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Zabihi Collection Jajim Turkish Small Flatweave
Zabihi Collection Jajim Turkish Small Flatweave

Zabihi Collection Jajim Turkish Small Flatweave

Located in New York, NY

a Mid-20th Century Colorful Turkish Jajim kilim Measures: 3'4'' x 5' With the Jijim weaving

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Minimalist Jajim Flat-Woven Rug with Vertical Green/Red Stripes
Antique Minimalist Jajim Flat-Woven Rug with Vertical Green/Red Stripes

Antique Minimalist Jajim Flat-Woven Rug with Vertical Green/Red Stripes

Located in Milan, IT

A very graphic tribal Kilim composed of two joined panels each containing a sequence of green and red vertical stripes of various widths, each framed by a narrow ivory stripe. The re...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Jajim Tribal Kilim in Polychromatic Stripes, by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Persian Jajim Tribal Kilim in Polychromatic Stripes, by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Persian Jajim Tribal Kilim in Polychromatic Stripes, by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, archaic beauty in tribal rugs, and exemplifies Jajim Kilims of this sensibility. A comfortable panel flat

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x10 ft Colorful Handmade Turkish Jajim Kilim, Unique Embroidered Rug, 100% Wool
6x10 ft Colorful Handmade Turkish Jajim Kilim, Unique Embroidered Rug, 100% Wool

6x10 ft Colorful Handmade Turkish Jajim Kilim, Unique Embroidered Rug, 100% Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This attractive flat-weave rug is handwoven in fine local wool to create a sturdy floor covering

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

7x10 Ft Vintage Jajim Kilim, Diamond Design Jijim Rug, Handmade Bohemian Carpet
7x10 Ft Vintage Jajim Kilim, Diamond Design Jijim Rug, Handmade Bohemian Carpet

7x10 Ft Vintage Jajim Kilim, Diamond Design Jijim Rug, Handmade Bohemian Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This attractive flat-weave rug is handwoven in fine local wool to create a sturdy floor covering

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Jajim Turkish Flatweave 3' x 4'
Jajim Turkish Flatweave 3' x 4'

Jajim Turkish Flatweave 3' x 4'

$1,375

W 36 in L 52 in

Jajim Turkish Flatweave 3' x 4'

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th Century Tribal Turkish Jajim kilim Measures: 3' x 4'4” With the Jijim weaving technique

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Vintage Turkish Jajim Flat-Weave
Colorful Vintage Turkish Jajim Flat-Weave

Colorful Vintage Turkish Jajim Flat-Weave

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

W 59 in L 88 in

Colorful Vintage Turkish Jajim Flat-Weave

Located in New York, NY

Intermediate colorful midcentury Turkish Jajim also known as Jijim. Great price and great size

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

6.2x10 ft Vintage Turkish Jajim Kilim, One of a Kind Hand-Woven Rug
6.2x10 ft Vintage Turkish Jajim Kilim, One of a Kind Hand-Woven Rug

6.2x10 ft Vintage Turkish Jajim Kilim, One of a Kind Hand-Woven Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This attractive flat-weave rug is handwoven in fine local wool to create a sturdy floor covering

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

6.2x11.5 Ft 1970's Diamond Pattern Turkish Jajim Kilim, Unique Handmade Wool Rug
6.2x11.5 Ft 1970's Diamond Pattern Turkish Jajim Kilim, Unique Handmade Wool Rug

6.2x11.5 Ft 1970's Diamond Pattern Turkish Jajim Kilim, Unique Handmade Wool Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This attractive flat-weave rug is handwoven in fine local wool to create a sturdy floor covering

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Jajim Kilim 2.18m x 1.58m
Vintage Jajim Kilim 2.18m x 1.58m

Vintage Jajim Kilim 2.18m x 1.58m

$1,509

W 62.21 in L 85.83 in

Vintage Jajim Kilim 2.18m x 1.58m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A beautiful vintage Jajim kilim, woven by the nomadic Qashqai tribe in the middle of the 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Jajim Turkish Long Narrow Vintage Runner
Zabihi Collection Jajim Turkish Long Narrow Vintage Runner

Zabihi Collection Jajim Turkish Long Narrow Vintage Runner

Located in New York, NY

A rare long and narrow jajim technique kilim Runner from the middle of the 20th century Details

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Geometric Colorful Jajim Flat-Weave, 20th Century
Geometric Colorful Jajim Flat-Weave, 20th Century

Geometric Colorful Jajim Flat-Weave, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Colorful midcentury Turkish Jajim. Dominant Accents in bright pink, orange, electric blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Jajim Flatweave
Zabihi Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Jajim Flatweave

Zabihi Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Jajim Flatweave

$1,260Sale Price|20% Off

W 62 in L 86 in

Zabihi Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Jajim Flatweave

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th Century Turkish Geometric Jajim flatweave textile rug. Measures: 5'2'' x 7'2''

Category

Mid-20th Century Adirondack Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.4x9.3 Ft Vintage Turkish Jajim Kilim, One of a Kind Handwoven Rug Made of Wool
5.4x9.3 Ft Vintage Turkish Jajim Kilim, One of a Kind Handwoven Rug Made of Wool

5.4x9.3 Ft Vintage Turkish Jajim Kilim, One of a Kind Handwoven Rug Made of Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This attractive flat-weave rug is handwoven in fine local wool to create a sturdy floor covering

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

7x12.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Jajim Kilim Rug. One of a Kind Hand-Woven Wool Carpet
7x12.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Jajim Kilim Rug. One of a Kind Hand-Woven Wool Carpet

7x12.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Jajim Kilim Rug. One of a Kind Hand-Woven Wool Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This attractive flat-weave rug is made with fine local wool to create a sturdy floor covering. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This square 8x8 rug inspired by antique Jajim Kurdistan rugs—from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Jajim Carpet, Unknown Weaver, Ivory Geometric, Circa 1940
Antique Jajim Carpet, Unknown Weaver, Ivory Geometric, Circa 1940

Antique Jajim Carpet, Unknown Weaver, Ivory Geometric, Circa 1940

$1,522Sale Price|20% Off

W 70.87 in L 74.02 in

Antique Jajim Carpet, Unknown Weaver, Ivory Geometric, Circa 1940

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 914 - Particular square carpet "jajim" from Kurdestan - Minute geometric design on a rare

Category

Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This square 8x8 rug inspired by antique Jajim Kurdistan rugs—from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Prayer Niche Colorful Jajim Flat-Weave, 20th Century
Zabihi Collection Prayer Niche Colorful Jajim Flat-Weave, 20th Century

Zabihi Collection Prayer Niche Colorful Jajim Flat-Weave, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Colorful midcentury Turkish Jajim also known as Jijim. Measures: 3'7” x 4'11” With the Jijim

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Square Boho Geometric Colorful Jajim Flat-Weave, 20th Century
Square Boho Geometric Colorful Jajim Flat-Weave, 20th Century

Square Boho Geometric Colorful Jajim Flat-Weave, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Colorful midcentury Turkish Jajim. Dominant accents in orange, yellow, green. Measures: 3'6” x

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Kilim Jajim Blanket Hand Woven Vintage
Tribal Kilim Jajim Blanket Hand Woven Vintage

Tribal Kilim Jajim Blanket Hand Woven Vintage

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

A beautiful vintage Kilim rug Traditional tribal rug Hand woven Pile: 100% highland wool Size: 7

Category

Vintage 1970s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shahsavan Flat-Weave Carpet
Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shahsavan Flat-Weave Carpet

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shahsavan Flat-Weave Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

78950 Antique Caucasian Shahsavan Jajim Kilim Rug, 02'09 x 06'08. This exquisite handwoven wool

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Bohemian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Square Rug in Grey with Floral Trellis Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This square 8x8 rug inspired by antique Jajim Kurdistan rugs—from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Runner Rug - 3'3'' X 7'9''
Antique Kilim Runner Rug - 3'3'' X 7'9''

Antique Kilim Runner Rug - 3'3'' X 7'9''

Located in Los Angeles, US

varied in type and effect, but Caucasian and Persian Jajim and Kilim rugs are also appreciated nowadays

Category

Antique Early 1900s Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1910s Antique Kilim Rug
1910s Antique Kilim Rug

1910s Antique Kilim Rug

$3,900

W 101 in L 109 in

1910s Antique Kilim Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

varied in type and effect, but Caucasian and Persian Jajim and Kilim rugs are also appreciated nowadays

Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Kilim Geometric Design Rug 10' X 6'1''
Antique Kilim Geometric Design Rug 10' X 6'1''

Antique Kilim Geometric Design Rug 10' X 6'1''

Located in Los Angeles, US

varied in type and effect, but Caucasian and Persian Jajim and Kilim rugs are also appreciated nowadays

Category

Antique Early 1900s Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Geometric Kilim Runner Rug - 5'10'' X 3'8''
Antique Geometric Kilim Runner Rug - 5'10'' X 3'8''

Antique Geometric Kilim Runner Rug - 5'10'' X 3'8''

Located in Los Angeles, US

varied in type and effect, but Caucasian and Persian Jajim and Kilim rugs are also appreciated nowadays

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Rugs Caucasian Kilim Rug Jajim Traditional Wool Striped Carpet
Antique Rugs Caucasian Kilim Rug Jajim Traditional Wool Striped Carpet

Antique Rugs Caucasian Kilim Rug Jajim Traditional Wool Striped Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This fine antique rug wool Jajim is a flat-woven Kilim, coverlet or Jajim. It features a versatile

Category

Vintage 1920s Azerbaijani Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug
1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug

1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

varied in type and effect, but Caucasian and Persian Jajim and Kilim rugs are also appreciated nowadays

Category

Vintage 1970s Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs Handmade Jajim Tapestry Rug Striped Red Carpet Textile
Antique Rugs Handmade Jajim Tapestry Rug Striped Red Carpet Textile

Antique Rugs Handmade Jajim Tapestry Rug Striped Red Carpet Textile

Located in Wembley, GB

or wall hanging. Antique rugs handmade Jajim tapestry rug striped red carpet textile Measures: 112

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Azerbaijani Country Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Carpet Kilim Rug Striped Antique Rug Azerbaijan Jajim Textile
Handmade Carpet Kilim Rug Striped Antique Rug Azerbaijan Jajim Textile

Handmade Carpet Kilim Rug Striped Antique Rug Azerbaijan Jajim Textile

Located in Wembley, GB

Orange, red and black make up the simple geometric striped rug design in this Jajim, woven by hand

Category

Antique Early 1900s Azerbaijani Country Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

3x3.8 Ft Vintage Handwoven Wool Prayer Kilim Rug with Geometric Mihrab Design
3x3.8 Ft Vintage Handwoven Wool Prayer Kilim Rug with Geometric Mihrab Design

3x3.8 Ft Vintage Handwoven Wool Prayer Kilim Rug with Geometric Mihrab Design

Located in Spring Valley, NY

, Utility/Laundry Room Age: Vintage Shape: Rectangle Type: Accent Rug Style: Jijim / Jajim / Cicim Color

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Rustic Cabin Style
Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Rustic Cabin Style

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Rustic Cabin Style

Located in Dallas, TX

60795 Vintage Turkish Jajim Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Rustic Cabin Style 09'10 x 12'05. With

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1920’s Antique Swedish Flat Weave Killim Rug-9'6'' X 6'7''
1920’s Antique Swedish Flat Weave Killim Rug-9'6'' X 6'7''

1920’s Antique Swedish Flat Weave Killim Rug-9'6'' X 6'7''

Located in Los Angeles, US

varied in type and effect, but Caucasian and Persian Jajim and Kilim rugs are also appreciated nowadays

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Empire Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Runner Rug 17'2'' X 6'11''
Antique Kilim Runner Rug 17'2'' X 6'11''

Antique Kilim Runner Rug 17'2'' X 6'11''

Located in Los Angeles, US

varied in type and effect, but Caucasian and Persian Jajim and Kilim rugs are also appreciated nowadays

Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1920s Antique Geometric Kilim Rug 6'8''x 3'5''
1920s Antique Geometric Kilim Rug 6'8''x 3'5''

1920s Antique Geometric Kilim Rug 6'8''x 3'5''

Located in Los Angeles, US

varied in type and effect, but Caucasian and Persian Jajim and Kilim rugs are also appreciated nowadays

Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Geometric Runner Rug 13'1'' X 5'11''
Antique Kilim Geometric Runner Rug 13'1'' X 5'11''

Antique Kilim Geometric Runner Rug 13'1'' X 5'11''

Located in Los Angeles, US

varied in type and effect, but Caucasian and Persian Jajim and Kilim rugs are also appreciated nowadays

Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Rugs Textile, Traditional Striped Jajim Kilim Handwoven Kilim
Antique Rugs Textile, Traditional Striped Jajim Kilim Handwoven Kilim

Antique Rugs Textile, Traditional Striped Jajim Kilim Handwoven Kilim

Located in Wembley, GB

This fine antique rug wool Jajim is a flat-woven Kilim, coverlet or Jajim. It features a versatile

Category

Antique 1890s Azerbaijani Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Pair of Benches Covered in Vintage Jajim Kilim Rugs
Pair of Benches Covered in Vintage Jajim Kilim Rugs

Pair of Benches Covered in Vintage Jajim Kilim Rugs

$4,800 / set

H 18 in W 53 in D 19 in

Pair of Benches Covered in Vintage Jajim Kilim Rugs

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful pair of 21st century benches or ottomans constructed from vintage Persian Jajim kilim

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches

Materials

Wool

Large Azerbaijan Jajim Textile, Handwoven Flat-Woven Tapestry Rug
Large Azerbaijan Jajim Textile, Handwoven Flat-Woven Tapestry Rug

Large Azerbaijan Jajim Textile, Handwoven Flat-Woven Tapestry Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

hanging. Large Azerbaijan Jajim textile, handwoven flat-woven tapestry rug Measures: 180 x 180cm JKR4

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Azerbaijani Country Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Jajim Tapestry Rug from Orange Azerbaijan Wool Flat-Weave
Handmade Jajim Tapestry Rug from Orange Azerbaijan Wool Flat-Weave

Handmade Jajim Tapestry Rug from Orange Azerbaijan Wool Flat-Weave

Located in Wembley, GB

floor or wall hanging. Handmade Jajim tapestry rug from orange Azerbaijan wool flat-weave Measures: 155

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Azerbaijani Country Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Rugs Azerbaijan 'Jajim' Red Striped Handmade Flat-Woven Textile
Antique Rugs Azerbaijan 'Jajim' Red Striped Handmade Flat-Woven Textile

Antique Rugs Azerbaijan 'Jajim' Red Striped Handmade Flat-Woven Textile

Located in Wembley, GB

Rust-orange, brown, red and ivory make up the main colors in this elegant wool Jajim. Wove by hand

Category

Antique Early 1900s Azerbaijani Country Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handmade Kilim Rugs, Antique Wool Jajim, Striped Red Cream Wool Textile
Handmade Kilim Rugs, Antique Wool Jajim, Striped Red Cream Wool Textile

Handmade Kilim Rugs, Antique Wool Jajim, Striped Red Cream Wool Textile

Located in Wembley, GB

, ready for use in any home interior. Handmade Kilim rugs, antique wool Jajim, striped red cream wool

Category

Vintage 1920s Azerbaijani Kilim Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shahsavan Flat-Weave Carpet
Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shahsavan Flat-Weave Carpet

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shahsavan Flat-Weave Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

78943 Antique Caucasian Shahsavan Jajim Kilim Rug, 02'06 x 06'09. This handwoven wool Caucasian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Bohemian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design
Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design

Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design

Located in Los Angeles, US

varied in type and effect, but Caucasian and Persian Jajim and Kilim rugs are also appreciated nowadays

Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner

Located in Los Angeles, US

varied in type and effect, but Caucasian and Persian Jajim and Kilim rugs are also appreciated nowadays

Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Jajim Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal jajim rug for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every jajim rug was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the jajim rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right jajim rug, those designed in Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Jajim Rug?

Prices for a jajim rug start at $169 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $2,000.

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.