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Zipper Large Rug by Art & Loom
Zipper Large Rug by Art & Loom

Zipper Large Rug by Art & Loom

Located in Geneve, CH

Zipper large rug by Art & Loom Dimensions: D 304.8 x H 426.7 cm Materials: New Zealand wool

Category

2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Brass

Yves Large Rug by Art & Loom
Yves Large Rug by Art & Loom

Yves Large Rug by Art & Loom

Located in Geneve, CH

Yves medium rug by Art & Loom Dimensions: D 304.8 x H 426.7 cm Materials: New Zealand wool

Category

2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tracks Large Rug by Art & Loom
Tracks Large Rug by Art & Loom

Tracks Large Rug by Art & Loom

Located in Geneve, CH

Tracks large rug by Art & Loom Dimensions: D 304.8 x H 426.7 cm Materials: 100% New Zealand wool

Category

2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pastel Shapes Large Rug by Art & Loom
Pastel Shapes Large Rug by Art & Loom

Pastel Shapes Large Rug by Art & Loom

Located in Geneve, CH

Pastel shapes large rug by Art & Loom Dimensions: D304.8 x H426.7 cm Materials: New Zealand wool

Category

2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Corduroy Framed Large Rug by Art & Loom
Corduroy Framed Large Rug by Art & Loom

Corduroy Framed Large Rug by Art & Loom

Located in Geneve, CH

Corduroy framed large rug by Art & Loom Dimensions: D304.8 x H426.7 cm Materials: New Zealand

Category

2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Adurite Frame Large Rug by Art & Loom
Adurite Frame Large Rug by Art & Loom

Adurite Frame Large Rug by Art & Loom

Located in Geneve, CH

Adurite frame large rug by Art & Loom Dimensions: D304.8 x H426.7 cm Materials: New Zealand wool

Category

2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Half Moon Large Rug by Art & Loom
Half Moon Large Rug by Art & Loom

Half Moon Large Rug by Art & Loom

Located in Geneve, CH

Half Moon large rug by Art & Loom Dimensions: D 304.8 x H 426.7 cm Materials: Allo & Chinese silk

Category

2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Terracotta Tiles Large Rug by Art & Loom
Terracotta Tiles Large Rug by Art & Loom

Terracotta Tiles Large Rug by Art & Loom

Located in Geneve, CH

Terracotta tiles large rug by Art & Loom Dimensions: D 304.8 x H 426.7 cm Materials: New Zealand

Category

2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Aboriginal Scales Large Rug by Art & Loom
Aboriginal Scales Large Rug by Art & Loom

Aboriginal Scales Large Rug by Art & Loom

Located in Geneve, CH

Aboriginal scales large rug by Art & Loom Dimensions: D304.8 x H426.7 cm Materials: New Zealand

Category

2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Dip-Dye Large Rug by Art & Loom
Dip-Dye Large Rug by Art & Loom

Dip-Dye Large Rug by Art & Loom

Located in Geneve, CH

Dip-dye large rug by Art & Loom Dimensions: D304.8 x H426.7 cm Materials: New Zealand wool

Category

2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Just a Trace Large Rug by Art & Loom
Just a Trace Large Rug by Art & Loom

Just a Trace Large Rug by Art & Loom

Located in Geneve, CH

Just a trace large rug by Art & Loom Dimensions: D 304.8 x H 426.7 cm Materials: New Zealand wool

Category

2010s Nepalese Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

cc-tapis M'ama non m’ama large Rug made by hand  by Patricia Urquiola
cc-tapis M'ama non m’ama large Rug made by hand  by Patricia Urquiola

cc-tapis M'ama non m’ama large Rug made by hand by Patricia Urquiola

By cc-tapis

Located in New York, NY

MAMA NON MAMA large - undyed - Dim ft 9,2x11,2 -- al ft2 145,00 Knot handknotted Atelier nepal

Category

2010s European Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen, Silk

Ottoman Large Silkwork Textile Botanical Embroidery Hanging
Ottoman Large Silkwork Textile Botanical Embroidery Hanging

Ottoman Large Silkwork Textile Botanical Embroidery Hanging

Located in Downingtown, PA

Large Ottoman Silkwork Textile with Botanical Embroidery, Circa 1880 This magnificent, large

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Hereke Rug 3'9'' x 5'1''
Antique Hereke Rug 3'9'' x 5'1''

Antique Hereke Rug 3'9'' x 5'1''

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Hereke Rug 3'9'' x 5'1''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Hereke Rug 3'9'' x 5'1''. The post-WWII, finely woven (or better), primarily silk scatters

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Hereke Rug 4'1'' x 5'11''
Antique Hereke Rug 4'1'' x 5'11''

Antique Hereke Rug 4'1'' x 5'11''

$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Hereke Rug 4'1'' x 5'11''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Hereke Rug 4'1'' x 5'11''. The post-WWII, finely woven (or better), primarily silk scatters

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Turkish Hereke Rug 6’10" x 10’0"
Antique Turkish Hereke Rug 6’10" x 10’0"

Antique Turkish Hereke Rug 6’10" x 10’0"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Hereke Rug 6’10" x 10’0". The post-WWII, finely woven  (or better), primarily silk

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Large Vintage Suzani with All-Over Embroidery
Large Vintage Suzani with All-Over Embroidery

Large Vintage Suzani with All-Over Embroidery

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large vintage Suzani with all-over embroidery, H-1306-4, Suzani vintage embroidery. "Suzani" means

Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

21st Century Tibetan Art Deco Square Large Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
21st Century Tibetan Art Deco Square Large Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab

21st Century Tibetan Art Deco Square Large Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab

Located in New York, NY

A modern Tibetan Art Deco Square large room size carpet inspired by Edward McKnight Kauffer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Hand Woven Alexander McQueen, "Feathers", Silk Large Area Rug
Hand Woven Alexander McQueen, "Feathers", Silk Large Area Rug

Hand Woven Alexander McQueen, "Feathers", Silk Large Area Rug

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Hollywood, FL

The rectangular rug in silk in an overall pattern in brown and champagne tones. Designed by

Category

2010s Tibetan Rugs

Materials

Silk

Large cashmere silk rug 491 X 80 cm
Large cashmere silk rug 491 X 80 cm

Large cashmere silk rug 491 X 80 cm

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

Large cashmere silk rug 491 X 80 cm Hand-knotted carpet made of silk on a cotton warp with a

Category

Early 2000s Indian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Rug Contemporary Hand Knotted White Wool Silk Rug Camarillo Blanc, large
Rug Contemporary Hand Knotted White Wool Silk Rug Camarillo Blanc, large

Rug Contemporary Hand Knotted White Wool Silk Rug Camarillo Blanc, large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

wool and silk using up-to-date and nuanced color schemes. Camarillo is one of sixteen rugs added to the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Large vintage Hereke silk rug 305 X 181 cm
Large vintage Hereke silk rug 305 X 181 cm

Large vintage Hereke silk rug 305 X 181 cm

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

Large vintage Hereke silk rug 305 X 181 cm Hand-knotted silk rug on a silk warp. The carpet has a

Category

Early 2000s Chinese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Large Contemporary Bamboo Silk Rug with Sculpted Design
Large Contemporary Bamboo Silk Rug with Sculpted Design

Large Contemporary Bamboo Silk Rug with Sculpted Design

Located in Northridge, CA

Large Contemporary Bamboo Silk rug with sculpted design 2015 Measures: 9' 6" x 13' 3" Handmade

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Bamboo

Rug Googie Colorful Designer Unusual Wool Silk Rug, Large, in Stock
Rug Googie Colorful Designer Unusual Wool Silk Rug, Large, in Stock

Rug Googie Colorful Designer Unusual Wool Silk Rug, Large, in Stock

By Natalia Enze

Located in Seattle, WA

. Archiproducts Design Awards 2021 Winner Designed by Natalia Enze Tapis Rouge produces high-end luxury rugs for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug Beige Minimalism Coastal Modern handmade Wool Silk Rug, Caracas large
Rug Beige Minimalism Coastal Modern handmade Wool Silk Rug, Caracas large

Rug Beige Minimalism Coastal Modern handmade Wool Silk Rug, Caracas large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

sophistication. This stunning hand-knotted rug is made from high-quality silk and New Zealand wool, and features

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Mid-Century Modern Western Europe...

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug Multicolor Pink Beige Abstract Contemporary Wool Silk Rug, Bilbao Large
Rug Multicolor Pink Beige Abstract Contemporary Wool Silk Rug, Bilbao Large

Rug Multicolor Pink Beige Abstract Contemporary Wool Silk Rug, Bilbao Large

By Natalia Enze

Located in Seattle, WA

sophistication. This stunning hand knotted rug is made from high-quality silk and New Zealand wool, and features

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Mid-Century Modern Western Europe...

Materials

Wool, Silk

Grey Contemporary Rug Abstract Wool Blend-silk Rug, Sand Pebbles large
Grey Contemporary Rug Abstract Wool Blend-silk Rug, Sand Pebbles large

Grey Contemporary Rug Abstract Wool Blend-silk Rug, Sand Pebbles large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

Delicate as sand, textures of an authentic hand-knotted rug The soft and warm tones and patterns

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Large Gold Medallion Isfahan Style Silk Rug, 2x3m for Interior Design
Large Gold Medallion Isfahan Style Silk Rug, 2x3m for Interior Design

Large Gold Medallion Isfahan Style Silk Rug, 2x3m for Interior Design

Located in Pudsey, GB

This grand 2x3 meter Persian silk rug is a sophisticated blend of classical Isfahan design and bold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Children Room Colorful Rug Blue White Wool Silk, Joy, Large
Children Room Colorful Rug Blue White Wool Silk, Joy, Large

Children Room Colorful Rug Blue White Wool Silk, Joy, Large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

rugs are carefully hand-knotted in Nepal from sustainable materials: wool, silk, mohair, bamboo silk

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Traditional Rug Chinoiserie Wool Silk - Temple Ceremony Chinese Blue, Large
Traditional Rug Chinoiserie Wool Silk - Temple Ceremony Chinese Blue, Large

Traditional Rug Chinoiserie Wool Silk - Temple Ceremony Chinese Blue, Large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

from exquisite silk yarns. The Temple Ceremony rug in Chinese Blue embodies the rich culture of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Animalistic Rug Contemporary Brignt Sustainable Wool Silk - Red Fish, large
Animalistic Rug Contemporary Brignt Sustainable Wool Silk - Red Fish, large

Animalistic Rug Contemporary Brignt Sustainable Wool Silk - Red Fish, large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

persistent motion. This rug is hand knotted from New Zealand wool and silk, with 100 knots per inch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Geometric Italian Purple Modern Wool Silk Rug, Firenze Porpora Large
Geometric Italian Purple Modern Wool Silk Rug, Firenze Porpora Large

Geometric Italian Purple Modern Wool Silk Rug, Firenze Porpora Large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

the designer Mike Shilov and consists of 10 hand knotted rugs. The IDEA of the range is to play with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Rug Hand Knotted Wool Blend-Silk, Kuninda Kingdom, Large
Contemporary Rug Hand Knotted Wool Blend-Silk, Kuninda Kingdom, Large

Contemporary Rug Hand Knotted Wool Blend-Silk, Kuninda Kingdom, Large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

philosophy of the rug as an object of design Since the Middle Ages, a real rug has been considered a great

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Animalistic Modern Rug Natural Bright Watercolor Wool Silk - Gold Fish, large
Animalistic Modern Rug Natural Bright Watercolor Wool Silk - Gold Fish, large

Animalistic Modern Rug Natural Bright Watercolor Wool Silk - Gold Fish, large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

moment. Silk Splash The rug is hand knotted from New Zealand wool and silk with 100 knots per inch. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

White Contemporary Rug Wool Blend-Silk, Multani Clay, Large, in Stock
White Contemporary Rug Wool Blend-Silk, Multani Clay, Large, in Stock

White Contemporary Rug Wool Blend-Silk, Multani Clay, Large, in Stock

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

resembles the movement of air currents. The rug is made of Tibetan wool and silk, which play with the light

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Rug White Beige Grey Wool Blend-Silk, Silver Chants, Large
Contemporary Rug White Beige Grey Wool Blend-Silk, Silver Chants, Large

Contemporary Rug White Beige Grey Wool Blend-Silk, Silver Chants, Large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

wool and silk makes the rug pleasant to the touch, warm and solid. Wool 57%, allo 10% & blend silk

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Grey White Rug Avant-Garde Pattern Silk Wool, Men, Large
Modern Grey White Rug Avant-Garde Pattern Silk Wool, Men, Large

Modern Grey White Rug Avant-Garde Pattern Silk Wool, Men, Large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

. All our rugs are carefully hand-knotted in Nepal from sustainable materials: wool, silk, mohair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

White Grey Rug Contemporary Light Wool Blend-Silk, Zanskar Allure, Large
White Grey Rug Contemporary Light Wool Blend-Silk, Zanskar Allure, Large

White Grey Rug Contemporary Light Wool Blend-Silk, Zanskar Allure, Large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

seekers. The rug is made of wool and silk, creating a unique and beautiful art object. Wool 77%, allo 6

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

PETAL, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Large
PETAL, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Large

PETAL, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Large

By Laura Niubó

Located in Venice, CA

vegan silk. The rugs are designed in Los Angeles and made in Portugal using the handtufting technique by

Category

2010s Portuguese Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Plain Minimalism Rug Scandinavian Wool Silk, Summer in St. Petersburg, Large
Plain Minimalism Rug Scandinavian Wool Silk, Summer in St. Petersburg, Large

Plain Minimalism Rug Scandinavian Wool Silk, Summer in St. Petersburg, Large

By Natalia Enze

Located in Seattle, WA

a touch of modern sophistication. This stunning hand-knotted rug is made from high-quality silk and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Expressionist Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Geometric Contemporary Grey Modern Wool Silk Rug, Firenze Blu Notte Large
Geometric Contemporary Grey Modern Wool Silk Rug, Firenze Blu Notte Large

Geometric Contemporary Grey Modern Wool Silk Rug, Firenze Blu Notte Large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

- color. The work is the handiwork of Nepalese rug weavers, successors to centuries of history. A rug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Black Grey Rug Wool Blend Silk Handmade, Eternity Lapse, Large
Modern Black Grey Rug Wool Blend Silk Handmade, Eternity Lapse, Large

Modern Black Grey Rug Wool Blend Silk Handmade, Eternity Lapse, Large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

for the ice of thousands of years of permafrost. The treasure of the East: a hand-knotted rug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug Contemporary Italian Bedroom Hand Knotted Wool Silk, Barcelona Green Large
Rug Contemporary Italian Bedroom Hand Knotted Wool Silk, Barcelona Green Large

Rug Contemporary Italian Bedroom Hand Knotted Wool Silk, Barcelona Green Large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

wool and silk using up-to-date and nuanced color schemes. Barcelona is one of sixteen rugs added to the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Mid-Century Modern Western Europe...

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug Graphic Beige White Living Room Wool Silk, Barcelona Chequers Large
Rug Graphic Beige White Living Room Wool Silk, Barcelona Chequers Large

Rug Graphic Beige White Living Room Wool Silk, Barcelona Chequers Large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

, each rug is completed in wool and silk using up-to-date and nuanced color schemes. Barcelona is one of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Mid-Century Modern Western Europe...

Materials

Wool, Silk

LEAF, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Large
LEAF, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Large

LEAF, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Large

By Laura Niubó

Located in Venice, CA

vegan silk. The rugs are designed in Los Angeles and made in Portugal using the handtufting technique by

Category

2010s Portuguese Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

CARPEL, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Large
CARPEL, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Large

CARPEL, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Large

By Laura Niubó

Located in Venice, CA

vegan silk. The rugs are designed in Los Angeles and made in Portugal using the handtufting technique by

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Grey Modern Rug Textured Natural Wool Blend-Silk, Meru North, Large
Grey Modern Rug Textured Natural Wool Blend-Silk, Meru North, Large

Grey Modern Rug Textured Natural Wool Blend-Silk, Meru North, Large

By Tapis Rouge Atelier

Located in Seattle, WA

introduce the Himalaya Collection, a symphony of gorgeous hues and mountain-inspired motifs. Each rug is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

ANTHER, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Large
ANTHER, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Large

ANTHER, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Large

By Laura Niubó

Located in Venice, CA

vegan silk. The rugs are designed in Los Angeles and made in Portugal using the handtufting technique by

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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Large Silk Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of large silk rugs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, silk and wool, all large silk rugs available were constructed with great care. We have 36 antique and vintage large silk rugs in-stock, while there are 39 modern editions to choose from as well. Large silk rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern and Art Deco large silk rugs are consistently popular styles. Verner Panton produced beautiful large silk rugs that are worth considering.

How Much are Large Silk Rugs?

Large silk rugs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,632, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $320,000.

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. 

Questions About Large Silk Rugs
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Silk rugs can be vacuumed with a brushless suction head.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Silk rugs are fairly durable. Silk is a strong natural fiber, yet more delicate than wool.

  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Don't even try - call a professional.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    That depends on the size and how fine the rug is.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to tell if your Persian rug is real silk is to simply rub the fabric. Silk will get warmer if you rub it, and likely develop a sheen. If neither happens and if the rug feels coarse, then it’s likely not real silk. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of genuine Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    That depends on what the rug is, how old it is, how large and how fine.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Silk Persian rugs can be worth upwards of tens of thousands of dollars. Persian silk rugs are so expensive because they are hand-woven and can take decades to create. While all silk Persian rugs are worth quite a bit of money, antique silk Persion rugs can fetch even higher prices.