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21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi Runner
21st Century Serapi Runner

21st Century Serapi Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi Runner
21st Century Serapi Runner

21st Century Serapi Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Llama Wool Handwoven Black Fringe Llama Pillow, in Stock
Llama Wool Handwoven Black Fringe Llama Pillow, in Stock

Llama Wool Handwoven Black Fringe Llama Pillow, in Stock

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This lovely graphic Parinas style handwoven throw pillow is made from hand spun virgin llama wool, woven by hand by master weavers who live in the remote area of La Puna, Argentina, ...

Category

2010s Argentine Rustic Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

17th Century Flemish Tiger Tapestry Pillow
17th Century Flemish Tiger Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Flemish Tiger Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

The design reflects the fascination with exotic animals commonly found in European tapestries of the Baroque period, where master weavers combined artistic imagination with exception...

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Feathers

Early 20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström Swedish Deco Rug
Early 20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström Swedish Deco Rug

Early 20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström Swedish Deco Rug

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Signed by the original artist. About the Master Weaver: The mid-century Swedish paradigm would not exist without the contributions of Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

Woven with a thick pile of lustrous wool and vegetable dyes, this piece highlights the elegant asymmetry and spacious design characteristic of Nichols-style Art Deco weaving from Tia...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström AB Swedish Rug Signed by Barbro Nilsson
Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström AB Swedish Rug Signed by Barbro Nilsson

Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström AB Swedish Rug Signed by Barbro Nilsson

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Signed by the original artist and workshop. About the Master Weaver: The mid-century Swedish paradigm would not exist without the contributions of Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi Style Runner
21st Century Serapi Style Runner

21st Century Serapi Style Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Heriz Serapi Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ivory Living Room Rugs, Handmade Carpet Floral Rug Zeigler Design
Ivory Living Room Rugs, Handmade Carpet Floral Rug Zeigler Design

Ivory Living Room Rugs, Handmade Carpet Floral Rug Zeigler Design

Located in Wembley, GB

This is traditional rugs kind of our luxury rugs made of own looms by our master weavers of Afghan rugs, This cream rug is made with organic vegetable dyes all handspun wool rugs.

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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Sultanabad Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

21st Century Serapi Style Runner
21st Century Serapi Style Runner

21st Century Serapi Style Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Heriz Serapi Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi Style Runner
21st Century Serapi Style Runner

21st Century Serapi Style Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Heriz Serapi Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi Style Runner
21st Century Serapi Style Runner

21st Century Serapi Style Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Heriz Serapi Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi Style Runner
21st Century Serapi Style Runner

21st Century Serapi Style Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Heriz Serapi Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Carpet Saltanabad, Ziegler Style Rug, Living Room Rug
Handmade Carpet Saltanabad, Ziegler Style Rug, Living Room Rug

Handmade Carpet Saltanabad, Ziegler Style Rug, Living Room Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This rug is a Ziegler Sultanabad rug was constructed on our looms by our master weavers in Afghanistan. Featuring a cream and beige floral design woven on an ivory background and a b...

Category

1990s Afghan Tabriz Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Olyv Twill Modern Throw Handwoven In Soft Merino In Earthy Brown Black Olive Hue
Olyv Twill Modern Throw Handwoven In Soft Merino In Earthy Brown Black Olive Hue

Olyv Twill Modern Throw Handwoven In Soft Merino In Earthy Brown Black Olive Hue

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Olyv handloom merino contemporary throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with certified eco-friendly Swiss Dyes.

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn, Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Persian Meshed Rug
Mid 20th Century Persian Meshed Rug

Mid 20th Century Persian Meshed Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

Woven in the holy city of Mashhad, this piece showcases the curvilinear refinement and dense knotting characteristic of the region’s master weavers. The high-quality wool provides a ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Mehraban Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Mehraban Rug

Early 20th Century Persian Mehraban Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

This balanced composition truly reflects the skill of a master weaver and the rich heritage of traditions in Persian textile art.

Category

Vintage 1920s Azerbaijani Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

The clarity of these botanical motifs shows the hand of a master weaver, reflecting the sophisticated aesthetic of the Arak region and the enduring legacy of Persian craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1930s Afghan Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Marigold Handloom Merino Modern Artisanal Throw In Hand Rolled Fringes
Marigold Handloom Merino Modern Artisanal Throw In Hand Rolled Fringes

Marigold Handloom Merino Modern Artisanal Throw In Hand Rolled Fringes

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Custom design by Studio Variously, Marigold throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with eco-friendly certified Swiss dyes.

Category

2010s Nepalese Organic Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn

Marigold Handloom Merino Modern Artisanal Blanket Scarf In Hand Rolled Fringes
Marigold Handloom Merino Modern Artisanal Blanket Scarf In Hand Rolled Fringes

Marigold Handloom Merino Modern Artisanal Blanket Scarf In Hand Rolled Fringes

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Custom design by Studio Variously, Marigold throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with eco-friendly certified Swiss dyes.

Category

2010s Nepalese Organic Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn

Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström, Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson
Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström, Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson

Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström, Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This vintage handwoven Swedish rug has a sandy saffron field with overall design of overlapping diagonal and curved delicate stripes, enclosed by central polychrome striped column an...

Category

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

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Serapi
21st Century Serapi

21st Century Serapi

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Handcrafted with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, it exudes warmth and sophistication. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool, its plush texture promises both luxury and...

Category

2010s Pakistani Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Kazak Rug
Late 19th Century Kazak Rug

Late 19th Century Kazak Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

Handwoven in Azerbaijan using wool and natural dyes, the piece demonstrates a tribal aesthetic and the skilled craftsmanship of a master weaver. Something to note is the use of abras...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Signed Mid-20th Century Märta Måås-Fjetterström Deco Rug from Sweden
Signed Mid-20th Century Märta Måås-Fjetterström Deco Rug from Sweden

Signed Mid-20th Century Märta Måås-Fjetterström Deco Rug from Sweden

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Signed by the original workshop. About the master weaver: The Mid-Century Swedish paradigm would not exist without the contributions of Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Oak and Marble Console with Rush Shelf - Polished Nickel Plated
Oak and Marble Console with Rush Shelf - Polished Nickel Plated

Oak and Marble Console with Rush Shelf - Polished Nickel Plated

By Milwood Design

Located in Venice, CA

The rush shelf is woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience. We use 70% recycled steel for the frame.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Steel

Marigold Handloom Merino Modern Artisanal Throw in Yellow Red Tones with Fringes
Marigold Handloom Merino Modern Artisanal Throw in Yellow Red Tones with Fringes

Marigold Handloom Merino Modern Artisanal Throw in Yellow Red Tones with Fringes

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Custom design by Studio Variously, Marigold throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with eco-friendly certified Swiss dyes.

Category

2010s Nepalese Organic Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn

Organic Cotton Pewter Handloom Throw In Stripes Pattern & Soft Hues
Organic Cotton Pewter Handloom Throw In Stripes Pattern & Soft Hues

Organic Cotton Pewter Handloom Throw In Stripes Pattern & Soft Hues

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Colors: Shades of soft pastel grey, rosewood and indigo Origin: Ethically handwoven by master weavers in Nepal. Wash care: Gently hand wash with cold water and hang dry or delicate...

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn

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Master Weaver For Sale on 1stDibs

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. 

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