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Handwoven Hemp All-Natural Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Part of the Mansour Modern collection, this hemp rug is handwoven by master weavers using the
Category

2010s More Carpets

Materials

Hemp

Moooi Large Bubble Natural Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Sjoerd Vroonland
By Moooi, Sjoerd Vroonland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Large Bubble Natural Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Sjoerd Vroonland Sjoerd Vroonland is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Yarn

Moooi Large Bubble Natural Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Sjoerd Vroonland
By Moooi, Sjoerd Vroonland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi large bubble natural rug in low pile polyamide by sjoerd vroonland. Sjoerd Vroonland is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Polyester

Moooi Large Bubble Natural Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Sjoerd Vroonland
By Moooi, Sjoerd Vroonland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi large bubble natural rug in soft yarn polyamide by sjoerd vroonland. Sjoerd Vroonland is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

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Yarn

Moooi Large Bubble Natural Rug in Wool with Blind Hem Finish by Sjoerd Vroonland
By Moooi, Sjoerd Vroonland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi large bubble natural rug in wool with blind hem Finish by Sjoerd Vroonland Sjoerd
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Schumacher by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Ballena in Black & Natural Rug
By Charlap Hyman & Herrero, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
on black-and-natural style. Hand-coiled abaca gives this whale-shaped rug a whimsically woeful
Category

2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Oushak Rugs, Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet Vintage Rugs Traditional Turkish Rugs
Located in Hampshire, GB
all-over floral rug design 100% natural rugs made of organic dyes in excellent condition. This grey
Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Natural Impressions Natural White & Natural Gray 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a journey of unparalleled elegance with our hand-knotted rug, a seamless fusion of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Green Antique Oushak Rugs, Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet Traditional Turkish Rugs
Located in Hampshire, GB
all-over floral design 100% natural rugs made of organic dyes in excellent condition. This grey
Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Turkish Court Manufactury Rug Ottoman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
: Islamic Rugs Family Area: Mamluk Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand-spun Wool Material Warp / Weft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Turkish Court Manufactury Rug Ottoman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Turkish Court Manufactury Rug Ottoman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Root – Indigo – Walnut Husk) Group: Islamic Rugs Family Area: Mamluk Material of Pile: Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Turkish Court Manufactury Rug Ottoman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Turkish Court Manufactury Rug Ottoman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by the Ottoman Empire
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Turkish Court Manufactury Rug Ottoman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
(henna) Natural wool color 37 (specially washed) Imperial red 426 (madder root) Group: Islamic Rugs
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Turkish Court Manufactury Rug Ottoman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
(Only Specially Washed) Group: Islamic Rugs Family Area: Mamluk Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Artisanal Inceptions Natural Beige & Natural Mushroom 240X300 cm Handtufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Can a rug be more than just a floor covering? Meet this Handtufted rug, a contemporary and livable
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs the Blue Color Rug Modern Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a mixture of Ararat Rugs’ soft blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Bellini Carpet Anatolian Rug, Renaissance Revival, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.159. The field drawing is gardens with a pond designed 16th-century rug
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
– sheep’s own color)   Group: Caucasian Rugs Family Area: Caucasus Material of Pile: Natural dyed hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Kuba Rug with Palmettes Caucasian 19th C. Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
: Caucasian Rugs Family Area: Shirvan Region Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand-spun Wool Material Warp
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Nomadic Nouveau Natural Gray & Natural White 240X300 cm Hand-Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a visual journey with this all-wool masterpiece, a handknotted rug that transcends
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sublime Radiance Natural Gray & Natural White 180x270 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
layer of tactile luxury. The color palette of this luxury rug is a delicate blend of natural gray and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Kuba Rug with Palmettes Caucasian 19th C. Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
) Natural Wool Color 320 (Natural Sheep's Color) Group: Caucasian Rugs Family Area: Kuba region Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Kuba Rug with Octagons Caucasian 19th C. Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
: Caucasian Rugs Family Area: Kuba region Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand-spun Wool Material Warp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Celestial Cluster 240x300 cm Natural Camel Natural Gray Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Behold the celestial charm of this beautiful rug from our pathways collection. This rug isn't just
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luminary Whispers Natural White & Natural Beige 180x270 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This luxury rug, featured in our Manifest collection, is not just a floor covering but a canvas
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Whimsy Whisper Natural Beige Natural Mink 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Prepare to be fascinated by the rhythmic dance of design embodied in this exquisite rug which is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Linear Grace Natural Beige & Natural Gray 180X270 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Unveil the allure of soft elegance with this absolutely beautiful wool rug from our Manifest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Swastika Design Rug, Antique Caucasus Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
: Caucasian Rugs Family Area: Central Caucasus Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand-spun Wool Material Warp
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Lenkoran Rug Caucasian Revival 19 Century Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
: Caucasian Rugs Family Area: Lenkoran region Material of Pile: Natural dyed hand-spun wool Material Warp
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Kuba Rug with Palmettes Caucasian Revival Carpet - Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian, Ian Bennett, Oriental
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Swastika Design Rug, Antique Caucasus Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
chosen for this rug. Color summary: 7 colors in total; Charleston Green 50 (Spurge - Indigo) Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Ararat Rugs Ordutch-Konagkend Kuba Rug Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
(Madder Root - Walnut Husk) Group: Caucasian Rugs Family Area: Kuba Region Material of Pile: Natural Dyed
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Ararat Rugs the Soft Pink Color Rug Modern Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a mixture of Ararat Rugs’ soft tone
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs the Soft Pink Color Rug, Modern Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a mixture of Ararat Rugs’ soft tone
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Lenkoran Rug Caucasian Revival 19th Century Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase – Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian Bennett
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Swastika Design Rug, Antique Caucasus Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Ararat Rugs Konagkend Shirvan Rug, Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Rugs Family Area: Kazak Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand-spun Wool Material Warp / Weft: Wool on
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool

Ararat Rugs Village Rug with Medallion, Anatolian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Palmette Lattice Rug, 19th Century Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book How to Read – Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool

Ararat Rugs Dragon Rug, Antique Caucasus Museum Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
(Henna - Indigo) Group: Islamic Rugs Family Area: Mamluk Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand-spun Wool
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Ararat Rugs Chelaberd Karabakh Rug Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase – Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Chelaberd Karabakh Rug Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book oriental rugs volume 1 Caucasian, Ian Bennett, Oriental
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Root - Spurge) Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family Area: Gerous Region Material of Pile: Natural Dyed
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Pendant Rug Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
) Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family Area: Bidjar Region Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand-spun Wool
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Ararat Rugs Kazak Rug with Hooked Medallions, Caucasian Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
(Madder Root) Natural Wool Color 320 (Specially Washed) Group: Caucasian Rugs Family Area: Kazak
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Konagkend Shirvan Rug Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
(pomegranate – madder root) Group: Caucasian Rugs Family Area: Shirvan region Material of Pile: Natural dyed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool

Ararat Rugs Palmette Lattice Rug, 19th Century Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
) Natural wool color 320 (Specially Washed) Celtic blue 22 (Indigo). Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Palmette Lattice Rug, 19th Century Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
) Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family Area: Bidjar region Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand-spun Wool
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Anatolian Medallion Rug, 18th Century Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Bidjar Sweeping Arabesques Rug Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a repeat of large sweeping arabesques in muted colors adorning the red field rug designed
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Lesghi Star Saliani Rug, Caucasian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Rugs Family Area: Genje region Material of Pile: Natural Dyed Hand-spun Wool Material Warp / Weft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs the Soft Pink Color Rug, Modern Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a mixture of Ararat Rugs’ soft tone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Village Rug, Antique Anatolian Turkish Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Lesghi Star Shirvan Rug Caucasian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Garden Rug, 18th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Root – Indigo – Walnut Hulls) Natural Wool Color 320 (Specially Washed) Group: Northwest Persia Rugs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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Natural Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic natural rug available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and natural fiber, every natural rug was constructed with great care. Find 1038 options for an antique or vintage natural rug now, or shop our selection of 1733 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a natural rug — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right natural rug, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Mehraban Rugs, Hommes Studio and Tapistelar each produced at least one beautiful natural rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a Natural Rug?

A natural rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,207, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $120,000.

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.