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Nazmiyal Collection Geometric Modern Swedish Design Flatwoven Rug 10' x 14'2"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Geometric Modern Swedish Design Flatwoven Area Rug, Country of origin: Central Asian Rugs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Earthy Modern Transitional Rug. 9 ft x 12 ft
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Artistic Abstract Earthy Modern Transitional Area Rug. Country of Origin: Nepal. Circa date: Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Geometric Modern Swedish Style Kilim Rug 8'10" x 12'
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Geometric Modern Swedish Style Kilim Rug, Country of origin: Central Asian Rugs, Circa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Primitive Motifs Modern Folk Art Rug. 14 ft x 18 ft
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Large Primitive Motifs Modern Folk Art Area Rug. Country of Origin: Central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Rag Rug. 10 ft x 12 ft 9 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Modern Turkish Rag Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Turkish Rugs, Circa Date: Modern – Rag
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Rag Rug. 12 ft x 14 ft 10 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Modern Turkish Rag Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Turkish Rugs, Circa Date: Modern – Reds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Cream Color Modern Moroccan Style Runner Rug 3'4" x 19'
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Cream Color Modern Moroccan Style Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan. Circa date: Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Transitional Rug. 7 ft 5 in x 10 ft
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Modern Transitional Geometric Design Rug. Country Of Origin: Pakistan. Circa date: Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Mid-Century Modern Swedish Design Kilim Rug 9'2" x 11'10"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Charming Mid-Century Modern Swedish Design Kilim Area Rug, Country of origin: Central Asian Rugs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Earthy Tones Modern Decorative Rug. 9 ft 3 in x 12 ft
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Trending Brown Earthy Tones Modern Decorative Rug. Country of Origin: Central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Contemporary Central Asian Rug. 9 ft 8 in x 12 ft
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Abstract Earthy Tone Modern Contemporary Central Asian Rug. Country of Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Geometric Modern Rug. 9 ft 5 in x 11 ft 10 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Tribal Motifs Geometric Modern Brown And Cream Rug. Country of Origin: Central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Rainbow Colors Striped Modern Rag Rug. 12 ft x 15 ft
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Rainbow Colors Striped Modern Turkish Rag Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Turkish Rugs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Distressed Rug. 9 ft 8 in x 11 ft 9in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Room Size Cream Modern Distressed Area Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa date: Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Nature Inspired Modern Transitional Rug. 9 ft x 12 ft 4 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Nature Inspired Modern Transitional Rug. 9 ft x 12 ft 4 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Transitional Wabi Sabi Rug. 6 ft x 11 ft 7 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Transitional Wabi Sabi Rug. 6 ft x 11 ft 7 in (1.83 m x 3.53 m). Circa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Brown Modern Transitional Rug. 7 ft 5 in x 11 ft
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Brown Modern Transitional Rug. Country of Origin: Pakistani Rugs. Circa date: Modern. Size: 7 ft 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Minimalist Area Rug. 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Beautiful Artistic Modern Minimalist Area Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Minimalist Modern Contemporary Rug. 10 ft 1 in x 12 ft 2 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Trendy Minimalist Modern Contemporary Area Rug. Country of Origin: Central Asia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Geometric Textured Modern Rug. 9 ft 7 in x 14 ft 7 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Chic Decorative Geometric Textured Modern Area Rug. Country of Origin: Central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Decorative Area Rug. 10 ft 5 in x 13 ft 2 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Chic Gentle Tone Modern Decorative Area Rug. Country of Origin: Central Asia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Central Asian Rug. 9 ft 6 in x 11 ft 10 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Geometrically Designed Brown Tones Modern Central Asian Rug. Country of Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Rag Rug. 9 ft 8 in x 11 ft 10 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Modern Rag Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Turkish Rugs. Circa date: Modern. Size: 9 ft 8 in x 11 ft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Room Size Modern Rag Rug. 10 ft 2 in x 14 ft
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Room Size Modern Turkish Rag Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Turkish Rugs, Circa Date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Purple Tones Modern Rag Rug. 9 ft 2 in x 12 ft
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Purple Tones Modern Turkish Rag Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Turkish Rugs, Circa Date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Earthy Tones Modern Moroccan Rug. 3 ft x 9 ft 8 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Earthy Tones Modern Moroccan Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan. Circa date: Modern. Size: 3 ft x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Gentle Tone Minimalist Modern Rug. 9 ft 6 in x 13 ft 10 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Gentle Tone Minimalist Modern Trendy Rug. Country of Origin: Central Asia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Decorative Modern Central Asian Rug. 9 ft 7 in x 11 ft 9 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Geometric Decorative Modern Central Asian Rug. Country of Origin: Central Asia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Tribal Berber Design Modern Rug. 12 ft 4 in x 15 ft 3 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Large Geometric Tribal Berber Design Modern Area Rug. Country of Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Earthy Tones Modern Central Asian Rug. 13 ft 10 in x 16 ft 1
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Large Earthy Tones Chic Modern Central Asian Rug. Country of Origin: Central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Earthy Tones Area Rug. 10 ft 2 in x 14 ft 1 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Trending Primitive Design Earthy Tones Area Rug. Country of Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Mid-century Modern Design Rug. 9 ft 5 in x 12 ft 3 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Stylish Mid-century Modern Design Contemporary Rug. Country of Origin: Central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Central A...

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Swedish Inspired Rug. 9 ft 2 in x 12 ft 1 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Modern Geometric Swedish Inspired Flat Woven Area Rug, Country of Origin: Modern India Rugs. Circa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Flat Woven Kilim. 9 ft 3 in x 11 ft 5 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Primitive Brown And Cream Flat Woven Kilim. Country of Origin: Central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Geometric Area Rug. 9 ft 5 in x 12 ft 2 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Trending Contemporary Modern Geometric Cream Tones Area Rug. Country of Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Stripped Modern Rag Rug. 12 ft 10 in x 16 ft 2 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Stripped Modern Rag Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Turkish Rugs. Circa date: Modern. Size: 12 ft 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Colorful Rag Rug. 12 ft 2 in x 14 ft 10 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Modern Colorful Turkish Rag Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Turkish Rugs, Circa Date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Oversized Modern Indian Agra Rug. 15 ft x 24 ft 9 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Modern Indian Agra Rug, Country of Origin: Modern India Rugs. Circa date: Modern. Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Cream Color Modern Moroccan Design Runner 3 ft x 18 ft 7 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Cream Color Modern Moroccan Design Runner, Country of Origin: Afghanistan. Circa date: Modern. Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Distressed Decorative Rug. 15 ft 4 in x 20 ft 10 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Cream Color Oversized Modern Distressed Decorative Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Beige Modern Distressed Rug. 18 ft 9 in x 25 ft 8 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Beige Modern Distressed Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa date: Modern. Size: 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Textured Brown Modern Transitional Rug. 7 ft 7 in x 10 ft 10
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Textured Brown Modern Transitional Area Rug, Country of Origin: Pakistan. Circa date: Modern. Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Moroccan Design Modern Distressed Rug. 9 ft 1 in x 12 ft 2in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan Design Modern Distressed Area Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa date: Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Geometric Modern Distressed Rug. 5 ft 9 in x 7 ft 7 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Geometric Primitive Design Modern Distressed Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Mid Century Modern Geometric Modern Area Rug 13'7" x 16'1"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully Artistic Large Size Soft Jewel Tone Colors Mid Century Modern Influenced Geometric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Central A...

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Turkish-style Oushak Rug. 8 ft 7 in x 9 ft 9 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Contemporary Turkish-style Oushak Rug. Country of Origin: Central Asia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Warm Colors Modern Rag Rug. 9 ft 3 in x 11 ft 10 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Warm Colors Modern Rag Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Turkish Rugs. Circa date: Modern. Size: 9 ft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Stripe Design Modern Rag Rug. 8 ft 6 in x 11 ft 10 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Stripe Design Modern Rag Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Turkish Rugs. Circa date: Modern. Size: 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Turquoise Blue Tones Modern Rug. 9 ft 10 in x 13 ft 10 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise Blue Tones Modern Rag Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Turkish Rugs. Circa date: Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Colorful Modern Swedish Design Rug. 10 ft 1 in x 13 ft 10 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Colorful Modern Swedish Design Rug, Country of Origin: Modern India Rugs. Circa date: Modern. Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Eye Catching Modern Rag Rug. 6 ft 7 in x 9 ft 11 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Eye-Catching Modern Turkish Rag Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Turkish Rugs, Circa Date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Large Modern Persian Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft 6 in x 17 ft 6 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Large Modern Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Vintage Persian Rugs. Circa date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Moroccan Style Area Rug. 4 ft 11 in x 5 ft 11 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Modern Moroccan Style Area Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan. Circa date: Modern. Size: 4 ft 11
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Brown Modern Moroccan Runner Rug. 2 ft 7 in x 24 ft 7 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Brown Modern Moroccan Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan. Circa date: Modern. Size: 2 ft 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Textured Beige Modern Distressed Rug. 9 ft 6 in x 11 ft 6 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Textured Beige Modern Distressed Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa date: Modern. Size: 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Taupe Color Modern Distressed Rug. 12 ft 5 in x 15 ft 2 in
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Large Taupe Color Modern Distressed Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa date: Modern. Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Persian Flat Weave Rug. Size: 6 ft 9 in x 7 ft
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Small Modern Persian Flat Weave Rug. Country of Origin: Modern Persian / Circa Date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Taupe Modern Moroccan Area Rug 11'9" x 14'9"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Taupe Modern Moroccan Area Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa Date: Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Geometric Handmade Area Rug 6'7" x 9'7"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Modern Geometric High Low Wool Pile Contemporary Handmade Area Rug, Country of origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Transitional Geometric Design Rug 7'2" x 11'4"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Modern Transitional Geometric Design Rug, Country of Origin: Pakistan, Circa date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Nazmiyal Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nazmiyal modern for your home. A nazmiyal modern — often made from fabric, wool and metal — can elevate any home. Find 20 options for an antique or vintage nazmiyal modern now, or shop our selection of 534 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the nazmiyal modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each nazmiyal modern bearing Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Nazmiyal Modern?

Prices for a nazmiyal modern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $50,250, while the average can fetch as much as $8,750.

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.