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Contemporary Wool Hand-Woven Blue and Brown Floral Khotan-Inspired Rug
Contemporary Wool Hand-Woven Blue and Brown Floral Khotan-Inspired Rug

Contemporary Wool Hand-Woven Blue and Brown Floral Khotan-Inspired Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Handwoven by master weavers in Kashmir, this magnificently decorative Khotan features a beautiful

Category

2010s Pakistani Khotan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Geometric Wool Rug, Mansour Collection, 171x120
Hand-Knotted Geometric Wool Rug, Mansour Collection, 171x120

Hand-Knotted Geometric Wool Rug, Mansour Collection, 171x120

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this rug is hand-knotted by master weavers using the finest

Category

2010s Indian More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Geometric Wool Rug, Mansour Collection, 196\" x 144\"
Hand-Knotted Geometric Wool Rug, Mansour Collection, 196\" x 144\"

Hand-Knotted Geometric Wool Rug, Mansour Collection, 196\" x 144\"

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this rug is hand-knotted by master weavers using the finest

Category

2010s Indian More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Handwoven Beige Checkered Wool Flatweave Rug
Modern Handwoven Beige Checkered Wool Flatweave Rug

Modern Handwoven Beige Checkered Wool Flatweave Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

master weavers using the finest quality techniques and materials. 100% Wool

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Agra-Inspired Rug, 100% Wool, Contemporary Design, Pakistan
Handwoven Agra-Inspired Rug, 100% Wool, Contemporary Design, Pakistan

Handwoven Agra-Inspired Rug, 100% Wool, Contemporary Design, Pakistan

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Handwoven by master weavers in Pakistan, this beautiful rug features a brilliant color combination

Category

2010s Pakistani Agra More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Dark Teal Rug, Wool and Silk, Contemporary Design, USA
Handwoven Dark Teal Rug, Wool and Silk, Contemporary Design, USA

Handwoven Dark Teal Rug, Wool and Silk, Contemporary Design, USA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this textured wool and silk design is handwoven by master

Category

2010s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Hand-Knotted Wool and Hemp Waves Rug, Contemporary Design, 8x10 ft
Hand-Knotted Wool and Hemp Waves Rug, Contemporary Design, 8x10 ft

Hand-Knotted Wool and Hemp Waves Rug, Contemporary Design, 8x10 ft

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this wool and hemp rug is handwoven by master weavers using

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Hemp

Handwoven Blue Striped Flatweave Rug from Mansour Modern Collection
Handwoven Blue Striped Flatweave Rug from Mansour Modern Collection

Handwoven Blue Striped Flatweave Rug from Mansour Modern Collection

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this flat-weave blue striped rug is handwoven by master

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Finely Knotted Soft Hemp Rug, Hand-Knotted, Contemporary Design, India
Finely Knotted Soft Hemp Rug, Hand-Knotted, Contemporary Design, India

Finely Knotted Soft Hemp Rug, Hand-Knotted, Contemporary Design, India

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this soft hemp rug is very finely knotted in India by master

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Handwoven Agra-Inspired Wool Rug, 100% Natural, Contemporary Design
Handwoven Agra-Inspired Wool Rug, 100% Natural, Contemporary Design

Handwoven Agra-Inspired Wool Rug, 100% Natural, Contemporary Design

Located in West Hollywood, CA

coloration on 100% natural wool pile. Handwoven by master weavers in Pakistan.

Category

2010s Pakistani Agra More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Moroccan Inspired Textured Wool Rug, Contemporary Design
Handwoven Moroccan Inspired Textured Wool Rug, Contemporary Design

Handwoven Moroccan Inspired Textured Wool Rug, Contemporary Design

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this Moroccan inspired design is handwoven by master weavers

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Khotan-Inspired Wool Rug, Contemporary Design from Pakistan
Handwoven Khotan-Inspired Wool Rug, Contemporary Design from Pakistan

Handwoven Khotan-Inspired Wool Rug, Contemporary Design from Pakistan

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Handwoven by master weavers in Pakistan, this magnificently decorative Khotan-inspired rug features

Category

2010s Pakistani Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Rug, Tibetan Design, Modern Style, India
Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Rug, Tibetan Design, Modern Style, India

Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Rug, Tibetan Design, Modern Style, India

Located in West Hollywood, CA

master weavers using the finest quality techniques and materials. 100% wool.

Category

2010s Indian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Three Seat Single Rail Woven Leather Bench with Rush Shelf
Three Seat Single Rail Woven Leather Bench with Rush Shelf

Three Seat Single Rail Woven Leather Bench with Rush Shelf

By Milwood Design

Located in Venice, CA

The leather bench is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience. The rush shelf is hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Steel

Two Seat Single Rail Woven Leather Bench with Handwoven Rush Table
Two Seat Single Rail Woven Leather Bench with Handwoven Rush Table

Two Seat Single Rail Woven Leather Bench with Handwoven Rush Table

By Milwood Design

Located in Venice, CA

The leather bench is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience. The rush table is hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Two Seat Double Rail Woven Leather Bench with Handwoven Rush Table
Two Seat Double Rail Woven Leather Bench with Handwoven Rush Table

Two Seat Double Rail Woven Leather Bench with Handwoven Rush Table

By Milwood Design

Located in Venice, CA

The leather bench is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience. The rush table is hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Steel

New Contemporary Wool Hand-Woven Agra-Inspired Rug
New Contemporary Wool Hand-Woven Agra-Inspired Rug

New Contemporary Wool Hand-Woven Agra-Inspired Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Created by master weavers in Kashmir this magnificently decorative rug features a dark eggplant

Category

2010s Pakistani Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Agra-Inspired Wool Rug, 100% Natural Wool, Pakistan, New
Handwoven Agra-Inspired Wool Rug, 100% Natural Wool, Pakistan, New

Handwoven Agra-Inspired Wool Rug, 100% Natural Wool, Pakistan, New

Located in West Hollywood, CA

rich coloration on 100% natural wool pile. Handwoven by master weavers in Pakistan.

Category

2010s Pakistani Agra More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Agra-Inspired Handwoven Wool Rug, Contemporary Design, 137x108\"
Agra-Inspired Handwoven Wool Rug, Contemporary Design, 137x108\"

Agra-Inspired Handwoven Wool Rug, Contemporary Design, 137x108\"

Located in West Hollywood, CA

-inspired design. 100% natural wool pile. Handwoven by master weavers in Pakistan.

Category

2010s Agra More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Mauve Hemp Rug, Contemporary Design, 120\" x 96\"
Handwoven Mauve Hemp Rug, Contemporary Design, 120\" x 96\"

Handwoven Mauve Hemp Rug, Contemporary Design, 120\" x 96\"

Located in West Hollywood, CA

stripes by master weavers using the highest quality techniques and materials.

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Hemp

Contemporary Mansour Modern Handwoven Moroccan Inspired Wool Rug
Contemporary Mansour Modern Handwoven Moroccan Inspired Wool Rug

Contemporary Mansour Modern Handwoven Moroccan Inspired Wool Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this Moroccan inspired rug is handwoven by master weavers in

Category

2010s Pakistani North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Mansour Modern Hand-woven Wool Moroccan-Inspired Rug
Contemporary Mansour Modern Hand-woven Wool Moroccan-Inspired Rug

Contemporary Mansour Modern Hand-woven Wool Moroccan-Inspired Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this Moroccan inspired rug is handwoven by master weavers in

Category

2010s Pakistani Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Gray Pomegranate Hand-woven Khotan-Style Rug
Contemporary Gray Pomegranate Hand-woven Khotan-Style Rug

Contemporary Gray Pomegranate Hand-woven Khotan-Style Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Handwoven by master weavers in Kashmir, this rug is timeless in both it's beautiful coloration as

Category

2010s Pakistani Khotan Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Wool Blue Floral Hand-woven Tabriz-Inspired Rug
New Contemporary Wool Blue Floral Hand-woven Tabriz-Inspired Rug

New Contemporary Wool Blue Floral Hand-woven Tabriz-Inspired Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Handwoven by master weavers in Egypt, this extraordinary piece features a very soothing blue color

Category

2010s Egyptian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mexican Zapotec Wool Rug Abstract Modern Design Hand-Dyed Mustard White Brown
Mexican Zapotec Wool Rug Abstract Modern Design Hand-Dyed Mustard White Brown

Mexican Zapotec Wool Rug Abstract Modern Design Hand-Dyed Mustard White Brown

By Roman Gutierrez

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

This abstract rug is made by master weaver Roman Gutierrez in Oaxaca, Mexico. Yellow/ mustard

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Woven Pure-Silk Beige Green Pomegranate Khotan Rug
Hand-Woven Pure-Silk Beige Green Pomegranate Khotan Rug

Hand-Woven Pure-Silk Beige Green Pomegranate Khotan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

An original pure silk Khotan rug handwoven by master weavers in Khotan. This breathtakingly

Category

1990s East Turkestani Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug
A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug

A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug

$90,000

W 53.15 in L 74.81 in

A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

beginning of 19th century, master weavers of Kumkapı and their workshops were active: Zareh Penyamin. Zareh

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Woven Black Leather and Danish Cord Bar Stool
Woven Black Leather and Danish Cord Bar Stool

Woven Black Leather and Danish Cord Bar Stool

$2,295 / item

H 30 in W 15 in D 14 in

Woven Black Leather and Danish Cord Bar Stool

By Milwood Design

Located in Venice, CA

The leather seat is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience. The danish cord shelf is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Mansour Modern Handwoven Moroccan Inspired Rug
Contemporary Mansour Modern Handwoven Moroccan Inspired Rug

Contemporary Mansour Modern Handwoven Moroccan Inspired Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

is handwoven by master weavers in Kashmir using the finest quality techniques and materials. Brand

Category

2010s Pakistani Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Axminster Inspired Rug, Wool, Decorative Design, Egypt, New
Handwoven Axminster Inspired Rug, Wool, Decorative Design, Egypt, New

Handwoven Axminster Inspired Rug, Wool, Decorative Design, Egypt, New

Located in West Hollywood, CA

in Egypt by master weavers. It features a very decorative design with masterful color combinations

Category

2010s Egyptian More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Circular Handwoven Columbian Basket
Circular Handwoven Columbian Basket

Circular Handwoven Columbian Basket

Located in Millbrook, NY

Round Circular Handwoven Columbian Basket. Made from natural fibers and made by master weavers

Category

2010s Colombian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Natural Fiber

Handwoven Turkish Deco Wool Rug, Zig-Zag Design, Contemporary Style
Handwoven Turkish Deco Wool Rug, Zig-Zag Design, Contemporary Style

Handwoven Turkish Deco Wool Rug, Zig-Zag Design, Contemporary Style

Located in West Hollywood, CA

charcoal. Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this design is handwoven by master weavers using the

Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Wool

100% Wool Hand-knotted Ivory Floral Tabriz Inspired Rug
100% Wool Hand-knotted Ivory Floral Tabriz Inspired Rug

100% Wool Hand-knotted Ivory Floral Tabriz Inspired Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

". Hand-made by master weavers in Pakistan.

Category

2010s Pakistani Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Woven Wool Contemporary Swedish-Inspired Rug 12'6"x16'
Hand-Woven Wool Contemporary Swedish-Inspired Rug 12'6"x16'

Hand-Woven Wool Contemporary Swedish-Inspired Rug 12'6"x16'

Located in West Hollywood, CA

flat-weave techniques, yielding various distinctive textures. Hand-made by master weavers in India. 100

Category

2010s Indian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

100% Wool Geometric Hand-Woven Beige Swedish-Inspired Flatweave Rug 10'x14'
100% Wool Geometric Hand-Woven Beige Swedish-Inspired Flatweave Rug 10'x14'

100% Wool Geometric Hand-Woven Beige Swedish-Inspired Flatweave Rug 10'x14'

Located in West Hollywood, CA

flat-weave techniques, yielding various distinctive textures. Hand-woven by master weavers in India

Category

2010s Indian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

100% Wool Hand-Woven Geometric Beige Swedish-Inspired Flatweave Rug
100% Wool Hand-Woven Geometric Beige Swedish-Inspired Flatweave Rug

100% Wool Hand-Woven Geometric Beige Swedish-Inspired Flatweave Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

flat-weave techniques, yielding various distinctive textures. Hand-woven by master weavers in India

Category

2010s Indian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Wool Swedish-Inspired Rug, Modern Design, India, 147x109 in
Handwoven Wool Swedish-Inspired Rug, Modern Design, India, 147x109 in

Handwoven Wool Swedish-Inspired Rug, Modern Design, India, 147x109 in

Located in West Hollywood, CA

flat-weave techniques, yielding various distinctive textures. Handwoven by master-weavers in India

Category

2010s Indian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Hand-woven 100% Wool Swedish-Inspired Blue Rug
Contemporary Hand-woven 100% Wool Swedish-Inspired Blue Rug

Contemporary Hand-woven 100% Wool Swedish-Inspired Blue Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

flat-weave techniques, yielding various distinctive textures. Hand-woven by master weavers in India

Category

2010s Indian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Signed Hand-Knotted Swedish Gobeläng Flatweave Rug
Vintage Signed Hand-Knotted Swedish Gobeläng Flatweave Rug

Vintage Signed Hand-Knotted Swedish Gobeläng Flatweave Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

for master weaver Barbro Nilsson. Wool on linen warp. About the Master Weaver: The mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Handwoven Wool Moroccan Inspired Flatweave Rug
Blue Handwoven Wool Moroccan Inspired Flatweave Rug

Blue Handwoven Wool Moroccan Inspired Flatweave Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this Moroccan inspired rug is handwoven by master weavers

Category

2010s Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary 100% Wool Swedish-Inspired Green and Blue Rug
Contemporary 100% Wool Swedish-Inspired Green and Blue Rug

Contemporary 100% Wool Swedish-Inspired Green and Blue Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

flat-weave techniques, yielding various distinctive textures and patterns. Handmade by master-weavers

Category

2010s Indian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Hand-Knotted Swedish-Inspired Blue Wool Rug
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Swedish-Inspired Blue Wool Rug

Contemporary Hand-Knotted Swedish-Inspired Blue Wool Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

flat-weave techniques, yielding various distinctive textures and patterns. Hand-woven by master-weavers

Category

2010s Indian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Woven Wool Contemporary Swedish-Inspired Flat-weave Rug 12'1"x15'5"
Hand-Woven Wool Contemporary Swedish-Inspired Flat-weave Rug 12'1"x15'5"

Hand-Woven Wool Contemporary Swedish-Inspired Flat-weave Rug 12'1"x15'5"

Located in West Hollywood, CA

flat-weave techniques, yielding various distinctive textures and patterns. Created by master-weavers in

Category

2010s Indian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hay Twill Merino Handloom Soft Throw Blanket In Rich Warm Brown
Hay Twill Merino Handloom Soft Throw Blanket In Rich Warm Brown

Hay Twill Merino Handloom Soft Throw Blanket In Rich Warm Brown

$199Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 83 in W 43 in D 0.05 in

Hay Twill Merino Handloom Soft Throw Blanket In Rich Warm Brown

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

-weave blanket in soft hay brown, ethically made by master weavers in Nepal. Woven on a handloom by 3rd

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn, Wool

Blue Oriental Rugs Gold Living Room Rugs Hand Made Carpets for Sale
Blue Oriental Rugs Gold Living Room Rugs Hand Made Carpets for Sale

Blue Oriental Rugs Gold Living Room Rugs Hand Made Carpets for Sale

$3,433Sale Price|20% Off

W 83.86 in L 120.87 in

Blue Oriental Rugs Gold Living Room Rugs Hand Made Carpets for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

our master weavers in Afghanistan. This Floral Patterned rugs kind of our luxury rugs made of own

Category

1990s Afghan Sultanabad Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 10'5 x 21'2.
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 10'5 x 21'2.

Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 10'5 x 21'2.

Located in Secaucus, NJ

and all encircled by a soft rose pink border repeating the floral patterns truly a work of master

Category

20th Century Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Runner Rugs, Ziegler Handmade Carpet Runners, Oak Rug
Light Blue Runner Rugs, Ziegler Handmade Carpet Runners, Oak Rug

Light Blue Runner Rugs, Ziegler Handmade Carpet Runners, Oak Rug

$929Sale Price|20% Off

W 28.75 in L 70.48 in

Light Blue Runner Rugs, Ziegler Handmade Carpet Runners, Oak Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

own looms by our master weavers in Afghanistan, this blue rug runner is made with all natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Sultanabad Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Lao Tribal Pha Hom Blanket
Lao Tribal Pha Hom Blanket

Lao Tribal Pha Hom Blanket

$600Sale Price|50% Off

W 40 in L 62 in

Lao Tribal Pha Hom Blanket

Located in New York, NY

natural cotton with indigo color. The weave design is very full, and strong, sugesting a master weaver

Category

Antique Early 1900s Laotian Tribal Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Carpet Rug Floral Area Rug Ziegler Style Rug
Handmade Carpet Rug Floral Area Rug Ziegler Style Rug

Handmade Carpet Rug Floral Area Rug Ziegler Style Rug

$2,733Sale Price|20% Off

W 77.96 in L 98.04 in

Handmade Carpet Rug Floral Area Rug Ziegler Style Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This is Ziegler Sultanabad runner was constructed on our own looms by our master weavers in

Category

1990s Afghan Early Victorian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Runner Circa 1880  4' x 8'9
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Runner Circa 1880  4' x 8'9

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Runner Circa 1880 4' x 8'9

Located in Secaucus, NJ

different colors and style together with the multiple borders show the true workmanship of the master weaver

Category

20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Anna Karlin Sling Chair, Stripe
Anna Karlin Sling Chair, Stripe

Anna Karlin Sling Chair, Stripe

$13,500 / item

H 36 in W 36.5 in D 38 in

Anna Karlin Sling Chair, Stripe

By Anna Karlin

Located in New York, NY

Collection. The cotton / linen blend fabrics are hand made in Kyoto by master weavers Hosoo, a Japanese

Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Maple

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Find many varieties of an authentic master weaver available at 1stDibs. A master weaver — often made from fabric, wool and silk — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the master weaver you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A master weaver, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one master weaver that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur Weaver produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Master Weaver?

Prices for a master weaver start at $535 and top out at $160,000 with the average selling for $31,250.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.