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Jamie Drake, 'Paisley' Rug
Jamie Drake, 'Paisley' Rug

Jamie Drake, 'Paisley' Rug

$11,800

W 72 in L 108 in

Jamie Drake, 'Paisley' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

Jamie Drake - 'Paisley' Rug 6' x 9' Material: 80% Wool - 20% Silk Introducing Via Como, the

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Narrow Paisley Yellow Antique Runner
Narrow Paisley Yellow Antique Runner

Narrow Paisley Yellow Antique Runner

Located in New York, NY

Very narrow finely woven one of a kind Persian runner with a navy paisley motif on a yellow field

Category

20th Century Persian Tudor Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Paisley Rug
Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Paisley Rug

Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Paisley Rug

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rug with a repetitive small paisley design on a light color

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Malayer Paisley Rug Pillow
Blue Malayer Paisley Rug Pillow

Blue Malayer Paisley Rug Pillow

$260Sale Price|20% Off

W 14 in L 20 in

Blue Malayer Paisley Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a antique Persian Malayer rug. 16'' x 20''

Category

Early 20th Century Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Zabihi Collection Turkish Paisley Motif Small Size Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Paisley Motif Small Size Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Paisley Motif Small Size Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind small Turkish runner with colorful paisley design in predominant lavender and hot

Category

20th Century Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Farahan Rug Allover Paisley and Rosette Floral Pattern
Farahan Rug Allover Paisley and Rosette Floral Pattern

Farahan Rug Allover Paisley and Rosette Floral Pattern

$4,875Sale Price|25% Off

W 70 in L 149 in

Farahan Rug Allover Paisley and Rosette Floral Pattern

Located in New York, NY

This antique Farahan rug captivates with an elaborate allover design of paisley boteh motifs

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug 1'9" x 1'4"
Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug 1'9" x 1'4"

Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug 1'9" x 1'4"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Final Quarter of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Wide Long Persian Malayer Paisley Runner
Zabihi Collection Wide Long Persian Malayer Paisley Runner

Zabihi Collection Wide Long Persian Malayer Paisley Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Persian Malayer runner featuring an all-over paisley design 3'5'' x 16'7''

Category

20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Colorful Antique Paisley Persian Malayer Rug
Zabihi Collection Colorful Antique Paisley Persian Malayer Rug

Zabihi Collection Colorful Antique Paisley Persian Malayer Rug

Located in New York, NY

Fascinating Persian Malayer rug featuring a large paisley design on a blue ground. 7'10'' x 9'10''

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Paisley Wool Pillow Cases, 19th Century
Antique Paisley Wool Pillow Cases, 19th Century

Antique Paisley Wool Pillow Cases, 19th Century

$375 / item

W 23.63 in L 20.87 in

Antique Paisley Wool Pillow Cases, 19th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back Zipper closure Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Islamic Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Rug Handmade Carpet Runner Paisley Stair Runner
Vintage Rug Handmade Carpet Runner Paisley Stair Runner

Vintage Rug Handmade Carpet Runner Paisley Stair Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This glorious runner rug has been hand woven with a stunning paisley print. On a light background

Category

Vintage 1960s Caucasian Hollywood Regency Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Persian Gallery Size Corridor Hallway Paisley Rug
Zabihi Collection Persian Gallery Size Corridor Hallway Paisley Rug

Zabihi Collection Persian Gallery Size Corridor Hallway Paisley Rug

Located in New York, NY

paisley motif pattern. The vibrant glowing colors and multiple borders make this piece exceptional and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Futurist Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Kurdish Gallery Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern
19th Century Kurdish Gallery Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern

19th Century Kurdish Gallery Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

century Kurdish gallery-size rug featuring an allover paisley pattern that creates a continuous and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal-Style Custom Runner with Paisley Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal-Style Custom Runner with Paisley Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal-Style Custom Runner with Paisley Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

photos represent a 3x10 runner in this design—inspired by midcentury Persian rugs with geometric paisley

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Modern Rug in Deep Blues with Paisley Florals
Rug & Kilim's Modern Rug in Deep Blues with Paisley Florals

Rug & Kilim's Modern Rug in Deep Blues with Paisley Florals

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, showcasing a breathtakingly complex all-over paisley-and-floral pattern. The expansive, borderless field is a

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Runner, Wool, Ivory Paisley Design, 1890s
Antique Persian Bidjar Runner, Wool, Ivory Paisley Design, 1890s

Antique Persian Bidjar Runner, Wool, Ivory Paisley Design, 1890s

Located in Barrington, IL

Late 19th Century Persian Bidjar Runner, in an all over paisley pattern in a rare and highly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Seneh Malayer Rug with Large Paisley Field
Antique Persian Seneh Malayer Rug with Large Paisley Field

Antique Persian Seneh Malayer Rug with Large Paisley Field

Located in Atlanta, GA

distinguishes it from all others of its kind. The iconic all-over design consists of paisley surrounded by

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Camelhair Kurdish Bidjar Gallery Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern
Vintage Camelhair Kurdish Bidjar Gallery Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern

Vintage Camelhair Kurdish Bidjar Gallery Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

, softly glowing foundation for an all-over paisley pattern, a design format deeply rooted in Persian

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Handmade Paisley Textile Shawl with Brilliant Colors
Antique Indian Handmade Paisley Textile Shawl with Brilliant Colors

Antique Indian Handmade Paisley Textile Shawl with Brilliant Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Indian Handmade Paisley Textile Shawl in Red and Brilliant Border. 19th Century Antique

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indian Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Wool

19th Century Kurdish Area Rug in All Over Paisley Pattern
19th Century Kurdish Area Rug in All Over Paisley Pattern

19th Century Kurdish Area Rug in All Over Paisley Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

rug from the late 19th century.  The rug features a beautiful and highly desirable allover paisley

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Karabagh Hand-Knotted Runner, Wool, Paisley Design, Caucasus, 1918
Karabagh Hand-Knotted Runner, Wool, Paisley Design, Caucasus, 1918

Karabagh Hand-Knotted Runner, Wool, Paisley Design, Caucasus, 1918

$3,289Sale Price|20% Off

W 33.86 in L 105.91 in

Karabagh Hand-Knotted Runner, Wool, Paisley Design, Caucasus, 1918

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

(paisley design) scattered throughout the field and dated 1334, inclosed in a beautiful frame. Date 1334

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Paisley Malayer Rug in Clear White Blue Brown Hues
Paisley Malayer Rug in Clear White Blue Brown Hues

Paisley Malayer Rug in Clear White Blue Brown Hues

Located in New York, NY

Fascinating Persian Malayer rug featuring a small paisley "boteh" design on an ivory ground, main

Category

Early 20th Century Persian American Classical Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Senneh Rug, Handwoven Wool, Paisley Design, 1850s
Antique Persian Senneh Rug, Handwoven Wool, Paisley Design, 1850s

Antique Persian Senneh Rug, Handwoven Wool, Paisley Design, 1850s

Located in Barrington, IL

allover paisley pattern rendered in harmonious tones of pale latte, chocolate brown, and French blue. The

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Kurd Rug, Small Size, W/ Paisley Design
Antique Persian Kurd Rug, Small Size, W/ Paisley Design

Antique Persian Kurd Rug, Small Size, W/ Paisley Design

$3,836Sale Price|20% Off

W 48 in L 76 in

Antique Persian Kurd Rug, Small Size, W/ Paisley Design

Located in New York, NY

Carpet, hand-knotted with soft wool pile. This rug features a Paisley design allover the light blue

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal-Style Custom Runner with Paisley Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal-Style Custom Runner with Paisley Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal-Style Custom Runner with Paisley Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

paisley patterns. Its colorway plays cool and rich tones in a bright blue field with off-white, beige, and

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Oriental Wool Carpet Rug Traditional Rust Paisley Rug
Handmade Oriental Wool Carpet Rug Traditional Rust Paisley Rug

Handmade Oriental Wool Carpet Rug Traditional Rust Paisley Rug

$17,358Sale Price|20% Off

W 81.89 in L 173.23 in

Handmade Oriental Wool Carpet Rug Traditional Rust Paisley Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

a paisley design; the tribal symbols represent a mother and baby. The rich rust, red and blue accent

Category

Antique 1870s Azerbaijani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Persian Kerman Rug, All-Over Paisley Boteh - Rug & Kilim
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, All-Over Paisley Boteh - Rug & Kilim

Antique Persian Kerman Rug, All-Over Paisley Boteh - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

dominated by a continuous, rhythmic all-over pattern of the classic Paisley (Boteh) motif—the teardrop shape

Category

Antique 1870s Persian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Carpet Traditional Caucasian Rug, Red Wool Paisley Carpet
Handwoven Carpet Traditional Caucasian Rug, Red Wool Paisley Carpet

Handwoven Carpet Traditional Caucasian Rug, Red Wool Paisley Carpet

$1,388Sale Price|30% Off

W 46.86 in L 98.43 in

Handwoven Carpet Traditional Caucasian Rug, Red Wool Paisley Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This elegantly handwoven wool rug is an excellent example of Caucasian rugs from the 1880s. Paisley

Category

Antique 1880s Caucasian Mid-Century Modern Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s
Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s

Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

This vintage hand-knotted Persian Malayer rug features a captivating allover paisley pattern, a

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug –  20th Century Blue & Cream Paisley Boteh Design
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug –  20th Century Blue & Cream Paisley Boteh Design

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug – 20th Century Blue & Cream Paisley Boteh Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exquisite antique Tabriz wool rug features a rare, finely woven allover paisley (boteh) design

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Runner - Earthy Boteh Paisley Design -Hand-Knotted Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner - Earthy Boteh Paisley Design -Hand-Knotted Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Runner - Earthy Boteh Paisley Design -Hand-Knotted Wool

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exquisite antique Malayer runner features a repeating Boteh (paisley) field design, a hallmark

Category

20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Vintage Hamedan Runner with Sub-Geometric Paisley Tribal Design
Persian Vintage Hamedan Runner with Sub-Geometric Paisley Tribal Design

Persian Vintage Hamedan Runner with Sub-Geometric Paisley Tribal Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 3'10 x 11'0 Persian Vintage Hamedan Runner with Sub-Geometric Paisley Tribal Design

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Khorassan Paisley Kalamkari / Qalamkari Textile  6'3" x 14'10"
Antique Persian Khorassan Paisley Kalamkari / Qalamkari Textile  6'3" x 14'10"

Antique Persian Khorassan Paisley Kalamkari / Qalamkari Textile 6'3" x 14'10"

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully Captivating Antique Persian Khorassan Paisley Design Kalamkari / Qalamkari Textile

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

(chartreuse) background, the rug is adorned with an allover paisley pattern, meticulously hand-knotted to

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Kurdish Gallery Rug in All Over Paisley & Poppy Motifs
19th Century Kurdish Gallery Rug in All Over Paisley & Poppy Motifs

19th Century Kurdish Gallery Rug in All Over Paisley & Poppy Motifs

Located in Barrington, IL

, featuring a striking paisley field design paired with a luminous border of stylized poppy forms. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Runner, Paisley Design, Azerbaijan, 1910
Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Runner, Paisley Design, Azerbaijan, 1910

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Runner, Paisley Design, Azerbaijan, 1910

$4,510Sale Price|20% Off

W 41.34 in L 159.45 in

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Runner, Paisley Design, Azerbaijan, 1910

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 1309 - I love the "botteh" design in carpets, especially when it occupies the entire field. In this case beautiful colors were also used, even green, so rare to find in carpets....

Category

Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Rug in Bright Cream Field and Pink Paisley Florals
Vintage Oushak Rug in Bright Cream Field and Pink Paisley Florals

Vintage Oushak Rug in Bright Cream Field and Pink Paisley Florals

Located in Long Island City, NY

dramatic, gorgeous series of paisley floral patterns that dance across the field in a rhythmic, all-over

Category

Vintage 1980s Turkish Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Ersari-Inspired Rug with Coral Red Boteh Paisley Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Ersari-Inspired Rug with Coral Red Boteh Paisley Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Ersari-Inspired Rug with Coral Red Boteh Paisley Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

deep blue, where a dense, rhythmic repeat of Boteh (paisley) motifs creates a powerful all-over style

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Elena Xena Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Carpet, Allover Paisley Design
Elena Xena Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Carpet, Allover Paisley Design

Elena Xena Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Carpet, Allover Paisley Design

Located in New York, NY

grounded in a rich, warm brown tone, providing depth and contrast for an opulent allover paisley (boteh

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 1800s Persian Farahan Area Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern
Late 1800s Persian Farahan Area Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern

Late 1800s Persian Farahan Area Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

An exceptional late 19th century Persian Farahan Sarouk area rug, featuring a rare allover paisley

Category

Antique 1890s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Inspired Rug with Gold and Rust Paisley Motifs
Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Inspired Rug with Gold and Rust Paisley Motifs

Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Inspired Rug with Gold and Rust Paisley Motifs

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

as the canvas for an all-over, rhythmic scattering of geometric paisley motifs. These stylized

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with Sub-Geometric Design of Paisleys
Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with Sub-Geometric Design of Paisleys

Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with Sub-Geometric Design of Paisleys

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Persian Hamadan runner with sub-geometric design of paisleys. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Paisley Field Antique Persian Malayer Runner by Keivan Woven Arts
Paisley Field Antique Persian Malayer Runner by Keivan Woven Arts

Paisley Field Antique Persian Malayer Runner by Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paisley Field Antique Persian Malayer Runner by Keivan Woven Arts Antique Persian Malayer

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ghom Silk Rug with Ivory Field and Navy–Gold Paisley Medallion
Ghom Silk Rug with Ivory Field and Navy–Gold Paisley Medallion

Ghom Silk Rug with Ivory Field and Navy–Gold Paisley Medallion

$2,450Sale Price|65% Off

W 40.95 in L 59.06 in

Ghom Silk Rug with Ivory Field and Navy–Gold Paisley Medallion

Located in Barueri, SP, BR

gold tones, arranged around a striking layered medallion. Its refined paisley and floral motifs unfold

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Exclusive Livingroom Rug, Paisley Blue Rug, Silk & Wool Handmade Carpet
Exclusive Livingroom Rug, Paisley Blue Rug, Silk & Wool Handmade Carpet

Exclusive Livingroom Rug, Paisley Blue Rug, Silk & Wool Handmade Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

. The design of this rug includes naturally patterned 16 paisleys to create a central medallion and two

Category

Early 2000s Iraqi Art Deco Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Runner Antique Persian Malayer Runner Paisley 1900 Large
Antique Persian Runner Antique Persian Malayer Runner Paisley 1900 Large

Antique Persian Runner Antique Persian Malayer Runner Paisley 1900 Large

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional antique Persian Malayer rug Rare Paisley Runner Rust 4'2" x 15' C.1900 "This

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Polychromatic Paisley All-Over Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Polychromatic Paisley All-Over Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Polychromatic Paisley All-Over Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

and paisley pattern on a dramatic black ground, rendered in saturated gold, rust, and earthy sienna

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk, Linen

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug in Brown with Ivory Paisley Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug in Brown with Ivory Paisley Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug in Brown with Ivory Paisley Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Hand-knotted in wool, boasting golden-beige paisley patterns on a chocolate brown background in

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Turkish Sivas Carpet, Paisley Field, circa 1930s
Light Blue Turkish Sivas Carpet, Paisley Field, circa 1930s

Light Blue Turkish Sivas Carpet, Paisley Field, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

This subdued tonality eastern Turkish town carpet shows a single direction curvilinear boteh pattern accented in light blue on a cream ground, with tinier intervening botehs. Lots mo...

Category

Vintage 1930s Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Antique Kashan Persian Rug in Red Paisley Pattern
Hand-Knotted Antique Kashan Persian Rug in Red Paisley Pattern

Hand-Knotted Antique Kashan Persian Rug in Red Paisley Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 4x7 antique Persian rug of renowned Kashani origin, honoring classic paisley patterns in

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Room Size, W/ Paisley Design
Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Room Size, W/ Paisley Design

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Room Size, W/ Paisley Design

Located in New York, NY

12'9" H x 8'0" W, in Room size, circa 1920. This fine floral wool rug features a Paisley design

Category

Vintage 1920s Indian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Small Size, W/ Paisley Design
Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Small Size, W/ Paisley Design

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Small Size, W/ Paisley Design

Located in New York, NY

" H x 4'0" W, in Small size, circa 1900. This fine floral wool rug features a Paisley design

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Qum Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s
Vintage Persian Qum Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s

Vintage Persian Qum Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

allover paisley pattern. This elegant piece displays a rare camel hair field adorned with delicate paisley

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Classic style rug in Beige-Brown Paisleys, Rustic Florals
Rug & Kilim’s Classic style rug in Beige-Brown Paisleys, Rustic Florals

Rug & Kilim’s Classic style rug in Beige-Brown Paisleys, Rustic Florals

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

design recaptures antique Persian tribal rugs in a more gracious scale, with paisley patterns in beige

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug in Brown with Ivory Paisley Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug in Brown with Ivory Paisley Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Rug in Brown with Ivory Paisley Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Hand-knotted in wool, boasting golden-beige paisley patterns on a chocolate brown background in

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Antique Persian Malayer Paisley Design Rug
Antique Persian Malayer Paisley Design Rug

Antique Persian Malayer Paisley Design Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful Antique Malayer Persian Rug with Paisley design is woven entirely by hand, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Paisley Runner, circa 1930
Vintage Persian Paisley Runner, circa 1930

Vintage Persian Paisley Runner, circa 1930

Located in Northridge, CA

Vintage Persian Paisley runner circa 1930 Measures: 3' 4" x 16' 7" Hand-knotted wool pile on a

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Persian Paisley Rug, circa 1940
Fine Antique Persian Paisley Rug, circa 1940

Fine Antique Persian Paisley Rug, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Fine antique Persian Paisley rug circa 1940 Measure: 9' 5" x 13' Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton

Category

20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Paisley Design Agra Rug, circa 1900
Antique Paisley Design Agra Rug, circa 1900

Antique Paisley Design Agra Rug, circa 1900

Located in Northridge, CA

Antique Paisley design Agra rug, circa 1990 Measures: 6' 6" x 11' 6" Hand-knotted wool

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Paisley Rug, circa 1900
Antique Indian Agra Paisley Rug, circa 1900

Antique Indian Agra Paisley Rug, circa 1900

Located in Northridge, CA

Antique Indian Agra with Paisley pattern, circa 1900. 8' 9" x 11' 6" Hand-Knotted wool pile

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Kurdish Paisley Area Rug, circa 1940
Persian Kurdish Paisley Area Rug, circa 1940

Persian Kurdish Paisley Area Rug, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Persian Kurdish Paisley area rug, circa 1940. Measures: 6' 8" x 7' 9". Hand-knotted wool

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Sarouk Paisley Saraband Rug, circa 1970
Persian Sarouk Paisley Saraband Rug, circa 1970

Persian Sarouk Paisley Saraband Rug, circa 1970

Located in Northridge, CA

Persian Sarouk Paisley Saraband rug circa 1970 Measures: 6' 11" x 7' 1" Hand-Knotted wool pile

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Paisley Panorama" Red Hand-Knotted Area Rug

"Paisley Panorama" Red Hand-Knotted Area Rug

By Obeetee, Tarun Tahiliani

Located in New York, NY

The quintessentially Indian paisley breaks through the borders that run in varying gradients across

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

"Paisley Panorama" Green Hand-Knotted Area Rug
"Paisley Panorama" Green Hand-Knotted Area Rug

"Paisley Panorama" Green Hand-Knotted Area Rug

By Obeetee, Tarun Tahiliani

Located in New York, NY

The quintessentially Indian paisley breaks through the borders that run in varying gradients across

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

"Paisley Panorama" Green Gold Hand-Knotted Area Rug

"Paisley Panorama" Green Gold Hand-Knotted Area Rug

By Obeetee, Tarun Tahiliani

Located in New York, NY

The quintessentially Indian paisley breaks through the borders that run in varying gradients across

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Persian Tabriz Area Rug with Bird and Paisley Design
Persian Tabriz Area Rug with Bird and Paisley Design

Persian Tabriz Area Rug with Bird and Paisley Design

Located in Northridge, CA

Persian Tabriz area rug with bird design in border and Paisley pattern throughout field. circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Paisley Panorama" Red Hand-Knotted Area Rug Wool, Silk
"Paisley Panorama" Red Hand-Knotted Area Rug Wool, Silk

"Paisley Panorama" Red Hand-Knotted Area Rug Wool, Silk

By Tarun Tahiliani, Obeetee

Located in New York, NY

The quintessentially Indian paisley breaks through the borders that run in varying gradients across

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

"Paisley Panorama" Red Hand-knotted Area Rug Wool, Silk, In Stock

"Paisley Panorama" Red Hand-knotted Area Rug Wool, Silk, In Stock

By Tarun Tahiliani, Obeetee

Located in New York, NY

The quintessentially Indian paisley breaks through the borders that run in varying gradients across

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

"Paisley Panorama" Red Hand-Knotted Area Rug Wool, Silk, In Stock

"Paisley Panorama" Red Hand-Knotted Area Rug Wool, Silk, In Stock

By Tarun Tahiliani, Obeetee

Located in New York, NY

The quintessentially Indian paisley breaks through the borders that run in varying gradients across

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pair of Vintage Persian Kerman Runners - Cream & Pastel Colors, Paisley Design
Pair of Vintage Persian Kerman Runners - Cream & Pastel Colors, Paisley Design

Pair of Vintage Persian Kerman Runners - Cream & Pastel Colors, Paisley Design

Located in Blacksburg, VA

Whimsical pair of vintage Kirman Runners Each 1' 8" x 7' Beautiful pair of runners woven in the famed city of Kirman. Kirman rugs have been popular since the early 20th century. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Paisley Panorama" Green Hand-knotted Area Rug Wool, Silk Rug, In Stock
"Paisley Panorama" Green Hand-knotted Area Rug Wool, Silk Rug, In Stock

"Paisley Panorama" Green Hand-knotted Area Rug Wool, Silk Rug, In Stock

By Tarun Tahiliani, Obeetee

Located in New York, NY

The quintessentially Indian paisley breaks through the borders that run in varying gradients across

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Malayer, Floral Motif on Navy, Paisley Border Wool, 4x6, 1910
Antique Persian Malayer, Floral Motif on Navy, Paisley Border Wool, 4x6, 1910

Antique Persian Malayer, Floral Motif on Navy, Paisley Border Wool, 4x6, 1910

Located in Williamsburg, VA

faces in the pattern of the rug. Also the border is atypical because it is so wide and has a paisley

Category

Early 20th Century Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Beshir Rug, Central Asia
Mid-Century Beshir Rug, Central Asia

Mid-Century Beshir Rug, Central Asia

Unavailable

W 64.97 in L 97.64 in

Mid-Century Beshir Rug, Central Asia

Located in London, GB

a repeated paisley, or 'botteh' pattern - originally an ancient Zoroastrian design, representing the

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak, with Abstract Floral Medallion
Antique Turkish Oushak, with Abstract Floral Medallion

Antique Turkish Oushak, with Abstract Floral Medallion

Located in Dallas, TX

caramel-colored field with both paisley pattern and pistachio-colored corners accented in shades of shrimp

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Mid Century Anatolian Carpet
Fine Mid Century Anatolian Carpet

Fine Mid Century Anatolian Carpet

Unavailable

W 120.48 in L 84.26 in

Fine Mid Century Anatolian Carpet

Located in London, GB

, featuring a monochrome overall pattern, cleverly repeated in different forms and colours. The paisley motif

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Runner Rug
Antique Caucasian Runner Rug

Antique Caucasian Runner Rug

Unavailable

W 44 in L 108 in

Antique Caucasian Runner Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a beautiful hand-knotted antique Caucasian runner rug. It has an all over paisley design on

Category

20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Caucasian Genjeh Runner Rug
Antique Hand-Knotted Caucasian Genjeh Runner Rug

Antique Hand-Knotted Caucasian Genjeh Runner Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

wool colored with natural dyes in a traditional paisley design on a light blue field and frames with

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand Knotted Wool Persian Tabriz Rug
Antique Hand Knotted Wool Persian Tabriz Rug

Antique Hand Knotted Wool Persian Tabriz Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

Jalili. The rug has a very unique traditional central and corner medallion Eslimi and paisley combination

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique  Hand Knotted Wool Navy Blue Persian Malayer Rug
Late 19th Century Antique  Hand Knotted Wool Navy Blue Persian Malayer Rug

Late 19th Century Antique Hand Knotted Wool Navy Blue Persian Malayer Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a fabulous antique Persian Malayer rug. It has an all-over boteh or paisley design on a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Over-Sized Northwestern Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug
Antique Over-Sized Northwestern Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug

Antique Over-Sized Northwestern Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

, known as abrash. The frame is surrounded by small boteh or paisley forms before starting the elaborate

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Genje Runner with Red, Green, Browns, and Blues Wool
Antique Caucasian Genje Runner with Red, Green, Browns, and Blues Wool

Antique Caucasian Genje Runner with Red, Green, Browns, and Blues Wool

Located in Evanston, IL

A rich cochineal red field highlights the diagonally striped boteh (paisley) motif on this

Category

Antique 1870s Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Lavar Kerman
Antique Lavar Kerman

Antique Lavar Kerman

Unavailable

W 47 in L 83 in

Antique Lavar Kerman

Located in Aspen, CO

Botah (Paisley) field design. The piece is finely woven and thinly cropped to illustrate the detail of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Handmade Wool Wide Persian Kurdish Runner Rug
Antique Handmade Wool Wide Persian Kurdish Runner Rug

Antique Handmade Wool Wide Persian Kurdish Runner Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

paisley motifs on a dark blue color background encased with multiple borders one prominently orange color

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Boteh Senneh

Antique Boteh Senneh

Unavailable

W 62 in L 93 in

Antique Boteh Senneh

Located in Aspen, CO

Boteh or paisley motif is a ancient sign of happiness. The weavers of Senneh carpets were some of the

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Senneh Kilim
Antique Persian Senneh Kilim

Antique Persian Senneh Kilim

Unavailable

W 53.15 in L 79.53 in

Antique Persian Senneh Kilim

Located in London, GB

tightly-packed botehs (paisley) on black background. The central border has sand brown and old terracotta

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Gendje / Kazak Rug

Antique Gendje / Kazak Rug

Unavailable

W 48 in L 96 in

Antique Gendje / Kazak Rug

Located in Warwick, NY

The vertical trellis design with boteh (paisley) motifs is well-documented in classic rug

Category

Antique 19th Century Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Silk Paisley
Antique Indian Silk Paisley

Antique Indian Silk Paisley

Located in Atlanta, GA

This finely woven Antique Indian Silk Paisley displays a magnificent all over design of decorative

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Paisley Malayer Rug Pillow
Paisley Malayer Rug Pillow

Paisley Malayer Rug Pillow

Sold

W 16 in L 16 in

Paisley Malayer Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a earth toned Persian Malayer rug.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Barbizon School Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Persian Tabriz Paisley Design Rug
Persian Tabriz Paisley Design Rug

Persian Tabriz Paisley Design Rug

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous small Persian Tabriz runner with an all-over paisley motif in sea foam colors.

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Northwest Persian Paisley Runner
Antique Northwest Persian Paisley Runner

Antique Northwest Persian Paisley Runner

Located in New York, NY

Very narrow finely woven one-of-a-kind Persian runner with a paisley motif on a navy field

Category

20th Century Persian Tudor Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Paisley Oak and Cream Sivas
Paisley Oak and Cream Sivas

Paisley Oak and Cream Sivas

Sold

W 116 in L 161 in

Paisley Oak and Cream Sivas

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

European Kashmir Style Paisley Shawl
European Kashmir Style Paisley Shawl

European Kashmir Style Paisley Shawl

Sold

W 66.93 in L 138.98 in

European Kashmir Style Paisley Shawl

Located in Istanbul, TR

The shawil is in very good condition apart from a small tear on one corner.  

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Anglo-Indian Western European Rugs

Antique Caucasian Runner with Paisley Motif
Antique Caucasian Runner with Paisley Motif

Antique Caucasian Runner with Paisley Motif

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Caucasian runner with an all over boteh/paisley design.

Category

Vintage 1910s Russian American Classical Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Paisley Motif Small Size Runner
Turkish Paisley Motif Small Size Runner

Turkish Paisley Motif Small Size Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind small Turkish runner with colorful paisley design in predominant lavender and hot

Category

20th Century Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Light Blue Khamseh Rug with Paisley Pattern
Antique Light Blue Khamseh Rug with Paisley Pattern

Antique Light Blue Khamseh Rug with Paisley Pattern

Located in Milan, IT

background embellished by parallel and offset rows of stylised paisleys. This motif was adopted here both for

Category

Antique 1870s Indian Bakshaish Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shabby Chic Persian Paisley Rug
Antique Shabby Chic Persian Paisley Rug

Antique Shabby Chic Persian Paisley Rug

Located in New York, NY

Shabby chic early 20th century one of a kind Persian rug. Accents in terracotta, soft blue, soft green on a camel colored ground and chocolate brown border.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Soft Brown Terracotta Persian Paisley Malayer Rug
Soft Brown Terracotta Persian Paisley Malayer Rug

Soft Brown Terracotta Persian Paisley Malayer Rug

Located in New York, NY

Authentic handmade Persian Malayer rug featuring a spiraling boteh paisley design in soft earth

Category

20th Century Persian Pre-Columbian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Red Paisley Afshar Rug

Late 19th Century Red Paisley Afshar Rug

Located in San Francisco, CA

Colorful diagonal rows of 'boteh' paisleys are formed from wispy flowering plants against the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

European Paisley Body Pillow, Late 19th C.
European Paisley Body Pillow, Late 19th C.

European Paisley Body Pillow, Late 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate inserts materials. Cotton in the back, Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.     

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Paisley Tapestry Textile or Oriental Rug 18thC
Antique Paisley Tapestry Textile or Oriental Rug 18thC

Antique Paisley Tapestry Textile or Oriental Rug 18thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Paisley Tapestry Textile or Oriental Rug 18thC Measures - 100" x 66.5"

Category

Antique 18th Century Western European Rugs

Materials

Textile

Paisley Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Paisley Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Paisley Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Paisley design Turkish knot hand knotted Oriental rug. Measures: 10'2" x 13'9". Primary materials

Category

2010s Afghan Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Paisley Luri Chanteh Bagface Rug

Late 19th Century Paisley Luri Chanteh Bagface Rug

Located in San Francisco, CA

'. A pair of 'boteh' paisleys are drawn in madder red and medium indigo blue against a dark ground. As

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Long and Narrow Persian Kurdish Paisley Runner Rug
Tribal Long and Narrow Persian Kurdish Paisley Runner Rug

Tribal Long and Narrow Persian Kurdish Paisley Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

Breathtaking Tribal long and narrow Persian Kurdish Paisley runner rug, country of origin / rug

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Grey Turkish Knot Paisley Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Grey Turkish Knot Paisley Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Grey Turkish Knot Paisley Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Grey Turkish knot Paisley design hand knotted Oriental rug. Measures: 10'0" x 13'10". Primary

Category

2010s Afghan Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Pure Wool Paisley Design Turkish Knot Oriental Rug
Handmade Pure Wool Paisley Design Turkish Knot Oriental Rug

Handmade Pure Wool Paisley Design Turkish Knot Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Handmade pure wool Paisley design Turkish Knot Oriental rug. Measures: 10'0" x 13'9". Primary

Category

2010s Afghan Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Rug Geometric Paisley Rug, Purple Oriental Handmade Carpet
Vintage Rug Geometric Paisley Rug, Purple Oriental Handmade Carpet

Vintage Rug Geometric Paisley Rug, Purple Oriental Handmade Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

A remarkable Paisley pattern decorates the background of this beautiful rug. Blue, cream and brown

Category

Vintage 1960s Caucasian Rustic Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Handmade Rug, Traditional Paisley Design Oriental Wool Rug
Antique Handmade Rug, Traditional Paisley Design Oriental Wool Rug

Antique Handmade Rug, Traditional Paisley Design Oriental Wool Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

. The design features a bold paisley print woven in rich red, beige, blue and orange on a contrasting

Category

Antique 1880s Azerbaijani Hollywood Regency Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Antique Rug, Traditional Paisley Design Oriental Wool Rug
Handmade Antique Rug, Traditional Paisley Design Oriental Wool Rug

Handmade Antique Rug, Traditional Paisley Design Oriental Wool Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

. The design features a bold paisley print woven in rich red, beige, blue and orange on a contrasting

Category

Antique 1880s Azerbaijani Hollywood Regency Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Turkish Knot Paisley Design Oversize Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Turkish Knot Paisley Design Oversize Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Turkish Knot Paisley Design Oversize Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Turkish knot paisley design oversize hand-knotted oriental

Category

2010s Afghan Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

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Paisley Rugs and Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of paisley rugs and carpets available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all paisley rugs and carpets available were constructed with great care. Find 100 antique and vintage paisley rugs and carpets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Paisley rugs and carpets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Paisley rugs and carpets made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large paisley rugs and carpets, so small paisley rugs and carpets measuring 14 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Rug & Kilim produced beautiful paisley rugs and carpets that are worth considering.

How Much are Paisley Rugs and Carpets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $140 on the low end and $62,000 highest priced.

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.