Antique 1890s Navajo Serape Rug, Transitional Wool Weaving, Bold Colors
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional antique Navajo (Diné) serape rug, dating to circa 1890, is a rare and highly
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$7,999Sale Price|20% Off
W 48 in L 79 in
Vintage Navajo Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Red, Black, Ivory, Bold
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
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Navajo Transitional blanket, circa 1890
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
source. Native American, Navajo, Weaving, Transitional, Serape,
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Mexican Serape design Flat weave 5'2 x 7'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930s Mexican Serape rug with geometric design in Marigold, brown, and ivory rug 1912-1511
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Southwestern Kilim Rug in Wool & Cotton
Located in Barrington, IL
. Made with a wool body and cotton foundation, the rug draws inspiration from Navajo weaving techniques
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Navajo Serape Wearing Blanket, circa 1875 (Late Classic Period)
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Navajo Blanket woven in a Serape style wearing blanket, circa 1875, expertly woven of native hand
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Classic Period Spider Woman Serape, Navajo, circa 1865
Located in Denver, CO
, California. According to the family history, the serape was given to Charles Lillie by the Navajo Nation as
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Vintage Navajo Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
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Vintage Navajo Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
important element of the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest
Vintage Navajo Kilims
Located in Port Washington, NY
the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the
Vintage Navajo Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
Vintage Navajo Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
Vintage Navajo Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
Antique Navajo Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
element of the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal
Antique Navajo Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
Vintage Navajo Rug 3.6x5.9
Located in Port Washington, NY
element of the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal
Vintage Navajo Rug 3.2x5.2
Located in Port Washington, NY
element of the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal
Vintage Navajo Rug 3.8x5.3
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
Vintage Navajo Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and sophistication of any pre-mechanical loom-woven
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Vintage Navajo-Style Rug 2.7x5
Located in Port Washington, NY
element of the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal
Antique Navajo Blanket "Eagle" Design Oriental Rug Fine German Town Wool Neutral
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
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Antique Navajo Blanket "3rd Phas" Design Oriental Rug, Fine German Town Wool Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
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Vintage Navajo Rug, Oriental Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Red, Taupe, Gray
Located in Port Washington, NY
the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the
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H 1 in W 50 in D 34 in
Vintage Navajo Blanket, Handmade Rug, Green, Blue, Beige, Taupe Soft Red Color
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
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Vintage Navajo Carpet, Handmade Rug, Brown, Blue, Beige, Taupe Soft Red Color
Located in Port Washington, NY
element of the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal
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Vintage Navajo Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Red, Black, Ivory, Bold
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
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Antique Fine Navajo Rug, Oriental Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Taupe, Gray, Red Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
element of the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest
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H 75 in W 48 in D 0.15 in
Vintage Navajo Banded Wool Serape Style Blanket, 19th Century, circa 1880-1900
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
Antique 19th century (circa 1880-1900) Navajo Blanket, woven in a sarape format with a banded
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Antique Southwestern American Indian Serape Style Navajo Mat, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Southwestern American Indian Serape style Navajo mat features wool construction with
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Amazing Navajo Dazzler Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
colors. Eye Dazzler is one of the earliest Navajo weaving styles influenced by serape blankets worn in
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Antique Navajo Serape, circa 1875, 'Late Classic Period'
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
A late Classic period Sarape. This rare textile is woven of native hand-spun wool with natural indigo and aniline dye.
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Antique Navajo Yei Rug, Oriental Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Gray, Red and Caramel
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
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Vintage Navajo Rug in Storm Pattern
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
Vintage Navajo Rug, Handmade Kilim Rug, Brown, Red, Beige, Tan, Storm Pattern
Located in Port Washington, NY
the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the
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Sold
H 1 in W 82 in D 53 in
Antique Navajo Blanket "Bird Eye" Design Oriental Rug, Fine German town wool Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes at their finest equal the delicacy and
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Antique Navajo Weaving, circa 1890
By Navajo
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful Navajo childs serape (blanket) circa 1890 simple elegant and modern and its design. And
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$5,599Sale Price|20% Off
W 57 in L 74 in
Antique Navajo Carpet, Handmade Wool, Neutral colors, Ivory, Beige, Gray & Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
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Antique Ganado Southwestern style Rug, Modern Desert & Contemporary Santa Fe
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78746 Antique Ganado Southwestern-Style Kilim, 04'00 x 05'07. Fashioned by skilled weavers in the Ganado region of northeastern Arizona, Ganado Southwestern-style kilims are meticulo...
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Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century American Navajo Blanket Rug Details rug no. j3080 size 2' 6" x 4' 6" (76 x 137 cm)
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19th Century Sioux Bow, Arrows and Beaded Quiver Case
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux bow and quiver with beaded bands on top and bottom on both bow and quiver case. Bow 46" of bodack with original sinew string and three 24" matching arrows, two having 2 1/2" or...
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1930s Navajo Yei Pictorial Floor or Wall Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Seven figure pictorial Yei weaving. Bright colors, hand dyed yarns over natural cream background. Very little if any wear. Beautiful weaving! Great for floor or wall. Origin: Navajo...
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Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century American Navajo blanket rug Details rug no. r5834 size 1' 4" x 3' 1" (41 x 94 cm)
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Antique Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket, Wool on Cotton, 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, is a stunning example of traditional Coahuila textile craftsmanship. Woven in northern Mexico, ...
Wool, Cotton
$1,250
H 27 in W 10 in D 10 in
Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully handcrafted/detailed and decorated Native American Hopi Mudhead Kachina doll. Quite an unusually large work. A striking piece overall. Hand painted with leather and pos...
Leather, Wood, Paint
$6,399Sale Price|20% Off
W 48 in L 81 in
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Beige, Gray, Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
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1930's Navajo Storm Pattern Rug, Gray Color
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
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$7,199Sale Price|20% Off
W 65 in L 90 in
A rare and striking Navajo Rug early 20th-century Navajo weaving, Crystal-style
Located in Port Washington, NY
Woven between 1915 and 1930, this rug hails from the influential Crystal region, located in northwest New Mexico near the Navajo Reservation. Under the guidance of pioneering trader ...
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$20,000
W 91 in L 129 in
Rare Antique Native American Navajo Weaving Grey Ivory Rug, circa 1920s-1930s
Located in New York, NY
This a large, and therefore rare, antique Native American Navajo Geometric rug, circa 1920s-1930s in grey and ivory and measures 7.7 x 10.8 ft. From the inception of weaving by th...
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Early 20th Century Navajo rug ( 6'3" x 7'9" - 190 x 235 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Navajo rug ( 6'3" x 7'9" - 190 x 235 ) An exceptional Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet, handwoven in wool circa 1930. This striking textile exemplifies t...
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$7,999Sale Price|20% Off
W 55 in L 85 in
Antique Navajo Carpet, Handmade Rug, Brown, Blue, Beige, Taupe Soft Red Color
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
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$12,799Sale Price|20% Off
W 84 in L 137 in
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Gray, Blood Orange
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
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$1,399
W 36 in L 63 in
1980's Rio Grande Banded Blanket Rug with Southwest Modern Style by Tierra Wools
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78795 Vintage Rio Grande Tierra Wools Rug, 03'00 x 05'03. This handwoven wool vintage Tierra Wools rug, crafted in Los Ojos, New Mexico by acclaimed weaver Louisa Ulibarri, is a rare...
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Native American broadly describes any Indigenous people in North America and encompasses hundreds of tribes and groups, all with distinct cultures. Native American–style furniture and decor likewise varies widely, from pieces created by Indigenous people to those appropriated by non-native designers.
Indigenous furniture’s rich heritage includes the bentwood boxes of the Northwest Coast carved from cedar for storing household or ceremonial objects. Generations of Native American people have made baskets for holding household items, with those in the Northeast using sweetgrass and those in the Southeast using pine needles and wicker. Artisans in the Plateau region wove watertight pieces like cradles from plant materials. Although these objects were intricately made, they were usually utilitarian rather than decorative.
The colonization of North America and the removal of Indigenous people from their lands led to the suppression of these practices. Many styles that used Native American motifs — such as Southwestern style, which was heavily influenced by the geometric patterns of Navajo textiles — have historically not involved Indigenous creators and, instead, have taken their traditions without their tribal context.
When decorating a home with Native American–style furniture, it is important to do so respectfully, by understanding the origins of motifs and objects and examining who profits from their sale. There are now Indigenous-led companies, such as Cherokee designer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn’s Amatoya and Totem House Design, promoting Indigenous work in furniture and home decor. Supporting Indigenous artists and artisans is essential to confronting the still pervasive issue of cultural appropriation in design.
Find a collection of Native American living room furniture, folk art, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.
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.