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Vintage Kurdish Kilim Runner in Allover Geometric Design, Turkey, 1920s
Vintage Kurdish Kilim Runner in Allover Geometric Design, Turkey, 1920s

Vintage Kurdish Kilim Runner in Allover Geometric Design, Turkey, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

Beautiful vintage Kurdish kilim from Eastern Turkey in an all over geometric design from the early

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kurdish Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Design, 1950
Vintage Kurdish Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Design, 1950

Vintage Kurdish Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Geometric Design, 1950

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 304 - Old Kurdish kilim with a strong personality, accentuated by karge geometric medallions

Category

Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gold Rug Kurdish Kilim Handwoven Oriental Wool & Silk Area Rugs
Gold Rug Kurdish Kilim Handwoven Oriental Wool & Silk Area Rugs

Gold Rug Kurdish Kilim Handwoven Oriental Wool & Silk Area Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

These two bold area rugs are handmade Kurdish Kilim rugs woven in the early 21st century, circa

Category

2010s Iraqi Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Pair of Wool Silk Kurdish Kilims Handmade Flatwoven Coffee Area Rug
Pair of Wool Silk Kurdish Kilims Handmade Flatwoven Coffee Area Rug

Pair of Wool Silk Kurdish Kilims Handmade Flatwoven Coffee Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

These beautifully handmade wool area rugs are new Kurdish kilim rugs woven in the early 2000s

Category

2010s Iraqi Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Silk

Red Wool Kurdish Kilim Handmade Flat Woven Oriental Living Area Rug
Red Wool Kurdish Kilim Handmade Flat Woven Oriental Living Area Rug

Red Wool Kurdish Kilim Handmade Flat Woven Oriental Living Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This beautiful flatwoven area rug is a Kurdish kilim woven in the early 2000s, circa 2010

Category

2010s Iraqi Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Long Tribal Kurdish Kilim
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Long Tribal Kurdish Kilim

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Long Tribal Kurdish Kilim

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful long Kilim mid-20th century, with a geometrical design and an orange field color

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Blue Kurdish Kilim Rugs Pair of Handmade Flatwoven Wool Rugs
Blue Kurdish Kilim Rugs Pair of Handmade Flatwoven Wool Rugs

Blue Kurdish Kilim Rugs Pair of Handmade Flatwoven Wool Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

These elegant flatwoven area rugs are beautifully handmade kilim rugs, constructed with only the

Category

2010s Iraqi Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Silk

Gold Rug Kurdish Kilim Handmade Carpet Modern Flatwoven Wool Area Rug
Gold Rug Kurdish Kilim Handmade Carpet Modern Flatwoven Wool Area Rug

Gold Rug Kurdish Kilim Handmade Carpet Modern Flatwoven Wool Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This beautiful cotton and wool rug is a handmade, flatwoven kilim woven in the early 21st century

Category

2010s Iraqi Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Exclusive Kurdish Kilim Rug Geometric Silk Wool Area Rug Handmade Carpet
Exclusive Kurdish Kilim Rug Geometric Silk Wool Area Rug Handmade Carpet

Exclusive Kurdish Kilim Rug Geometric Silk Wool Area Rug Handmade Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This beautiful silk and wool carpet is a handmade, flatwoven kilim woven in the early 21st century

Category

2010s Iraqi Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Hand-Woven Kurdish Kilim Rug, Wool, Central Asia, 1945, 276x108 cm
Hand-Woven Kurdish Kilim Rug, Wool, Central Asia, 1945, 276x108 cm

Hand-Woven Kurdish Kilim Rug, Wool, Central Asia, 1945, 276x108 cm

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 624 - For this carpet : wool dyed with vegetable substances: brown by walnut husk, yellow with saffron. Very beautiful and elegant in its simplicity, even in front of a wardrobe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kagizman Kilim Rug
Antique Kagizman Kilim Rug

Antique Kagizman Kilim Rug

$3,160Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Kagizman Kilim Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Kagizman Kilim rug. An antique Kurdish Kilim rug with great design and colors.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Kagizman Kilim Rug
Antique Kagizman Kilim Rug

Antique Kagizman Kilim Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Kagizman Kilim rug. Beautiful Kurdish kilim rug from Eastern Turkey, with a warm color

Category

Antique 19th Century More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Kurdish Herki Rug, Eastern Anatolian Carpet
Antique Kurdish Herki Rug, Eastern Anatolian Carpet

Antique Kurdish Herki Rug, Eastern Anatolian Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

. Characteristics of Kurdish kilims include a weft-wrapping technique that leaves long floating wefts on the reverse

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Kurdish Herki Rug - Eastern Anatolian Rug
Antique Kurdish Herki Rug - Eastern Anatolian Rug

Antique Kurdish Herki Rug - Eastern Anatolian Rug

Located in Tokyo, JP

. Characteristics of Kurdish kilims include a weft-wrapping technique that leaves long floating wefts on the reverse

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Kurdish Herki Rug Eastern Turkish Anatolian Carpet Handwoven Natural Dye
Antique Kurdish Herki Rug Eastern Turkish Anatolian Carpet Handwoven Natural Dye

Antique Kurdish Herki Rug Eastern Turkish Anatolian Carpet Handwoven Natural Dye

Located in Tokyo, JP

. Characteristics of Kurdish kilims include a weft-wrapping technique that leaves long floating wefts on the reverse

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Kurdish Herki Rug Eastern Anatolian Turkish Rug Handwoven Natural Dye
Antique Kurdish Herki Rug Eastern Anatolian Turkish Rug Handwoven Natural Dye

Antique Kurdish Herki Rug Eastern Anatolian Turkish Rug Handwoven Natural Dye

Located in Tokyo, JP

. Characteristics of Kurdish kilims include a weft-wrapping technique that leaves long floating wefts on the reverse

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Charmo Flatweave Rug with an Allover Pattern
Charmo Flatweave Rug with an Allover Pattern

Charmo Flatweave Rug with an Allover Pattern

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

This Charmo flatweave rug is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Geometric Cubist Checkered Flatweave Rug
Geometric Cubist Checkered Flatweave Rug

Geometric Cubist Checkered Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ombre Orange Pelas Flat Weave Rug
Ombre Orange Pelas Flat Weave Rug

Ombre Orange Pelas Flat Weave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

inspired by the Antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich

Category

2010s Turkish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Style Modern Flatweave Grey Wool Rug
Mid-Century Style Modern Flatweave Grey Wool Rug

Mid-Century Style Modern Flatweave Grey Wool Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug making

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Striped Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Striped Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Striped Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug making

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ref No. Mazandaran 8899
Ref No. Mazandaran 8899

Ref No. Mazandaran 8899

Located in New York, NY

inspired by the Antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. N A S I R I continues their

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Herringbone Flatweave Runner Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Herringbone Flatweave Runner Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Herringbone Flatweave Runner Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug making

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug making

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Mykonos Pattern Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Mykonos Pattern Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Mykonos Pattern Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pattern Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pattern Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pattern Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Pattern Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Pattern Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Pattern Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pattern Charmo Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pattern Charmo Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pattern Charmo Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Pattern Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Pattern Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Pattern Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Herringbone Zig Zag Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Herringbone Zig Zag Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Herringbone Zig Zag Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug making

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Herringbone Zig Zag Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Herringbone Zig Zag Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Herringbone Zig Zag Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug making

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Checkered Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Checkered Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Checkered Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug making

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

by the Antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique Kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. Nasiri continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Minimalist Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique Kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. Nasiri continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Minimalist Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flatweave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique Kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. Nasiri continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flat-Weave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flat-Weave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flat-Weave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flat-Weave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flat-Weave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Pelas Flat-Weave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

Antique Kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. Nasiri continues their rich tradition of rug

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flat-Weave Stripe Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flat-Weave Stripe Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Flat-Weave Stripe Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Tribal Flat-Weave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Tribal Flat-Weave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Tribal Flat-Weave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Textured Flat-Weave Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Textured Flat-Weave Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Textured Flat-Weave Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Kurdish Kilim For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kurdish kilim you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A kurdish kilim — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kurdish kilim — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A kurdish kilim is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kurdish kilim over the years, but those crafted by Rug & Kilim are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Kurdish Kilim?

Prices for a kurdish kilim can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,240.

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.