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Via Como 'Peonies' Runner Rug 4' x 10' Ft Carpet Rare One of a Kind Flowers
Via Como 'Peonies' Runner Rug 4' x 10' Ft Carpet Rare One of a Kind Flowers

Via Como 'Peonies' Runner Rug 4' x 10' Ft Carpet Rare One of a Kind Flowers

Located in Long Island, NY

rug represents the epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Art Deco Turkish Carpet by Zeki Muran
Vintage Art Deco Turkish Carpet by Zeki Muran

Vintage Art Deco Turkish Carpet by Zeki Muran

By Zeki Müren

Located in New York, NY

collection. These carpets are quite rare today and have a perfect Mid-Century Modern aesthetic.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Elegant Hand-Knotted Carpet Runner, Wool
Elegant Hand-Knotted Carpet Runner, Wool

Elegant Hand-Knotted Carpet Runner, Wool

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 1258 -Rare elegant carpet runner with beautiful flowers to form the "botteh" design all over

Category

Mid-20th Century Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Caucasian Seichur Rug with Dark Yellow Ground & Rare Triple Border
Rare Antique Caucasian Seichur Rug with Dark Yellow Ground & Rare Triple Border

Rare Antique Caucasian Seichur Rug with Dark Yellow Ground & Rare Triple Border

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Antique Caucasian Seichur rug with dark yellow ground and rare triple border. Finely hand-knotted

Category

Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Art Deco Turkish Carpet by Zeki Müren
Doris Leslie Blau Art Deco Turkish Carpet by Zeki Müren

Doris Leslie Blau Art Deco Turkish Carpet by Zeki Müren

Located in New York, NY

Turkish artist Zeki Müren, this rare 1955 carpet is a striking example of mid-century modernism

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kazak Carpet, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasian, Circa 1900
Antique Kazak Carpet, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasian, Circa 1900

Antique Kazak Carpet, Hand-Woven Wool, Caucasian, Circa 1900

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 248 - Unusual design and colors for this antique beautiful Caucasian carpet. Rare specimen of

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Keissary Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1960
Vintage Turkish Keissary Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1960

Vintage Turkish Keissary Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1960

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

382 - Interesting Keissary carpet, rare because it's without central medallion , so the coffee

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Para-Mamluk Transitional Carpet Zaleski Collection Rug Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Para-Mamluk Transitional Carpet Zaleski Collection Rug Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Para-Mamluk Transitional Carpet Zaleski Collection Rug Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Century Origin and Inspiration The Para-Mamluk carpet represents a rare and refined moment in textile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Wonderful rare antique Turkish Anatolian rug
Wonderful rare antique Turkish Anatolian rug

Wonderful rare antique Turkish Anatolian rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty and very rare Turkish Anatolian rug from the first half of the 19th century in an excellent

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Antique Moroccan Carpet
19th Century Antique Moroccan Carpet

19th Century Antique Moroccan Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

19th Century Antique Moroccan Carpet This rare 19th-century Moroccan rug is a handmade masterpiece

Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Early Sarkisla Rug - Circa 1700's
Rare Early Sarkisla Rug - Circa 1700's

Rare Early Sarkisla Rug - Circa 1700's

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

palette of traditional Turkish carpet weaving. This rare piece, which has carried traces of the past for

Category

Antique 18th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Cuacasian Rug Kuba Rare Yellow Ground
Cuacasian Rug Kuba Rare Yellow Ground

Cuacasian Rug Kuba Rare Yellow Ground

Located in Ferrara, IT

rare yellow field color is highly desired by both collectors and designers alike and the ivory main

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet - Late of 19th Century Sarouk Rug
Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet - Late of 19th Century Sarouk Rug

Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet - Late of 19th Century Sarouk Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

historical heritage. This carpet is a rare and highly sought-after artifact that has increased in value over

Category

Antique 1870s Azerbaijani Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

JAB Carpet From The 1970s By Georg Hesse
JAB Carpet From The 1970s By Georg Hesse

JAB Carpet From The 1970s By Georg Hesse

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare wool carpet designed in the Germany in the 1970 by Georg Hesse for Jab-Teppiche, model 'Aika

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Turkish Vintage Carpet, Beige and Blue Arabesques, 20th Century
Large Turkish Vintage Carpet, Beige and Blue Arabesques, 20th Century

Large Turkish Vintage Carpet, Beige and Blue Arabesques, 20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

1301 - Hivory background and beige border for this elegant vintage carpet. Rare beige and bleu

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Early 20th Century Kareback Rug
Rare Early 20th Century Kareback Rug

Rare Early 20th Century Kareback Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

The most incredible and rare early 20th century Persian Kareback rug with a lively pattern of

Category

Vintage 1930s Azerbaijani Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Large Hand-Knotted Shirvan Carpet, Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1880
Antique Large Hand-Knotted Shirvan Carpet, Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1880

Antique Large Hand-Knotted Shirvan Carpet, Wool, Caucasus, Circa 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

For connoisseurs collectors: antique rare large Caucasian Shirvan, carpet published on the most

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Rare Senneh Large Rug
Fine Antique Rare Senneh Large Rug

Fine Antique Rare Senneh Large Rug

Located in Milan, IT

particularly rare and unusual. Here a large hexagonal medallion and pendants motif floats on a rust red open

Category

Antique 1880s Azerbaijani Serapi Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kazak Caucasian Carpet, Vibrant Colors, Circa 1895, 127x108 cm
Antique Kazak Caucasian Carpet, Vibrant Colors, Circa 1895, 127x108 cm

Antique Kazak Caucasian Carpet, Vibrant Colors, Circa 1895, 127x108 cm

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

(nr. 750 ) - Antique rare KAZAK Caucasian carpet from my private collection - vibrant colors

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Ushak Lorenzo Lotto Carpet Oushak Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Vintage Ushak Lorenzo Lotto Carpet Oushak Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Vintage Ushak Lorenzo Lotto Carpet Oushak Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Located in Tokyo, JP

carpets are rare and seldom appear in the trade. Belonging to the same family as the "Holbein-Rugs," The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Rare Large Antique Kuba Konagend Rug
Rare Large Antique Kuba Konagend Rug

Rare Large Antique Kuba Konagend Rug

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Large Antique Kuba Konagend Rug

Located in Beirut, LB

Crafted in a rare room-sized format, this Kuba Konagend is perfectly suited to be placed under

Category

Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Ushak Carpet Oushak Vivid Color Anatolian Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed
New Ushak Carpet Oushak Vivid Color Anatolian Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed

New Ushak Carpet Oushak Vivid Color Anatolian Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Located in Tokyo, JP

rare and seldom appear in the trade. Discover the unparalleled beauty of our Ushak carpets made from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Rare Large Sampler USHAK for Collection
Rare Large Sampler USHAK for Collection

Rare Large Sampler USHAK for Collection

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 318 - A real rarity: a large USHAK "vaghireh": sampler for collection. It's the best piece of my "vaghireh" collection. It's speaks for itself. Now I'm closing my activities...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Caucasian Sumak Runner, 19th Century
Rare Caucasian Sumak Runner, 19th Century

Rare Caucasian Sumak Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Rare Caucasian Sumak Runner, 19th Century (4th Quarter) This crisp Sumak runner was woven in the

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Art Deco Chinese Carpet
1920s Art Deco Chinese Carpet

1920s Art Deco Chinese Carpet

Located in Los Angeles, US

during their time. Today, it’s incredibly rare to find a Chinese carpet from the 17th or 18th century

Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Red and Blue Medallion Rare Oushak
Red and Blue Medallion Rare Oushak

Red and Blue Medallion Rare Oushak

$4,800Sale Price|20% Off

Red and Blue Medallion Rare Oushak

Located in New York, NY

Red and light blue medallion Turkish Oushak. Perfect for any private or public space. A light fade gives this piece a lovely worn-in feel and can bring lots of warmth to any room ...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Ushak Carpet Oushak Soft Color Turkish Revival Rug Usak Natural Dyed
Vintage Ushak Carpet Oushak Soft Color Turkish Revival Rug Usak Natural Dyed

Vintage Ushak Carpet Oushak Soft Color Turkish Revival Rug Usak Natural Dyed

Located in Tokyo, JP

rare and seldom appear in the trade. Discover the unparalleled beauty of our Ushak carpets made from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

East Turkestan Rare and Fine Fragment
East Turkestan Rare and Fine Fragment

East Turkestan Rare and Fine Fragment

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

larger carpet which if intact in fair to good condition would be worth well in excesss of $100,000. For

Category

Antique Early 19th Century East Turkestani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s wonderful antique rare Caucasian Karabagh rug
Bobyrug’s wonderful antique rare Caucasian Karabagh rug

Bobyrug’s wonderful antique rare Caucasian Karabagh rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Armenian Karabagh rug with beautiful and rare stylized floral

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Armenian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Rare Malatya Wool Kilim 4'10''x10'3''
Vintage Rare Malatya Wool Kilim 4'10''x10'3''

Vintage Rare Malatya Wool Kilim 4'10''x10'3''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This striking handwoven wool kilim features bold geometric motifs and a strong tribal rhythm rooted in centuries-old weaving traditions. Woven entirely by hand using the flatweave te...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Oushak Palmette Lattice Rug Ushak Turkish Revival Carpet Natural Dye
Ararat Rugs Oushak Palmette Lattice Rug Ushak Turkish Revival Carpet Natural Dye

Ararat Rugs Oushak Palmette Lattice Rug Ushak Turkish Revival Carpet Natural Dye

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The town of Ushak, north of Denizli, is probably one of the most important and renowned carpet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Rugs, Kazak Rug, Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Rug from Caucasus
Antique Rugs, Kazak Rug, Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Rug from Caucasus

Antique Rugs, Kazak Rug, Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Rug from Caucasus

Located in Wembley, GB

An antique rug rare Caucasian Kazak handmade carpet from the 18th century. This carpet is with an

Category

Antique Early 1800s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Rare Yomud Chuval Antique Nomadic Collectible
Rare Yomud Chuval Antique Nomadic Collectible

Rare Yomud Chuval Antique Nomadic Collectible

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

is ideal as a wall hanging, small floor carpet, or as I do myself at home on our very large dining

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Carpet - Handmade Natural Colors
Antique Chinese Carpet - Handmade Natural Colors

Antique Chinese Carpet - Handmade Natural Colors

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

is for you. This carpet is a rare and highly sought-after work of art woven in Ningxia, one of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tribal Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Camel Caucasian Rare Geometric Gallery Size Rug
Zabihi Collection Camel Caucasian Rare Geometric Gallery Size Rug

Zabihi Collection Camel Caucasian Rare Geometric Gallery Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

a rare gallery size caucasian shirvan tribal rug from the early 20th century Details rug no. j4299

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Aubusson Carpet from the 19th Century, N° 1241
Aubusson Carpet from the 19th Century, N° 1241

Aubusson Carpet from the 19th Century, N° 1241

Located in Paris, FR

A rare 19th century Aubusson carpet of dimention with very pretty color- N° 1241 Thanks to our

Category

Antique 1880s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Carpet Kilim Rugs, Oriental Rugs from Turkey, Turkish Rugs for Sale
Handmade Carpet Kilim Rugs, Oriental Rugs from Turkey, Turkish Rugs for Sale

Handmade Carpet Kilim Rugs, Oriental Rugs from Turkey, Turkish Rugs for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

This kilim rug is a rare beautiful handmade carpet antique rug from Konya, which is located in the

Category

Antique 1890s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Masculine "mystery" S.Azerbaijan grand format carpet -Antique, 1860 or earlier
Masculine "mystery" S.Azerbaijan grand format carpet -Antique, 1860 or earlier

Masculine "mystery" S.Azerbaijan grand format carpet -Antique, 1860 or earlier

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

certainty, though with carpets of this rare presentation, this too, is difficult to fully ascertain. It is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Azerbaijani Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Emerald Karatchov Caucasian Rug, 19th Century – Rare & Collectible
Emerald Karatchov Caucasian Rug, 19th Century – Rare & Collectible

Emerald Karatchov Caucasian Rug, 19th Century – Rare & Collectible

Located in Barueri, SP, BR

This rare 19th-century Caucasian Karatchov rug is an exceptional example of tribal artistry at its

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rare Size White Ground Sarab Rug
Antique Rare Size White Ground Sarab Rug

Antique Rare Size White Ground Sarab Rug

Located in Milan, IT

The pattern here is taken almost verbatim from that of the earlier Heriz Serapi rugs, with its dramatic pink medallion and pendants contrasting efficiently against the ivory backgrou...

Category

Vintage 1920s Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Star Ushak Carpet 16th Century Museum Piece Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed
New Star Ushak Carpet 16th Century Museum Piece Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed

New Star Ushak Carpet 16th Century Museum Piece Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Located in Tokyo, JP

, the younger; ‘Lotto’ carpets refer to the painter Lorenzo Lotto. Beautiful old Ushak carpets are rare

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Hand-Knotted Central Asian Carpet, Cotton & Wool, Beaux Arts, 1930
Hand-Knotted Central Asian Carpet, Cotton & Wool, Beaux Arts, 1930

Hand-Knotted Central Asian Carpet, Cotton & Wool, Beaux Arts, 1930

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare and beautiful carpet knotted by nomads of Central Asia. A large flowerpot in the center of a

Category

Mid-20th Century Central Asian Beaux Arts Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ararat Rugs Star Ushak Carpet 16th Century Museum Piece Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Star Ushak Carpet 16th Century Museum Piece Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Star Ushak Carpet 16th Century Museum Piece Revival Rug Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

rare and seldom appear in the trade. The design of the carpet is interpreted by our designers with two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Rare Viennese Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Rare Viennese Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Rare Viennese Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Rare Viennese Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 12'8" × 15'10" (386 × 482 cm) Circa: 1900 Age: Vintage

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Medallion Oushak Carpet Museum Piece 17th C. Revival Rug Natural Dye
Ararat Rugs Medallion Oushak Carpet Museum Piece 17th C. Revival Rug Natural Dye

Ararat Rugs Medallion Oushak Carpet Museum Piece 17th C. Revival Rug Natural Dye

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Lorenzo Lotto. Beautiful old Ushak carpets are rare and seldom appear in the trade.This carpet has a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Medallion Ushak Carpet Museum Piece 17th C. Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Medallion Ushak Carpet Museum Piece 17th C. Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Medallion Ushak Carpet Museum Piece 17th C. Revival Rug Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Lorenzo Lotto. Beautiful old Ushak carpets are rare and seldom appear in the trade.This carpet has a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

New Star Ushak Carpet 16th Century Museum Piece Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed
New Star Ushak Carpet 16th Century Museum Piece Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed

New Star Ushak Carpet 16th Century Museum Piece Turkish Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Located in Tokyo, JP

, the younger; ‘Lotto’ carpets refer to the painter Lorenzo Lotto. Beautiful old Ushak carpets are rare

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

New Star Ushak Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug Museum Piece Turkish Natural Dye
New Star Ushak Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug Museum Piece Turkish Natural Dye

New Star Ushak Carpet 16th Century Revival Rug Museum Piece Turkish Natural Dye

Located in Tokyo, JP

, the younger; ‘Lotto’ carpets refer to the painter Lorenzo Lotto. Beautiful old Ushak carpets are rare

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Caucasian Rug Zeiwa 'Zeiva' Rare Piece, 19th Century
Caucasian Rug Zeiwa 'Zeiva' Rare Piece, 19th Century

Caucasian Rug Zeiwa 'Zeiva' Rare Piece, 19th Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

The carpet measuring 334 × 238 cm (10' 11" × 7' 9") knotted in the 19th century derives its name

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Rare Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rare carpet for your home. A rare carpet — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Find 461 options for an antique or vintage rare carpet now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare carpet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rare carpet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare carpet over the years, but those crafted by Antonín Kybal, Ingegerd Silow and Jacques Borker are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rare Carpet?

A rare carpet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,309, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $320,000.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.