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Vintage Distressed Karabagh Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Karabagh Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Karabagh Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Armenian Karabagh rug runner made in Armenia circa 1940's vintage.

Category

Vintage 1940s Armenian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful antique Caucasian Karabagh long runner
Wonderful antique Caucasian Karabagh long runner

Wonderful antique Caucasian Karabagh long runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Caucasian runner from Karabagh , with nice geometrical and stylized designs with medallions and birds, and nice natural colours with a red background...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Armenian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Caucasian Karabagh Carpet / Runner
Large Antique Caucasian Karabagh Carpet / Runner

Large Antique Caucasian Karabagh Carpet / Runner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Caucasian rug from the Karabagh (Karabakh) region of the southern portion of the Caucasus mountains in present day eastern Armenia and southwestern Azerbaijan, circa 1920. Impressive...

Category

Vintage 1920s Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Karabagh Handmade Medallion Blue Wool Runner
Antique Karabagh Handmade Medallion Blue Wool Runner

Antique Karabagh Handmade Medallion Blue Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Karabagh hand-knotted wool runner with a blue field.

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Karabagh Gallery Size Runner, circa 1890s
Antique Karabagh Gallery Size Runner, circa 1890s

Antique Karabagh Gallery Size Runner, circa 1890s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an antique Karabagh gallery size runner, circa 1890s. It is a beautifully woven, lavish rug with exceptional composition.

Category

Antique 1890s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Kazak Runner circa 1900
Antique Caucasian Karabagh Kazak Runner circa 1900

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Kazak Runner circa 1900

Located in Morton Grove, IL

A very handsome example of an antique Kazak attributed to a village in the north-west part of Karabagh,this distinctive group of rugs are known as cloud-band Kazak.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Runner Rug Caucasian Karabagh Handmade Carpet Oriental Wool Stair Runner
Antique Runner Rug Caucasian Karabagh Handmade Carpet Oriental Wool Stair Runner

Antique Runner Rug Caucasian Karabagh Handmade Carpet Oriental Wool Stair Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This antique runner rug originates from the Caucasus region, specifically Karabagh, Azerbaijan, dating back to the 1880s, making it a true relic of history.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool, Organic Material

Antique Karabagh/Caucasian Runner, 3'1" x 17'
Antique Karabagh/Caucasian Runner, 3'1" x 17'

Antique Karabagh/Caucasian Runner, 3'1" x 17'

Located in Evanston, IL

Made in south-eastern Caucasus, bordering on north-western Iran. This rug foundation and pile both are wool. The design is significantly unique, specially the pattern design.   

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Karabagh Handmade Designed Wool Runner In Brown
Antique Karabagh Handmade Designed Wool Runner In Brown

Antique Karabagh Handmade Designed Wool Runner In Brown

Located in Norwalk, CT

This is a stunning antique Karabagh hand-knotted wool rug featuring a brown field. It showcases beautiful beige and gray accents in a captivating geometric tribal design. This rug m...

Category

Antique 1890s Turkish Aubusson Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Karabagh Kilim Runner, Wool Pile, Floral Design, 1900s
Vintage Karabagh Kilim Runner, Wool Pile, Floral Design, 1900s

Vintage Karabagh Kilim Runner, Wool Pile, Floral Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Vintage Karabagh Kilim runner with large floral designs and vibrant colors from the early 1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Russian Karabagh Hadndmade Tribal Multicolor Wool Runner
Antique Russian Karabagh Hadndmade Tribal Multicolor Wool Runner

Antique Russian Karabagh Hadndmade Tribal Multicolor Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Russian Karabagh hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This piece has multicolor accents throughout the tribal design. This rug measures: 3'9" x 17'4".

Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Islamic Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa 1900 Tan Caucasian Subdued Karabagh Rug Runner
Antique Circa 1900 Tan Caucasian Subdued Karabagh Rug Runner

Antique Circa 1900 Tan Caucasian Subdued Karabagh Rug Runner

Located in New York, NY

Across the Aras river from Karajeh is the Armenian Caucasian rug area of Karabagh (Black Garden) which wove scatters, runners and gallery rugs from the 17th century onwards, often wi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa 1900 Tan Subdued Karabagh Hand Knotted Runner
Antique Circa 1900 Tan Subdued Karabagh Hand Knotted Runner

Antique Circa 1900 Tan Subdued Karabagh Hand Knotted Runner

Located in New York, NY

Across the Aras river from Karajeh is the Armenian Caucasian rug area of Karabagh (Black Garden) which wove scatters, runners and gallery rugs from the 17th century onwards, often wi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Caucasian Karabagh Rug Runner, circa 1900 5'8 x 21'
Caucasian Karabagh Rug Runner, circa 1900 5'8 x 21'

Caucasian Karabagh Rug Runner, circa 1900 5'8 x 21'

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Caucasian Karabagh rug runner, circa 1900. Across the Aras river from Karajeh is the Armenian Caucasian rug area of Karabagh (Black Garden) which wove scatters, runners and gallery r...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Karabagh Hand-Knotted Runner, Wool, Paisley Design, Caucasus, 1918
Karabagh Hand-Knotted Runner, Wool, Paisley Design, Caucasus, 1918

Karabagh Hand-Knotted Runner, Wool, Paisley Design, Caucasus, 1918

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 647 - What an elegant runner ! Its rare blue background is covered with "botteh" motifs (paisley design) scattered throughout the field and dated 1334, inclosed in a beautiful f...

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chocolate Brown Karabagh Caucasian Kilim • Vintage Flatweave Runner Rug (6x13)
Chocolate Brown Karabagh Caucasian Kilim • Vintage Flatweave Runner Rug (6x13)

Chocolate Brown Karabagh Caucasian Kilim • Vintage Flatweave Runner Rug (6x13)

Located in Burlingame, CA

Chocolate Brown Karabagh Vintage Caucasian Kilim Rug • Handmade Flatweave Wool Carpet • 6x12 Floral Wide Runner /  Area Rug for Hallway, Living Room, Bedroom, Dining & Kitchen  ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Azerbaijani Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Karabagh Style Runner Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Karabagh Style Runner Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Karabagh Style Runner Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in a special blend of Gazni wool, this 4x13 runner rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection—a bold and luxurious new exploration of ...

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Karabagh Style Runner Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Karabagh Style Runner Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Karabagh Style Runner Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in a special blend of Gazni wool, this 4x13 runner rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection—a bold and luxurious new exploration of ...

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Karabagh Design & Ornate Floral Medallions
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Karabagh Design & Ornate Floral Medallions

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Karabagh Design & Ornate Floral Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 3'6 x 11' Country of Origin: Turkey; Type: Oushak; Design: Floral Medallion, All-Over; Keivan Woven Arts: rug TU-UMI-1902; Rich red antique Turkish Oushak runner with thre...

Category

Vintage 1930s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Karabagh Caucasian Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1930, 380x110 CM
Antique Karabagh Caucasian Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1930, 380x110 CM

Antique Karabagh Caucasian Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1930, 380x110 CM

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Beautiful Caucasian runner, with bright but vegetal colors: the classical red and blue for a minute drawing repeated throughout the field, which makes it very elegant. The blue colo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Red and Blue Flower Wool Runner Karabagh Caucasian Rug, circa 1950
19th Century Red and Blue Flower Wool Runner Karabagh Caucasian Rug, circa 1950

19th Century Red and Blue Flower Wool Runner Karabagh Caucasian Rug, circa 1950

Located in Firenze, IT

In the Karabagh region (literally "black garden") located in the south-east of Kazak, in Armenia, for centuries the homonymous carpets are very varied in the types because they are s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Fine Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug
1900s Fine Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug

1900s Fine Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Artisans in the Lenkoran, Talish, and Moghan regions of Karabagh specializes in creating Karabagh rugs that have runner size configurations.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Luxury Antique Runner Rugs, Handmade Carpet Runners Stair Runner Oriental Rug
Luxury Antique Runner Rugs, Handmade Carpet Runners Stair Runner Oriental Rug

Luxury Antique Runner Rugs, Handmade Carpet Runners Stair Runner Oriental Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Caucasian Karabagh rugs and runners, circa 1890. These oriental rugs runners were made in the south-eastern Caucasus close to the Kazak district and bordering the north-easte...

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Art Deco Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Luxury Antique Runner Rugs, Handmade Carpet Runners Stair Runner Oriental Rug
Luxury Antique Runner Rugs, Handmade Carpet Runners Stair Runner Oriental Rug

Luxury Antique Runner Rugs, Handmade Carpet Runners Stair Runner Oriental Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Caucasian Karabagh rugs and runners, circa 1890. These oriental rugs runners were made in the south-eastern Caucasus close to the Kazak district and bordering north-eastern.

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

A Caucasian Rose Procession: Antique Karabagh Masterpiece of Imperial Elegance
A Caucasian Rose Procession: Antique Karabagh Masterpiece of Imperial Elegance

A Caucasian Rose Procession: Antique Karabagh Masterpiece of Imperial Elegance

By Mario Buatta

Located in Dallas, TX

79207 Antique Caucasian Karabagh Kilim Rug Runner, 03'01 x 10'00. Like a woven bouquet from the mountains of the southern Caucasus, this handwoven wool antique Karabagh kilim runner ...

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Aesthetic Movement Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Enigmatic Path: Antique Caucasian Karabagh Masterpiece of Timeless Heritage
The Enigmatic Path: Antique Caucasian Karabagh Masterpiece of Timeless Heritage

The Enigmatic Path: Antique Caucasian Karabagh Masterpiece of Timeless Heritage

Located in Dallas, TX

53878 Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug Runner, 03'09 x 14'01. Caucasian Karabagh rugs are traditional handwoven rugs originating from the historical region of Karabagh, located in pres...

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Caucasian Runner Kilim Karabakh, ca. 1940
Old Caucasian Runner Kilim Karabakh, ca. 1940

Old Caucasian Runner Kilim Karabakh, ca. 1940

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a semi-antique Caucasian Karabagh kilim runner woven during the second quarter of the 20th century circa 1940 and measures 288 x 102 CM in size.

Category

Mid-20th Century Caucasian Other Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique Kuba Rug in Beige-Brown with Tribal Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Antique Kuba Rug in Beige-Brown with Tribal Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Antique Kuba Rug in Beige-Brown with Tribal Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This antique Karabagh Persian runner rug enjoys good condition, and is a gorgeous collectible of vast design applications.

Category

Vintage 1910s Russian Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Karabagh runner. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Runner

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique 19th century Caucasian Karabagh runner. Contact dealer Excellent condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Runner

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique 19th century Caucasian Karabagh runner. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Karabagh Runner
A Karabagh Runner

A Karabagh Runner

Unavailable|$4,500

A Karabagh Runner

Located in New York, NY

Two columns of polychrome rosettes on the charcoal field are within a sky blue border.

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Rugs

Unusual Early Karabagh Runner
Unusual Early Karabagh Runner

Unusual Early Karabagh Runner

Located in London, GB

A very handsome runner, which would add personality and style to any setting.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Armenian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Armenian Karabagh Runner
Antique Armenian Karabagh Runner

Antique Armenian Karabagh Runner

Located in Aspen, CO

Fine example of the Armenian production of runners from the 1900s. Fully embellished field. Wool on wool foundation.

Category

Early 20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Azerbaijan Long Karabagh Runner in style of North West Persian Rugs Circa 1890
Azerbaijan Long Karabagh Runner in style of North West Persian Rugs Circa 1890

Azerbaijan Long Karabagh Runner in style of North West Persian Rugs Circa 1890

Located in Egerton, Kent

From the southern Caucasus, but in the North-West Persian tradition, a very beautiful runner with a striking, wide, duck-egg blue border. A wonderful combination of colours. Some wea...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Karabagh
Karabagh

Karabagh

Unavailable|$8,500

Karabagh

Located in North Bergen, NJ

As might be expected, Karabagh designs and color schemes tend to be more like those of Persian rugs than do those made in other parts of the Caucasus, and it is difficult to distingu...

Category

20th Century Azerbaijani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand knotted Wool Long Caucasian Runner Rug
Antique Hand knotted Wool Long Caucasian Runner Rug

Antique Hand knotted Wool Long Caucasian Runner Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a beautiful hand-knotted long antique Caucasian Karabagh runner rug made with all wool and natural dyes in rich colors that would bring any hallway to life.

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Armenian Karabagh Church Runner
Rare Antique Armenian Karabagh Church Runner

Rare Antique Armenian Karabagh Church Runner

Located in Aspen, CO

This carpet is called a Gatachen. This is a wedding runner that is generally used in the ceremony in the church. Later the owner donates the rug for future services. These did not en...

Category

Early 20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Antique Karabagh Caucasian Rug, Dated 1880
Antique Karabagh Caucasian Rug, Dated 1880

Antique Karabagh Caucasian Rug, Dated 1880

Located in Crondall, Surrey

The rug has been thoroughly cleaned by ourselves and is ready to be seen in-situ or shipped worldwide. Karabagh rugs and runners came in varying designs and colours and were woven...

Category

Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century, Red Field & Ivory Border, Wool Caucasian Talish Kazak Rug/Runner
19th Century, Red Field & Ivory Border, Wool Caucasian Talish Kazak Rug/Runner

19th Century, Red Field & Ivory Border, Wool Caucasian Talish Kazak Rug/Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Caucasian Talish runner from Karabagh region. Easily recognizable by the long and narrow (uncluttered) bold red field, ivory border with small octagon medallions and blue acc...

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Karabagh Runner

Karabagh Runner

Sold|$6,000

Karabagh Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Karabagh runner, the light brown field with an angular vinery lozenge lattice overall containing polychrome angular flower heads within a narrow ivory geometric...

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A karabagh runner
A karabagh runner

A karabagh runner

Located in New York, NY

A sparkling antique karabagh runner. Cherry red field, aqua blue border with lovely floral elements.

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Karabagh Runner
Caucasian Karabagh Runner

Caucasian Karabagh Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Karabagh runner in handwoven wool, with a central red field with diamond of various sizes and surrounded by irregular size yellow borders.

Category

Antique 19th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Karabagh Runner
19th Century Karabagh Runner

19th Century Karabagh Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 19th century Persian Karabagh runner with gorgeous intricate diamond medallions on a crimson background amidst a field of flowers, surrounded by multiple geometric patterned b...

Category

Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner Rug
Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner Rug

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Karabagh runner rug.

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Armenian Karabagh Runner

Armenian Karabagh Runner

Located in Dublin, NH

Diagonal rows of colorful octagons with latch-hook ornament float against the crisp white ground of this antique Karabagh runner. The main border, also with a white field, makes use ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Antique Karabagh Runner, c. 1900
Antique Karabagh Runner, c. 1900

Antique Karabagh Runner, c. 1900

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner Rug, c. 1900 Additional information: Dimensions: 4'6" W x 10'3" L Condition: Excellent original condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner
Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner - Circa 1870s. Karabagh is presently a disputed area between Armenia and Azerbaijan which pre 1850s was part of Persia and influenced and contribute...

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Karabagh Runner with Turquoise and Chartreuse
Karabagh Runner with Turquoise and Chartreuse

Karabagh Runner with Turquoise and Chartreuse

Located in New York, NY

A Karabagh runner with a turquoise colored background, accents in pink, chartreuse and brown.

Category

20th Century Russian Space Age Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Hand Knotted Karabagh Runner
Late 19th Century Hand Knotted Karabagh Runner

Late 19th Century Hand Knotted Karabagh Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

About Karabagh Rugs: Karabagh Runners and Karabagh rugs both embody the rich cultural heritage of the Karabagh region, each in their own way.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner, 1920s
Handmade Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner, 1920s

Handmade Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner, 1920s

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Antique handmade Russian Karabagh runner in great condition. Dark blue color of the field and several borders in white, rose and red.

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner, 1900s
Handmade Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner, 1900s

Handmade Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner, 1900s

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Antique handmade Caucasian Karabagh runner in good condition. The runner has black background decorated busily in floral design in light peach and beige shades.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Karabagh Runner For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic karabagh runner available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every karabagh runner was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer karabagh runner, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right karabagh runner, those designed in Folk Art, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Karabagh Runner?

The average selling price for a karabagh runner at 1stDibs is $7,500, while they’re typically $1,950 on the low end and $55,000 for the 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.