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Medallion Vintage Turkish Distressed Rug in Sand, Cream, Lavender, Taupe
Medallion Vintage Turkish Distressed Rug in Sand, Cream, Lavender, Taupe

Medallion Vintage Turkish Distressed Rug in Sand, Cream, Lavender, Taupe

Located in Atlanta, GA

Keivan Woven Arts Vintage Turkish Distressed Rug in Sand, Cream, lavender, Taupe with brown highlights Measures:6'7 x 10'5 Sand, Taupe, cream and light lavender distressed vin...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Amritsar Rug with Cream Background, Red & Lavender Border
Antique Indian Amritsar Rug with Cream Background, Red & Lavender Border

Antique Indian Amritsar Rug with Cream Background, Red & Lavender Border

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Indian Amritsar rug with solid field of creamy yellow and ornate lavender and red border, Keivan Woven Arts / rug G-0206, country of origin / type: India / Amritsar, circa 19...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Rose Lavender Turkish Room Size Rug
Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Rose Lavender Turkish Room Size Rug

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Rose Lavender Turkish Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

Room size pictorial Turkish Sivas carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. The rose field with a flurry of wild and exotic animals, accents in beige and lavender. A conver...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Lavender Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Lavender Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Lavender Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This stunning vintage French Art Deco rug, dating from around 1945, captures the optimism and modernist flair of the post-war decorative arts movement in France. Rendered in a soft, ...

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Indian Dhurrie Lavender Flatweave Cotton Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Indian Dhurrie Lavender Flatweave Cotton Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Indian Dhurrie Lavender Flatweave Cotton Rug

Located in New York, NY

This elegant 1950s Indian Dhurrie rug embodies the quiet sophistication and balanced geometry characteristic of mid-century Indian flat-weave textiles.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Contemporary Abstract Wool & Silk Rug in Brown, Lavender and Beige
Handmade Contemporary Abstract Wool & Silk Rug in Brown, Lavender and Beige

Handmade Contemporary Abstract Wool & Silk Rug in Brown, Lavender and Beige

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A visually striking handmade rug that captures the essence of abstract expression through layered textures and earthy tones.

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Indian Dhurrie Lavender Flatweave Cotton Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Indian Dhurrie Lavender Flatweave Cotton Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Indian Dhurrie Lavender Flatweave Cotton Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1955 Indian Dhurrie rug beautifully illustrates the harmony between traditional craftsmanship and mid-century design sensibility.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 4.5x7.5 Pink, Lavender Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 4.5x7.5 Pink, Lavender Scalloped Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 4.5x7.5 Pink, Lavender Scalloped Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Pink, Blue And Lavender Scalloped Indian Rug Size - 54" Wide x 92" Long (Scallops runs on all 4' Sides) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 1...

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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Rusty Brown Yellow Lavender Green Turkish Kilim Room Size Rug
Rusty Brown Yellow Lavender Green Turkish Kilim Room Size Rug

Rusty Brown Yellow Lavender Green Turkish Kilim Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

A room size mid-20th century Turkish Kilim flat-weave with pretty accents in lavender, blue-gray, yellow and soft green on a brown rust colored field. Measures: 9'4" x 11'5".

Category

20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie - Mid-Century Lavender Flatweave Cotton Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie - Mid-Century Lavender Flatweave Cotton Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie - Mid-Century Lavender Flatweave Cotton Rug

Located in New York, NY

This elegant 1945 Indian Dhurrie rug reflects the quiet sophistication and timeless craftsmanship associated with traditional Indian flat-weave textiles. Handwoven using the classic ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Zabihi Collection Lavender Set of 20th Century Turkish Scatter Size Rugs
Zabihi Collection Lavender Set of 20th Century Turkish Scatter Size Rugs

Zabihi Collection Lavender Set of 20th Century Turkish Scatter Size Rugs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian rug mats with a lavender field pops of green and pink accents.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Rug in Muted Taupe, Lavender, Blush and Light Brown
Vintage Oushak Rug in Muted Taupe, Lavender, Blush and Light Brown

Vintage Oushak Rug in Muted Taupe, Lavender, Blush and Light Brown

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Medallion Oushak rug in muted taupe, light green, blush, Lavender and light brown.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Lavender Flatweave Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Lavender Flatweave Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Lavender Flatweave Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug from the 1960s is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian design, where simplicity meets modern artistic expression.

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Agra Rugs, Wool, Lavender Blue, India, Circa 1970, Pair
Hand-Knotted Agra Rugs, Wool, Lavender Blue, India, Circa 1970, Pair

Hand-Knotted Agra Rugs, Wool, Lavender Blue, India, Circa 1970, Pair

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare pair of little Indian carpets, with a special lavender blue color. They are slightly different in size, but very elegant.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Soft Lavender & Pastel Floral Motif
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Soft Lavender & Pastel Floral Motif

Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug - Soft Lavender & Pastel Floral Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your space with this beautiful Modern Oushak style rug, hand-knotted from high-pile wool. It features a sophisticated lavender and muted lilac field adorned with an oversized...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Rug in Light Lavender Background and Chocolate Brown Border
Vintage Oushak Rug in Light Lavender Background and Chocolate Brown Border

Vintage Oushak Rug in Light Lavender Background and Chocolate Brown Border

Located in Atlanta, GA

The various shades of Soft tones of green, blue, lavender in the main body of the rug framed by a beautiful chocolate brown border.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Dhurrie Pale Sand With Lavender Flatweave Cotton Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Dhurrie Pale Sand With Lavender Flatweave Cotton Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Dhurrie Pale Sand With Lavender Flatweave Cotton Rug

Located in New York, NY

This charming vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, woven circa 1945, reflects the timeless appeal of India's traditional flat-weave textiles.

Category

Vintage 1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Turkish Medallion Oushak Rug in Taupe, Tan, & Lavender 3'3 x 6'8
Vintage Turkish Medallion Oushak Rug in Taupe, Tan, & Lavender 3'3 x 6'8

Vintage Turkish Medallion Oushak Rug in Taupe, Tan, & Lavender 3'3 x 6'8

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Turkish Medallion Oushak Rug in Taupe, Tan, And Lavender. Country of Origin: Turkey; Type: Oushak; Design: Medallion, Floral Medallion, All-Over, Floral; Keivan Woven Arts; r...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug Lavender, Soft Coral Handwoven Wool Runner 3'2" x 6'8"
Turkish Oushak Rug Lavender, Soft Coral Handwoven Wool Runner 3'2" x 6'8"

Turkish Oushak Rug Lavender, Soft Coral Handwoven Wool Runner 3'2" x 6'8"

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Rug Lavender, Soft Coral Handwoven Wool Runner 3'2" x 6'8" This Turkish Oushak runner is crafted from handwoven wool using traditional pile-knotting techniques.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Lavender, Pink, Brown, Cream and Blue
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Lavender, Pink, Brown, Cream and Blue

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Lavender, Pink, Brown, Cream and Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

Midcentury Turkish Oushak rug with diamond medallions in lavender, pink, brown, cream and blue rug tu-ugu-136009, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'8"x10' Lavender shades Reversible Kilim Pure Wool Hand Woven Runner Rug
2'8"x10' Lavender shades Reversible Kilim Pure Wool Hand Woven Runner Rug

2'8"x10' Lavender shades Reversible Kilim Pure Wool Hand Woven Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Lavender shades Reversible Kilim Pure Wool Hand Woven Runner Rug.

Category

2010s Afghan Kilim More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 4'x4.5' Pink, Lavender Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 4'x4.5' Pink, Lavender Scalloped Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 4'x4.5' Pink, Lavender Scalloped Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Pink, Blue And Lavender Scalloped Indian Rug Size - 48" Wide x 54" Long (Scallops runs on all four Sides) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with...

Category

2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Mid-Century Scandinavian Abstract Lavender Flatweave Rug By Ingegerd Silow
Mid-Century Scandinavian Abstract Lavender Flatweave Rug By Ingegerd Silow

Mid-Century Scandinavian Abstract Lavender Flatweave Rug By Ingegerd Silow

By Ingegerd Silow

Located in New York, NY

This 1950s Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow embodies the celebrated mid-century Scandinavian aesthetic with its striking use of color and form. Handwoven in pure wool, the co...

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

Materials

Wool

Lavender Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 3'1" x 6'9"
Lavender Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 3'1" x 6'9"

Lavender Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 3'1" x 6'9"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This modern Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Lavender, Green Border Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Lavender, Green Border Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Lavender, Green Border Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Lavender, Purple And Green Empty Field Border Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9' (180x270cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn.

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

The Lavender Court: Modern Oushak Rug of Blooming Prestige & Sculptural Elegance
The Lavender Court: Modern Oushak Rug of Blooming Prestige & Sculptural Elegance

The Lavender Court: Modern Oushak Rug of Blooming Prestige & Sculptural Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

30555 New Contemporary Indian Oushak High-Low Rug, 09'04 x 12'03. Awash in a luminous lilac field accented with whimsical blooms, this hand-knotted wool contemporary Indian Oushak ru...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8'x9'10" Lavender Gray, Abstract Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted Rug
8'x9'10" Lavender Gray, Abstract Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted Rug

8'x9'10" Lavender Gray, Abstract Design, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Lavender Gray, Abstract Design, Soft and Luxurious, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional P...

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Silk

All-Over Vintage Turkish Distressed Rug in Cream, Lavender, Taupe, and Green
All-Over Vintage Turkish Distressed Rug in Cream, Lavender, Taupe, and Green

All-Over Vintage Turkish Distressed Rug in Cream, Lavender, Taupe, and Green

Located in Atlanta, GA

All-Over Vintage Turkish Distressed Rug in Cream, Lavender, Taupe, and Green. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15415, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Cream Lavender Light Blue Beige Hand-Knotted Silk All-Over Decorative Rug
Cream Lavender Light Blue Beige Hand-Knotted Silk All-Over Decorative Rug

Cream Lavender Light Blue Beige Hand-Knotted Silk All-Over Decorative Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Collection: Rumi Design: Cullen (Sprig) Item: rug or carpet Size: 8' x 10' (plus or minus a few inches) Colors: white, beige, grey blue, powder blue, light blue, purple, lavender an...

Category

2010s Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Ivory Light Blue Beige Lavender Hand Knotted Silk All-Over Decorative Rug
Ivory Light Blue Beige Lavender Hand Knotted Silk All-Over Decorative Rug

Ivory Light Blue Beige Lavender Hand Knotted Silk All-Over Decorative Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Collection: Rumi Design: Cullen (Sprig) Item: rug or carpet Size: 9'x12' (plus or minus a few inches) Colors: white, beige, grey blue, powder blue, light blue, purple, lavender and ...

Category

2010s Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

"Lavender" Modern Solid Dark Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
"Lavender" Modern Solid Dark Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

"Lavender" Modern Solid Dark Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Designed with a minimalist sensibility, the rug features a solid lavender field enriched by delicate tonal variations and subtle textural depth, allowing the craftsmanship and materi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Lavender, Pink Scallop Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Lavender, Pink Scallop Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Lavender, Pink Scallop Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Lavender And Pink Scalloped Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn.

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 2x3 Lavender, Grey Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 2x3 Lavender, Grey Scalloped Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 2x3 Lavender, Grey Scalloped Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Lavender, Cream And Pale Aqua Scalloped Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug - 2'x3' (60x90cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton...

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Hand-Knotted 6x9 Silk Wool Rug Green Lavender Watercolor Floral Meadow
Hand-Knotted 6x9 Silk Wool Rug Green Lavender Watercolor Floral Meadow

Hand-Knotted 6x9 Silk Wool Rug Green Lavender Watercolor Floral Meadow

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Measuring 6 by 9 feet, this modern art rug brings color, softness, and gallery-worthy beauty to living rooms, bedrooms, studios, and refined entryways. 🌸 The design captures an impr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue, Lavender & Cream Indian Star Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue, Lavender & Cream Indian Star Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue, Lavender & Cream Indian Star Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue, Lavender & Cream Indian Star Geometric Rug - 8'x10' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn.

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Modern Tabriz Style Rug – Lavender & Slate Blue Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk 9x12
Modern Tabriz Style Rug – Lavender & Slate Blue Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk 9x12

Modern Tabriz Style Rug – Lavender & Slate Blue Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk 9x12

Located in Norwalk, CT

Featuring a contemporary interpretation of classical Persian geometric motifs, the rug showcases a sophisticated palette of lavender-grey, slate blue, and ivory.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tabriz Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Geometric Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Light Purple, Lavender, Cream, and Gray
Geometric Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Light Purple, Lavender, Cream, and Gray

Geometric Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Light Purple, Lavender, Cream, and Gray

Located in Atlanta, GA

Layered geometric medallion vintage Turkish Oushak rug in cream, light purple, lavender, and gray colors, rug EN-141543, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940 This v...

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Sky Blue, Lavender Star Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Sky Blue, Lavender Star Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Sky Blue, Lavender Star Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue, Lavender And Cream Indian Star Geometric Rug - 8'x10' (240x300cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton...

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Floral Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug With Lavender Design 3'2" x 5'4"
Floral Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug With Lavender Design 3'2" x 5'4"

Floral Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug With Lavender Design 3'2" x 5'4"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This modern Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Cream Beige Light Blue Lavender Hand-knotted Silk Gallery Size Rug in Stock
Cream Beige Light Blue Lavender Hand-knotted Silk Gallery Size Rug in Stock

Cream Beige Light Blue Lavender Hand-knotted Silk Gallery Size Rug in Stock

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Collection: Rumi Design: Cullen (Sprig) Item: rug or carpet Size: gallery size. approximate (plus or minus a few inches) Colors: white, beige, grey blue, powder blue, light blue, pu...

Category

2010s Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

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Lavender Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lavender rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A lavender rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are 100 variations of the antique or vintage lavender rug you’re looking for, while we also have 18 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a lavender rug — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A lavender rug, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one lavender rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Keivan Woven Arts and Rug & Kilim produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Lavender Rug?

Prices for a lavender rug start at $199 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,950.

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.