Can you use a runner rug on stairs?

Yes, you can use a runner rug on stairs. When shopping for the perfect runner for your stairs, make sure that it will fit the entire length of your stair risers and treads.

Rag Rug Runner

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Early American Hooked Rugs

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19th C Rag Rug Runner Rug

$2,396Sale Price|20% Off

19th C Rag Rug Runner Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful antique 19th C rag rug Runner. The rug is in great condition. The rag runner is from the

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American woven rag rug runner, c. 1880-1910

$630Sale Price|30% Off

Vintage American woven rag rug runner, c. 1880-1910

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Amish hand woven rag rug runner in colors of white, tan, blue, and black with bold single bands of

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20th Century American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Plaid American Rag Rug Runners, Set of 2, Mid-20th Century

$2,500 / set

Plaid American Rag Rug Runners, Set of 2, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A rare matching set of rag rug runners containing a plaid motif on a straw colored ground from the

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20th Century American American Classical North and South American Rugs

Materials

Jute

Mid 20th Century American Rag Rug Runner ( 3' x 33' - 92 x 1006 )

$6,160Sale Price|30% Off

Mid 20th Century American Rag Rug Runner ( 3' x 33' - 92 x 1006 )

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century American Rag Rug Runner ( 3' x 33' - 92 x 1006 )

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Vintage 1950s American Shaker North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American 19th Century Hand-Woven Rag Rug Runner, Cotton & Wool, 305 in

$2,660Sale Price|30% Off

American 19th Century Hand-Woven Rag Rug Runner, Cotton & Wool, 305 in

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful American rag rug runner in woven and cotton and linen. This Runner is over 300 in in

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Country Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Irregular Shape Chinoiserie Runner Carpet by RAG Home

$2,920 / item

Irregular Shape Chinoiserie Runner Carpet by RAG Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Irregular Shape Chinoiserie Runner Carpet Inspired by ancient graphics and illustrations of Chinese

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2010s Indonesian Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

19thc Runner Rag Rug

$716Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Runner Rag Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand woven runner rug is in fine condition and has been prof. cleaned and is ready for

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bau Haus Style Irregular Shape Wool Rug by RAG HOME

$1,240Sale Price / item|20% Off

Bau Haus Style Irregular Shape Wool Rug by RAG HOME

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

color palette of De Stijl, RAG Home's runner rug offers a fresh perspective. With a nod to M. H. J

Category

2010s Indonesian Bauhaus More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Acrylic, Yarn

2.3x11.7 ft Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Handmade Cotton Rag Rug for Hallway

$460Sale Price|30% Off

2.3x11.7 ft Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Handmade Cotton Rag Rug for Hallway

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Add warmth, texture, and history to your home with this Striped Rag Rug – a colorful, handwoven

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

2.3x12.2 Ft Adjustable. Bohemian Handmade Cotton Rag Rug. Vintage Runner Kilim

$585Sale Price|30% Off

2.3x12.2 Ft Adjustable. Bohemian Handmade Cotton Rag Rug. Vintage Runner Kilim

Located in Spring Valley, NY

sturdy and beautiful Kilims, pile rugs and other authentic handmade works of textile, tribal and Folk Art

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Moroccan Runner Rag Rug with Multicolor Chevron Patterns - Rug & Kilim

$1,800

Vintage Moroccan Runner Rag Rug with Multicolor Chevron Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 3x6 vintage Moroccan rug is

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Silk American Rag Runner

$2,000

Zabihi Collection Silk American Rag Runner

Located in New York, NY

United States, Early 20th Century A rare silk and wool American Rag rug Runne with a polychrome

Category

Early 20th Century American Steampunk North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

1930 Brown Color Stripe Runner Antique American Braided Rag Rug 2'9''x13' Carpet

$2,275Sale Price|30% Off

1930 Brown Color Stripe Runner Antique American Braided Rag Rug 2'9''x13' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

after among collectors seeking functional and decorative hallway runner rugs for private residences.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Vintage 1920s American Rag Runner, Handwoven Wool & Cotton Stripe

$2,400

Vintage 1920s American Rag Runner, Handwoven Wool & Cotton Stripe

Located in Barrington, IL

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, 1900s

$4,900

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton Stripe, 1900s

$6,900

Vintage Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton Stripe, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

$2,900

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

$2,900

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Vintage 1920s American Rag Runner, Handwoven Wool & Cotton Stripe

$8,900

Vintage 1920s American Rag Runner, Handwoven Wool & Cotton Stripe

Located in Barrington, IL

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Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

$4,900 / item

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

$6,900 / item

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

$4,900

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

$5,900 / item

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

$9,000 / item

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

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Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

$9,000 / item

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Vintage American Rag Runner, Wool & Cotton, Stripe Design, Early 1900s

$3,900

Vintage American Rag Runner, Wool & Cotton, Stripe Design, Early 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

$4,500

Vintage American Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Early 20th Century American Amish Rag Runner, Wool & Cotton Design

$4,400

Early 20th Century American Amish Rag Runner, Wool & Cotton Design

Located in Barrington, IL

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, Eco-Friendly

$3,900

Vintage Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, Eco-Friendly

Located in Barrington, IL

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Hand-Woven Amish Rag Runner, Wool & Cotton, Early 1900s

$4,900 / item

Vintage Hand-Woven Amish Rag Runner, Wool & Cotton, Early 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Stripe Design, 1900s

$6,900

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Stripe Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Cotton

Vintage Hand-Woven American Rag Runner, Wool & Cotton, Early 1900s

$5,900

Vintage Hand-Woven American Rag Runner, Wool & Cotton, Early 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Cotton, Wool

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Striped, 1920s USA

$4,900

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Striped, 1920s USA

Located in Barrington, IL

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Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Indigo & Red Stripes

$2,900

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Indigo & Red Stripes

Located in Barrington, IL

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Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Indigo Stripes, 1920s

$2,900

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Indigo Stripes, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner, Wool and Cotton, Striped Design, 1920s

$8,900

Vintage American Rag Runner, Wool and Cotton, Striped Design, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century American Amish Rag Runner in Colorful Wool & Cotton

$4,900

Early 20th Century American Amish Rag Runner in Colorful Wool & Cotton

Located in Barrington, IL

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool and Cotton, Early 1900s

$2,900

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Wool and Cotton, Early 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Pink, Blue, Green

$1,400Sale Price / set|43% Off

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Pink, Blue, Green

Located in Barrington, IL

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Blue, Green, Ivory, Red

$1,900

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Blue, Green, Ivory, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1600 Mid-20th Century, Vintage American rug, rag runner

Category

Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Autumn Leaf Colors Re, Yellow

$3,900 / set

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Autumn Leaf Colors Re, Yellow

Located in Barrington, IL

Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1543 vintage American rag runner, handwoven rag rug

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century American Rag Runner in Rainbow Stripe Design in Tan, Green

$4,900

Early 20th Century American Rag Runner in Rainbow Stripe Design in Tan, Green

Located in Barrington, IL

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Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century American Rag Runner in Rainbow Stripe Design in Tan, Green

$4,900

Early 20th Century American Rag Runner in Rainbow Stripe Design in Tan, Green

Located in Barrington, IL

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Area Rug, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, Multicolor

$4,900

Vintage American Rag Area Rug, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, Multicolor

Located in Barrington, IL

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Cotton, Wool

Vintage American Rag Runner with Stripe Pattern in Red, Pink, Cream, Blue, Black

$4,900

Vintage American Rag Runner with Stripe Pattern in Red, Pink, Cream, Blue, Black

Located in Barrington, IL

Rag Runner. This flat-woven textile features a captivating stripe pattern rendered in a delightful

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage 1920s American Rag Rug, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, Multicolor

$1,900

Vintage 1920s American Rag Rug, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, Multicolor

Located in Barrington, IL

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Wool, Cotton

Moroccan "Boucherouite" Runner Rug

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

Moroccan "Boucherouite" Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

Moroccan "Boucherouite" runner rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven in rare runner format, entirely with

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Early 20th-Century American Rag Rug in Vibrant Striped Pattern

$5,500

Early 20th-Century American Rag Rug in Vibrant Striped Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

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Wool, Cotton

Mid 1900s American Rag Rug with Scandinavian Kilim-Inspired Pattern and Colors

$1,500

Mid 1900s American Rag Rug with Scandinavian Kilim-Inspired Pattern and Colors

Located in Barrington, IL

American Rag Runner, Cottage Rugs, Scandinavian kilim style, earth tone rug, modern antique rug

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Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Rug in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Blue, Pink, Green, Red

$2,200

Vintage American Rag Rug in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Blue, Pink, Green, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

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Cotton

19th Century American Amish Rag Rug in Pale Blue, Purple, Green, Brown Stripes

$9,900

19th Century American Amish Rag Rug in Pale Blue, Purple, Green, Brown Stripes

Located in Barrington, IL

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Cotton

Vintage American Rag Area Rug in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Blue, Pink, Green, Red

$1,200

Vintage American Rag Area Rug in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Blue, Pink, Green, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

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Cotton

1920s Vintage American Hand-Hooked Wool & Cotton Geometric Rug

$2,500

1920s Vintage American Hand-Hooked Wool & Cotton Geometric Rug

Located in Barrington, IL

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Cotton, Wool

Vintage Kurdish Kilim Rug, Wool on Cotton, Early 1900s, NW Persia

$9,900

Vintage Kurdish Kilim Rug, Wool on Cotton, Early 1900s, NW Persia

Located in Barrington, IL

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Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in a Geometric Block Pattern in Pastel Colors

$2,400

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in a Geometric Block Pattern in Pastel Colors

Located in Barrington, IL

Rugs, Antique American Rag Runner, Cottage Rugs, Rustic Rugs, Flat Woven Rugs, Reducing Climate Change

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Antique Late 19th Century American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Burlap, Cotton

Vintage American Flat-Woven Wide Runner, Wool & Cotton, 4' x 24'

$4,900

Vintage American Flat-Woven Wide Runner, Wool & Cotton, 4' x 24'

Located in Barrington, IL

wheat colors. The runner has a similar design and color scheme to 19th century American rag rugs. The

Category

Late 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Red, Blue

$4,900

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Red, Blue

Located in Barrington, IL

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Early 20th Century American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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Rag Rug Runner For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rag rug runner you’re looking for. A rag rug runner — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rag rug runner — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A rag rug runner, designed in the Neoclassical, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Rag Rug Runner?

Prices for a rag rug runner start at $300 and top out at $2,600 with the average selling for $1,600.

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.

Questions About Rag Rug Runner

Can you use a runner rug on stairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Yes, you can use a runner rug on stairs. When shopping for the perfect runner for your stairs, make sure that it will fit the entire length of your stair risers and treads.

Hechizoo’s Original Sin Rug Tempts with Shimmering Copper, Tin and Bronze

Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.

Splashy Blooms Bud and Wilt in Artist Santi Moix’s Floral Rug

The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.

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The rising fashion star is having his first solo show of furniture designs, at Southern Guild in Cape Town, and his far-out, snaking forms are like nothing you've ever seen.

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Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.