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Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Round Rug by Mohebban
Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Round Rug by Mohebban

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Round Rug by Mohebban

Located in Geneve, CH

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Round Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: D 300 cm Materials: Wool. The

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 250 Round Rug by Mohebban
Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 250 Round Rug by Mohebban

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 250 Round Rug by Mohebban

Located in Geneve, CH

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 250 Round Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: D 250 cm Materials: Wool. The

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban
Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban

Located in Geneve, CH

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: W 300 x L 200 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 240 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban
Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 240 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 240 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban

Located in Geneve, CH

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 240 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: W 240 x L 170 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 250 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban
Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 250 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 250 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban

Located in Geneve, CH

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 250 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: W 250 x L 200 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban
Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban

Located in Geneve, CH

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 300 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: W 300 x L 250 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 360 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban
Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 360 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 360 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban

Located in Geneve, CH

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 360 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: W 360 x L 270 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 400 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban
Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 400 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban

Artisan Hand-woven Off-White 400 Rectangular Rug by Mohebban

Located in Geneve, CH

Off White Feel 400 Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: W 400 x L 300 cm Materials: Wool. The Feel

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Limited Edition Hand-Woven Coconut Fiber Rugs by Deanna Comellini
Limited Edition Hand-Woven Coconut Fiber Rugs by Deanna Comellini

Limited Edition Hand-Woven Coconut Fiber Rugs by Deanna Comellini

By Deanna Comellini

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Interesting coconut rugs by G.T.Design, designed by Deanna Comellini, founder and Art Director of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Coconut

1980s Italian Woven Pure Wool "Arlequine" Rug Ottavio Missoni for T&J Vestor
1980s Italian Woven Pure Wool "Arlequine" Rug Ottavio Missoni for T&J Vestor

1980s Italian Woven Pure Wool "Arlequine" Rug Ottavio Missoni for T&J Vestor

By Ottavio Missoni

Located in Firenze, FI

Ottavio Missoni "Arlequine" vintage rug made in the 80s in pure virgin wool by the company T&J

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1980s Italian Woven Pure Wool "Optic" Rug Ottavio Missoni for T&J Vestor
1980s Italian Woven Pure Wool "Optic" Rug Ottavio Missoni for T&J Vestor

1980s Italian Woven Pure Wool "Optic" Rug Ottavio Missoni for T&J Vestor

By Ottavio Missoni

Located in Firenze, FI

Ottavio Missoni "Optic" vintage rug made in the 80s in pure virgin wool by the company T&J Vestor

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Brown and Black Italian Leather Checkerboard Rug
Brown and Black Italian Leather Checkerboard Rug

Brown and Black Italian Leather Checkerboard Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Italian Art Deco rug from the mid-20th century. A true oddity. Brown and black leather

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Leather

3.5x6.6 Ft Modern Handmade Pink Rug with Rustic Italian Mediterranean Style
3.5x6.6 Ft Modern Handmade Pink Rug with Rustic Italian Mediterranean Style

3.5x6.6 Ft Modern Handmade Pink Rug with Rustic Italian Mediterranean Style

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

Black Frammenti Rug by Giulio Brambilla
Black Frammenti Rug by Giulio Brambilla

Black Frammenti Rug by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

its simple and monochrome design, this rug is part of a series named after the Italian word for

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pink Frammenti Rug by Giulio Brambilla
Pink Frammenti Rug by Giulio Brambilla

Pink Frammenti Rug by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

its simple and monochrome design, this rug is part of a series named after the Italian word for

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beige Frammenti Rug by Giulio Brambilla
Beige Frammenti Rug by Giulio Brambilla

Beige Frammenti Rug by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

its simple and monochrome design, this rug is part of a series named after the Italian word for

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Settanta Rug II by Giulio Brambilla
Settanta Rug II by Giulio Brambilla

Settanta Rug II by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Settanta rug II by Giulio Brambilla. Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: NZ wool

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Settanta Rug III by Giulio Brambilla
Settanta Rug III by Giulio Brambilla

Settanta Rug III by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Settanta rug III by Giulio Brambilla. Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: NZ wool

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Deserto Rug I by Giulio Brambilla
Deserto Rug I by Giulio Brambilla

Deserto Rug I by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Deserto rug I by Giulio Brambilla Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm Materials: NZ wool, bamboo

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Deserto Rug II by Giulio Brambilla
Deserto Rug II by Giulio Brambilla

Deserto Rug II by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Deserto rug II by Giulio Brambilla Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm Materials: NZ wool

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Settanta Rug I by Giulio Brambilla
Settanta Rug I by Giulio Brambilla

Settanta Rug I by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Settanta rug I by Giulio Brambilla Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm Materials: NZ wool

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pietra Rug II by Giulio Brambilla
Pietra Rug II by Giulio Brambilla

Pietra Rug II by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Pietra rug II by Giulio Brambilla Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm Materials: NZ wool, bamboo

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pietra Rug III by Giulio Brambilla
Pietra Rug III by Giulio Brambilla

Pietra Rug III by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Pietra rug III by Giulio Brambilla Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm Materials: NZ wool

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pietra Rug I by Giulio Brambilla
Pietra Rug I by Giulio Brambilla

Pietra Rug I by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Pietra rug I by Giulio Brambilla. Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: NZ wool

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pieghe Rug i by Giulio Brambilla
Pieghe Rug i by Giulio Brambilla

Pieghe Rug i by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

-dimensional series of creases (“piega” in Italian), this rug is a timeless and versatile piece of functional

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pieghe Rug II by Giulio Brambilla
Pieghe Rug II by Giulio Brambilla

Pieghe Rug II by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

series of creases (“piega” in Italian), this rug is a timeless and versatile piece of functional decor

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pieghe Rug III by Giulio Brambilla
Pieghe Rug III by Giulio Brambilla

Pieghe Rug III by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

-dimensional series of creases (“piega” in Italian), this rug is a timeless and versatile piece of functional

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Spieghe Rug III by Giulio Brambilla
Spieghe Rug III by Giulio Brambilla

Spieghe Rug III by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Spieghe rug III by Giulio Brambilla Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm Materials: NZ wool

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Curve Rug I by Giulio Brambilla
Curve Rug I by Giulio Brambilla

Curve Rug I by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Curve rug I by Giulio Brambilla Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm Materials: NZ wool, bamboo

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Curve Rug iii by Giulio Brambilla
Curve Rug iii by Giulio Brambilla

Curve Rug iii by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Curve rug III by Giulio Brambilla Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm Materials: NZ wool, bamboo

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Spieghe Rug II by Giulio Brambilla
Spieghe Rug II by Giulio Brambilla

Spieghe Rug II by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Spieghe rug II by Giulio Brambilla. Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: NZ wool

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Spieghe Rug I by Giulio Brambilla
Spieghe Rug I by Giulio Brambilla

Spieghe Rug I by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Spieghe rug I by Giulio Brambilla Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm Materials: NZ wool, bamboo

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Curve Rug II by Giulio Brambilla
Curve Rug II by Giulio Brambilla

Curve Rug II by Giulio Brambilla

By Giulio Brambilla

Located in Geneve, CH

Curve rug II by Giulio Brambilla Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 1.5 cm Materials: NZ wool, bamboo

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary 'Zigzag' Carpet, Italy
Contemporary 'Zigzag' Carpet, Italy

Contemporary 'Zigzag' Carpet, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary 'Zigzag' carpet. Sardegna, Italy. circa 2012. Measures: 17 ft. 10 in. x 11 ft. 10. in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Italian Contemporary Carpet 'IF-N25'
Italian Contemporary Carpet 'IF-N25'

Italian Contemporary Carpet 'IF-N25'

Located in New York, NY

Italian Contemporary Carpet 'IF-N25' Sardegna, Italy. ca. 2009 Hand-woven Rug 80 % Gray Linen

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Western European Rugs

Materials

Linen, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Contemporary Italian 'Marion III' Carpet
Contemporary Italian 'Marion III' Carpet

Contemporary Italian 'Marion III' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Marion III 100% cotton. Sardinia, Italy. The Mediterranean island of Sardinia is known for its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Carpet by Renata Bonfanti, Italy 1968
Carpet by Renata Bonfanti, Italy 1968

Carpet by Renata Bonfanti, Italy 1968

By Renata Bonfanti

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful, hand-woven rug, Tappeto Siena Esemplari no. 15, was designed by Renata Bonfanti in

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

MEMPHIS "CALIFORNIA" Carpet / Nathalie Du Pasquier / PostModern Rug
MEMPHIS "CALIFORNIA" Carpet / Nathalie Du Pasquier / PostModern Rug

MEMPHIS "CALIFORNIA" Carpet / Nathalie Du Pasquier / PostModern Rug

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

CALIFORNIA, the rug created by Nathalie Du Pasquier in 1983, reflects the designer’s creativity: it

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

MEMPHIS "ARIZONA" Carpet / Nathalie Du Pasquier (France) / PostModern Rug
MEMPHIS "ARIZONA" Carpet / Nathalie Du Pasquier (France) / PostModern Rug

MEMPHIS "ARIZONA" Carpet / Nathalie Du Pasquier (France) / PostModern Rug

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

features of Arizona. This rug is made by hand in pure wool by artisans in Nepal. 100% Tibetan wool rug

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Italian Wall Tapestry. Size: 11 ft x 19 ft
Vintage Italian Wall Tapestry. Size: 11 ft x 19 ft

Vintage Italian Wall Tapestry. Size: 11 ft x 19 ft

Located in New York, NY

Large Italian Tapestry, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Italian Rugs, Circa Date: Late 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Hand-Felted Rug from Kyrgyzstan by Dinodo Studio 240x170cm (7.9x5.6ft)
Modern Hand-Felted Rug from Kyrgyzstan by Dinodo Studio 240x170cm (7.9x5.6ft)

Modern Hand-Felted Rug from Kyrgyzstan by Dinodo Studio 240x170cm (7.9x5.6ft)

By Firouz FarmanFarmaian, Dinodo Studio

Located in Wien, AT

the traditional shyrdak technique, this rug is made from felt wool and features a striking palette of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Felt

Modern Hand-Felted Rug from Kyrgyzstan by Dinodo Studio 200x300cm (9.84 × 6.5ft)
Modern Hand-Felted Rug from Kyrgyzstan by Dinodo Studio 200x300cm (9.84 × 6.5ft)

Modern Hand-Felted Rug from Kyrgyzstan by Dinodo Studio 200x300cm (9.84 × 6.5ft)

By Dinodo Studio, Firouz FarmanFarmaian

Located in Wien, AT

the traditional shyrdak technique, this rug is made from felt wool and features a striking palette of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Felt

MEMPHIS GJS 1 Limited Edition Geometric-Shaped Rug / George J Sowden (Rare)
MEMPHIS GJS 1 Limited Edition Geometric-Shaped Rug / George J Sowden (Rare)

MEMPHIS GJS 1 Limited Edition Geometric-Shaped Rug / George J Sowden (Rare)

By George Sowden

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

Tibetan traditions and the very finest wool. The result is an exquisite rug that features vivid geometric

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Hand-Knotted Navy and Blue Puzzle Rug Made from Finest Wool (L)
Modern Hand-Knotted Navy and Blue Puzzle Rug Made from Finest Wool (L)

Modern Hand-Knotted Navy and Blue Puzzle Rug Made from Finest Wool (L)

By Nicolas Denino, Dinodo Studio

Located in Wien, AT

the New Life collection, a series of limited-edition art rugs that elevate traditional craftsmanship

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Stunning Vintage Missoni Rug By T &J Vestor in Pure Wool *Free Shipping
Stunning Vintage Missoni Rug By T &J Vestor in Pure Wool *Free Shipping

Stunning Vintage Missoni Rug By T &J Vestor in Pure Wool *Free Shipping

By Missoni

Located in Portlaoise, IE

labels to the side and underneath. An exquisite rug presented in superb vintage condition. Origin Italy

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Hand-Knotted Navy and Blue Puzzle Rug Made from Finest Wool (L)
Modern Hand-Knotted Navy and Blue Puzzle Rug Made from Finest Wool (L)

Modern Hand-Knotted Navy and Blue Puzzle Rug Made from Finest Wool (L)

By Nicolas Denino, Dinodo Studio

Located in Wien, AT

from the New Life collection - a groundbreaking series of limited-edition art rugs that transcend

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Monochrome Hand-Knotted Navy and Blue Puzzle Rug Made from Finest Wool (L)
Monochrome Hand-Knotted Navy and Blue Puzzle Rug Made from Finest Wool (L)

Monochrome Hand-Knotted Navy and Blue Puzzle Rug Made from Finest Wool (L)

By Nicolas Denino, Dinodo Studio

Located in Wien, AT

the New Life collection—a limited-edition series of art rugs that fuse traditional techniques with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Missoni Casa Circle Multicolor Floreal  Rug, circa 1983
20th Century Missoni Casa Circle Multicolor Floreal  Rug, circa 1983

20th Century Missoni Casa Circle Multicolor Floreal Rug, circa 1983

By Missoni Home

Located in Firenze, IT

Carpet from the Missoni HOME collection that in the eighties was produced by T&J Vestor which is located in the factories of Golasecca (Varese) on the banks of Ticino, where it was f...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Hand-Knotted Navy and Cream Puzzle Rug Made from Finest Wool (L)
Modern Hand-Knotted Navy and Cream Puzzle Rug Made from Finest Wool (L)

Modern Hand-Knotted Navy and Cream Puzzle Rug Made from Finest Wool (L)

By Nicolas Denino, Dinodo Studio

Located in Wien, AT

the New Life collection - a visionary series of limited-edition art rugs that merge traditional

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Italian Woven Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Italian woven rugs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Italian woven rugs — often made from fabric, wool and nylon — can elevate any home. There are 11 antique and vintage Italian woven rugs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 25 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Italian woven rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Italian woven rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Italian woven rugs over the years, but those made by Deanna Comellini, Memphis Group and Memphis Milano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Italian Woven Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,330, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $65,000 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 Italian Woven Rugs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hand-woven rugs are called ‘flatweaves’. Because they are woven, the front and back look the same, making the rug reversible. There are also no piles or knots. Shop a collection of flatweave rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.