

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1940s Herati Pattern
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1940s Herati Pattern

Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1940s Herati Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

traditional Persian design with enduring aesthetic appeal. The rug features a classic Herati geometric pattern

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand-woven Authentic Antique Herati-Pattern Wool Persian Sultanabad Rug
Hand-woven Authentic Antique Herati-Pattern Wool Persian Sultanabad Rug

Hand-woven Authentic Antique Herati-Pattern Wool Persian Sultanabad Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional handwoven Persian Sultanabad rug has a warm chartreuse field with overall herati

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, Wool Pile, Allover Herati Pattern, 1900s
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, Wool Pile, Allover Herati Pattern, 1900s

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, Wool Pile, Allover Herati Pattern, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

, Herati pattern rug, Persian iron rug, allover pattern rug, midnight blue rug, rust-red border rug, early

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Bidjar Large Gallery Rug in All-Over Herati Design
Antique Bidjar Large Gallery Rug in All-Over Herati Design

Antique Bidjar Large Gallery Rug in All-Over Herati Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Bidjar long gallery rug from Persia with ornate floral all-over Herati design, Keivan Woven

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Persian Farahan Gallery Rug in a Herati Geometric Pattern
19th Century Persian Farahan Gallery Rug in a Herati Geometric Pattern

19th Century Persian Farahan Gallery Rug in a Herati Geometric Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

Gallery, SKU: 1522 19th Century Persian Farahan Rug, Antique Farahan Rug, Herati Pattern Rug, Persian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi Rug, Handwoven Wool, Herati Design, 1950s
Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi Rug, Handwoven Wool, Herati Design, 1950s

Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi Rug, Handwoven Wool, Herati Design, 1950s

Located in Barrington, IL

, antique Persian rug, Herati design rug, Persian geometric pattern rug, navy ivory burgundy rug, French

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug, Wool Pile, Geometric Herati Design
Vintage Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug, Wool Pile, Geometric Herati Design

Vintage Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug, Wool Pile, Geometric Herati Design

Located in Barrington, IL

This vintage Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug dates from the second quarter of the 20th century and

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Farahan Oversized Rug in Allover Herati Geometric Pattern, 1800s
Antique Persian Farahan Oversized Rug in Allover Herati Geometric Pattern, 1800s

Antique Persian Farahan Oversized Rug in Allover Herati Geometric Pattern, 1800s

Located in Barrington, IL

circa mid-1800s. This mansion-size antique rug features a highly sought-after allover Herati pattern

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Senneh Wool Rug  Fine Wool Hand-Knotted Herati 9x12
Antique Persian Senneh Wool Rug  Fine Wool Hand-Knotted Herati 9x12

Antique Persian Senneh Wool Rug Fine Wool Hand-Knotted Herati 9x12

Located in Norwalk, CT

. Featuring a dense, all-over Herati (Mahi) design, the rug is characterized by its remarkably fine weave and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Herati Pattern, Circa 1900
Antique Turkish Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Herati Pattern, Circa 1900

Antique Turkish Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Herati Pattern, Circa 1900

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Turkish rug has a charcoal-brown field with an overall sandy-yellow

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Oriental Rug, Room Size, W/ Herati Design
Antique Persian Heriz Oriental Rug, Room Size, W/ Herati Design

Antique Persian Heriz Oriental Rug, Room Size, W/ Herati Design

Located in New York, NY

" x 9'3", circa 1920. This handsome hand-woven geometric rug features an herati design allover the

Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x9 Hand Knotted Herati Style Area Rug, Wool Geometric Floral Design
6x9 Hand Knotted Herati Style Area Rug, Wool Geometric Floral Design

6x9 Hand Knotted Herati Style Area Rug, Wool Geometric Floral Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Add timeless elegance and cultural richness to your home with the 6x9 Herati Area Rug, a striking

Category

2010s Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3'x5'2" Black Hand Knotted Wool Herati 175 KPSI Oriental Rug
3'x5'2" Black Hand Knotted Wool Herati 175 KPSI Oriental Rug

3'x5'2" Black Hand Knotted Wool Herati 175 KPSI Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Rich Black Hand Knotted 175 KPSI Wool Herati with All Over

Category

2010s Indian More Carpets

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Allover With Herati Design in Terracotta
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Allover With Herati Design in Terracotta

Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Allover With Herati Design in Terracotta

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures 4'6 x 7'7. Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Allover With Herati Design in Terracotta

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Romanian Accent Rug with Herati Mahi Fish Design
Vintage Romanian Accent Rug with Herati Mahi Fish Design

Vintage Romanian Accent Rug with Herati Mahi Fish Design

$1,840Sale Price|20% Off

W 53 in L 79 in

Vintage Romanian Accent Rug with Herati Mahi Fish Design

Located in Dallas, TX

74300, vintage Romanian accent rug with Herati Mahi fish design. This hand knotted wool vintage

Category

Late 20th Century Romanian Tabriz Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

3'x5'1" Black Hand Knotted Wool Herati 175 KPSI Oriental Rug
3'x5'1" Black Hand Knotted Wool Herati 175 KPSI Oriental Rug

3'x5'1" Black Hand Knotted Wool Herati 175 KPSI Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Rich Black Hand Knotted Wool Herati with All Over Design 175

Category

2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Silk

4'x6'3" Wool Herati Design Hand Knotted 250 KPSI Red Rug
4'x6'3" Wool Herati Design Hand Knotted 250 KPSI Red Rug

4'x6'3" Wool Herati Design Hand Knotted 250 KPSI Red Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool Dense Weave Herati All Over Fish Design Hand Knotted 250

Category

2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Silk

Antique Doroksh Rug in Red Brown & Blue Herati Floral Pattern by Rug Kilim
Antique Doroksh Rug in Red Brown & Blue Herati Floral Pattern by Rug Kilim

Antique Doroksh Rug in Red Brown & Blue Herati Floral Pattern by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Connoting the finest lineages of Persian rugs, Rug & Kilim welcomes this 17x19 Doroksh rug of the

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4'1"x6'1" Herati Design Red Wool 250 KPSI Hand Knotted Rug
4'1"x6'1" Herati Design Red Wool 250 KPSI Hand Knotted Rug

4'1"x6'1" Herati Design Red Wool 250 KPSI Hand Knotted Rug

$1,105Sale Price|25% Off

W 49 in L 73 in

4'1"x6'1" Herati Design Red Wool 250 KPSI Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Herati All Over Fish Design Red Wool Dense Weave 250 KPSI

Category

2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Bidjar Herati Runner
Antique Persian Bidjar Herati Runner

Antique Persian Bidjar Herati Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32808 Size 3' 8" X 13' 3" Design Bidjar Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x5 Red Rust Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( G-14258 )
3x5 Red Rust Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( G-14258 )

3x5 Red Rust Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( G-14258 )

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

4x6 Red Rust Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( G-14262 )
4x6 Red Rust Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( G-14262 )

4x6 Red Rust Herati Hand Knotted Persian Wool Rug ( G-14262 )

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 Greenish Gray Herati Silk and Knotted Wool Rug ( G-14247 )
9x12 Greenish Gray Herati Silk and Knotted Wool Rug ( G-14247 )

9x12 Greenish Gray Herati Silk and Knotted Wool Rug ( G-14247 )

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

Antique Circa-1920 Black and Terracotta Herati Pattern Caucasian Karabagh Rug
Antique Circa-1920 Black and Terracotta Herati Pattern Caucasian Karabagh Rug

Antique Circa-1920 Black and Terracotta Herati Pattern Caucasian Karabagh Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1920, Karabagh runner has a charcoal-black field with an overall herati-pattern

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4'1"x6'2" Red Hand Knotted 250 KPSI Herati Design Wool Rug
4'1"x6'2" Red Hand Knotted 250 KPSI Herati Design Wool Rug

4'1"x6'2" Red Hand Knotted 250 KPSI Herati Design Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Red Hand Knotted 250 KPSI Luxury Herati Fish Design Dense

Category

2010s Indian More Carpets

Materials

Silk

Indian Herati 5'6'' x 7'10''
Indian Herati 5'6'' x 7'10''

Indian Herati 5'6'' x 7'10''

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

W 5.6 in L 7.1 in

Indian Herati 5'6'' x 7'10''

Located in New York, NY

Indian Herati 5'6'' x 7'10''.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Bidjar Hand-Knotted Rug in Allover Herati Geometric Pattern
Vintage Persian Bidjar Hand-Knotted Rug in Allover Herati Geometric Pattern

Vintage Persian Bidjar Hand-Knotted Rug in Allover Herati Geometric Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

rug’s deep red field is intricately adorned with traditional Herati motifs in navy blue, ivory, French

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Semmeh Herati Carpet
19th Century Semmeh Herati Carpet

19th Century Semmeh Herati Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Semmeh carpet woven in a Herati pattern consisting of floral and leaf motifs

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Herati Carpet
Early 20th Century Herati Carpet

Early 20th Century Herati Carpet

$9,450

W 138 in L 99 in

Early 20th Century Herati Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Herati carpet with one central diamond medallion with tree of life

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Large Persian Bidjar Rug with All-Over Herati Design 11'0" X17'7"
Antique Large Persian Bidjar Rug with All-Over Herati Design 11'0" X17'7"

Antique Large Persian Bidjar Rug with All-Over Herati Design 11'0" X17'7"

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Large Persian Bidjar Rug with All-Over Herati Design in Red's and Blue's. Keivan Woven Arts

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Persian Farahan Gallery Rug in an Allover Herati Geometric Pattern
19th Century Persian Farahan Gallery Rug in an Allover Herati Geometric Pattern

19th Century Persian Farahan Gallery Rug in an Allover Herati Geometric Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

Persian Farahan Rug, Antique Farahan Rug, Herati Pattern Rug, Persian Gallery Rug, Navy Persian Rug, Ivory

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1890s Ivory Herati Antique Indian Agra Rug 12'1"x15'11" Handknotted Wool Carpet
1890s Ivory Herati Antique Indian Agra Rug 12'1"x15'11" Handknotted Wool Carpet

1890s Ivory Herati Antique Indian Agra Rug 12'1"x15'11" Handknotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

background allover Herati design late 19th century Indian Agra rug is a beautifully composed example of

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Antique Farahan Handmade Oversize Persian Wool Rug With Herati Motif
Blue Antique Farahan Handmade Oversize Persian Wool Rug With Herati Motif

Blue Antique Farahan Handmade Oversize Persian Wool Rug With Herati Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

rusted-designed frame with multi-color accents on a Classic Herati design. This rug measures 16'10" x

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Light Blue/Gray Background Persian Antique Tabriz Rug with Herati Design
Light Blue/Gray Background Persian Antique Tabriz Rug with Herati Design

Light Blue/Gray Background Persian Antique Tabriz Rug with Herati Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Light gray/blue background Persian Tabriz rug with Small scale repeating Herati design, rug EN-121

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Multi Color Antique Persian Malayer Rug with All Over Herati Design
Multi Color Antique Persian Malayer Rug with All Over Herati Design

Multi Color Antique Persian Malayer Rug with All Over Herati Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Country of Origin: Iran; Type: Malayer; Design: All-Over, Herati

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar "Iron Rug"  Late 19th Century  All-Over Herati Design
Antique Persian Bidjar "Iron Rug"  Late 19th Century  All-Over Herati Design

Antique Persian Bidjar "Iron Rug" Late 19th Century All-Over Herati Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exceptional Antique Persian Bidjar rug showcases the legendary craftsmanship of Kurdish

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Hamadan Oriental Rug, in Small Size, w/ Herati Design
Antique Persian Hamadan Oriental Rug, in Small Size, w/ Herati Design

Antique Persian Hamadan Oriental Rug, in Small Size, w/ Herati Design

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Hamadan Oriental rug, Small size A vintage Persian Hamadan oriental rug in small

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Oriental Rug in Room Size with Herati Design
Antique Caucasian Karabagh Oriental Rug in Room Size with Herati Design

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Oriental Rug in Room Size with Herati Design

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Karabagh rug, Room size, circa 1910 A one-of-a-kind antique Caucasian Karabagh

Category

Vintage 1910s Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Herati Design and Modern Rustic Style
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Herati Design and Modern Rustic Style

Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Herati Design and Modern Rustic Style

Located in Dallas, TX

61060 Rare Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 04'05 x 07'00. Amidst the twilight of design unfolds this

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Hamadan Oriental Rug, in Small Size, w/ Herati Design
Antique Persian Hamadan Oriental Rug, in Small Size, w/ Herati Design

Antique Persian Hamadan Oriental Rug, in Small Size, w/ Herati Design

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Hamadan Oriental Rug, Small size An antique Persian Hamadan oriental rug in small

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Oriental Rug, in Small Size, with Herati Design
Antique Persian Bidjar Oriental Rug, in Small Size, with Herati Design

Antique Persian Bidjar Oriental Rug, in Small Size, with Herati Design

Located in New York, NY

Oriental Carpet, hand-knotted with soft wool pile. This beautiful rug features a repeating Herati design on

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Herati Beige 12x22 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Herati Beige 12x22 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Herati Beige 12x22 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Meticulously crafted, this rug employs the most intricate traditional weaving techniques in India

Category

2010s Indian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Herati Beige 11x19 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Herati Beige 11x19 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Herati Beige 11x19 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Meticulously crafted, this rug employs the most intricate traditional weaving techniques in India

Category

2010s Indian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Oriental Rug, in Small Size, W/ Herati Design
Antique Persian Malayer Oriental Rug, in Small Size, W/ Herati Design

Antique Persian Malayer Oriental Rug, in Small Size, W/ Herati Design

Located in New York, NY

, circa 1910. Size 6'5" x 4'3". This fine hand-knotted wool rug features an Herati design within the light

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Oriental Rug, in Room Size, W/ Herati Design
Antique Persian Malayer Oriental Rug, in Room Size, W/ Herati Design

Antique Persian Malayer Oriental Rug, in Room Size, W/ Herati Design

Located in New York, NY

1920. Size 11'1" x 6'7". This fine hand-knotted wool rug features an herati design within the light

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian 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.